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PaulMys
08-05-2017, 09:27 PM
Have been using CP PERL for almost a year now. Love the rich look it gives to my trim & tires.

The longevity here in the NY climate is perfect for me. Each application lasts almost a month depending on weather, but I don't mind reapplying it every so often. 15 min. tops.

My question on cure times comes from this: Applied Perl this Thursday at approx. 11am. Party cloudy, not much direct sun. Then the sun came out fully.
Smooth results as always.

Around 6:30pm, a horrible and unexpected downpour occurred that lasted 15 minutes or so. Couldn't tell that night, but the next day, the Perl was gone, and I could see faint streaks on the paint where it had washed off.

Sooo............. I'm guessing there is a cure time?

VISITOR
08-05-2017, 11:09 PM
my guess is it needs to cure (not just PERL) and bond for at least 12-24 hours for best/maximum results. it's kinda like when you apply a QD/spray wax on the paint and the next day it looks even better (slicker and glossier) than it did when you first applied it...