EX-P: A first look at the production version

**ranch4x4** · 03-03-2004, 03:25 PM

So I guess since EX-P has more clarity it is more reflective than EX?

**EBPcivicsi** · 03-03-2004, 09:04 PM

Great review, thanks for sharing! I can really appreciate the time it takes to write a review like this. Great job and thanks again!

**Poorboy** · 03-03-2004, 09:14 PM

Originally posted by ranch4x4
So I guess since EX-P has more clarity it is more reflective than EX?

Yes especially on light colors and metallics

**awd330** · 03-03-2004, 10:39 PM

Originally posted by Woob
awd330! :wait Your work is inspiration! I don`t know how Poorboy does it, but his products update so fast and are satisfactory. I can`t wait for my spring details after all this work

How would you compare EX-P to UPP?

It`s been a couple years since I last used UPP, and I think the product has been reformulated since then (someone correct me if I am wrong). From what I can remember of my experience with UPP, I would say that EX-P is easier to work with though not by a significant amount. EX-P also has a warmer glow and looks more three dimensional. This may not be an accurate representation of the current UPP formula, so I`ll leave it up to someone with more recent experience to chime in here.

**awd330** · 03-03-2004, 10:48 PM

Originally posted by Boss_429
awd330,

Excellent info.

Hard to tell from the pics.................. what are you thoughts on the difference between the Pro Polish prep, and the VM prep?

Also, why do you prefer the S100 over Natty`s on the grey Boxster?

Using Pro Polish as a prep really enhanced the clarity of EX-P. It also make the finish look brighter and perhaps just a little lighter in color. Using Vanilla Moose was very different as it made the gloss appear deeper and wetter. VM is as easy to apply and remove as PwC. PP is a little more finicky about application and can slightly stain trim if you`re not careful.

I prefer S100 on the grey Porsche because I like how it makes the finish very deep and rich looking. It somehow seems warmer and more elegant to my eyes.

**andriver** · 03-03-2004, 11:38 PM

Whoa, now that is a detail. Good job.

**jstn** · 03-04-2004, 02:00 AM

great review!

Boss_429 · 03-04-2004, 07:29 AM

Originally posted by awd330
Using Pro Polish as a prep really enhanced the clarity of EX-P. It also make the finish look brighter and perhaps just a little lighter in color. Using Vanilla Moose was very different as it made the gloss appear deeper and wetter. VM is as easy to apply and remove as PwC. PP is a little more finicky about application and can slightly stain trim if you`re not careful.

I prefer S100 on the grey Porsche because I like how it makes the finish very deep and rich looking. It somehow seems warmer and more elegant to my eyes.

awd330,

Thanks! It sounds like the VM gives results that more closely resemble SSR1............. at least as far as looks go. Of course, being that the VM is a glaze, I would expect that. I find myself using SSR1 as "almost" a glaze when I want a glossier, wetter appearance.

I may have to re-visit P21S on my grey SuperCrew. I gave the small amount I had left to my son. Guess I`ll have to get a new jar!

**clean4u** · 03-04-2004, 07:59 AM

Sweeeeeeeeetttttttttttttt!!!!!!!!! nice job!!!!!!

**JimS** · 03-04-2004, 08:19 AM

Wash, clay w/S&W, SSR1 or Pro Polish...probably Pro Polish, then EX-P, 2 or 3 coats. Bingo...Purrr-freakin-fection!!!!!!!!!! I"m ready....bring on the warm weather.

**ron** · 03-04-2004, 08:54 PM

Awd330, great review and also great pics of the cars and results.

**runnerbl** · 03-04-2004, 09:03 PM

Warm weather is already here in Hawaii. Wait a minute....it never left. Just waiting for Ranney to get his shipment of poorboys in and my new PC.

**awd330** · 03-05-2004, 12:07 PM

Originally posted by Boss_429
awd330,

Thanks! It sounds like the VM gives results that more closely resemble SSR1............. at least as far as looks go. Of course, being that the VM is a glaze, I would expect that. I find myself using SSR1 as "almost" a glaze when I want a glossier, wetter appearance.

Now, you have my curiosity piqued. I`m going to have to try a SSR1/EX-P vs. VM/EX-P comparison to see if that`s true. I`m running out of panels to test! :lol

**Dalton** · 03-05-2004, 12:49 PM

AWD. You can come test it on my car if you want. My SSR1 and EX-p should be here monday and I am not far from you!!! LOL

**blkyukon** · 03-05-2004, 01:13 PM

Originally posted by Boss_429
awd330,

Thanks! It sounds like the VM gives results that more closely resemble SSR1............. at least as far as looks go. Of course, being that the VM is a glaze, I would expect that. I find myself using SSR1 as "almost" a glaze when I want a glossier, wetter appearance.

I may have to re-visit P21S on my grey SuperCrew. I gave the small amount I had left to my son. Guess I`ll have to get a new jar!

For me, SSR1 is more comparable to FP with more of a gloss finish

while VM is comparable to PwC with more wetness