{"product_id":"carpro-essence-plus-non-abrasive-gloss-agent","title":"CARPRO Essence PLUS: Non-Abrasive Gloss Agent","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARPRO Essence PLUS: Non-Abrasive Gloss Agent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eNon-Abrasive Gloss Agent \u0026amp; Top Coat Jeweler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eImagination becomes reality… Introducing an incredible new tool for detailers around the world! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eLet's get one thing out of the way first… CARPRO Essence PLUS: Non-Abrasive Gloss Agent is not \u003cspan style=\"color: #3366ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.carpro-us.com\/compounds\/carpro-essence-extreme-gloss-primer-250ml-8oz\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3366ff;\"\u003eEssence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e…Where Essence could go under the coat, Essence Plus can go over the coat. Essence Plus is a unique, easy to use, SiO2 coat made from a distinct blend of ceramic coat repair agents, high gloss quartz resins, and hydrophobic nanoparticles!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eThe concept behind CARPRO Essence PLUS was an extremely glossy, semi-permanent nano-agent for repairing durable ceramic coatings, which have been abused or mistreated over the course of time. Historically, the only option that a technician had was to polish or compound the damaged ceramic coating and then re-coat, starting from scratch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eHowever… over the course of development, CARPRO Essence PLUS grew into something… unexpected but equally satisfying! It is not coated… but uncoated paint that finds its way into the “cross-hairs” of Essence Plus!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eWith CARPRO Essence PLUS: Non-Abrasive Gloss Agent 500ml, we introduce you to the first non-abrasive solution to partially repair fine swirls, when an abrasive correction is not in the cards! While increasing the gloss, Essence PLUS simultaneously cleanses the surface, leaving a “smooth as glass” feel and amazing hydrophobic properties!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eThese properties help water bead up instantly and glide off your paint, carrying dust and grime with it. That means a cleaner car for longer — exactly what we all want. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eExperience the brilliant, wet-look gloss of CARPRO Essence Plus. It deepens color, enriches the finish, and brings out that signature CARPRO clarity our community loves. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eHigh gloss jeweling coat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eRepairs nano coatings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eIncredible on bare paint!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eAdds layer of SiO2 Quartz protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eExcellent hydrophobic agent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eProduces extreme gloss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eUse with D\/A or by hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eCleans, glosses, and protects: Bare paint, PPF, chrome, and glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eFormulated for professional use on previously coated vehicles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAvailable in \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e250 ml\u003c\/span\u003e, 500 ml, 1 liter \u0026amp; 1 Gallon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003e1. Wash with Reset, and decontaminate with IronX, Spotless, and if needed TarX. Wash and rinse thoroughly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003e2. Dry vehicle and wipe down with CARPRO Eraser for clean oil free surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eVia Dual Action Polisher:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003e1. Prime CARPRO Gloss Pad with Essence PLUS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003e2. Apply with no pressure in multiple overlapping passes on speed 1-3 across 24” x 24” (60cm x 60cm) section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003e3. Clean pad with brush and apply 3 pea size drops to the pad.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003e4. Move to next section and repeat steps 2-3.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003e5. Continue around entire vehicle in this manner and do not wipe off the residue until at least 30 minutes later.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003e6. Wipe excess residue off of entire vehicle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVia Hand:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003e1. Wash and dry vehicle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003e2. Apply a few pea size dots of CARPRO Essence PLUS to the applicator.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003e3. Apply in overlapping figure circular motions across 24” sq. +\/- and work into surface similar to a “polymer sealant” (liquid wax) application method.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003e4. Move to next section and repeat steps 2-3.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003e5. Continue around entire vehicle in this manner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003e6. Allow to cure for at least an hour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003e7. Wipe excess residue off of entire vehicle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eOn coated surfaces – If using machine, use only with CARPRO Gloss Pad.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eOn coated surfaces - Avoid “edging” pad into a curve and keep pad flush with paint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eKeep container tightly closed after use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eKeep container out of the sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eTest product on inconspicuous area before use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eStore in cool dry place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eKeep away from children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eDo not ingest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eNot for use as a primer for ceramic coatings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eFAQ: CARPRO Essence PLUS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eQ. What tool do you expect Essence PLUS to be used as most often?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eA. We expect that its most widely used application will be as a solution to a client that wants aggressive decontamination service but is unable to afford polishing… Marring from heavy claying or synthetic clay discs causes marring but with CARPRO Essence PLUS it can be easily repaired and protected in one step. To be clear, this is NOT the way we would use it in all scenarios but this is a widely experience challenge and a solution for it! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eQ. Is this like CARPRO Essence? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eA. No, this is nothing like Essence. This is an entirely different product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eQ. So how is it different?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eA. In just about every way!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003ePLUS contains zero abrasives!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003ePLUS is extremely hydrophobic!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003ePLUS is NOT a primer, and Essence is THE primer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003ePLUS is made for using on top of a damaged coating (or as another type of service on raw paint). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eQ. How are they the same?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eA. They both contain a Sio2 coating inside them that has filling capabilities, but Essence Plus levels existing damaged coatings by building up. CARPRO Essence PLUS on the other hand levels mostly with abrasives, and partially with Sio2 coat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eQ. Can I use Essence PLUS on top of Essence? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eA. Yes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eQ. Can I use Reload over the top of Essence PLUS? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eA. Yes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eQ. Can I use CARPRO Essence PLUS underneath CQUARTZ like I did with Essence?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eA. No, this is not a primer like Essence is. Coatings will not bond on top! If used in-conjunction with a coating, this goes on top, not bottom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eQ. Can I use Essence PLUS to repair gloss and hydrophobics to a damaged coating?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eA. Yes, depending on the level of damage you certainly can. That was the primary concept for this product. In some cases over time or through abuse, a coating can become damaged. Rather than removing and replacing the coating as your only option, we designed Essence PLUS to provide another option of correcting or extending its life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ. How long does it last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eA. The truth is we cannot yet say.  We have not yet tested to full capacity and we will certainly keep you updated as continued testing from all climates comes back. Early testing suggests months of beading and up to a year of repair to faint swirls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eQ. If I want to use it on a damaged coating, should I use a microfiber pad and machine?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eA. No, the microfiber pad is abrasive and will remove the coating! You want to use only a \u003cspan style=\"color: #3366ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.carpro-us.com\/polish-pads\/carpro-gloss-pad-5\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3366ff;\"\u003eCARPRO Gloss Pad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e as directed, or use by hand as directed. If that is not sufficient then you would be better off switching to CARPRO Essence and other methods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ- Still unsure if Essence PLUS is the right polish for you?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003eA. \u003cspan style=\"color: #3366ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.carpro-us.com\/choosing-the-right-carpro-compound\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3366ff;\"\u003eClick Here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to find out if Essence PLUS is the right polish for the job\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"carpro-polishing-sheets-essence-.png\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-e27d9\/product_images\/uploaded_images\/carpro-polishing-sheets-essence-.png\" alt=\"carpro-polishing-sheets-essence-.png\" width=\"3508\" height=\"1990\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n                \u003c!-- snippet location product_description --\u003e","brand":"CarPro","offers":[{"title":"250 ml","offer_id":54283567137052,"sku":"ESP25","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 ml","offer_id":54283567169820,"sku":"ESP50","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 ml","offer_id":54283567202588,"sku":"ESP1L","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":54283567235356,"sku":"ESP4L","price":239.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/4696\/1436\/files\/ESP_Thumbnail__86135.1782933542.png?v=1783442351","url":"https:\/\/famousautodetailsupplies.com\/es\/products\/carpro-essence-plus-non-abrasive-gloss-agent","provider":"Famous Detail Academy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}