Well I’ve decided to go ahead and try VX Pro 2 over essence, unless any of y’all have tried this and had problems. The Essence has been curing on the car for about 4 hours in 100 degree plus temperatures (by the time it cools off enough for me to do the coating). The plan is a very light wipe down with a 15-20% IPA solution, although it shouldn’t be needed. Then go ahead with the coating.