2014 Carpro Reload

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I need some help with the 2014 Formula Carpro Reload.

Today was my 1st time using it, topping my 1 week old CQUK.

1. Sprayed
2. Spread
3. Buff off

And i was using my Flex flashlight to inspect, it appears as a oily film all over the area i applied it to. I touched it with my finger and it would smear.

Took me FOREVER to buff that oily residue off, i ended up using Eraser as a aid to remove it.


Is this normal or what did i do wrong??
 
Dark car? Did you use it straight up or dilute 1:1?

I feel like when this streaking occurs, I've used too much.
 
I didn't use much, 1 spray per section. (3 Section = Hood)
Straight up.
Color is Orange
 
I had several towels.

Like 3-4, if i don't hold the flex light to see the paint, that oily film won't be visible.

So if i were to just spread and buff it will look nice, but whenever there is a bright light shining at the section where i applied, u will see these oily residue all over. And if i swipe my finger across it, you can see its trace.

So i used Eraser to help, lightly misting my MF Towel to wipe the applied area, it'd easily remove that oily residue.... so i figure it is some sort of oil?
 

I have never had any problem with Reload. I think it's all in the proper process.

  • Shake well and avoid use in direct sun on hot panels
  • Spray only the amount needed for one section
  • Immediately spread the product out with a short nap Microfiber Towel and immediately buff in and off.
  • IMPORTANT: Use a separate towel (I prefer the Crazy Pile towel) which will stay dry throughout as your final wipe towel. Buff the area once more to be sure no streak remains
  • Move to next section and repeat.


    If you get any "overspray" make sure you buff it as well because if you let it sit to long it will smear on you a little bit.


 
EvolutionDetail said:
I had several towels.

Like 3-4, if i don't hold the flex light to see the paint, that oily film won't be visible.

So if i were to just spread and buff it will look nice, but whenever there is a bright light shining at the section where i applied, u will see these oily residue all over. And if i swipe my finger across it, you can see its trace.

So i used Eraser to help, lightly misting my MF Towel to wipe the applied area, it'd easily remove that oily residue.... so i figure it is some sort of oil?
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I tend to use 3 towels for applying reload. one to spread. one to buff. one to do final wipe. I also use crazy pile to do the final wipe.
 
Reload streaked on me big time too. I tried again with another 30ml sample and it worked just fine. Everyone loves it so I will keep trying it out.
 
I just find that I need to use an extremely small amount. Like 1 spray on the hood and like half a spray per door. It spreads pretty far and I can always add a bit more, but I always start out with an extremely small amount.
 
I used 1 spray for 1/3 of my hood... Applied and buffed off, still the same thing....
 
I'm glad this post appeared. I don't have any issues with application of Reload. My question is....besides Eraser which seems to help in removal....what do you use as a sure fire way to get rid of a cured coating of Reload? I've looked here and at other sites and can't seem to locate a good answer. Thanks
 
I am having IDENTICAL problems with the new 2014 Reload. I spoke to Carpro USA about the problem to notify them.

Just when I got the old formula under control by diluting it 1:1, the new 2014 formula comes out and i'm back to square 1 with the same issues.

Just like described, a very very thin oily haze remains on the paint and does not buff in or off. Look with the swirl finder and when rubbing your finger over the finish it leaves smear marks. I basically could have written your post and fooled myself that this was my thread.

I did go about diluting it 1:1 (2014 formula) but it didnt help at all. Most people with lighter colored cars will likely not notice this. But we have a flat black (as in non-metallic) hotrod and the oily residue sticks out bigtime. its basically my test vehicle for all new products as the paint is 100% swirl free , flat black and super soft and finicky to the point that eraser or IPA will etch the surface if sprayed on (instead of sprayed on towel and wiped in).

I did go about testing reload on our silver car as I know the hotrod is an exception but the residue is there also and wont wipe off cleanly even diluted 1:1.

Microfiber Mandess towels which usually help pulling residue of any product didnt resolve it either. they just push the oily haze around in circles.

I tried to eliminate any mistakes on my end and I got nowhere. The good thing is that I notified Carpro and hopefully they look into it. It would also help if others notified them as well. I'm sure they will figure it out quickly.
 
I am glad someone is having the same problem as i am.... I was starting to think my PAINT is not compatiable with the Reload or something.....

@Above, where did you purchase ur bottle of Reload?
 
I've had this problem many times. Diluting 2014 Reload helped, but really using it sparingly helped the most. I also felt like even then I still had to buff a lot with short nap MF to remove the excess.

I also have experienced this with 22PLE Top Coat, but I got that under control with volume reduction.

Never had this issue with Gtechniq C1.5.

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How many spray do u use?
I was told that i am not using ENOUGH....

I divided my hood into 3's
Each 1 gets 1 spray. So 3 spray for the entire hood.

If i dont hold the light to the paint, it looks nice and flawless, but as soon as u shine at it. It is a nightmare, i didnt want to leave that oily residue on my paint, as i am afraid it will cure like that i needs to be polished off...
 
I use about 2 sprays (OEM sprayer) per hood and 1 spray per panel in general. There's a point when the MF has a nice layer of Reload on it and sometimes I don't spray the panel at all. I'm not sure if that is good or bad, but I can tell it's coated since 22PLE is a little grabby and after Reload is on there, it is very slick.

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I dont like the Carpro white/clear sprayer.... I use it along with the ones i have from Adams, as it lays a more finer mist.

I have CQUK as my coating.... and i HAD A HELL OF A TIME applying that, thats why i am so concerned with Reload, as i do not want to repolish my entire car because of the oily smudges.

Reload isnt cheap either =(
I thought it would be a nice topping for CQUK as they are like the twins from Carpro
 
Evolutiondetail,First make sure you shake well the bottle!
try spray on the surface much more! at least 10 squirts, even more !! per panel,when spraying too little it can dry fast and haze. when surface is more wet , use 1 thin mf for wiping on spreading the Reload same side face mf all over, once finished , use another new MF to wipe it off, buff it well until cleared surface , see again how we did in our video , black paint as well :

New Reload 2014 - YouTube

any more help pls ask , :xyxthumbs:
Avi
 
I shook it like a madman yesterday before applying.
10 Squirts??!?!? That seems like ALOT....


But during inital testing you guys had before releasing this Formula, did u experience what i have been describing at all?
 
I had the same reaction regarding the amount of product used after watching the video. Do you recommended that much every time Avi? Even after a coating with Cquartz UK?
 
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