CarPro Essence!

Vue to a kill said:
Just remember that it will have a shelf life. Even though it's cheaper per ounce for a bigger bottle you don't want to waste it. Although you may use it much faster than I with your business lol. :dblthumb2:

I got the 5 oz because that's all I really need for now. If I use it up in a few months I'll get an 8 oz. I used to buy larger sizes of stuff but I found myself not using it all before it expired (ie compounds) and sadly wasting $$

I really love the way that CarPro offers all sorts of sizes to fit everyone. That's so cool.
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Great point!
 
Vue to a kill said:
Just remember that it will have a shelf life. Even though it's cheaper per ounce for a bigger bottle you don't want to waste it. Although you may use it much faster than I with your business lol. :dblthumb2:

I got the 5 oz because that's all I really need for now. If I use it up in a few months I'll get an 8 oz. I used to buy larger sizes of stuff but I found myself not using it all before it expired (ie compounds) and sadly wasting $$

I really love the way that CarPro offers all sorts of sizes to fit everyone. That's so cool.
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These are good points and observations I feel..

Not sure how long the 5oz SEMA sized bottle will be around, but such a size might possibly be the ideal size for one person wishing to re-coat their "one" vehicle, to use Essence as a pre-coating primer and then follow again with CQuartz.
 
I want to try this stuff, but I don't want to bother with topping it with reload or cquartz to get the ultimate results. I think I would be better off just starting with those in the first place.
 
hogie said:
I want to try this stuff, but I don't want to bother with topping it with reload or cquartz to get the ultimate results. I think I would be better off just starting with those in the first place.
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It is designed as a primer polish that fuses with CarPro's other SiO2 coatings and sealants like CQuartz and Reload. So, you will get a thicker layer of protection if you use Essence and then top it with one of their other products.
 
hogie said:
I want to try this stuff, but I don't want to bother with topping it with reload or cquartz to get the ultimate results. I think I would be better off just starting with those in the first place.
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I agree, that if you're wishing to apply a coating for the first time, one of the CQuartz products would likely be a more durable option initially

Many who will apply CQuartz, or CQuartz UK still opt for the Reload application to protect these coatings while they are in their full curing stage.

That's what I did, was as simple as coming behind with a spray detailer.
 
Everything I have read suggests that it is a finicky quick detailer. I have been interested in trying it, but prefer simple to use products.
 
hogie said:
Everything I have read suggests that it is a finicky quick detailer. I have been interested in trying it, but prefer simple to use products.
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I decided to just now test my new Reload that I received last week from AG. I bought a .5L of it. It appears to be dated 05-17-15.

Earlier, I had just applied a coat of Collinite 915 on my 2001 Kia Spectra, which is a dark magenta pearl metallic, and had issues on this very car with the older problematic Reload 2014 V1.

I did return an entire Liter of that product, Nick at AG assisted me with the return, and full refund. So, I am quite familiar with how the older Reload was behaving, with the oily holograms issue.

I grabbed a cheapo clean MF Towel, installed the spray nozzle on the Reload, shook well for a couple minutes, then went outside to apply.

And I deliberately used it in the most unorthodox way, over Collinite, was sprayed full strength directly onto the roof, and it wiped off easy and wiped clean right now with just the one towel.

Then, OK, let's try this" The Hood was peeking out into the direct sun, it's a nice warm day today, and again, I sprayed the Reload full strength onto the hood, flipped the towel, and it wiped right in, and wiped right off. When I was done wiping, which was very quick, a minute at most on the entire hood, I gave it the "finger swipe test". Nothing. No oily smearing at all.

Then even tried the side windows, which again were in direct sun, and figured that would be a good acid test of its clarity, and transparency, and to detect any oily residues being left behind. Again, zero, nothing, the glass looked like I just wiped it with a good glass cleaner.

So, from my findings, it does look to me that Carpro got this latest version of Reload fixed, and working like a charm again.

I am happy about this, because I usually don't use Reload on my Kia, I save many of these Carpro products for use on my beloved Tahoe, the one in my Avatar which is currently wearing CQ UK, and the older 2013 Reload which I have hardly any left.

Glad this new version has passed my muster.

I think it's fairly safe to say, if it works fine with what and how I just used it, I think all other users will have no difficulties with it.
 
hogie said:
Everything I have read suggests that it is a finicky quick detailer. I have been interested in trying it, but prefer simple to use products.
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Past versions, yes, but the newest version super easy. So long as you buy from Corey (CarPro USA) or Autogeek, I wouldn't be too concerned about getting one of the past versions. You can always check the sticker on the bottom for the manufactured and expiration date.
 
boatmangc said:
Will it be aggressive enough to remove reasonably fresh OC 2.0?
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In my experience with OC 2.0 - and I've only experienced it once with a friend's car - it takes more than what Essence (which uses Reflects abrasives) has to offer in cut.

I tried Menzerna SF4000 on a White pad and M205 on an Orange pad and I ended up using FG400 on an Orange pad to remove it.
 
Has anyone tried using Essence with a rotary? If so, what pads did you use and how were the results? If not, what pads would you recommend?

Thanks!
 
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