CarPro Reload Help!!!

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I have(in my opinion) mastered the CQuartz over the counter game, doing several coating applications of both CQuartz and CQuartz UK... However The struggle comes with applying CarPro reload on dark cars after a coating has been applied. I have tried the original formula, the original formula diluted 1:1, the new formula, and the new formula diluted 1:1 and always end up furious with my results! My last incident was on a black Toyota Camry. Full paint correction, compound, Polish, coating and the car looked flawless. I let the coating cure for 1.5hrs and went to give it the final wipe down with reload... Smears and streaks everywhere! I've attempted applying less and applying more... Using 2 towels and one... Working small and large areas. For some reason my results never improve. What tips and tricks do the reload users have for dark colored applications(no problems on white and silver). Any and all tips, tricks, and advice is appreciated!
 
How are you applying? Some say to apply to a MF Towel, then wipe onto the paint.

And I think if you have some streaking, which is probably high spots where more product has been applied, try coming behind with a soft damp MF Towel.

I've used both v2013 and the latest on the market and have no trouble with either. And on dark paint.

Just a couple of weeks ago in fact I tried an oddball use, and did a couple of panels with v2015 Reload right on top of Collinite 476 just for kicks to see what would happen. No problems at all.

I'd go on to say weather conditions, but would believe if you can apply CQuartz or CQuartz UK, you should be also fine with Reload after.
 
I have not tried applying to the towel... That may be the trick I need. I have tried and generally use two towels... One(wet) to spread and a fresh dry towel to buff/finish.

My thoughts exactly... I can apply the coatings with no problem... So why is the touch up spray such a problem?
 
I never had any luck with Reload on my dark blue car or my neighbor's black car. I know I'm not the only one who shares the opinion that Reload streaks no matter what the dilution is.

Now, Avi (I believe) showed a video applying Reload in which is was VERY generously applied directly to the car. This was the video I think. It was a comparison of 2013 v 2014 Reload. But, skip to about 1:25 and see how generously it is applied.

[video=youtube_share;hxARI5IaQU8"]New Reload 2014 - YouTube[/video]

I tried that, but I still got streaking. I must have been doing something wrong, but in my mind, if I have to try something multiple ways, it's better for me to move on.

I had better luck with Gtechniq C1.5, C2v3 and 22PLE Final Coat for this sort of thing.
 
kevincwelch said:
I never had any luck with Reload on my dark blue car or my neighbor's black car. I know I'm not the only one who shares the opinion that Reload streaks no matter what the dilution is.

Now, Avi (I believe) showed a video applying Reload in which is was VERY generously applied directly to the car. This was the video I think. It was a comparison of 2013 v 2014 Reload. But, skip to about 1:25 and see how generously it is applied.

[video=youtube_share;hxARI5IaQU8"]New Reload 2014 - YouTube[/video]
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I actually watched this exact video during my last application struggle.

Although as I watch it this time... Reload is heavily applied and more guided around the panel initially than it is rubbed in, then followed this a fresh towel to buff high or excess spots. Maybe this is my problem? Idk

I agree with your statement above... If I fail with a new product more than once it's sometimes best to move on, however, I also see this one as a challenge. It's a lot like my golf game...I can't just purchase new clubs to be good, you have to know how to properly swing the clubs.
 
I have been away from Carpro for awhile but I thought the last thing I read was to not use it on a freshly coated car?
 
Mike lambert said:
I have been away from Carpro for awhile but I thought the last thing I read was to not use it on a freshly coated car?
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That could be the case. Going off the CQuartzUK label, it should be used 30mins after install of CQuartzUK

Directions:

Wash and dry vehicle. Use CarPro Iron X to decontaminate the paint.
Remove any polishing oils with CarPro Eraser.
Apply Cquartz UK Edition with the supplied applicator.
Spread Cquartz UK Edition in a criss-cross or circular motion until surface feels dry.
Buff off using a CarPro Suede Microfiber Cloth.
Use CarPro Reload after 30 minutes to prevent water spotting during dry time.
Full hardness is achieved in 24 hours.
 
No, wait 4 hours. Then spray 3-4 sprays on a MF towel and then wipe it on with that.
 
EWtheDETAILER said:
That could be the case. Going off the CQuartzUK label, it should be used 30mins after install of CQuartzUK

Directions:

Wash and dry vehicle. Use CarPro Iron X to decontaminate the paint.
Remove any polishing oils with CarPro Eraser.
Apply Cquartz UK Edition with the supplied applicator.
Spread Cquartz UK Edition in a criss-cross or circular motion until surface feels dry.
Buff off using a CarPro Suede Microfiber Cloth.
Use CarPro Reload after 30 minutes to prevent water spotting during dry time.
Full hardness is achieved in 24 hours.
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I think Corey has recommended at least one hour dry time of CQuartz before applying Reload.
 
Hi Eric, whats the date expire printed on that Reload bottle, please send me PM with the details. beside that , if its not expected to rain in the coming 7 days its not a MUST using the Reload after the coatings.
for the streaks you have now ,if its still fresh, use Eraser spray to remove them, or wash the car with low dilution Reset shampoo and it will help removing these haze and streaks without removing the coating. HTH
 
When I CQ UK'd my white Tahoe, I waited exactly an hour to an hour-ten minute's time to apply Reload, and that was version 2013 Reload. I would've waited longer, but there was the possibility of rain looming that day I remember, and didn't want to take a chance by not applying Reload as soon as possible, and trying to adhere to a proper dry time of UK before.

Since Reload is supposedly water based, figured that it too could play havoc with the UK coating if applied too soon.

Sprayed it on each panel just like any run of the mill detailer spray, absolutely no issues.

I had one version of Reload I personally didn't like, and that was 2014 v1.

But even it never left me with high spots, streaking, hazing, just oily holograms and an oiliness that was easy to see with just a simple swipe test. Wipedowns with a damp MF didn't really seem to help much, that only coming behind with another product, Colly 845 was I able to remove the oiliness.

Onto the latest version I have, bought only about a month or so ago, again no problems like what you've experienced, and I deliberately used it in the most haphazard way to try to intentionally screw up the application anyway I could, and couldn't.

I didn't find a personal need to use multiple towels, just one MF Towel did the trick.

Possible you've gotten a flawed sample? Sure, I supposed anything is possible.

If you perhaps get a replacement bottle issued, please keep us posted on any follow ups, and what your findings are?
 
MarkD51 said:
I think Corey has recommended at least one hour dry time of CQuartz before applying Reload.
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The Car Pro site states 1 hr or anytime after.

Autogeek states 30mins.

Sounds like at least an hour before reload application, which I generally wait.
 
Avi@CarPro said:
Hi Eric, whats the date expire printed on that Reload bottle, please send me PM with the details. beside that , if its not expected to rain in the coming 7 days its not a MUST using the Reload after the coatings.
for the streaks you have now ,if its still fresh, use Eraser spray to remove them, or wash the car with low dilution Reset shampoo and it will help removing these haze and streaks without removing the coating. HTH
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Details have been sent. I used eraser spray with hopes it wasn't hurting the coating. It was able to clean 80% of it up. Followed with some Meguiars last touch and got it to an acceptable level.
 
MarkD51 said:
When I CQ UK'd my white Tahoe, I waited exactly an hour to an hour-ten minute's time to apply Reload, and that was version 2013 Reload. I would've waited longer, but there was the possibility of rain looming that day I remember, and didn't want to take a chance by not applying Reload as soon as possible, and trying to adhere to a proper dry time of UK before.



Since Reload is supposedly water based, figured that it too could play havoc with the UK coating if applied too soon.



Sprayed it on each panel just like any run of the mill detailer spray, absolutely no issues.



I had one version of Reload I personally didn't like, and that was 2014 v1.



But even it never left me with high spots, streaking, hazing, just oily holograms and an oiliness that was easy to see with just a simple swipe test. Wipedowns with a damp MF didn't really seem to help much, that only coming behind with another product, Colly 845 was I able to remove the oiliness.



Onto the latest version I have, bought only about a month or so ago, again no problems like what you've experienced, and I deliberately used it in the most haphazard way to try to intentionally screw up the application anyway I could, and couldn't.



I didn't find a personal need to use multiple towels, just one MF Towel did the trick.



Possible you've gotten a flawed sample? Sure, I supposed anything is possible.



If you perhaps get a replacement bottle issued, please keep us posted on any follow ups, and what your findings are?
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Thanks for the feedback Mark. I'm going to give it another shot, and speaking with reload. It's just frustrating because I feel it's a very good product as is most of the CarPro line, I'm just unable to get it right! I'm in touch with CarPro so we will see. Hoping to attempt again soon.
 
Kind of late, but for Reload application, I have been messing around with the new formula on my black personal vehicle for some time (coated with CQUK). I am up to a 3 (WATER):1(RELOAD) dilution ratio to not get streaking. I have found that a very rapid, light hand motion helps a lot. This is all done with a plush MF towel. Do not spread the product over an area that you can't get back to within 2 seconds as it will steak if too much air gets to it and starts the drying process. I work very quickly to remove it all of the Reload after the initial spreading with the towel. Be sure to constantly fold the towel to get a dry side because once the towel gets slightly damp, streaking will occur.

Since I use the reload at a higher dilution ratio to get it onto the surface without streaking, I generally apply it twice to make myself feel better. This dilution amount still removes the grabby silica feel after the 1hr+ cure time. Anything less than 3:1 causes a big mess for me on darker paint.

If I still manage to get light streaking I would go over that area with a fresh towel or do a light mist with WG Deep Gloss Spritz Sealant and wipe up (my choice due to its evaporative quality).

Hope this helps! If you did get a flawed bottle, maybe you will be able to get some use out of it.

Just my .2

Jace
@thelastdetailnv
 
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