Durability Test - CarPro Reload 2014 and C.A.R. Products Bullet Proof Coating

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I decided to start a small sealant and coating durability test on my friend's shop loaner car.

This car is parked outside 24/7 and gets washed about once a month. Earlier this year, it received a 2-step paint correction using Menzerna FG400 and CarPro Reflect.

The roof, fenders, hood and trunklid were coated using C.A.R. Products Bullet Proof paint coating. The prep process included a light polish with CarPro Reflect/Rupes yellow pad, followed by an Eraser wipedown. The car was coated on 8-25-14.

The rest of the painted areas received an application of the new 2014 edition of CarPro Reload. On those areas, Reload was applied after a normal wash. There was no LSP on those areas at all, so Reload IS going on bare paint. (Note: the entire car was clayed when the coating was applied.)

I will update periodically with my findings. My goal here, is to test the advertised durability of both products.

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MattPersman said:
How is the application of bullet proof been in your experience?
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It is very, very easy - you apply with a block/suede, and then go back after 5-20 min to remove the excess. The surface is super slick and the excess wipes off ridiculously easy.

The minor high spots and streaks will still wipe off the next day - which is both cool and a bit concerning (from a bonding/durability standpoint). On the other hand, if you leave any streaks from the IPA/Eraser wipedown, it will seal them in...go figure.

Unlike CQuartz UK, your applicators and towels do not turn hard...so I doubt the scratch resistance is the same.
 
Wish it wasn't

Horizontal panels with Bulletproof

VS

Vertical panels with Reload
 
I think Allen means that horizontal and vertical panels are subjected to different conditions, so this wouldn't be a fair test.
 
I know what you're saying.

I still think this is a worthwhile and interesting test though, and I'm thankful the OP is taking the time to do it and document it. :)
 
The roof and trunk lid both failed after I lightly clayed the areas with a Nanoskin Fine Mitt. The hood, which was not clayed, is still going strong.

Reload was still present after about 2 months. But do note that Reload goes from beading to sheeting after a few washes. I have since stripped the Reload to test Meguiars 365.
 
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