Problems with carpro reload, please help!
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I thought that too, and like the many numerous past posts I've read, (as I try to read any and all about Carpro products), things like tree pollen, dirts, and other contaminants can make any product look lackluster, and not present, that it is there doing its job as intended.
I'm by far the last person you'll see have an axe to grind with Carpro products, I have many of them on hand, and think they are all fantastic, and very special products that have little peer.
Many more to try, and I will in time, because I have a great like, and faith in the brand.
Actually, the last somewhat oily Reload that was discontinued looked like you'd need an angle grinder to get off the paint. It was no slouch except for that one discrepancy of slight oiliness.
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That was my biggest issue. One of my main reasons for using reload was the hydrophobic properties, making the car easier to clean and keep clean. My results were that the product lasted less then a week in that aspect, however the car remained glossy. I am not sure if the gloss was from reload or the freshly polished finish.
What I'm talking about is that, after even a few days water would form a sheet over the hood etc and slowly run off versus beading up and running off like you would expect from a hydrophobic sealant. Could it have been from the pollen that time of year? Sure, I suppose, we have alot of oak trees in the neighborhood and it was a pollen dump this spring however I promptly washed it off. Who knows?
ronkh57
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Easy way to tell would have been give it a quick wash and see. (non glossing agent/no wax soap)
Sounds like it was just crapped up.
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For sure. That's what I did. Corey suggested just trying some meguirs gold class since it was such a recent application. That didn't work so I ordered some reset per coreys suggestion and that also never brought it back to life. Also, as suggested I applied a second coat after doing an ipa wipe of the whole vehicle, no polish etc. That second coating was a no go. My wife's car we didn't wash for quite some time, maybe close to a month. Then washed with reset and it was gone. No water beading at all!
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I would see how it works when you know it's going to be dry for a few days at the very least and see what happens with a hose test.
If the product is truly good, I would suspect you have very acidic rain. I have acidic rain issues and I am lucky to get any longevity out of any wax or sealant.
If the product is truly good, I would suspect you have very acidic rain. I have acidic rain issues and I am lucky to get any longevity out of any wax or sealant.
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I did try the new Carpro Reload yesterday afternoon, and while I'll save a whole bunch of details, it was used quickly, in a haphazard way, as I wanted to deliberately see if I could mess up the application and run into problems with it.
I did a couple panels, roof, hood, and some side glass, and the hood and glass was in the sun.
Simply sprayed full strength onto the panels, just like a detailer spray, spread directly onto the vehicle, not onto the MF Towel to spread, and flipped the MF towel to smooth, spread, and finish.
It spread easily, no streaking, no dark spots, , and no oily smearing that I could see being left behind when done. And it was applied directly over Collinite 915, and which looked optically clear before reload application.
So, I'd say all is well in my experience, that this Reload I have just gotten last week right here from AG is a keeper.
^^ The issue isn't its immediate look, its the durability thats in question. I myself love its look, and slickness. And if applied right should leave no streaks. But based on that alone, one could not recommend a product 100%
Since you applied it on 915, you may not be able to see if it's failed prematurely. You should test it on a freshly polished and prepped surface as an LSP, and test it at different intervals in the future.
For me, I barely got a week out of it. Initially it filled swirls, and gave a deep wet look. But rained off pretty easily, and I saw the streaks of product dried up in what looked like runoff from the rain beating on it.
Since you applied it on 915, you may not be able to see if it's failed prematurely. You should test it on a freshly polished and prepped surface as an LSP, and test it at different intervals in the future.
For me, I barely got a week out of it. Initially it filled swirls, and gave a deep wet look. But rained off pretty easily, and I saw the streaks of product dried up in what looked like runoff from the rain beating on it.
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You are correct, that I will never be able to accurately assess its durability in the ways that I typically use this product, and that's never as a standalone LSP. I wouldn't be able to tell on my other vehicle either, since I'm using Reload to top CQ UK.
Perhaps even as a standalone product, exact estimation of longevity might be difficult to pinpoint and gauge when not under strict lab guidelines-conditions. The initial variables can be just how "squeaky clean" a paint finish may be prior to application, (polish oils, glazes, previous protectants) and then other numerous factors after.
Like you, that prior coat of Collinite 915 might likely shrug that Reload I applied to a couple panels like a bad habit right after the very first wash. That there's actually no greater protection from it,, and wound up being the possible equivalent of a cheapo bottle of Meguiars Detailer Spray from Wally World.
One user might get 4 months, and another user can't get 2 weeks. It's possible I suppose.
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I agree, that as a standalone, there are other products that apply in a similar manner, and as easy, that they are liquid sprays, perhaps be less expensive per application, and may possibly even last longer, such as the many WOWA Sealants out there?
I myself love the WOWA's, they're actually fun, and pretty cool to use!
That "Ceramic" or Quartz many not be the end all catch phrase to automatically run out and empty your wallet to buy, and come away believing I now necessarily have a better product on board than many other products out there available to us all.
Still though, being in the Carpro Family, and it's one design goal being a protectant for CQuartz Coatings as they cure, I still see Reload as being the most logical, and correct choice for a CQuartz user. And that's basically the one sole reason for myself to keep this product in my arsenal.
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Are you still getting good results for Reload?
I applied as a stand alone on bare paint on 10/14 to a new Accord. Beading still going strong today driving around in the downpour.
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Reload has great short term durability, you can wash it to death a day after applying it and it will hold up well, awesome beading. But I've also seen it die down a lot within a month on the other separate test car that sits outside the garage and is daily driven. Keep in mind the high heat and humidity of Florida that I get as well as the near daily rain showers and hard water bombardment from the sprinklers, so I don't have high expectations for long term duration of the surface tension of pretty much anything in those conditions, but it's worth noting as I've done a video on the product of its short term behavior. When I get back to Florida I'll play around with it some more and try and set up a 1 month durability test video.
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Again in your instance, I think it will be hard to make a solid determination as to Reload's longevity solely, since it was used as a topper over Essence.
Haven't tried Essence yet myself, but would assume it should last longer than just 1-3 months with its Ceramic Component-Ingredient.
Your Reload v2014 "might" be the one that many had some problems with, streaking, or oiliness that I noted, not sure?
This version might possibly be the highly concentrated version that Corey has spoken about in the past? Not sure? The vids that Carpro USA showcased of that particular product made it look extremely durable, regardless of its other disliked issues.
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Try our care seal. If your in inclimate weather (chicago 2014 winter) our tested, yes as in physically tested, longevity is 5 months. In decent condition (chicago 2014 spring) 8.5 months. Was tested by sheeting and beading (wash everyday) towards the last few months it would start getting very weak, thats when you know its time to respray. Now of course your results may vary
I would like to add, for best results, spray a couple spritz on a plush MF towel and buff on the panel. It is a wipe on product, spraying onto the vehicle will waste product. Also with these ceramic products they need a cure time, for care-seal an hour is recommended, though the longer the better.
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I would like to add, for best results, spray a couple spritz on a plush MF towel and buff on the panel. It is a wipe on product, spraying onto the vehicle will waste product. Also with these ceramic products they need a cure time, for care-seal an hour is recommended, though the longer the better.
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