Awesome run down! I was a little confused on how all three of these products work together. I typically use Reload every 60 days after my maintenance wash. I use Elixir as a final wipe/drying aid after every wash. So much gloss.
My truck coatings, UK 3.0 and TiO2, have been on two years now. I just did a Lyft wash, Iron X, then Descale wash. The water spots are gone and what a renewed gloss. I then followed up with a Reload application. Wow! Now, I’ll use Echo as a drying aid and every fifth wash, or so, replace that with a one time use of Elixir.
By mentioning the three different CarPro products together and demonstrating the application of Reload, I’m a bit confused on the surface prep for using Reload. I’m sure if I go back and rewatch the beginning of your video, I can figure it out, but that’s more work on my end. Maybe a quick summary at the end of your video would be helpful. It’s just a tad confusing when you throw in all three up front.
Ech2o is a cleaner. Elixir cleans and protects, it will bond without the need for surface prep. Reload is pure protection, but requires a surgically clean (polished and prepped) paint.
Good information about Reload. I plan to apply CQUARTZ UK 3.0 on my truck this spring. Can you do a video on CQUARTZ SiC at some point? Keep the content coming.
Thank you Mr Ek! That depends on the coating used. If you used CQUARTZ UK then 45~90 minutes depending on temperature. If you used CQUARTZ SiC then I would not use it until a future wash or time that you feel it needs it but you could use it next day if you wanted to. SiC is already slick though... no real need to apply it the next day after unless your driving in nasty elements during that first week.
Does alcohol affect ceramic coatings? Say I applied UK 3.0 6 months ago. I was with a shampoo with no fillers, maybe do ironx and bugg off, then panel wipe with 99% IPA to degrease before reload. Does that work? Or is the IPA too harsh for UK 3.0. I don't want to shorten the life.
Thanks for the great question! 99% IPA is too aggressive for paint and for coatings. You can use 50% alcohol or CARPRO Eraser safely. Most alcohol you purchase in the store is already cut 30%.
With the maintenance products, you can re-use cloths. Not like ceramic. Only downside is that products that repel water can make your towels less absorbent especially if you do not soak them right after.
If you will apply CQUARTZ in 2-3 weeks then you will also be polishing in 2-3 weeks to prep for the Ceramic coating. So, adding Reload or Elixir today will cause more work in 2-3 weeks. No point to protect today if you are going to go through the full process in only 2 or 3 weeks from now.
Hey, I have an uncoated car. Every time I wash my car, I use as drying aid a mix of echo2 and reload. I want to boost the gloss, can I use reload or hydro2 after this mix every 2 or 3 months?? Or should I buy elixir and use it either as drying aid or to improve the gloss( despite the fact it’s durable only for couple of weeks)
Hi Rap you can do any of the things you listed but based on your goals mentioned above I would do the following. Use Hydro2 or Hydrofoam every 3 months to boost the gloss. Then use Ech2o as a drying aid when you wash.
I have a x2 Reload coating that I maintain after 2 or 3 months with a light wash using Reset followed by Reload. Is that a good strategy to protect a car over the winter (snow + salt) or do I need a ceramic coating to use Reload?
I noticed Reload is on sale on the site. Any chance that is to clear inventory for Reload 2.0 which is just about to be released or wishful thinking on my part?
It is on sale because we cannot order the Reload 2.0 until we have a LOT less Reload than we currently have. So, yes they are related but our estimate is 2-4 months until Reload 2.0 comes out in the United States. We have not even ordered any yet due to the amount of stock we have of Reload 1.0.
Yes sir, I would if you want it to have a better chance of bonding to the paint. CARPRO Elixir is better suited to bond to the paint if you are not able to get it oil free.
What have you noticed as far as water spotting with Reload when used as a stand-alone product? I used to use it years ago, loved it, but on three different cars (three different makes/paints) it always left water spots when it rained and the water dried. Is it any different on top of coatings? I'm tempted to give it another shot since its been about two years since I last used it.
Good question! Anything that is REALLY hydrophobic like Reload will leave "deposits" behind after the water evaporates because anything that was left in the water will be on the paint after the water is gone. So, if that is what you mean by water spots then yes. But if you mean spots that are etched into the paint and do not come off then I have not seen that issue with Reload. Still it is always possible no matter the protection that if you love somewhere with bad enough minerals getting on your car then it can certainly happen. P.S.You probably already know what I go over in this video but if not there is a bunch of info on what causes water spots, I go over that in this video CARPRO Descale! The Water Spot Eliminator! ◢◤ Sky's The Limit Car Care
@@SkyCarCare I see what you mean, and see also how my comment may not have been the clearest. Thank you for commenting to both ways the comment could be interpreted. For clarification, I was referring a little more towards etching. I noticed the spotting occurred whether it was some sprinklers or rain water, and that ironically Reload would work on mild water spots that I got to quick enough (typically within a few days). I recall there was some times I had to acid wash my paint and glass to get the spots off, using 3D's water spot remover. And there was a time I had to polish the paint as well on one of the vehicles. Thanks for sharing all the information. I'll check out your other video. ✌
If it is CQUARTZ UK then apply Reload tomorrow. If it is any of the other versions of CQuartz then I I would till at least your first wash or a month or two
@@nac5000 If you applied Reload before you applied the coating then the coating will not bond. I think you meant you already applied Reload after you coated which is perfect.
I have a vehicle coated with Adams graphene. Is washing it with Carpro reset okay to do without using reload as a topper or should I always wash with reset (or do you recommend something else) and then top with reload
Hi Baxter, thanks for the question! The graphene doesn't have any affect one way or the other on it. You can totally use the Reset or the Reload or both. Washing regularly with Reset is the most important step.
Great video, thanks! I have a new car (2 months old) and I want to add some protection to the paint (UV protection specially). What do you recommend, reload every 3 months + elixir for weekly maintenance or hydro2+ech2o?
Congrats on the SiC application! You CAN use Reload... but not until it is cured. It is slick on its own and doesn't need the Reload. Next time you wash or 3 months from now or whenever you want after it is cured, then you can use if you like... No, Reset does not remove coatings.
If you apply Reload every few months then no need at all for gliss. You have the coating already and thats enough. Then add the Reload as sacrificial layer and you have more than enough. If you add gliss as well then I think its too much@@kipdrordy6858
Awesome run down! I was a little confused on how all three of these products work together. I typically use Reload every 60 days after my maintenance wash. I use Elixir as a final wipe/drying aid after every wash. So much gloss.
Thank you so much Russell! Glad this helped and thanks for sharing your process as well! YEs, Elixir so glossy!
Thanks. I appreciate when MFG (or distributor) puts out a quality video with the proper instructions and application
Awesome! Thank you so much for the feedback!
My truck coatings, UK 3.0 and TiO2, have been on two years now. I just did a Lyft wash, Iron X, then Descale wash. The water spots are gone and what a renewed gloss. I then followed up with a Reload application. Wow!
Now, I’ll use Echo as a drying aid and every fifth wash, or so, replace that with a one time use of Elixir.
That's awesome Steve! Sounds like you have the entire system really dialed in!
Ah - that's interesting, using the rinseless Echo as a drying aide!
By mentioning the three different CarPro products together and demonstrating the application of Reload, I’m a bit confused on the surface prep for using Reload. I’m sure if I go back and rewatch the beginning of your video, I can figure it out, but that’s more work on my end. Maybe a quick summary at the end of your video would be helpful. It’s just a tad confusing when you throw in all three up front.
Great feedback Wild Pony! Thank you!
Ech2o is a cleaner. Elixir cleans and protects, it will bond without the need for surface prep.
Reload is pure protection, but requires a surgically clean (polished and prepped) paint.
Sweet! Appreciate the information and demo!
Anytime!
Good information about Reload. I plan to apply CQUARTZ UK 3.0 on my truck this spring. Can you do a video on CQUARTZ SiC at some point? Keep the content coming.
Same! Well, a friend's 4runner, and in two weeks
On the list now Matt!! You got it!
Thank you for another great video. After ceramic coating my car, how long should I wait to add Reload?
Thank you Mr Ek! That depends on the coating used. If you used CQUARTZ UK then 45~90 minutes depending on temperature. If you used CQUARTZ SiC then I would not use it until a future wash or time that you feel it needs it but you could use it next day if you wanted to. SiC is already slick though... no real need to apply it the next day after unless your driving in nasty elements during that first week.
@@SkyCarCare Thank you. This time around, I will be using Avalon King Armour Shield IX.
In that case I would wait 24 hours to be safe. @@mrek2068
For ceramic car. I should used reset, elixir.
Reset most definitely. Elixir, sure - its a GREAT option! Elixir or Reload - up to you! Both great options that achieve the same goal.
Does alcohol affect ceramic coatings? Say I applied UK 3.0 6 months ago. I was with a shampoo with no fillers, maybe do ironx and bugg off, then panel wipe with 99% IPA to degrease before reload. Does that work? Or is the IPA too harsh for UK 3.0. I don't want to shorten the life.
Thanks for the great question! 99% IPA is too aggressive for paint and for coatings. You can use 50% alcohol or CARPRO Eraser safely. Most alcohol you purchase in the store is already cut 30%.
With these maintance products, do you need to not reused these microfiber cloth on the paint work after like when a full ceramic coating was applied?
With the maintenance products, you can re-use cloths. Not like ceramic. Only downside is that products that repel water can make your towels less absorbent especially if you do not soak them right after.
Is it possible for you to make a video on Elixir please?
You got it! We will put it down for our next shoot in 3 weeks. That should get it to CZcams within 4-8 weeks from now.
@@SkyCarCare I look forward to it, thank you!
If you will apply Ceramic Coating in 2-3 weeks from today, is it a problem to use Reload of EliXir today?
If you will apply CQUARTZ in 2-3 weeks then you will also be polishing in 2-3 weeks to prep for the Ceramic coating. So, adding Reload or Elixir today will cause more work in 2-3 weeks. No point to protect today if you are going to go through the full process in only 2 or 3 weeks from now.
I think using microfiber applicator to apply and then use towel to wipe off
Absolutely! It is the most foolproof technique :)
Thanks just what I needed (newbie here)
Great video - thanks👍🏻
Glad you enjoyed it
Can I still use reload on naked paint ? my car doesn’t have ceramic coating
Absolutely!
Hey, I have an uncoated car. Every time I wash my car, I use as drying aid a mix of echo2 and reload. I want to boost the gloss, can I use reload or hydro2 after this mix every 2 or 3 months?? Or should I buy elixir and use it either as drying aid or to improve the gloss( despite the fact it’s durable only for couple of weeks)
Hi Rap you can do any of the things you listed but based on your goals mentioned above I would do the following. Use Hydro2 or Hydrofoam every 3 months to boost the gloss. Then use Ech2o as a drying aid when you wash.
@@SkyCarCare thank you very much.!
I have a x2 Reload coating that I maintain after 2 or 3 months with a light wash using Reset followed by Reload. Is that a good strategy to protect a car over the winter (snow + salt) or do I need a ceramic coating to use Reload?
Hi train, that is a good strategy. No problem
I noticed Reload is on sale on the site. Any chance that is to clear inventory for Reload 2.0 which is just about to be released or wishful thinking on my part?
It is on sale because we cannot order the Reload 2.0 until we have a LOT less Reload than we currently have. So, yes they are related but our estimate is 2-4 months until Reload 2.0 comes out in the United States. We have not even ordered any yet due to the amount of stock we have of Reload 1.0.
If I'm using a rinseless wash in the cold months, like P&S Absolute, should I use Eraser before applying Reload?
Yes sir, I would if you want it to have a better chance of bonding to the paint. CARPRO Elixir is better suited to bond to the paint if you are not able to get it oil free.
Thanks Corey. Does CarPro Reload contain any UV protection?
Thank you! Yes, it does contain UV protection
Is this product used before or after the coating process? Thank before
After
@@SkyCarCare Thanks
What have you noticed as far as water spotting with Reload when used as a stand-alone product? I used to use it years ago, loved it, but on three different cars (three different makes/paints) it always left water spots when it rained and the water dried. Is it any different on top of coatings? I'm tempted to give it another shot since its been about two years since I last used it.
Good question! Anything that is REALLY hydrophobic like Reload will leave "deposits" behind after the water evaporates because anything that was left in the water will be on the paint after the water is gone. So, if that is what you mean by water spots then yes. But if you mean spots that are etched into the paint and do not come off then I have not seen that issue with Reload. Still it is always possible no matter the protection that if you love somewhere with bad enough minerals getting on your car then it can certainly happen.
P.S.You probably already know what I go over in this video but if not there is a bunch of info on what causes water spots, I go over that in this video CARPRO Descale! The Water Spot Eliminator! ◢◤ Sky's The Limit Car Care
@@SkyCarCare I see what you mean, and see also how my comment may not have been the clearest. Thank you for commenting to both ways the comment could be interpreted. For clarification, I was referring a little more towards etching. I noticed the spotting occurred whether it was some sprinklers or rain water, and that ironically Reload would work on mild water spots that I got to quick enough (typically within a few days). I recall there was some times I had to acid wash my paint and glass to get the spots off, using 3D's water spot remover. And there was a time I had to polish the paint as well on one of the vehicles.
Thanks for sharing all the information. I'll check out your other video. ✌
just got today my Cquartz applied should I add reload now or in 2 months?
If it is CQUARTZ UK then apply Reload tomorrow. If it is any of the other versions of CQuartz then I I would till at least your first wash or a month or two
@@SkyCarCare yes is UK I applied reload 1 day before
@@nac5000 If you applied Reload before you applied the coating then the coating will not bond. I think you meant you already applied Reload after you coated which is perfect.
@@SkyCarCare yes thanks!
Can I apply, reload on, sic after 3 months will it affect the repellency of the sic or something? thanks
Hi Davidson! Yes after 3 months - no problem!
Podrías hacer un test sobre la repelencia del producto
Great point! We will look at this for future
Can I apply Reload after an ECH20 rinseless wash?
Absolutely!
I have a vehicle coated with Adams graphene. Is washing it with Carpro reset okay to do without using reload as a topper or should I always wash with reset (or do you recommend something else) and then top with reload
Hi Baxter, thanks for the question! The graphene doesn't have any affect one way or the other on it. You can totally use the Reset or the Reload or both. Washing regularly with Reset is the most important step.
Great video, thanks! I have a new car (2 months old) and I want to add some protection to the paint (UV protection specially). What do you recommend, reload every 3 months + elixir for weekly maintenance or hydro2+ech2o?
Thank you!! Elixir weekly would provide more protection than Reload or Hydro2 every 3 months.
@@SkyCarCare Thank you :D
Hello, I have carpro reload
I just applied carpro sic 2 times, so I can't use reload anymore then?
Does reset remove coating I am confused
Congrats on the SiC application! You CAN use Reload... but not until it is cured. It is slick on its own and doesn't need the Reload. Next time you wash or 3 months from now or whenever you want after it is cured, then you can use if you like... No, Reset does not remove coatings.
@@SkyCarCare Could i also add Carpro Gliss just to have more waterprotection or is it not nessecary, it rains almost every day where i live
If you apply Reload every few months then no need at all for gliss. You have the coating already and thats enough. Then add the Reload as sacrificial layer and you have more than enough. If you add gliss as well then I think its too much@@kipdrordy6858
@@SkyCarCare thanks for your help
@@SkyCarCare so do I have to use eraser before I apply the reload costing? Thanks!
Pity Reload i SO dust attracting.
Use Eraser from Carpro, it has anti-statitc effect.
Can I use reload on ppf ?
Absolutely, it is fantastic on PPF!
Reload is a very poor sealant tbh
Thanks for sharing your opinion! Good thing there are lots of options so everyone can find something they like. Have a great day.