CARPRO RELOAD v. 2015 Review

fdresq4

fdresq4

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Howdy All,

Ok, I will save you the entire process of deconing, polishing, and protecting of my truck. Instead, I will just go right to the review of the NEW AND IMPROVED RELOAD v. 2015!
As we all remember, v. 2014 had issues and was a bit of a pain to use, if not downright, well we all know! However RELOAD has been fixed and is so easy to apply and remove.
Here is the link to the product ordered from Corey...
http://www.carpro-us.com/exterior-surface-protection/carpro-reload-500ml-v-2015/

The directions on application...
CarPro USA Directions:

Shake well and avoid use in direct sun or on hot panels
Spray only the amount needed for one section
Immediately spread the product out with a short nap Microfiber Towel and immediately buff in and off.
Next, use a separate towel (I prefer the Crazy Pile towel) as your final wipe towel. Buff the area once more to be sure no streak remains
Move to next section and repeat.



How do I know it's the 2015 version you ask?? 1. I ordered it from Corey 2. Here is the proof on the bottom of the bottle...


Next, I secured two clean M/F towels, the RELOAD, and my gloves. Also, I had lighting set up. Then I sprayed the product on a section of the hood as directed on the bottles instructions...



Then I used one M/F towel to gently spread the product over the hood...


Following up with a second M/F towel to remove and buff the remaining product...


Finally, used the lighting to look for any streaks, smears, and the like...


The end result!


As compared to v. 2014, night and day difference! This product, as in this case, was used to top CQUK but I have also used it as a stand alone on our CR-V. This version says up to 6 months of protection but as of now have only had it applied for a little over a month.
I can offer this, on a recent trip from N.J. to Alabama and back, my truck looked like a bug graveyard. All I needed to do was fill my foam cannon with RESET (4 ounces), some APC (2 ounces), warm water and apply. The bugs came off with just the pressure washer stream alone...NO SCRUBBING!

I am very happy with RELOAD v. 2015. Be sure to follow the instructions on the bottle and you should have no issues.


AS ALWAYS be sure to use proper precautions gloves, eye protection, and such. Gloves will help in the proper application and bonding of RELOAD to your paint so that no foreign oils and matter from your hands will interfere. Plus we are exposed to enough stuff so gloves will aid in your well being so you don't absorb it into your body.

CarPro USA Tips:
Paint should be completely clean and free of oil, solvents, or wax before applying Reload (For Durability)
As with any product, when pressing the trigger one quick press will allow it to disperse in a finer mist.



Thanks to Corey and Avi for fixing the formula.

Steve
 
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Awesome GREAT review Steve!!! Thanks for doing it for us!!! Glad to hear you're loving v.15 as much as I am:o
 
Ebg18t said:
I completely agree. I used it this morning and no issues like the old formula. It went on smooth, spread with 1 MF then do a 2nd wipe with a fresh MF. Perfect shine. To me the new version of Reload applies easy like a QD.

Hope you don't mind if I add a pic of my paint with the same version of Reload:
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I don't mind at all. I'd like for folks to know that RELOAD v. 2015 is so easy to use since v. 2014 was prone to application issues.

BTW E...your links are not working for me. Maybe an issue on my end...

Steve
 
fdresq4 said:
I don't mind at all. I'd like for folks to know that RELOAD v. 2015 is so easy to use since v. 2014 was prone to application issues.

BTW E...your links are not working for me. Maybe an issue on my end...

Steve
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Not sure why they aren't working. Don't show on the web, but seem to work in Tapatalk. Weird.
 
Hello .. I have a question on the reload. I was told by a friend that you just spray reload on a just washed car while still wet then rinse off with water. Is that correct? or is the spray wipe, and then buff with 2 microfiber towels the correct process?
 
dionisio944 said:
Hello .. I have a question on the reload. I was told by a friend that you just spray reload on a just washed car while still wet then rinse off with water. Is that correct? or is the spray wipe, and then buff with 2 microfiber towels the correct process?
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You can apply reload while the car is wet but you have to work it in and dry it well. I personally prefer applying "dry", as a "wet" application does dilute the product (and its effect)

The product you apply wet and rinse off (then dry) is Hydro2 http://www.carpro-us.com/exterior-surface-protection/hydro2-touchless-sealant-concentrate-500ml/
 
dionisio944 said:
Hello .. I have a question on the reload. I was told by a friend that you just spray reload on a just washed car while still wet then rinse off with water. Is that correct? or is the spray wipe, and then buff with 2 microfiber towels the correct process?
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I found it to work better on a dry car. It was effortless and super easy on a dry car. 10 min to wipe down my Touareg.
 
That's some real good info Steve. I'm hearing there are still some gun shy people with Reload still because of the older version. Have you ever tried the 2015 version on black yet?
 
Worthrj said:
That's some real good info Steve. I'm hearing there are still some gun shy people with Reload still because of the older version. Have you ever tried the 2015 version on black yet?
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Yes. My friend and I used it on his wife's black Pathfinder. We had did a CQUK last year and used it as part of a maintenance plan. No issues at all. If you look for my post regarding a 2014 Pathfinder you will see the vehicle that we applied RELOAD v.2015 on.

Steve
 
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