My garaged dry weather only car had CQuartz UK on it for 3 years and lookee magnificent the whole time. I never once felt like it needed a re-do. Not sure what it would be like sat in the sun all day (doesn’t matter that it's cloudy here in the uk, if it's not dark out, its getting hit by the sun!) It's a lovely product and goes on so easy. People are scared to apply ceramic but its the ground work that's hard.
Just purchased some carpro reload from your website. It was a little more expensive than Amazon but I’d rather support a smaller content creator directly than Amazon.
Hi Baxter, we can't thank you enough for that! Its thanks to people that think big picture like you that small business that actually care about their customers and providing something back to them are able to stay in business!
@@SkyCarCare question about my coating. I have light water spots on my Adams Graphene coating. Can I use spotless 2.0 on each panel and then rinse and use carpro relod to top the coating again? Worried about using spotless on such a large area. A sprinkler went off next to my Audi and covered it in fine water spots
@@BaxterretxaB Hey Baxter, James here. So for that, it may be more beneficial to actually use CARPRO Descale. As that product will be able to assist in removing water spots over a large area since It's a dedicated soap. However if you already have spotless. That product is best used in tandem with a towel. So if you are going to use CARPRO spotless we would recommended using it with a soft MF towel instead of rinsing.
@@BaxterretxaB 100%. Think of it as another Car Soap similar to Reset only more acidic. As long as its used correctly is completely safe for Ceramic Coatings. Just dont let it dry on the surface. I personally have easily gotten a whole half of a car washed before rinsing off descale (in the shade of course)
Lift - Reset - HYDRO Foam in a snowfoam lance (hand wash offReset) easy as 1..2..3.. then after towel dry lash on the Reload or EliXir (I've done up a mix of CH2O/EliXir and Reload) using IronX on wheels and started using ReTyre to clean tyres and then dress with Perl LOVE the CarPro products
Thanks for putting this together. I just started trying CarPro this year and this is the surface level detail I was looking for on the product line. The video helped me identify a few more products I’d like to try. Also, I’ve only placed a few orders with Sky’s The Limit so far, but you guys are excellent. No leaks, cracks, or damage and you ship very fast. Thank you!
Thank you James. This was super helpful. I’m really interested in trying out some stuff and need some advice. We have two cars. One is a black model Y that has been coated with Adams Graphene. Out other car is getting a Llumar Matte PPF and ceramic coating (not sure what product is being used) The latter is my first time with a wrapped matte car So I’m trying to determine which maintenance and detailing products are suitable for both cars and also which products to use for the wrapped. Any guidance is appreciated
We are so sorry we missed your comment! So, for both of your vehicles, CARPRO Reset will be the most important item. That is your car wash. Washing them regularly with Reset, a Microfiber Madness Delimitt www.carpro-us.com/wash/wash-mitts/microfiber-madness-delimitt/, and a CARPRO DHydrate towel or Microfiber Madness Chipmunk www.carpro-us.com/microfiber-towels/microfiber-madness-chipmunk-25-x-17/ and you are in good shape. Beyond that, occasional use of IronX for decontamination is a good idea. If you want a booster to top up the protection on them then use the Dr. Beasleys Matte Bead Hero you will find here www.carpro-us.com/protection/dr-beasleys-matte-bead-hero-12-oz/ and for a booster on the Model Y use this www.carpro-us.com/quick-detail/carpro-elixir-quick-detailer-500ml-17oz/ Beyond that, reach out to us at service@carpro-us.com if you have questions about brushes, interior, etc etc.
Thanks for explaining the difference between Essence and Reflect. I have Essence but have seen more people using Reflect lately, and I didn't know much about Reflect. Is there a recommended time to wait (if at all) after using Essence before ceramic coating?
Our pleasure! Thanks for the comment - I agree Reflect has really grown in popularity the past few years and I LOVE seeing that... I fell in love with Reflect back when we were product testing it for release. First cars I used it on - Black Camaro and my own red Saturn Sky and it LOVES both paints. Anyway, its awesome to see so many others finding its benefits lately.
Carpro Reset by far is the best soap (at least for me) works great with my Ceramic coating. I hope once my 5 year coating is done to try CQuartz 3.0. Also Carpro lift works great but i enjoy some of their other products as well. Carpro and Gyeon are my main 2
Ill keep it as simple as possible. Wash with CARPRO Reset. Use CARPRO Essence Plus as a fantastic protectant that will help add gloss and repel water :)
Despite my best efforts to wash my CQuartz UK coated car every 2 weeks. Family tasks and work often prevent me from doing so. Any recommendations for removing light contaminants that Reset and Lift doesn’t remove?
It all depends on the type of contaminants. Here is a quick guide... From least aggressive on the coating to most agressive. Reset - IronX - That removes brake dust and ferrous contaminants. Descale - Removes minerals that have bonded to surface Bug-out - in concert with a bug sponge will remove baked on bugs that were not removed in a timely maner TarX - removes tar and adhesives
Fantastic video. It really gives a great introduction to the Carpro line! I'm going to be purchasing some products in the near future. One question though: can you use these products on top of paint touch up areas? How long do I have to wait to use some of these products??
Thanks James! Almost all of these products have zero issue on touch up paint. But because touch up paints differ, we cannot guarantee every result on every aftermarket finish (in this case touch-up paint). For example, I would use TarX with extreme caution on touch up areas especially if it is fresher. The sealants and coatings on the other hand will not cause any damage once it is cured but always test in inconspicuous area first.
Great video, I have been diving more in depth when it comes to detailing and trying to take care of my cars and all the products can be confusing. This video is perfect to help me decide what to use and how to use it.
Ultracut will cut very deep and finish down great on most paints. Some might need or some might want to follow it with a true finishing polish like Reflect after.
Technically you could do that or use anything you want but it will not achieve optimal results. For a quick detailer that is ceramic go with Elixir or take your Reload and mix a bottle that is 50% water / 50% Reload or dilute it to suite your application tastes.
This was a very helpful overview - thank you! I'm an enthusiast who does my own and a few friends/family members/referrals vehicles, and I've been considering trying out some of the CarPro line. Just ran across this video, and it was very timely and helpful. Definitely subscribing! 👍
You can If you have leftover product. However, if you are looking top do the glass in the best way possible, it's recommended to use FlyByForte as that coating is designed for glass. It will be better suited for that surface.
Essence plus is my favorite. I had coated my car with Adam's graphine ceramic coating and I left some high spots. I used Essence plus with polishing pad. High spots came out. Then I have some stain on my paint and didn't want to come out with just quick detailer. I used Essence plus with hand applicator and couple of passes. It's cane out great. Product is amazing. I have DELUX as well great product. Not big fan off reload.
CARPRO doesn't recommend essence with DQUARTZ specifically. We have 2 of our installers which have told us they did it successfully, but we have still be recommending people follow CARPRO's recommendation.
Hi Brian, thanks for the heads up! For future, best way to get any error solved is to just email us at service@carpro-us.com and we will jump on it! Thats faster than TH-cam. I looked up your order (I think it is yours anyway, I just used the name here). Anyway, if you can email us and confirm that was order # 1176403 or give us email then we can know where to ship the missing nozzle. Thanks! Corey
Awesome video as usual! Here is a list of questions from a guy that likes to take care of his car and i'm not a professional detailer. 1. Can Reload be applied over UK 3.0 coat after 1-2 weeks? (will properties of UK 3.0 be replaced/covered with properties of Reload?) 2. After UK 3.0 coat has been applied, how much should you wait until you apply Reload? 3. Between HydrO2, Elixir and Reload which one should be paired with UK 3.0 coating? 4. Can you provide a weekly maintenance example for UK 3.0 coating? 5. What about a periodically maintenance example for UK 3.0 coating? (I've seen people telling to use Iron X every 2-3 months). 6. On CarPro website they say to use Lift every 3 months in summer (So is safe to use Lift every wash of a coated car with UK 3.0 or not? Will the coating be stripped? So that is a recommendation of CarPro based on the note that during summer cars tend to get less dirty however it depends on your region?).
1. - Yes / No 2. - 45 minutes 3. - Depends. Reload is the only one that should be used during installation. Then, in the future you can use either of the 3... whichever you prefer BUT if you like Hydro2 as your preference then we would recommend Hydrofoam instead if the car is coated. See our Hydrofoam video for why. 4. - Wash with Reset 5. - Wash with Reset biweekly - Use IronX ever 2 ~ 12 months depending on the mileage. Garaged and weekend driver Vs. daily long trips and lots brake dust miles. 6. - I do not find there to be a reason to use Lift every 3 months. Just use Reset regularly. Yes it is safe but why use something that is not needed? Well... If you leave it on long enough and a strong enough dilution and do it over and over and over again then eventually it would affect hydrophobics of coating.
Hello, nice video...great insight....one question, after a cquartz uk 3.0 with Gliss top coat, what should I use to maintain and topup the coating, Reload or Hydro2? Also is it ok to use the Graphene Flex wax from Turtlewax on top of the coating? Thanks.
Thanks for the comments! Your best options for future toppers would be Reload or Hydro2Foam. Hydro2 spray will not work as well on a hydrophobic car since it needs a wet surface and you can't keep the surface wet but Hydrofoam will work. You can use the Turtlewax product but they are a bit behind the curve in nanotech car care and you will probably be happier with the Reload or Hydrofoam.
You can... BUT it is easy to use too much - could make it hazy when looking into sun. So test first how you like on a small spot and look through it into the sun to make sure it is 100% clarity before driving that way.
Thanks Andrew! IF I was to recommend one I would go with CQUARTZ UK base coat and SiC top coat, however I personally do not advise to use a ceramic coating on a matte finish or any finish that you are not able to polish. The reasoning is two fold: 1.- Applying a product that you can’t remove without polishing TO a surface that you can NOT polish is not logical to me. The liability involved in such a thing just doesn’t make sense to me. 2.- You can not polish the surface to prep it in the first place so a proper bond isn’t guaranteed. Having said all that, we do have installers that coat matte often and they can make an argument for it.
I really like Carpro. Question: why does the bottling change for some of the products? Example...bottling for Reset is one kind of bottle, and bottling for Lift is another type? Seems strange. Any logic behind it?
Thanks Kim! Great question. A few products like MultiX and Retyre have to use a different kind as their chemical makeup will react in a way that will crack the other plastic over time.
I've used carpro cquartz UK 3.0 on the painted areas of the car and SIC on the ppf and the entire car inc plastics. I've not put it on the glass as I've got forte for this. I've not used reload as I've heard (and confirmed here) that it reacts with SIC when used in conjunction with 3.0. I have used 3.0 and SIC on the wheels and it looks amazing, SIC has a higher temperature capacity, my question is how long will these coatings perform on the wheels. I know the longevity depends on an array of conditions but I want to know how it'll perform with general use? I've heard that 3.0 and SIC make an extremely stable and durable layer when applied in layers
Great points and questions @79blustone , It will last just as long on most clear coated wheels as it will on the rest of the car assuming the wheels are cared for well and washed as often as the rest of the car. Every two weeks with Reset and as necessary with Iron X. Also you are correct that Reload does not play well with SiC when it is freshly applied. Reload is great with UK, Dlux, or Lite as an immediate topper but on SiC Reload should NOT be used at least until it is fully cured. Sic is a GREAT topper and combo with UK like you said!
@@SkyCarCare Iron X is a great product but it can effect the longevity of a coating. My plan is to use the good, better and best method or approach to coating maintenance and physically check to see if a stronger chemical is actually required. So, I'll use body shampoo on the wheels very regularly (at least once a week) and use Gyeon wet coat or Carpro equivalent afterwards. If things start to build up (which I'm planning on being proactive about) then jump onto stronger chemicals like Bilt Hamber Touchless snow foam (which is a top brand here in the UK) and possibly P&S wheel and tyre (tire) cleaner. If things get really out of shape then bring in the big guns like Adam's wheel and tyre cleaner 💪 but this will have an effect on the performance of all the hard work I've done....so maybe not. SIC is a great topper- its turbo charged UK 3.0 and given it deeper gloss and feels unbelievably slick- the whole car is dripping including the wheels, I don't want to drive it now and just stare at it in awe. I love the channel and you guys cover so much and have given me perspective on product application and techniques, so I will applaud the team at Sky's the limit 👏
@@79blustone Thank you so much for the kind words and compliments! We are grateful! We have not noticed any negative affect from IronX in particular on the ceramic coatings although TOTALLY agree that products like TarX or really high pH chemicals can mess up those hydrophobics if left on long or rubbed into the surface. Cheers! Have a great evening
I see a lot of people recommending a combination of 2 layers of Cquartz3.0 and then a single layer of Cquartz SiC. What's your take on this? Is the combination a waste of ressources?
This is a great recommendation actually :). However most people do not want to spend the time it takes for 3 coats and that can be excessive in some cases. On soft paint I would totally do it... On other paints it just depends on the person... 1 coat of each will work very well! The 3rd coat will increase the strength of the coating further but whether it is beneficial enough to account for the extra work is up to each person. Finally, we have to remember that if something happens like really nasty water spots that are left on too long then you may have to polish to remove them no matter how many coatings you have. SO the moral is that a few really toxic environments it might not be worth 3 coats if you find you have to polish the car every year anyway to keep it to your liking. But you can also make an argument that in those very areas 3 coats is needed more than anywhere else... just depends on the time you have available an your preferences on how you like your car to look and how much time you like to spend maintaining vs coating or both.
@@SkyCarCare Thank you so much for the response. I have a midnight silver metallic Tesla, and my impression is that this paint is relatively soft, so might just put in the extra hour work. Really appreciate your input
Hey again. By the way. What would you recommend as a maintenance topper or extra sacrificial layer on the Sic? As I understand it, reload is not suited. This is where I get lost in the product line. Echo, elixir, hydro2, release or...?
@@waveshapes251 Sure! good question. Immediately after applying SIC you do not want to use Reload. However after it is cured you are welcome to use Reload if you want to. Personally I see no need to use it for at least 1 ~ 3 months. If the coated vehicle is going to be pulled outside or have a lot of humidity or moisture presented to it before the SiC is cured then that is what Release is made for. Otherwise there is no need to top it with anything initially... down the line I would top it with Reload or Hydrofoam - or if you love Elixir then that is also a great option. Hydro(foam) / Reload / Elixir all serve the same purpose when it comes to down the line maintenance... just a mater of preference.
🤷♂ I don't know either! I mean technically... any soap is removing some protection from a wax or polymer, just the nature of the beast if you want to remove dirt. But to me, if it takes 10+ washes to strip the wax off then that is NOT a stripping shampoo.
Hi Alexander, what is your definition of a "full maintenance wash"? If we are talking about the wash alone then you simply need CARPRO Reset. As far as wash mitts and towels we can advise if you need. With regards to other cleaners or dressing we just need to know what your looking for. If you watch the video above it will give you a brief synopsis of each product. Lmk if we may assist further.
@@customerservice9897 Thanks for the reply, and as what i was talking about a full maintenance. Currently i use Griots products. Wash my truck with ceramic infused soaps, always put on a ceramic spray after, tire shine etc. And my question was, other than the Reset soap, what would be equivalent to a ceramic spray to pit on after, or a ceramic (Si02) soap thats good for just a regular wash
@@alexandercordova730 Ok, thanks for the info! Hydro2 Foam is our Sio2 infused soap and it is phenomenal. You will no longer need to use a ceramic spray after using our Hydro2 Foam because it leaves a strong layer of Sio2 behind but if you wish the Elixir is the Sio2 infused spray. For tire shine you want CARPRO Darkside which is also a phenomenal product. Please go to CARPRO-US.com and search any of these products I mentioned to find the best and most up to date info as well as order it direct from us. We have same day shipping Monday through Friday, free shipping over 95$ and 3% cash back to your account with every order along with free samples you can choose before checkout.
@@Cuprace290 Yes, we have tested it extensively here in the hot humid area and found it lasts at least as long as any polymer sealant on the market - 6 months for sure before the test was compromised by other product tests. My friend Alex Martinez tested at length in Mexico and states he found it to last 12 months durability. In my application, I apply thin and then leave on the vehicle for an hour. then wipe off. I found that even if you leave it on indefinitely (a day or two later I left one test area).... Still it wipes off easy ;)
Thanks for your comment but some do. Unfortunately, Reload is very temperamental about the prep. Like a ceramic coating, it requires a full decontamination, a polish, and a panel wipe in order to bond and give you that kind of durability. We agree that in the way most people are going to apply such a product it is more like 1 month with the current version.
Pronunciation of "Tricks" is correct. Once you get to know CARPRO a little better you will find they like to be clever with their naming conventions. So, their names are usually double entendres. In this case meaning one is that it removes Tar and Iron "Tr = Tar" / "I = Iron" and the X puts it in the same group as TarX and IronX for familiarity to existing customers of those products. But in pronunciation it is "TriX (Tricks) (the second meaning "it has tricks up its sleeve". That is as opposed to triiiiiiX or tri x or however you are assuming it should be pronounced. Thanks for watching and great comment! Glad we could assist you.
Thanks for your feedback! So2 pure is not supposed to have a smell. It will remove odors and leave the surface odorless. It can be tricky to use if not used correctly. Did you reach out to our service team? We could guide you to some better results or troubleshoot why it might not be performing as it should.
Great video. Thank you!
Thank you!
Hi did echo contain surfactant?
Yes
My garaged dry weather only car had CQuartz UK on it for 3 years and lookee magnificent the whole time. I never once felt like it needed a re-do.
Not sure what it would be like sat in the sun all day (doesn’t matter that it's cloudy here in the uk, if it's not dark out, its getting hit by the sun!)
It's a lovely product and goes on so easy. People are scared to apply ceramic but its the ground work that's hard.
Well said!
Just purchased some carpro reload from your website. It was a little more expensive than Amazon but I’d rather support a smaller content creator directly than Amazon.
Hi Baxter, we can't thank you enough for that! Its thanks to people that think big picture like you that small business that actually care about their customers and providing something back to them are able to stay in business!
@@SkyCarCare question about my coating. I have light water spots on my Adams Graphene coating. Can I use spotless 2.0 on each panel and then rinse and use carpro relod to top the coating again? Worried about using spotless on such a large area. A sprinkler went off next to my Audi and covered it in fine water spots
@@BaxterretxaB Hey Baxter, James here. So for that, it may be more beneficial to actually use CARPRO Descale. As that product will be able to assist in removing water spots over a large area since It's a dedicated soap. However if you already have spotless. That product is best used in tandem with a towel. So if you are going to use CARPRO spotless we would recommended using it with a soft MF towel instead of rinsing.
@@SkyCarCare is descale safe to use on large areas? Say an entire side of a vehicle that has a ceramic coating?
@@BaxterretxaB 100%. Think of it as another Car Soap similar to Reset only more acidic. As long as its used correctly is completely safe for Ceramic Coatings. Just dont let it dry on the surface. I personally have easily gotten a whole half of a car washed before rinsing off descale (in the shade of course)
Lift - Reset - HYDRO Foam in a snowfoam lance (hand wash offReset) easy as 1..2..3.. then after towel dry lash on the Reload or EliXir (I've done up a mix of CH2O/EliXir and Reload) using IronX on wheels and started using ReTyre to clean tyres and then dress with Perl LOVE the CarPro products
We are stoked your loving them as much as we do Joe! Merry Christmas!
Thanks for putting this together. I just started trying CarPro this year and this is the surface level detail I was looking for on the product line. The video helped me identify a few more products I’d like to try.
Also, I’ve only placed a few orders with Sky’s The Limit so far, but you guys are excellent. No leaks, cracks, or damage and you ship very fast. Thank you!
Wow, thanks for the great feedback Kevin! On our video and shipping too!
Best,
Corey
Is Car Pro Lift okay to use on PPF? I’m finding competing info out there on this. Thanks.
Yes, it is safe on PPF if used as directed. Do not use in the sun or on hot surface.
@@SkyCarCare Thanks so much
Thank you James. This was super helpful. I’m really interested in trying out some stuff and need some advice.
We have two cars.
One is a black model Y that has been coated with Adams Graphene.
Out other car is getting a Llumar Matte PPF and ceramic coating (not sure what product is being used)
The latter is my first time with a wrapped matte car
So I’m trying to determine which maintenance and detailing products are suitable for both cars and also which products to use for the wrapped.
Any guidance is appreciated
We are so sorry we missed your comment! So, for both of your vehicles, CARPRO Reset will be the most important item. That is your car wash. Washing them regularly with Reset, a Microfiber Madness Delimitt www.carpro-us.com/wash/wash-mitts/microfiber-madness-delimitt/, and a CARPRO DHydrate towel or Microfiber Madness Chipmunk www.carpro-us.com/microfiber-towels/microfiber-madness-chipmunk-25-x-17/ and you are in good shape. Beyond that, occasional use of IronX for decontamination is a good idea. If you want a booster to top up the protection on them then use the Dr. Beasleys Matte Bead Hero you will find here www.carpro-us.com/protection/dr-beasleys-matte-bead-hero-12-oz/ and for a booster on the Model Y use this www.carpro-us.com/quick-detail/carpro-elixir-quick-detailer-500ml-17oz/
Beyond that, reach out to us at service@carpro-us.com if you have questions about brushes, interior, etc etc.
Thanks for explaining the difference between Essence and Reflect. I have Essence but have seen more people using Reflect lately, and I didn't know much about Reflect. Is there a recommended time to wait (if at all) after using Essence before ceramic coating?
Our pleasure! Thanks for the comment - I agree Reflect has really grown in popularity the past few years and I LOVE seeing that... I fell in love with Reflect back when we were product testing it for release. First cars I used it on - Black Camaro and my own red Saturn Sky and it LOVES both paints. Anyway, its awesome to see so many others finding its benefits lately.
If my car have ceramic and but have scratches. Can i used essence or any to correct the paint.
It depends on the defects in the paint. It sounds like you should use Ultracut first and follow with Essence.
Awesome stuff- Really helps to better understand what is needed for each task.
Thank you Russell!
Reset vs MultiX, which one should I use to clean the body of car? Or both ?
Reset is primarily the method you would use to clean eh body of the car.
Carpro Reset by far is the best soap (at least for me) works great with my Ceramic coating. I hope once my 5 year coating is done to try CQuartz 3.0. Also Carpro lift works great but i enjoy some of their other products as well. Carpro and Gyeon are my main 2
Thanks for watching and your comments Pat! I LOVE Reset!
Man so many products, I just want to wash my car. Ok, what to use just for washing, shining and water repellent?
Mazda 6 2015 White
Thanks!
Ill keep it as simple as possible. Wash with CARPRO Reset. Use CARPRO Essence Plus as a fantastic protectant that will help add gloss and repel water :)
@@SkyCarCare Thanks man!
Despite my best efforts to wash my CQuartz UK coated car every 2 weeks. Family tasks and work often prevent me from doing so. Any recommendations for removing light contaminants that Reset and Lift doesn’t remove?
It all depends on the type of contaminants. Here is a quick guide... From least aggressive on the coating to most agressive.
Reset -
IronX - That removes brake dust and ferrous contaminants.
Descale - Removes minerals that have bonded to surface
Bug-out - in concert with a bug sponge will remove baked on bugs that were not removed in a timely maner
TarX - removes tar and adhesives
Fantastic video. It really gives a great introduction to the Carpro line! I'm going to be purchasing some products in the near future. One question though: can you use these products on top of paint touch up areas? How long do I have to wait to use some of these products??
Thanks James! Almost all of these products have zero issue on touch up paint. But because touch up paints differ, we cannot guarantee every result on every aftermarket finish (in this case touch-up paint). For example, I would use TarX with extreme caution on touch up areas especially if it is fresher. The sealants and coatings on the other hand will not cause any damage once it is cured but always test in inconspicuous area first.
Just got the cube sample box of carpro stuff , real exited to try some of it this weekend
Enjoy!!! Happy Friday!
Is Multi X safe to use on ceramic coatings and/or waxes at the recommended 1:20 dilution ratio?
Any APC (including MultiX) will deteriorate most waxes even at a 1:20 ratio. On ceramic coatings it is safe at that dilution when used as directed.
Great video, I have been diving more in depth when it comes to detailing and trying to take care of my cars and all the products can be confusing. This video is perfect to help me decide what to use and how to use it.
Glad it was helpful! Let us know if you ever have further questions!
-James
Bought a pressure washer, car pro reset, and car pro hydro2 foam. Is Reload necessary?
No, it is not a necessity.
What Carpro pruduct is good for scratches(a 3 in 1 compound+polish+finishing
Ultracut will cut very deep and finish down great on most paints. Some might need or some might want to follow it with a true finishing polish like Reflect after.
@SkyCarCare thanks!what is the difference between clear cut and ultra cut?(clear cut is not so abrasive?)I really want to try this product
Ultracut is stronger:-) ok
Yes, it is more abrasive but also more user friendly and versatile.@@kevinpicur7739
Hi, so it’s ok to apply Gliss on top of few months old coating ?
It is not optimal but is possible.
@@SkyCarCare thanks!
Can you use Ironx with a clay towel?
Yes, you can... but we could debate whether or not that is the most efficient use. Some do it but I prefer to keep separate in most situations.
Question after I do the UK 3.0 CERAMIC And if I use Gliss Or Reload Can I use let say megiures qik detailer over them ??? Thank you
Technically you could do that or use anything you want but it will not achieve optimal results. For a quick detailer that is ceramic go with Elixir or take your Reload and mix a bottle that is 50% water / 50% Reload or dilute it to suite your application tastes.
@SkyCarCare thank you. I'll order some EliXir and keep it all the same brand for that extra Gloss.
This was a very helpful overview - thank you! I'm an enthusiast who does my own and a few friends/family members/referrals vehicles, and I've been considering trying out some of the CarPro line. Just ran across this video, and it was very timely and helpful. Definitely subscribing! 👍
Thank you Mark! We really appreciate that!
Can I use CQuartz UK 3.0 on the glass panes, panoramic roof? thnx
You can If you have leftover product. However, if you are looking top do the glass in the best way possible, it's recommended to use FlyByForte as that coating is designed for glass. It will be better suited for that surface.
Essence plus is my favorite. I had coated my car with Adam's graphine ceramic coating and I left some high spots. I used Essence plus with polishing pad. High spots came out. Then I have some stain on my paint and didn't want to come out with just quick detailer. I used Essence plus with hand applicator and couple of passes. It's cane out great. Product is amazing. I have DELUX as well great product. Not big fan off reload.
Great info and feedback for you to share with everyone - Much appreciated!
Hey there, can i use essence after paint correction and eraser wipe and just a step before applying dquartz go?
CARPRO doesn't recommend essence with DQUARTZ specifically. We have 2 of our installers which have told us they did it successfully, but we have still be recommending people follow CARPRO's recommendation.
@SkyCarCare so I should only use essence while applying cquartz Coating?
@@kalpeshsolanki2125 correct. DQUARTZ is the only coating we would advise against using essence.
Hey guys, hope all is well. I just got carpro tire and rubber cleaner and I did not get the foaming trigger sprayer. Can you chime in?
Hi Brian, thanks for the heads up! For future, best way to get any error solved is to just email us at service@carpro-us.com and we will jump on it! Thats faster than TH-cam. I looked up your order (I think it is yours anyway, I just used the name here). Anyway, if you can email us and confirm that was order # 1176403 or give us email then we can know where to ship the missing nozzle.
Thanks!
Corey
@@SkyCarCare thank you Sir!
Awesome video as usual!
Here is a list of questions from a guy that likes to take care of his car and i'm not a professional detailer.
1. Can Reload be applied over UK 3.0 coat after 1-2 weeks? (will properties of UK 3.0 be replaced/covered with properties of Reload?)
2. After UK 3.0 coat has been applied, how much should you wait until you apply Reload?
3. Between HydrO2, Elixir and Reload which one should be paired with UK 3.0 coating?
4. Can you provide a weekly maintenance example for UK 3.0 coating?
5. What about a periodically maintenance example for UK 3.0 coating? (I've seen people telling to use Iron X every 2-3 months).
6. On CarPro website they say to use Lift every 3 months in summer (So is safe to use Lift every wash of a coated car with UK 3.0 or not? Will the coating be stripped? So that is a recommendation of CarPro based on the note that during summer cars tend to get less dirty however it depends on your region?).
1. - Yes / No
2. - 45 minutes
3. - Depends. Reload is the only one that should be used during installation. Then, in the future you can use either of the 3... whichever you prefer BUT if you like Hydro2 as your preference then we would recommend Hydrofoam instead if the car is coated. See our Hydrofoam video for why.
4. - Wash with Reset
5. - Wash with Reset biweekly - Use IronX ever 2 ~ 12 months depending on the mileage. Garaged and weekend driver Vs. daily long trips and lots brake dust miles.
6. - I do not find there to be a reason to use Lift every 3 months. Just use Reset regularly. Yes it is safe but why use something that is not needed? Well... If you leave it on long enough and a strong enough dilution and do it over and over and over again then eventually it would affect hydrophobics of coating.
Hello, nice video...great insight....one question, after a cquartz uk 3.0 with Gliss top coat, what should I use to maintain and topup the coating, Reload or Hydro2?
Also is it ok to use the Graphene Flex wax from Turtlewax on top of the coating?
Thanks.
Thanks for the comments! Your best options for future toppers would be Reload or Hydro2Foam. Hydro2 spray will not work as well on a hydrophobic car since it needs a wet surface and you can't keep the surface wet but Hydrofoam will work. You can use the Turtlewax product but they are a bit behind the curve in nanotech car care and you will probably be happier with the Reload or Hydrofoam.
@@SkyCarCare okay... got it...thanks a ton, much appreciated.
Could we use Reload on the glass surfaces ?
You can... BUT it is easy to use too much - could make it hazy when looking into sun. So test first how you like on a small spot and look through it into the sun to make sure it is 100% clarity before driving that way.
Awesome video! Which costing would you recommend for matte carbon fiber? Dlux/Gliss?
Thanks Andrew! IF I was to recommend one I would go with CQUARTZ UK base coat and SiC top coat, however I personally do not advise to use a ceramic coating on a matte finish or any finish that you are not able to polish.
The reasoning is two fold:
1.- Applying a product that you can’t remove without polishing TO a surface that you can NOT polish is not logical to me. The liability involved in such a thing just doesn’t make sense to me.
2.- You can not polish the surface to prep it in the first place so a proper bond isn’t guaranteed.
Having said all that, we do have installers that coat matte often and they can make an argument for it.
@@SkyCarCare Makes perfect sense - thank you!
I really like Carpro. Question: why does the bottling change for some of the products? Example...bottling for Reset is one kind of bottle, and bottling for Lift is another type? Seems strange. Any logic behind it?
More reactive chemicals require different types of bottles.
To bother you specifically, it appears they have succeeded.
@@Truckergregg lol.
Lift is alkaline soap, reset is not and pH neutral.
Thanks Kim! Great question. A few products like MultiX and Retyre have to use a different kind as their chemical makeup will react in a way that will crack the other plastic over time.
can we use descale on non-coated car for water spot removal?
Absolutely!
I've used carpro cquartz UK 3.0 on the painted areas of the car and SIC on the ppf and the entire car inc plastics. I've not put it on the glass as I've got forte for this. I've not used reload as I've heard (and confirmed here) that it reacts with SIC when used in conjunction with 3.0.
I have used 3.0 and SIC on the wheels and it looks amazing, SIC has a higher temperature capacity, my question is how long will these coatings perform on the wheels. I know the longevity depends on an array of conditions but I want to know how it'll perform with general use? I've heard that 3.0 and SIC make an extremely stable and durable layer when applied in layers
Great points and questions @79blustone , It will last just as long on most clear coated wheels as it will on the rest of the car assuming the wheels are cared for well and washed as often as the rest of the car. Every two weeks with Reset and as necessary with Iron X. Also you are correct that Reload does not play well with SiC when it is freshly applied. Reload is great with UK, Dlux, or Lite as an immediate topper but on SiC Reload should NOT be used at least until it is fully cured. Sic is a GREAT topper and combo with UK like you said!
@@SkyCarCare Iron X is a great product but it can effect the longevity of a coating. My plan is to use the good, better and best method or approach to coating maintenance and physically check to see if a stronger chemical is actually required. So, I'll use body shampoo on the wheels very regularly (at least once a week) and use Gyeon wet coat or Carpro equivalent afterwards. If things start to build up (which I'm planning on being proactive about) then jump onto stronger chemicals like Bilt Hamber Touchless snow foam (which is a top brand here in the UK) and possibly P&S wheel and tyre (tire) cleaner. If things get really out of shape then bring in the big guns like Adam's wheel and tyre cleaner 💪 but this will have an effect on the performance of all the hard work I've done....so maybe not. SIC is a great topper- its turbo charged UK 3.0 and given it deeper gloss and feels unbelievably slick- the whole car is dripping including the wheels, I don't want to drive it now and just stare at it in awe. I love the channel and you guys cover so much and have given me perspective on product application and techniques, so I will applaud the team at Sky's the limit 👏
@@79blustone Thank you so much for the kind words and compliments! We are grateful! We have not noticed any negative affect from IronX in particular on the ceramic coatings although TOTALLY agree that products like TarX or really high pH chemicals can mess up those hydrophobics if left on long or rubbed into the surface. Cheers! Have a great evening
I see a lot of people recommending a combination of 2 layers of Cquartz3.0 and then a single layer of Cquartz SiC. What's your take on this? Is the combination a waste of ressources?
This is a great recommendation actually :). However most people do not want to spend the time it takes for 3 coats and that can be excessive in some cases. On soft paint I would totally do it... On other paints it just depends on the person... 1 coat of each will work very well! The 3rd coat will increase the strength of the coating further but whether it is beneficial enough to account for the extra work is up to each person. Finally, we have to remember that if something happens like really nasty water spots that are left on too long then you may have to polish to remove them no matter how many coatings you have. SO the moral is that a few really toxic environments it might not be worth 3 coats if you find you have to polish the car every year anyway to keep it to your liking. But you can also make an argument that in those very areas 3 coats is needed more than anywhere else... just depends on the time you have available an your preferences on how you like your car to look and how much time you like to spend maintaining vs coating or both.
@@SkyCarCare Thank you so much for the response.
I have a midnight silver metallic Tesla, and my impression is that this paint is relatively soft, so might just put in the extra hour work.
Really appreciate your input
@@waveshapes251 My pleasure!
Hey again.
By the way. What would you recommend as a maintenance topper or extra sacrificial layer on the Sic? As I understand it, reload is not suited. This is where I get lost in the product line.
Echo, elixir, hydro2, release or...?
@@waveshapes251 Sure! good question. Immediately after applying SIC you do not want to use Reload. However after it is cured you are welcome to use Reload if you want to. Personally I see no need to use it for at least 1 ~ 3 months. If the coated vehicle is going to be pulled outside or have a lot of humidity or moisture presented to it before the SiC is cured then that is what Release is made for. Otherwise there is no need to top it with anything initially... down the line I would top it with Reload or Hydrofoam - or if you love Elixir then that is also a great option. Hydro(foam) / Reload / Elixir all serve the same purpose when it comes to down the line maintenance... just a mater of preference.
I don`t know why everyone else presents reset as a strip shampoo..
🤷♂ I don't know either! I mean technically... any soap is removing some protection from a wax or polymer, just the nature of the beast if you want to remove dirt. But to me, if it takes 10+ washes to strip the wax off then that is NOT a stripping shampoo.
Want to give this product line a try but dont know the main products to have, any recommendations on which to have to cover a full maintenance wash?
Hi Alexander, what is your definition of a "full maintenance wash"? If we are talking about the wash alone then you simply need CARPRO Reset. As far as wash mitts and towels we can advise if you need. With regards to other cleaners or dressing we just need to know what your looking for. If you watch the video above it will give you a brief synopsis of each product. Lmk if we may assist further.
@@customerservice9897 Thanks for the reply, and as what i was talking about a full maintenance. Currently i use Griots products. Wash my truck with ceramic infused soaps, always put on a ceramic spray after, tire shine etc. And my question was, other than the Reset soap, what would be equivalent to a ceramic spray to pit on after, or a ceramic (Si02) soap thats good for just a regular wash
@@alexandercordova730 Ok, thanks for the info! Hydro2 Foam is our Sio2 infused soap and it is phenomenal. You will no longer need to use a ceramic spray after using our Hydro2 Foam because it leaves a strong layer of Sio2 behind but if you wish the Elixir is the Sio2 infused spray. For tire shine you want CARPRO Darkside which is also a phenomenal product. Please go to CARPRO-US.com and search any of these products I mentioned to find the best and most up to date info as well as order it direct from us. We have same day shipping Monday through Friday, free shipping over 95$ and 3% cash back to your account with every order along with free samples you can choose before checkout.
CarPro is still missing a strong liquid wax or wax.
Great Video👌
Thanks Florian! What do you think about Essence PLUS for strong wax protection?
@@SkyCarCare Yes, Essence plus. I didn't even think of that. Have you tested it extensively and can you tell me how long it lasts?
@@Cuprace290 Yes, we have tested it extensively here in the hot humid area and found it lasts at least as long as any polymer sealant on the market - 6 months for sure before the test was compromised by other product tests. My friend Alex Martinez tested at length in Mexico and states he found it to last 12 months durability.
In my application, I apply thin and then leave on the vehicle for an hour. then wipe off. I found that even if you leave it on indefinitely (a day or two later I left one test area).... Still it wipes off easy ;)
Gotta rewatch this again, i was only paying attention to James. He’s a fuckin studd lol
Nobody gets 3-6 months out of Reload
Thanks for your comment but some do. Unfortunately, Reload is very temperamental about the prep. Like a ceramic coating, it requires a full decontamination, a polish, and a panel wipe in order to bond and give you that kind of durability. We agree that in the way most people are going to apply such a product it is more like 1 month with the current version.
Pronouncing IronX, TarX, then when its TriX, my dude said it as "tricks". ok..
Pronunciation of "Tricks" is correct. Once you get to know CARPRO a little better you will find they like to be clever with their naming conventions. So, their names are usually double entendres. In this case meaning one is that it removes Tar and Iron "Tr = Tar" / "I = Iron" and the X puts it in the same group as TarX and IronX for familiarity to existing customers of those products. But in pronunciation it is "TriX (Tricks) (the second meaning "it has tricks up its sleeve". That is as opposed to triiiiiiX or tri x or however you are assuming it should be pronounced. Thanks for watching and great comment! Glad we could assist you.
The so2 pure sucks it don't do nothing don't waste your money on that one I tried it and it has no smell and does not work
Thanks for your feedback! So2 pure is not supposed to have a smell. It will remove odors and leave the surface odorless. It can be tricky to use if not used correctly. Did you reach out to our service team? We could guide you to some better results or troubleshoot why it might not be performing as it should.