New Carpro Reload 2.0 Review | Testing | Thoughts
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Good evening Sir,
Laughed to myself at beginning. I used swear by reload back in the day. ( and the addictive smell)
Love from Scotland 🏴
I just checked it out and the prices on the product are absolutely ridiculous. Around 34 Euro for 500 ml and 60 Euro for 1 Liter for just a spray sealant is NOT okay. Even for half the prices they'd be pretty high in the spray sealant market.
I’ve noticed that V1 prices have also gone up slightly, Gyeon Cure is over £60 a litre now in the Uk, tempted to pick up some TAC Quartz Max as this is still currently £35 a litre.
I would have liked to see how the two performed side by side on a panel that was treated with a ceramic coating. I always thought reload was a topper for ceramic coatings. Great review though. Love the content.
I've used RESET in the past and was always happy with the results. I am very excited to give the 2.0 version a try.
Have 2 full bottles of the reload. After watching so many tests, I have moved on to Griots ceramic spray, and use the TEC582 on every wash as a drying aid. I even use TEC on my uncoated truck that is outside 24/7 and it lasts a long time. Several weeks at least.
Amazing Sandro!! Always very informative with the products review that’s why I keep coming back to you 😊
Appreciate it mate.
Great review Sandro 👏 👌
Finally - been waiting for this Sandro!
Hope it’s been worth the wait 🙂
@@CarCraftAutoDetailing definitely! No where to buy here in Sweden yet, though. But always good content on new products from Carpro from your side. 👊
Great review good to see there is some differences, I have been loving the Boost V2 at the moment
Great review video
Thanks sandro I agree with you reload was no bead monster but it was so good looking and filled better than other simple sprays. Also good for carpro keeping filling and saturating characters instead of just making another bead monster product
Awesome review.looking forward to your review on carpro darkside and carpro release
I got a free 50ml reload bottle with one of my packages one day, I used it and loved it, it wipes off really easily
Thanks. They seem pretty similar. I picked up a bottle of the original a week ago but haven’t used it yet. Based on your test results displayed, I like the original better. It looks to me that the original Reload actually sheets the water better although slower than 2.0.
I have Reload 2.0 and GTechniq C2 for toppers, Gyeon Wet Coat and DIY Quickbeads for water-activated SIO2 sealants. I also just ordered Dr. Beasley's Bead Hero. It may seem like overkill, but I use them all.
great job mate, congrats. I buy now reload2.0. thanks
Great video Even a better review of a good product now a even better product One thing I have noticed in detailing world it doesn't sit still Its always to for the next big thing Even in this case it's only little gains but it is better So that is always a good thing Carpro never let you down and always delivers Just like Sandros reviews goes above and beyond to show use all the products to the best of there ability Keep them coming In Sandro we Trust
Appreciate that Bob, and couldn’t agree more that year over year the detailing world is moving at a rapid rate!
Hej Sandro, that’s strange again - I got everything I wanted to know)))
Thanks indeed for your great review and comparison, I believe we all got all we need to know before investing to the new product.
And as usual - the footage is great!
For those who commented dislikes to Reload Classic - I can only copied your words - “we need to adjust out technic to our environment and make some tests ourselves as well”. And we don’t need to follow manufacturers recommendation always - if not working well try to adjust time, temperature, conditions, etc)
Merry upcoming Christmas from snowy and cold Sweden.
Thanks Sergey and spoken by someone who understands all products need a little tweaking to make them work best in our own world and environment. Merry Christmas 🎄my friend!
Sandro : "Too much has happened in between"
Me : *Looks over at my shelf of NV products* :D
As always amazing work Sandro, Nv Boost V2 next please?
You should try the new NV boost v2. I know your a big NV fan and it might be the best ceramic topper out there. Absolute monster for a "ceramic detailer".
Sandro an observation, your ceiling reflects on the panels in such a way as to make the panels look "dirty/blurry" when you’re laying down the products. It makes it hard to see the depth clarity etc.
thanks for reviewing this so quickly, i think i requested it 10 days ago or less
My pleasure mate!
I'm sure he did it just for you David...
Great video Sandro. I just ordered a bottle of reload so I'm kinda choked that they just released a new version which clearly seems to be better.
Nearly ordered the 1L original version, was kinda bummed that I missed the offer but lucky for me, 2.0 is out
Great test! You made a very good video!
Appreciate that mate
@@CarCraftAutoDetailing it is your work!
Scott HD have tested the original Reload several times, and compared it to similar products. The original was allways one of the frist product to fail. It unfortunately never held up more than a month, where as a few of the other spray sealants held up over 6 months. This doesen't seem to be one of those products that will get close to that 6 month mark eather.
I use 2 layers of Carpro C Quartz UK 3.0 on every detail, but I stopped using the original Reload a long time ago, and just spray on Hydro2 instead. It seems to last just as long, and the install is so much simpler.
Some people complained about the original Reload being difficult to apply, but it appears that the reason was that the car had not been compleatly clean when they applied it. And maby other spray sealents are a bit more forgiving when the car isn't compleatly clean.
Anyways, thanks for another perfect video, cheers from northen part of Norway
I am applying 2 coats of cquartz UK 3.0 today and and going to top it with reload only because that's what they recommend since they are designed to go together well. But have also not too impressed with reload durability in the past for our harsh Canadian winters. I have been using soft 99 Fusso coat since it's so damn durable (ScottHD and Dimitri garage test!) but just got a new vehicle and going to fresh ceramic coat it this time. Wish me luck!
Perfect video to go over the differences between the two. Agee with everything you stated. CarPro did good with 2.0.
Good but pretty unspectacular overall I'd say!
@@adblf what were you expecting? Water behavior is noticeably better and chemical resistance is better.
Thanks!
Thanks so much for the support mate, it’s greatly appreciated!!
I would like to have seen a bigger increase in performance with reload 2.0. Your videos saved me some money as I was interested in getting a bottle to try.
We have different wants so it’s great to hear the video was helpful!
50% better saturation, hydro and chem resistance without any drawbacks - asking for more would seem a tall order to me :) Excellent Sandro, Cheers. Ready to dethrone Lustre? ;)
Excellent review Sandro. I would love to see you do a review of the new Rupes Uno Advanced AIO polish. It looks to be a very interesting product. Thanks again, and have a good weekend.
i use it daily, a littl harde to wipe of than protect, doesnt have the defect removal ability but leaves a much better finish
@@bryansweeny413 Thanks for sharing your experience, Bryan. It sounds like it will be perfect for newer or well maintained vehicles.
I hope this new version performs better as a topper/added insurance on CQ coatings. The original would diminish and mask the performance of the coating underneath. Customers would call you freaking out their coating had failed!
If you were having this issue, you're either doing it wrong or the customers aren't maintaining their car properly. I used Reload to top CQUK3.0 and it didn't mask the coat or lead to premature failing. I think it's always a good idea (for those who can) to leave the freshly applied coating to bake out in the sun for a good while (an hour or a few if you have the time). I'd usually do the whole process of detailing and polishing the car for a few days and either coat it in the afternoon/night when I was done (and not top it), left it overnight in the shop to cure for a good 12+ hours, OR if it was one of those that I finished polishing very late, I'd just come over the next day, blow off the dust, IPA wipedown again and coat, finishing touches like wiping the glass again, and by then the sun would be out absolutely MURDERING and I'd take the car out and let it bake the coating for at least an hour, usually several (like 3+, depending on when the owner would be coming to pick it up), then I'd bring the car back in the shop, let it cool off from the A/C in the garage, and then I'd top it. Most people top it immediately after applying the coating and even though the instructions say that you can top it after you're done (an hour after it was applied IIRC, which will have elapsed by the time you're done coating it anyway), but I think this hinders the coating and isn't the best strategy for maximum performance and longevity. When you let it bake under the sun, you can literally feel the difference on how the paint goes from feeling kind of slick, to feeling really grabby. That's the coating curing. When you apply the Reload, it feels super slick. Either way, I've also done it the regular way that everyone does and I haven't had issues of it masking the coating once the Reload diminishes. The slickness just goes away. You sure they're not using fancy soaps or crappy quick detailers or waxes? That can cause issues. I've used other toppers "you're not supposed to" because they're not "ceramic" without issue as well, like Sonax BSD. Just gotta know how you pick em.
@@groundcontrol6876 I think it's hard to say if our two versions of reload were the same. There has been at least 4+ versions over 10 years. Calling it Reload 2.0 is a little funny in this regard. However I do agree with you. Lessons were learned. I normally will never let a customer's car leave without curing at least 12+ hours. And no toppers and if the customers can resist, no washing for the first 2 weeks. I find this gives the coating it's best chance of curing 100 percent. As for toppers for coatings that's another discussion for another day.
Couldn't agree more. This was an unacceptable flaw with the original Reload. Hopefully this one doesn't hang around when it fails.
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Which was the best sealant since you mentioned it may not be the best? Thanks!
Great thorough review as always 👍
I wonder, given 2.0’s improvements, do you think it could replace ceramic coating entirely on a car that is regularly washed and ‘reloaded’?
(Especially on a car that has ppf too)
Thanks and I think you could absolutely just use Reload as your paint protection especially if it has PPF.
Needless to say, great video. There is real knowledge and information in your videos. I, personally never liked Reload. Carpro makes amazing products but this is not one of them for me.
Reload was a lovely product to use but its problem was always durability, or rather lack of durability! To see that the new version is better looking, more hydrophobic and lasts longer is great to see. To me, it's still more of a top drawer QD, when you look at products that look as good but last a lot longer, like Meguiars HCW, which is one of my favourites (applied off label, on dry paint with an applicator and buff).
I think turtle wax seal and shine does a much better job at durability and water repellency
RELOAD 1.0 have 6months claim on the bottle while the RELOAD 2.0 have 3months.. YMMV
@@luigidicarp9521 I think they meant 6 weeks for V1 and even that would have been a bit optimistic! I think the v2 label is getting a bit more truthful
@@Retset its actually lasted 5months of full effect on 1 coat cquartz ceramic coating before re applying on my broinlaw. works as intended. so im not sure with the 6weeks or the lack of durability claim. maybe on a non ceramic coated vehicle, the durability might vary. because right now we are comparing CeramicPro + ceramicprocare vs cquartz + RELOAD 1.0....both are working well tbh.
@@Retset also this video represent only the paint without ceramic coating on it. At this case, i would rather use carpro hydro2/hydrofoam or gyeon wetcoat for ease of use.
D-Quartz Carpro test and review please!!!
Can you do a review of their new dquartz coating I’m fascinated to see how it performs.
I’m interested in testing it out as well!
Thank you Sandro,
If you can please let us know what you think about Carpro’s Release ?
PS, when you apply a coating do you top it with a topper like Cure ?
A lot of information out there that toppers are good and not necessary?
Cheers from Montreal 🇨🇦
My pleasure mate. Usually I don’t like to put any toppers on a coating for the first month but if the car is going straight out on the street it is better to use something as sacrificial layer while the coating continues to cure.
Damn how could it be that the detailing gods seem to be listening to my thoughts immediately? I just used Reload again after a while this weekend, re-amazed at how well it worked on top of my black car's freshly Essence Plused finish (The coating of Pure had some love marks that needed hiding) and was wondering when will I be able to hear your thoughts on the upcoming new version of Reload. Got back inside the house, openned TH-cam on my TV and here you are talking about it. Bless you Sandro!
Haha nice to hear the timing was great!
@@CarCraftAutoDetailing Which is slickest sealant these days that is better then reload ?
Nova Lustre is super slick
@@CarCraftAutoDetailing happy new year Sandro!
@@CarCraftAutoDetailing unfortunately not available in my local market any other recommendations?
Hi Sandro! It would be interesting to see how it compares against NV Jet
And meguiars ceramic wax
@@videomnemoneg meguairs😂 carpro beats it with horse length
@@xprayforapugx851 HCW is actually decent..
TAC Quartz Max
@@xprayforapugx851 Really? I'm about this one th-cam.com/video/s1rMMrOqGTg/w-d-xo.html
Did you also get carpro darkside? Can’t wait for that product to become available as perl is good but it just lacks in durability and darkening
I do have DarkSide as well l!
Pan the Organizer just commented on your video, but didn't give you credit. You should hop on his CarPro video and claim your credit, Sandro!
Appreciate that mate
I thought the biggest complaint with Reload was supposed to be that it was a dust magnet. Did CarPro address this with 2.0?
You guys are looking at reload completely different reload is just a booster to give you an extra boost to your already ceramic coating car. It’s not designed to give you long-term durability you used in between car washes.
Bingo - I put it back on once per month or about every 5th wash
What is your go to now then if 2.0 has competition which over the years is now better than Reload ever was?
I don’t know I have an absolute go to, it just depends what I’m after. So times I just want something quick and nice to use, other times all I’m focused on is looks and sometimes I want something really hydrophobic or longer lasting. That’s why I use different sealants at different times as no one sealant has it all.
Spray sealants have reached their peak in terms of effectiveness. It comes to a point where a spray sealant then just becomes a 6-month ceramic spray coating.
Yes I think too much emphasis is placed on durability when it comes to spray sealants and even waxes where if that’s your main concern, a ceramic coating is where you should be headed. For me personally although some good durability is an added bonus, I’m more interested in a nice user experience, slickness for added washing safety, great looks with decent hydrophobicity.
6 months durability in a spray sealant? Where? Cause where I live, near the italian alps, they reaches max 1-2 months of good water beahaviour... Old paste waxes and sealants will last at least 2-3 times more
@@LucaBonato I said ceramic spray coating not spray sealant; completely different. However, similar technology.
This is why initially I didn’t like bead maker but I’m coming back around. My car is coated AND I used an occasional “booster”. I just need something as a drying aid to add shine and slickness but I don’t want it to last months or even weeks when I wash weekly.
@@NoirSavant My all time favourite is still Carpro Hydro2Lite. Spray on, rinse off then dry the vehicle. I prefer to have the least amount of physical contact on the paint.
Have you ever tried Tac systems spray coating? Wondering how these would do against one another.
It’s honestly been a while since I tried any Tac System products but I think the brand makes some great products.
@@CarCraftAutoDetailing sounds like we need a head2head with TAC Quartz Max🤔😉 or a three way with Gyeon Cure😮
So what is your Favorite spray sealant at the present?
It depends what the goal is, that is, speed of application, looks, feel, hydrophobicity, durability or just enjoying the process - I use and like quite a few different ones as no single sealant has it all or is my favourite in every area.
Have you had any experiences with spotless 2.0 as yet Sandro.? I saw some kiwi guys reviewing it side by side with original version. Looks like 2.0 is much better
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what is the best ceramic coating to apply outdoor in your opinion. thank you
I think Carpro CQuartz UK3.0 is very user friendly and quick curing for outdoor applications
Curious Sandro........does the bottle slide test produce any scraches or marring?
yes
Yes it does. It can also be some good added information, as slicker finishes also tend to scratch a little less or less severely.
Reload 1.0 was weakened over time because people didn’t apply it correctly and complained about streaking.
CarPro have obviously found a way to add more Si02 to 2.0 whilst still making it idiot proof.
They also planned to release a pro version but that sadly hasn’t happened.
hows dose it go when adding water to it ??. On 1.0 you could add a 30% water to help with stricking when putting it on a getting more out of it but will 2.0 be the same o
I haven’t tried it diluted but based on the testing I’ve done and seeing that it’s close to the original in formulation I would assume it would work just as well diluted.
To help minimize the chance of streaking i take my "application " microfiber and get it wet but not completely wet , then put it in the washing machine on spin cycle .
It comes out just damp enough, spray 1-2 sprays of Reload and off you go.
What IS accually one of the best spray sealants today in Your opinion? And please not any NOVA... products since I cant get them where I live 🙏👍
I still think Sonax Brilliant Shine is great but it’s not the nicest application around and it’s also not all that slick. Meguiars HCW is also great in my opinion, but again some seem to struggle with the application and also don’t seem to get the best durability. But for me (Nova aside lol) I really like those two. If you want to try a liquid sealant and looks is at the top of your list and you don’t mind a slightly sticky wipe off, the new Scholl Concepts W6 Black looks absolutely amazing.
Thanks for the video Sandro. Can i ask you something... NV Evo ceramic coating. Will a 30ml bottle be enough for a Hyundai Santa fe or even a Toyota Kluger?? Many thanks in advance
Yes, a 30ml bottle is enough to coat even a large 4x4
@@CarCraftAutoDetailing thanks mate. Had mixed responses. Some say no I'd need to go another brand with 50ml and others saying Id get a couple of cars out of one bottle. How much would you use on say a kluger and do u prefer to use suede applicators on a block or one of the microfibre blocks? Thx again
I prefer suede cloths because they tend to have more slip and less friction than microfibre and I’ve never used more than 30ml even when doing large 4x4s like Land Cruisers and Range Rovers 25ml is about the most I’ve used
@@CarCraftAutoDetailing thanks Sandro. Youre a wealth of information mate. Wishing uou snd your family a merry xmas
Hi again mate, sorry to keep asking questions. But further to my questions regarding NV Evo application. When u apply the coating to a suede cloth, for the first application do u do a couple of lines of evo to prime the cloth? Do u then apply to say a 1m2 area, buff off and then reapply to the cloth for the next section? How do u know if u are apply too much or too little product to the applicator? Ive tried looking for this but cant seem to find that info. Regards
Hi,Sandro
How is reload different to hydro2
Hydro2 has a wet surface spray on and rinse off touch-less application, tends to be a little more chemical and environmental resistant and is diluted 1:6 for use.
Reload is used undiluted, has a typical spray and wipe application, is super slick and tends to add more gloss and saturation.
I don't know why anyone would buy this instead of boost v2. Could you do a video on boost v2?
Boost V2 is on my list to review - just not sure when I’ll get the time.
What most hyphopic coating
The more hydrophobic spray coatings I’ve used are Nv Nova Jet, Bowden’s Own Bead machine, Sonax Brilliant Shine
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Can this be used on glass? My windows have ceramic coating on them.
It can be used on glass, just make sure it’s perfectly level for visibility/safety reasons - sometimes wringing out a damp cloth to do a wipe can help get the glass crystal clear. Alternatively Carpro have just released Clarify Phobic which could be a better option on glass specifically:
th-cam.com/video/V2oRgpDCop0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=EpBFz2Y8SS3flYcy
Thank you very much. I’ll check out the other product as well.
I don't know why, but after 7 days after I applied the reload and washed it with reset shampoo, the reload almost disappeared (ps. car has the finest reserve ceramic protection that weakened after it was reapplied)
I would say that Reload just doesn‘t bond as good on a ceramic coating as on unprotected clear coat but it also was pretty much gone for my non ceramic coated paintwork after maybe 7 days. It‘s a major disappointment plus a major ripoff considering the ridiculous price tag and that‘s coming from a CarPro fan.
How would Reload 2.0 compare to Nova Jet?
I think 2.0 will be a little closer to Jet in terms of water behaviour and chemical/environmental resistance, but overall Reload 2.0 would be closer to Nova Lustre than Jet.
@@CarCraftAutoDetailing thanks Sandro 👍🏻
What in your opinion is the slickest in today's market?
Nv Nova Lustre is still king as far as slickness goes
What would you say gives you the glossiest finish? BTW love your videos!!
Thanks mate and it’s again Lustre. It’s not the most hydrophobic or chemicals resistant, but gloss and slickness is really what lustre is all about.
@@CarCraftAutoDetailing thanks. I'd love if you could do a review on aquakote from car care products I think it's amazing! Like to see your thoughts. Not the cheapest though but glossy and hydrophobic.
Merci !
Thank you mate, greatly appreciated!!
Slightly underwhelming overall... having taken so long to release 2.0 I'd have expected more of a bump in performance.. CarPro have caught up to, but not surpassed what else is on the market. Decent darkening though!
From what I know, Reload is still one of the best selling spray sealants to this day, so I think not messing with it too much and just giving it a nice overall bump may have been a good choice for Carpro rather than completely changing it and risking alienating the loyal fans.
@@CarCraftAutoDetailing I do see your point but I think in the recent past CarPro has been so widely criticised for the lagging performance of Reload. Almost to the extent where I'd be surprised if they'd a large volume of repeat buyers. I'm not sure there is a big enough fanbase of 1.0 in 2022 for them to merit keeping it similar.
Those test could never replicate the real world abuse car paint suffer from
Whether it is encapsulated dust and dirt adding to that humidity or even worse MIST on car paint and baked under heat and direct sunlight. Adding insult to injury the unprofessional city car washes or high pH soap used elsewhere, you will be lucky to get 5 days of sealant on your car paint lasting !...
Rubbish. Mineral magnet spray 😮
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