[oneredry]

Originally Posted by SSport16

What was your initial prep? If you don't prep the paint correctly and make sure all waxes, sealants, oils, etc. are removed, it will not bond properly. My cars bead up like crazy with rain/water from Reload. We have been having a bunch of rain the past few weeks here and still look really clean with only a rinseless wash here and there between days or rain. Something doesn't sounds right.

followed every direction that came from both you and glen e. I used chemical guys wax stripper to prep. followed by clay bar, (which really didn't need, but did anyway.) keep in mind that its only seen rain 2 times and has 4500 miles on it, Yes its a garage queen). then applied the essence using my porter cable DA buffer (doing it per panel). Followed by a 2 hour in between time. Applied the reload according to the video and directions on the bottle. (no dilution needed it states).
Not sure what else I did wrong or missed any steps.

[Glen e]

i have found with all the spray and wipes-polymer and si02-better protection with 2 coats, a couple hours apart. anything more than two yeilds no more protection. autogeek reporting good results with using reload as a drying sgent every 3-4 weekly washes.

[oneredry]

Originally Posted by Glen e

i have found with all the spray and wipes-polymer and si02-better protection with 2 coats, a couple hours apart. anything more than two yeilds no more protection. autogeek reporting good results with using reload as a drying sgent every 3-4 weekly washes.

Makes good sense. so you think after my next wash I can apply then 2 coats (with the few hour in between time) would be alright? (after just doing it the time before this past wash)

[Glen e]

yep.....or spritz before drying once a month....also i think ANY LSP, wax, sealants or even some coatings degrade with some wash solutions....thats why i like an sio2 wash, like carpro ech20 or mckees 37 wash.....

[ninetres]

I’ve been using the 80/15/5% distilled/Reload/ech20 as a drying aid. Damn impressive results. Leaves the car looking looking very wet and glossy.

[indyz]

Originally Posted by Glen e

There is really no reason to go back to something like 845, what a pain in the ass to get on and off… I don't have the time to do that type stuff anymore. In the summer heat a hybrid wax like 845 also washes off quickly ....If I really liked white haze and getting it out of the cracks and the badges, I'd go back to REJEX…

But here's an alternative: a friend of mine for the last three months has been using 'McKees 10 minute paint sealant". It's a wipe on /wipe off like reload, and SI02, but the times that I've seen him, it is getting a better reaction then reload in terms of it being Hydrophobic. He used it after essence.

https://www.autogeek.net/mckees37-10...t-sealant.html

Hi Glen, yes, I have been reading up on the new Mckees product. I'll be sure to give it a shot after my current easy detailing bottles are done. Yes, collinite 845 is too much work for me lol. Thanks

[Glen e]

And one more thought: when a person puts wax on a car, and doesn't get good results, I can understand the frustration a lot more because it's a huge job to put it on and take it back off, then do all the crannies, door sills etc. It's at least two hours to do it right.

but when a sealant works for a couple months, and this is shorter than a wax, but it only takes 10 minutes to put on, I really don't care. Whether it be si02 products like TAC quartzmax, McKees, or reload, or a polymer like crystal seal or Ultima paint guard, they're all so damn easy to put on in 10 15-20 minutes that I don't mind if the protection is a little shorter. I'm getting months out of anything I do, that's garage kept car. I don't care if I have the ultimate in gloss, just looking good as a DD going down the road .Application ease time really is important to me , with what product class I use. As Mike Phillips wrote me once, "if something is easy you'll use it more often, and take better care of your car."

[oneredry]

Originally Posted by Glen e

And one more thought: when a person puts wax on a car, and doesn't get good results, I can understand the frustration a lot more because it's a huge job to put it on and take it back off, then do all the crannies, door sills etc. It's at least two hours to do it right.

but when a sealant works for a couple months, and this is shorter than a wax, but it only takes 10 minutes to put on, I really don't care. Whether it be si02 products like TAC quartzmax, McKees, or reload, or a polymer like crystal seal or Ultima paint guard, they're all so damn easy to put on in 10 15-20 minutes that I don't mind if the protection is a little shorter. I'm getting months out of anything I do, that's garage kept car. I don't care if I have the ultimate in gloss, just looking good as a DD going down the road .Application ease time really is important to me , with what product class I use. As Mike Phillips wrote me once, "if something is easy you'll use it more often, and take better care of your car."

good point!

[Texan4iu]

Originally Posted by Glen e

And one more thought: when a person puts wax on a car, and doesn't get good results, I can understand the frustration a lot more because it's a huge job to put it on and take it back off, then do all the crannies, door sills etc. It's at least two hours to do it right.

but when a sealant works for a couple months, and this is shorter than a wax, but it only takes 10 minutes to put on, I really don't care. Whether it be si02 products like TAC quartzmax, McKees, or reload, or a polymer like crystal seal or Ultima paint guard, they're all so damn easy to put on in 10 15-20 minutes that I don't mind if the protection is a little shorter. I'm getting months out of anything I do, that's garage kept car. I don't care if I have the ultimate in gloss, just looking good as a DD going down the road .Application ease time really is important to me , with what product class I use. As Mike Phillips wrote me once, "if something is easy you'll use it more often, and take better care of your car."

VERY good point!!

[SSport16]

Originally Posted by oneredry

followed every direction that came from both you and glen e. I used chemical guys wax stripper to prep. followed by clay bar, (which really didn't need, but did anyway.) keep in mind that its only seen rain 2 times and has 4500 miles on it, Yes its a garage queen). then applied the essence using my porter cable DA buffer (doing it per panel). Followed by a 2 hour in between time. Applied the reload according to the video and directions on the bottle. (no dilution needed it states).
Not sure what else I did wrong or missed any steps.

I use Ech20 for rinseless washes and an Ech20/Reload detailer mixture as a drying agent every few washes which helps with gloss and beading. What are you using for washes?

[oneredry]

Originally Posted by SSport16

I use Ech20 for rinseless washes and an Ech20/Reload detailer mixture as a drying agent every few washes which helps with gloss and beading. What are you using for washes?

just the two bucket method using Pinnacle diamond car wash with a microfiber dedicated only wash mit. I have never done rinse less for my own reasons. but wash the car probably bi-weekly on a normal basis.

[Glen e]

Originally Posted by oneredry

just the two bucket method using Pinnacle diamond car wash with a microfiber dedicated only wash mit. I have never done rinse less for my own reasons. but wash the car probably bi-weekly on a normal basis.

Switch to an sio2 for conventional wash......

.https://www.autogeek.net/mckees-sio2-auto-wash.html

https://www.carpro-us.com/wash/carpr...-1-liter-34oz/

[oneredry]

Originally Posted by Glen e

Switch to an sio2 for conventional wash......

.https://www.autogeek.net/mckees-sio2-auto-wash.html

https://www.carpro-us.com/wash/carpr...-1-liter-34oz/

man you guys are breaking my bank. lol. I just ordered some. Thanks!

[Jersey devil]

Can you use the Essence/Reload combo as well as the Reload cocktail as a drying agent on top of Xpel? I read somewhere where it was suggested to tape off the edge of the Xpel to prevent wax build up. Has any one found this to be necessary?

Thanks