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CarPro Reload Cold temp application
Tried looking on both AG Store and CarPro site for temperature range and states only not to apply in direct sunlight.
Does anyone know a good temperature operating range (specifically on the low end) for Reload application?
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Re: CarPro Reload Cold temp application
Anything below 58-57F starts to get a little streaky because the product won't flash. You'll be trying to buff it off forever and still leave streaks. Try to keep ambient temps above 65F for optimal results. Warmer temps are fine too, warmth just helps the product to flash even quicker.
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Re: CarPro Reload Cold temp application
Thanks Nicholas. I was afraid it had to adhere to the same temps as UK.
We're below that point here in NH, temps are high's in the 40's - 50's during the day. Low 30's once the sun isn't in sight.
The customers garage has a large propane heater... might just have to fire that up and use my trusty laser-temp gauge per body panel to ensure consistency. I wonder how the new Ech20 will perform... Looks interesting.
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Re: CarPro Reload Cold temp application
I used it a two weeks ago and it was about 50 degrees. I had no issues.
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Re: CarPro Reload Cold temp application
Originally Posted by zero4
I used it a two weeks ago and it was about 50 degrees. I had no issues.
I should have also mentioned that humidity plays a large factor. Here in Oregon if it's cold out... it's likely also raining OR extremely high humidity. Right now here it's 55F and 90% humidity. If I were to try to apply Reload outside right now it would be hell. However, in my heated garage at 68F and "only" 61% humidity there are no issues.
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Re: CarPro Reload Cold temp application
A good way to avoid problems is to spray few squirts on one side of MF and to start buffing on the surface ,
once that has been done with another new fresh mf start to wipe off.
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Re: CarPro Reload Cold temp application
Thanks Avi. That's typically how I apply reload. I find less is more and I get better results spritzing the MF towel instead of the panel.
My client has a large propane heater in his garage, I'll have him fire that up and let temps rise before application.
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Re: CarPro Reload Cold temp application
Paging Avi -
While on-off topic, what is the usability range of Hydro2
I'm generally washing outside the garage for obvious reasons. I've been know to continue washing as long as water is flowing through my hose in mid-winter.
Never been a fan of rinseless.
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Re: CarPro Reload Cold temp application
Originally Posted by chefwong
Paging Avi -
While on-off topic, what is the usability range of Hydro2
I'm generally washing outside the garage for obvious reasons. I've been know to continue washing as long as water is flowing through my hose in mid-winter.
Never been a fan of rinseless.
Perhaps best to start a new thread, with a new subject title.
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Re: CarPro Reload Cold temp application
I will say that with the newest "original formula" version of Reload it actually works a lot better, even in colder and/or high humidity conditions.
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