C2v3 or Reload over Crystal Serum Light?

[CarolinasFinestDetailing]

I`m one of those weird guys who likes to stay within a company`s realm when using coating toppers as the company`s develop them for their specific coatings. So, if I was using a Gtechniq coating, I would use their topper. I top CQuartz Family of coatings with Reload, and Opti Seal over Opti Coat Pro +.

As for soap, I am a huge rinseless wash guy. Blue ONR is awesome. I actually provide my coating customers with a rinseless kit using ONR. If youre the traditional foam gun or two bucket guy, CarPro Reset is perfect!!!!

[BudgetPlan1]

Just read the reviews on the C2v3 and it sound like it can be hard to apply. Anybody have any opinions on easy of application? How about vs Reload? The wife's Explorer is white by my Acura is black.

Applied it with a blue microfiber applicator pad, buffed with towel. Did this couple of hours after applying Crystal Serum Light. No issues at all but I generally apply all these types of products by spraying it on applicator, applying to surface, buffing off. Any time I spray on surface and buff I goon it up so I've gone to above method with no issues.

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[AeroCleanse]

Thanks. How so?

Easy to apply, crisp finish that lasts a long time.

[1953hogan]

Thanks, guys, advice much appreciated.

[1953hogan]

One last question: Given that C2v3 claims 8 months protection, why not just use that as your LSP and forego the Crystal Serum Light? Just a thought. Anybody out there using it as their LSP?

[Dereksdtail]

I've used it on a few customer cars, even on some single stage paint and it really makes maintenance washes easy


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[MarkD51]

I once had some difficulty applying both C2V3, and Reload on my junkbox Kia that I had done a Carpro Essence Application on.

The Reload was giving me a bit of smearing on the dark magenta color, so switched over to a brand new bottle of C2V3, and thought "oh this is easy".... until I seen zillions of little micro-spots all over the paint.

Both worked the bejesus out of me that day. In retrospect, yeah, I wish I would've tried something maybe easier, like maybe Ultima Paint Guard Plus, or Optimum Opti-Seal which I also had. Even Collinite 845 would've been easier, quick on and off. No smearing, or spots! (sprays such as these two shouldn't be so brutal to use IMO!) Hell, Colly 915 wouldn't have worked me as much.

I know others mileage may vary. I cannot comment on C2V3's longevity? I know it is a very "watery" product in comparison to Reload.

[1953hogan]

Personally, I've not tried the newest (2014 or 2015?) version of Reload but found the original to be problematic on black paint even if diluted. Does anybody else have trouble with G2v3 on dark paint?

[AeroCleanse]

One last question: Given that C2v3 claims 8 months protection, why not just use that as your LSP and forego the Crystal Serum Light? Just a thought. Anybody out there using it as their LSP?

CSL provides scratch resistance and can last up to 5 years.

[1953hogan]

CSL provides scratch resistance and can last up to 5 years.

Good point. Thanks.