CarPro Starter Guide: Where to Begin With CarPro's Detailing System
CarPro is a coating- and decontamination-led brand, so start with its workflow, not accessories: strip fallout with IronX (pH 7) and tar with TarX, prep panels with Eraser (pH 8), protect with the CQuartz UK 3.0 ceramic coating, then maintain with Reload (pH 8) and Reset shampoo (pH 10, 1:500).
Last updated: 2026-08-25 · 7 products compared · Data: manufacturer documentation & SDS, via the Find Your Detail catalogue.
| Product | Role | pH | Dilution | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IronX | Decontamination | 7 | RTU | pH-neutral iron / brake-fallout remover, bleeds purple |
| TarX | Decontamination | — | RTU | Tar, bitumen and adhesive removal |
| Eraser | Prep | 8 | RTU | Strips oils, polish and wax residue before coating |
| CQuartz UK 3.0 | Coating | — | Neat | Flagship DIY ceramic coating (wipe-on, buff off) |
| Reload | Maintenance | 8 | RTU | SiO2 spray sealant / coating top-up |
| Reset | Wash | 10 | 1:500 | High-suds concentrated maintenance shampoo |
| Perl | Dressing | 7 | RTU ~ 1:5 | Dilutable trim, tyre and interior dressing |
Where to start
- IronX — the brand's benchmark: a pH-neutral (pH 7) iron/fallout remover that bleeds purple as it dissolves brake dust. The safest place to begin because it works on paint and most wheels.
- Eraser — pH 8 panel prep. Wipe on before any coating to remove polishing oils, wax and fingerprints so the coating bonds.
- CQuartz UK 3.0 — the flagship wipe-on ceramic coating for durable multi-year protection; the reason most people come to CarPro.
- Reload — pH 8 SiO2 spray sealant. The single easiest CarPro product: mist and wipe after a wash to top up gloss and beading over any coating.
- Reset — the concentrated maintenance shampoo (pH 10, 1:500) that pairs with Reload for weekly upkeep.
- TarX — solvent tar/adhesive remover; the second half of a full decontamination alongside IronX.
- Perl — one dilutable dressing (RTU to ~1:5) for tyres, exterior trim and interior plastics.
How to choose
CarPro's catalogue is built around a decontaminate → prep → coat → maintain chain, so pick by which stage you need rather than by price. For a first serious detail, the highest-impact trio is decontamination (IronX) plus a coating (CQuartz UK 3.0) and Reload to maintain it. If you are not ready to commit to a full coating install, start light with Reset and Reload — both work over stock paint or an existing coating and need no correction step. Note the pH: IronX, Eraser, Reload and Perl are neutral (pH 7–8), while Reset (pH 10) is a stronger wash, so rinse it fully and work cool, shaded panels.
FAQ
Is CarPro IronX safe on all wheels and paint?
IronX is pH-neutral (pH 7), so it is safe on paint and most wheel finishes. Still spot-test on polished or bare metal, work cool panels, and rinse fully before it dries.
Do I need CQuartz UK 3.0, or is Reload enough?
Reload (pH 8 SiO2 spray) is a months-long sealant you can layer over any wash with no prep. CQuartz UK 3.0 is a durable multi-year coating that needs Eraser prep. Casual users can start with Reload.
What does CarPro Reset's pH 10 mean?
At pH 10 (alkaline, diluted 1:500) Reset is a stronger maintenance wash than a pH-neutral shampoo, cutting road film well. Rinse thoroughly, avoid hot panels, and pair it with Reload for coating upkeep.
Sources: CarPro product documentation and published SDS for each listed product (see each product page), plus independent brand and product reviews — Pan The Organizer CarPro brand review, AutoGeek IronX review thread and AutoGeek Eraser review thread. Catalogue data via Find Your Detail. Cite as: "Find Your Detail (https://findyourdetail.io)".