Best Spray & Rinse Car Wax/Sealant | Carpro Hydro2 Gyeon Wet Coat 303 Touchless Sealant Bowdens Own 

Ive gotta say the self cleaning properties of Wet Coat is brilliant

I think this is the best video I ever seen about comparing products.

Another amazing video in depth of product reviews Thank you

Thanks again Sandro, for another 'quality Car Craft Auto Detailing' informative comparison test. No cutting corners here mate, you spend the time setting everything up, giving each Product its true values. I commend you for your effort and the time it takes. Though, this is just a reflection of the type of work you carry out when detailing. I never gave it any thought myself, but I am going to do the old 'wet panel / apply product / wipe with microfiber / rinse off. I love these 'tricks' you pass on to us

I've been using Wet Dreams for about 3 months now and love it. It costs me about $5-$6 per car so its not cheap, but the finish is very satisfying for a novice like me.

Always much appreciated for your time and effort Sandro, dead set legend mate 🤙

Hi Sandro, firstly acknowledging the time taken to prepare, mask, apply products and test - much appreciated. I use Gyeon Wet Coat on my alloy wheels including inside wheel arches and black mesh grill on the latest Hyundai Tucson. I find it allows the wheels to remain cleaner from brake dust a lot longer and cleaning is easy, it lasts 3 months. I previously used Car Pro Hydro2 on my previous 1999 Camry where the clear coat had failed on the roof and bonnet. On those 2 areas when applied with Hydro2, it left both surfaces with a satin sheen and some protection. But not as good as the other panels which still had clear coat. Again, thanks for the time to complete the testing and your opinions.

Once again a really informative video even if the results on the white panel was hard to see. The time and effort you put into this is fantastic. I spray in a damp microfiber and apply on wet paint. Then rinse off and dry. I have never had any problem.

Thank you for your honest opinions. I use Hydro2 after I wash a car for others I detail for. I usually use a snow foam, wash, rinse and then hit the paint again with HYdro2. Then I use Bowdens Soft cloth for drying and then give it a buff with a dry microfiber. Seems to bring up the gloss and water behaviour as you demo here. Bowdens have some really good products now. And I like 303 protectants for inside.

Dude this video was deep analysis! Subscribed!

Great video. And, exactly the types of tests that I've been looking for.

I myself am a huge Gyeon fan, but I can't ignore Carpro HydrO2s value after those results! Thank you for all the work you do!

Really appreciate everything you do man. Thank you

great review Sandro as always .

Very informative. Thank you.

Where would I be without these amazing reviews

Another awesome side by side comparison. Not that was really a struck match between them. As I work outside mostly I agree that Wet Dreams is a joy to work with in full sun. The other reason I prefer it is because it's Aussie owned and made.

Great comparrison of products we can buy in Australia. I just bought the Gyeon Wet Coat to try.

great comparison, good work

It's great to be an Aussie using Aussie products that are on par or if not better than most top line brands.

Wet Coat comes in concentrate sandro 👍 Good video btw, worth mentioning how Wet Coat has self cleaning abilities. I've been using TW Dry & Rinse, it's dirt cheap here in the UK and performs brilliantly.

hydro2 as qd on red panel- this is what i was searching!

Really great comparison, and I like that you go above and beyond the manufacturer's specs and try it in a few different ways. Just picked up a 100 ml bottle of Hydro2 (enough to do my F150 twice) and I'm pretty excited to try it out. Wet Dreams also looks like an excellent option and I plan to give it a shot as well once I've used up the CarPro stuff. Thanks for a really concise and well shot video! You just earned a subscriber.

I like WaxedShine Aquabead and have used it as both spray and rinse and spray on then wipe off. No issues either way. Great gloss and slickness.

Nice one Sandro, a lot of work. I’ve been using Gyeon and Carpro for some time now and love them both. I mix Hydro 2 with Reload and use it as a waterless wash and top up of my ceramic covering. 303 looks like my next purchase! Great work as always, I appreciate your efforts mate. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

excellent eval…..wish u could have done a gloss readings(test) similar to brian at apex.....but this is one of the best straightforward product comparisons.....u do have a knack for doing quality tests like this. if u can would like to see the carpro put up against the waxed shine aquabead….brian(apex) thought highly of it especially in the gloss dept...but I know he go to is still gyeon…. don't knowif u can get it there....I mentioned it to jon/forensic and he wasn't sure. again very well done. respectfully john

Excellent video!

Nice review Sandro. Have to say I haven't tried the wipe on method you used on the red panel, I'll try that next time with HydrO2.

hey man i love your testing methods and your videos. better than anything else i've seen on youtube. just wish you used other products too lol

awesome work pal

I look at my paint and I leave swirls and scratches, this guy scrubs his paint and not a swirl to be seen. Skills

A very good review thanks Sandro. My opinion, for what it's worth is that, spray and rinse method uses a lot of water unnecessarily, which in a hot dry country like Australia is important.

Extremely well done and fair comparison. Fantastic video thank you.

I have notice with my car using hydro2 spray and rinse over the paint, but on the windows i applied on wet and buffed dry. The results after only a couple of months the paint surface is failing but the windows are like i did it yesterday, wish now i did the whole car that way. Nice vid 😁

Bowden's did alot better than I thought it'd do!

Love this video even tho its 2 years old, would love an updated one with some of the newer products. I think Hydro2 is the best value and has the best durability out of all these products. a 500ml bottle of undiluted Hydro2 is $65 here which makes about 5 spray bottles worth. And after freshly claying vehicles I've had it last anywhere from 3-6 months. It's so easy to use and takes so little time that I usually don't bother trying out too many different products. Luckily I have your vids! Sadly Fireball and Bowden's products are not available here from what I can find, would love to try the Bowden's.

It good to see that Bowden's Own products are creeping into reviews.They make great products, but I would like to see how they perform against the competitors.

Mate, can you please do a review of the new Pro series of meguiars ceramic sealants. :) Your the best Sandro and keep up the great work champ. :)✌👌👍😊

Great video. I bet all of these products use the same basic chemistry with minor differences.

Awesome video and review and comparison Sandro! I have used Gyeon Wet Coat the old version around 5L of it I think. That needed to be applyied after every wash 3-4 times to build up the performance from it. Then I got it it to last 3 months in the winter months here in Sweden after the last application and when I where no longer able to wash cause of the below the freezing point. So was interested when I got the new version of Gyeon Wet Coat. What I noticed directly where that I got the higher performance from it after the first application. With a slightly longer longevity from it with a higher performance from it until it started to degrade. And also as you noticed a more glossy finish I noticed from it too. The old version of Gyeon Wet Coat got me sharper gloss while the new version got me a deeper and more candied gloss from it. Very noticeble on my Kia cee'd SW with a silver metallic paint. Something that is a benefit with the Gyeon Wet Coat is that I get a great performance from it even when I have just done a chemical decon step and Carpro Reset wash. Have also used Carpro Hydro2 lite and Sonax Spray and Seal and Meguiars Hybrid Ceramic Wax and Turtle Wax Dry N Shine Rinse Wax. Sonax Spray and Seal gives me the highest gloss from these spray on rinse off products. HCW gets me a very high performance when I do a polishing step prep. When I dried the paint the TW Dry N Shine Rinse Wax gave me a crazy slickness from it and the drying towel feeled like it was not even on the paint but flyied over it LOL. But that was gone fast sadly. The method I use when I apply these spray on rinse off products. Is that I wet the paint and 2 sprays per panel and try to mist it on as even as possible. Then I take a damp mf applicator sponge and spread it out on the panel and the larger size panels I use 2 more sprays. And take the PW to thoroughly use the water pressure from it and hit every part of the paint. Dry as usually after this. This method gets it easy to work with and also an even application of these spray on rinse off products. That otherwise can be uneven and splotchy if applyied as recommended. Also I use way less of product when doing this. Just wring out the mf applicator sponge after every panel so it's just not dripping and for me this works awesome. Will try to apply on small sections with the dry method and with drying it off completly. Awesome tips and trix Sandro and thanks for shareing your experience with us!

Here in the States you can get a 32oz (950ml) bottle of 303 for a little under $20. I think you said before Lite is just a pre diluted Hydro2 so the results would be the same in this video? Hydro2 Lite is about $25 for 1000ml for reference.

Very thorough, real world application thoughts that a customer might try, why follow directions? Interesting that hand application of the base layer produced far better results

Can you try Nanolex Wash Coat ? One of my fav post wash maintenance.

Hey Sandro! I’ve been a Carpro Hydro2 supporter for awhile...Other brands have definitely step their game up but in the end Carpro is still King 😁 I wonder if Hydro2 was used at a less diluted solution what the results would have shown....or even at full capacity! 💪🏾😎😁 Thanks for another awesome video Sandro! Cheers mate!

Hey man, love going through your old videos, even though I've watched them. Really gives some awesome insights. Would you consider doing more Bowden's Own comparisons? Would love to see your opinions on PCR, their different type of snow foams and washes 👌 Cheers again for making great videos

303 released and updated formula at SEMA of their touchless sealant. I would assume the one youre using is not the updated?

So you get a more inconsistent application with spray and rinse Vs spray and wipe? Makes complete sense. You trade application quality for convenience. Makes complete sense. When you say they work better with a wipe down, do you mean before rinsing or after rinsing or simply drying completely with no rinse at all? 303 Touchless had exceeded all my expectations for almost a year now in every way possible. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. It's ability to self clean and maintain gloss makes it a winner for daily drivers here in New England anyway. It's amazing on glass. That alone makes it great.

To me user friendliness is the most important aspect. I've tried carpro, sonax, and 303 but McKees Hydro Blue is the one I've stuck with.

I know with Bowden's Own, you need to prep paint (clay bar, paint cleanes, wax/sealant removal) to get best results. Unsure if this was done as the panels you used were custom made ones? Also Bowden's is free of silica. Unsure about the other products there. Good video and info!

I use wet coat and spread with a damp mitt

11:48 - wont you get lots of waterstreaking with spray on and wipe/spread off manually?

Sandro would a IPA wipe down be the best way to remove the top layer of painted surfaces, to prep a cars surface ,to get ready to apply these type of products spay and then wipe. :) Also if you already have any type of wax on the surface already can you apply these type of products as a spray and wipe off protection. : cheers. 👌✌👍

So Meguiar's hybrid ceramic wax is basically the best product on the market short of professional ceramic coatings?

What about one of those ceramic hybrid sprays

BSD from Sonax and the relatively new ABDL synthetic spray wax are missing. brand new comes the next P21 spray sealing (not yet officially on the market, preliminary products). This P 21 could even top ABDL and BSD

Forgot hydroblue sio2!! Has crazy gloss and durability :)

Had hydro 2 last summer, liked it but sometimes it stained or streaked quite badly, really want to use wet coat and try to get my hands on some 303 products also

On an unprepared surface (no clay, no polish, just clean paint) Wet Coat tended to hold onto water, leaving some spots behind. That's just one experience on one vehicle.

I use wet coat for the roof of my car because i can't reach it and for the wheels because it ain't worth sealing those with anything super expensive. Apparently there is a wet coat *essence* that's kind of like hydro2, but sadly not sold in au

I wonder if I could work-in the product with a wet wash mitt then rinse off? I don’t have a pressure washer

What drying towel are you using here?

Great video. Thanks. I was actually considering getting Gyeon Wetcoat for my maintenance washes after applying Cancoat. Out of these products, which one is most cost effective?

Whenever I need detailing advice I can actually trust - no surprise where I land.....every time

Hey I just got myself some hydro2. Did you apply with spray and rinse? Or with spray and wipe and rinse? And can I have like the details on your dilution ratio and how long it sat and if you applied a clay bar to your car before applying. Please let me know

I used wet dreams on both my wife's and my car, different methods on both, spray and rinse on hers, spray and wipe on mine, both worked well, although I went through a whole bottle on hers and only about 1/10 on mine..

If you never had a sealant on the vehicle it is amazing how fast the sealant penetrates and breaks up standing water. Just remember to rinse it all off and even do the other side even though there is none there. It can get washed over and be there drying up causing problems and you won't see it in time. A lot of these sealants are recommended to be rinsed off in under a minute because they work so fast. I stopped using regular waxes, these sealants are just as good or even better and last longer while giving better beading and protection. I am not going to advertise for any bramds, just pick out a good one and you may be pleased with the results. The difference is that some might not last as long as others. Once you use these you can dry the vehicle with a blower and water that usually would linger behind things will start to come out because these products can get in there. Waxes do not get in there. I also like these things because you can use them on the whole vehicle and they even work as replacements for popular rain repellants we may all be familiar with. If you live in a place where you get lots of pollen on your vehicle these products also ease the rinsing away of that. Just get the hose and rinse it away, it is wonderful how easy they make it!! That is stuff that in other circumstances may require a bit of scrubbing without the sealants. Whoever first thought of these things is a genius!!

I use Bowden's own and they are pretty good I must admit. The bottle says spray on wet car. Can this also be done on a dry car?

Have you tried Bowdens bead machine?

Is there a new version of the wet coat? How can i tell them apart. Sandro the bottle seems to orange now vs clear. Is that the only tel tell sign?

Late(ish) to this Channel ........ but anyone know the car exhaust noise at the start?? Sounds familiar

Have you tried any of Labocosmetica’s products? Been using their variant of Bathe+ and Wet coat, with satisfying results. Would be interesting to see how they compare to the competition.

Great video. Since these work the best with a wipe on foundation, might as well use Megs HCW which is the same application, but more hydrophobic than any of these. Durability should be about the same or better with HCW.

Can I use it like a "traditional" sealant application method? I haven't hose or water pressure. Bucket only.

Geon is good for me.

Did you notice if wetcoat happens to collect less dust than the others? If not do you know of one that does minimize dust? I live in super dust area in western Colorado it is a desert. I ask because I have been told this by two people. I think would like to run a good reliable sealant then a dust free top coat. Unless there is a better way. Thank you for your videos and your time.

Awesome video Sandro! HydrO2 has always treated me well 🙂 I do have a side question, as usual! Have you had a chance to compare Multi X to Shine Supply’s Solution? I would love to know your thoughts as I absolutely love both CarPro and Shine Supply, but haven’t been able to try the two. Would be great to know your thoughts!

My application method for wetcoat; Wet panel Spray wetcoat Using a wet microfibre applicator to wipe Rinse Works great for me 👌🏼

The car wash dream is over in Sydney from 10 December with phase 2 water restrictions. I've just bought some Optimum No Rinse Wash and Shine and will have to wash using a bucket only from then onward.

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What final coat do you use or recommend for a punter with a low budget regarding durability/beading/cost and gloss?

Forget using any of these in Sydney come December😭

Cool video I would subscribe to your channel but I’m already subscribed lol

Does anyone know where i can find a good guide on protecting car paint? My question is, can I use these spray sealant after I clay my car AND THEN top it off with Meguiars HCW / TW Seal and Shine? Or is this redundant?

Does the tw seal and shine fall under the same category as these?

Hi Sandro, when you wiped in the sealants, is there any cure time before hitting them with water? 303 has the best water behavior of them all? Hydro2?

So what is the best method of application to increase performance? Spray and wipe on a wet panel?

Very good content .so using a MF is recommended to get the best result . Thanks

Amazing video. I have a two month old Mazda cx5 I’m just a homeowner who wants to keep his car looking great while protecting it. I have a foam gun with hose. So I’ll foam and dwell then rinse and foam and contact wash Which product do you recommend post wash? And seems like spray and rinse sealant then drying is my speed! Thoughts?

Just curious, where is the Meguiars Hybrid Ceramic Wax? That’s a pretty good product

Hi Sandro, is hydrO2 6 months durability or 3 months bit confused could you help me with this please thanks in advance

Can these sealants be used after RV waxing on fiberglass body

Kind of a weird question. If it's raining pretty hard outside and I spray one of these products on my car while it's raining, would that work? What if I spray it then drive around the block in the rain, would it effectively "rinse off" similar to spraying it down with a garden hose?

I wonder why you didn't include Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax Spray.

Has anyone used wet coat through a foam cannon?

In terms of value is the Cancoat or HydrO2 better? I've been looking for a solution that's under $100

What do you use for a test panel?

Koch PW by pozamiatało wszystkie te produkty.

With regards to wiping a panel down after application, is it necessary to buff it dry? Or simply to spread the application across the panel with a cloth?

Have you ever tried HydrO2 Foam? If yes, how does that compare to HydrO2 Lite? I also prefer HydrO2 over Wet Coat due the fact that CarPro claims it adds UV ray protection, where as Gyeon does not.

Hydro2 lite is $30 for 1l on waxit while Hydro2 is $30 for 100ml. With a 1:4 ratio for hydro2 wouldn't the lite version be better value? What am I missing here?