Hydro Slick UPDATE | Did I Apply it Wrong the First Time? Let's See... 

I've used this stuff on my 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia and my dad's 67 E type. No issues on either car. I know it works as I did a test on the trunk of my Alfa before tackling the entire car. When I washed the car off after the test area the soap was sliding off the trunk surface. I will be applying this to all the cars I own and look after. To each their own. I love it, you hate it. Fair enough.

I used it on my Frontier. I followed the directions and had no issues with it. I was completely satisfied with the results.

I actually applied this to my car today and had no issue removing it. It was a bit more effort than wax, but no big deal.

This product works as intended. Who ever told you to wet the application pad couldn't be more incorrect. I was very surprised you ran with that as a valid comment. Love most of your content but your assessment of Hydro Slick is going to confuse others more than it confused you.

I’ve done some paint correction recently and after, I went straight to coating the body with hyrdroslick. It was super hard to buff out and didn’t last long at all. I then realized I didn’t prep the surface after the paint correction (stripping the oils/waxes & residues left behind by compounds and polishes) I did a paint correction again, prepped the surfaces removing the residues to allow hydroslick to bond to the clear coat properly & it buffed out super easy this time around. I also am allowing it to cure properly and am currently awaiting to see the longevity of it this time.. hopefully it bonds properly and lasts much longer like it says

Just used it on an exotic car; it shined like a wet mirror. Great product. Used 4-5 dots instead of 1. Turned out fantastic! if its safe to be used on a 500k car ; its safe to use on any vehicle. Cheers!

I’ve used it plenty of times with customer cars and I think it works great and I always put 3 dots on the pad

I followed the directions. Waited more than 30 sec. Hard to remove. With you man

Apply by hand and power buff off with orbital maybe more easy but your the professional .and I agree so many other products that work great thanks again.hey luke can you do a video on pin strip removal.

Dude, I'm with you. I washed and completely coated my car, then did my trunk with hydroslick exactly per the directions and was unimpressed. I don't mind it being hard to get off, but it didn't leave the smooth glass finish I am used to from a good wax. I just hope I can wax over it now with no ill effects.

You should try following the actual directions. It says right on the bottle they recommend 2 minutes. I find it quite easy to remove.

I JUST used it for the first time about an hour ago. It was nearly impossible to remove. It came out sort of "grainy", and those grains just wouldnt wipe off. I actually stopped after using it on the hood, roof, and front fenders. I googled issues, and this video came up. Im never using it again. After detailing a car for 1.5 hours, I dont want to endure crossfit levels of exertion to protect my truck

Had zero issues with Hydroslick. Applying and buffing. Perhaps a bad bottle he got or maybe was left out in the sun 🤷‍♂️ I love this stuff with great results

I feel you on this. I used this on my vehicle and I have to apply force to the car in order to get off

People who haven’t used great other products don’t seem to understand how difficult this product actually is. It is not that this won’t work but it’s not AS great as others. Great job Luke keep it up.

That terry cloth applicator pad is it safe? Would you say it’s better than the usual microfiber pads?

Directions-"we recommend allowing 1-2 minutes before removing" Detail dude- 30 sec later "alright now I'm going to begin buffing" This has to be a joke, the way you applied the product reminded me of the first time I put wax on my first car. Slow no movement, you have to spread the product and work it in. Not glide across the surface in streaks. I used this product last month and people though I painted my car. It's an 2001 with black paint. 10/10 product and you use almost none of the bottle for a full car, the bottle should last for years....

I love this stuff. Incredibly easy to use. I leave it sit while I do 2 or 3 panels before I buff it off. Comes off really easy and after being rained on and parked under a tree my car still looks great.

Appreciate the honesty

Lots of people in the detailing community complaining about this product, some were in Arizona with you.

bottle states to leave it on for atleast 1-2 minuites. ive used this product on more than 10 vehicles and have yet to have a super tough time removing this product. like you are having.

I agree with you ,I had the same results.

First.. "damping"? What? Next, the hood you tried it on looked like raw unfinished porous stone. That could be why it is so difficult to remove. And last.. the trunk is the definition of orange peel effect. Try on a smooth paint corrected surface. Follow the instructions. The product is easy to remove.

I put on 2 coats of ceramic coating first, then used hydroslick and used quite a bit and waited almost 2 minutes before removing and it came off no problem.

I had the same issue, you’re not crazy. I’m thinking it was a bad batch that we had..

Totally agree with you. I have tested hydroslick on my car. It took me almost the whole day to buffer this stuff off. I even use isopropanol at last, and there is still haze on my car. I’ll stick with the meguiars product in the future.

they also recommended to completely prep the surface, and yes the use of the product is easy to remove for me...

Why not leave it on longer than 30 seconds? 🤦🏻‍♂️

Dang, I thought we were going to figure that one out.

Once again, I'm surprised of your results. I did not go super thin on my applicator pad, I actually put more product on but made sure I leveled it and spread it evenly. I did not have any trouble removing it at all. Try removing Mckees 37 ceramic coating, that is about 10 times more difficult, or Gold Label ceramic wheel coating, even tougher.

I was excited to use this but when I did I had the exact same experience. It is the worst to remove and a major letdown. I followed the instructions and still couldn’t get the stuff off the car. Major bummer.

Wonder if humidity is the issue. Lol oh well I'm in the northeast and it wipes off just like any wax or sealant I have used.

I honestly don’t know why you’re having issues. I just used it on my 2018 Durango R/T. I bought my Durango back in Jan. 2022 I am the second owner. I don’t believe it’s ever been given a wax treatment before. It’s absolutely gorgeous now and I didn’t experience any issues with removal of this product and I was putting it on fairly think too. Just a bit of elbow grease. No big deal.

I didn't think it was hard to remove. I usually paste wax though.

Did u clay bar it first ?

You should review the armour shield IX ceramic coating by avalon king

I had the same issue when removing/buffing. Tryed to leave it on for shorter/longer time. Thin thick I still didn’t matter. I’m not using the product anymore

I agreed with him... but it was a freaking bear to get off...but it does work good if you get past that! and not everything is for everyone

Great video but sad to see your not responding to comments anymore.

When I first used this product, it was pretty easy to remove. The last three vehicles I’ve applied this on have been a different story. I think it may have to do with humidity. Every time I’ve used this product, I’ve applied it and buffed it with microfiber cloths. I’ve followed the directions as well. I understand your angst.

Have you test the last coat is it any good?

I mean I haven't tested it but if you're going to test something, stick with the actual instructions. I'm sure they are there for a reason. You need to let it sit for an actual test. What kinda test is out it on and wipe it right off? It needs to cure to even test that one small aspect. If you're going to test something rest it as per instructions.

I don’t understand the issue. I applied this to my SUV with no issues at all. In fact, it’s working great for me. 4-5 dots at a time, dab it out on the paint, the. Cross hatch to rub it in. I waited 20s and repeated the crosshatch pattern with light pressure, my thinking was that this would allow it to partially flash and then if better fill in any low spots. Buffed off within 1-1:30. This was in warm humid weather, on a freshly washed but dry car. No paint correction, no decontamination, but it did have an ~2month old application of Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Spray.

You don't have to use a damp applicator, i applied this product and it whiped off easy, with a thin and thicker coat. A damp applicator and short cure time results in streaks and it will be hard to buff off to a clear finish. If there is contamination on the paint it will also be harder to buff off.

I realize responding to comments takes up a lot of time, but if you go to the trouble of making videos, people will ask questions and leave comments. You do need to reply to some.. if you want subscribers to continue to follow you. Just my opinion.

Is it suppose to be that thick? Honestly I like the things I already use do I have no need to even try it.

Just used this on a brand new car. Did the trunk as a test panel and only used two small squirts on a dry microfiber pad. Applied in the cross hatch pattern and gave it a full minute and it left behind a rough, almost gritty, texture. Using several microfiber towels and a lot of elbow grease, I finally got the shit off. It's definitely slicker than the rest of the car but I'm afraid to continue applying.

hello, what product could I use as maintenance for hydroslick? staying always in the house chemical guys

I agree on the removal

Thanks for the vid alot of ppl hype this stuff up!!! Now I know I will go for something else!!

Thanks for your video! Wilson, do you still recommend jetseal or no?

using 1 drop an test or use 2 and test again are 3 to see how's the removal Of the product

What’s a (ceramic wax) anyways? I feel it’s all hype!

Thank you for your review of Hydro Slick. It seems like Chemical Guys need to go back to the drawing board on Hydro Slick. Personally I've gravitated towards Adam's products as a trusted source for car care products. However, the thing that piqued my interest was your use of Optimum Clear Coat Restorer. I searched through your past videos to see if you have reviewed this product but found nothing. If you did review the product please point me to it. If not, your thoughts on the product would be much appreciated.

Bro you might wanna change your channel name to "Wilson Sorta Auto Detailing". Either you got a boot leg bottle or you editing the hell out of your video and following your own directions. I'm not a professional detailer but keeping my vehicles in showroom condition is a passion for many years. I can't attest to the durability of this product yet, but I followed the directions exactly how it's stated on the bottle. This stuff applied very easily, waited the stated time and it buffed out like butter. Truck is a magnetic gray so it was easy to see if product was still left on the paint.

I had the exact same issues 100%.. won't be buying it a 2nd time.

What if you use a damp microfiber to wipe off the first layer and then a dry microfiber to follow

I will stick to IGl for ceramic sealents and coatings, it's getting crazy out there with new products comming out every week. Nice honest review .

I got a bad bottle of HydroSlick. The consistency was like a hard pudding; does not mix well no matter how much you shake the bottle. It does not even come out of the hole from the lid even if you squeeze the bottle. HydroSlick bottle gone bad! It was very very difficult to remove after it was applied even if I used less.

i have no issues with this product, not my go to but its ok for a nice shine for a little while

Thought I was going crazy after trying to buff out this for 15 minutes straight had to confirm I’m not the only one. Lmao😂

I think it works great, it does leave the paint ultra slick to the touch. (seriously, best I have ever seen without true ceramic coating) It also really keeps the dust off my truck. I get great results with it. Its not a ceramic coating, DUH. The shine and gloss is much better than Maguire's. I think Maguire's leaves my paint dull and hazy. (and yes, I am applying it as directed) Apex detail did a good video on how long hydro slick lasts. And in his video you can clearly see the improvement in the gloss & shine. It does take a bit of elbow grease to remove, but no more than the old school paste wax. (no pain no gain) I have no issues seeing where to take it off. I think your videos have become very subjective, and that's is why I unsubed a while ago. You did the same thing with Maguire's when it first came out. You hated it, and thought it was junk, until they held your hand to actually apply it correctly. I get it, you are a detailer and want to do things as fast as possible, but that's does not usually produce the best results. But alas, you don't seem to read the comments anymore, so I have basically wasted my time, because you clearly don't care about your subscribers anyone.

Use an orbital buffer?

Good job explaining. Loved both videos. We are ALL gonna go buy whatever we want anyway. So to each their own. Keep doing your thing!

I'm a bit lost. Why would you want to remove the HydroSlick? Isn't the idea of a ceramic coat supposed to protect the vehicle?

Try it with a spray ceramic coating…. small amount, just enough to keep the applicator pad moving and also keep lubrication for the microfiber towel during removal. I realize this was a test and not on a live vehicle paint but use of NON Microfiber towels for any automotive paint work, clay, polish, SS remover, compounds is strongly discouraged. I have left many of commercial car washes due to not having clean Microfiber towels to dry.

Lol. I don't know what AutoFanatic did then. He made this look easy, but there is something not working right with this product I guess if most people are struggling with it. Oh well...

I used it on two different vehicles. One was horrible to remove, the other was easy. I definitely would not recommend it either way. The durability is poor.

When it comes to waxes and sealants I personally stick to the top, established corporate brands because they have the big R&D budgets.

I mean he is not following the actual directions.. its suppose to be about four dots on the pad and let it sit for 2 to 2 mins...oohh and youre not suppose to spread it on the pad...and...always use clean pads and towels..

That stuff sucks! I tried it on my m4 And all it did was make a mess! I used McGuiars quick detailer to remove it, thank goodness for McGuiars! Saved me big time!

Your supposed to use hydro charge first on paint work the hydro slick over the top

I don’t know why you are having such a hard time getting it off. It came off so easy when I did it. But I did it how they say to.

With all these new Ceramic products coming out from Meguiar's and Turtle Wax that are more user friendly and cost effective I think Chemical Guys is getting lost in the shuffle.

I tried this on my 2013 VW CC after buffing and polishing I've had no issues with removing this product at all

Watch auto fanatics video he applied it on his car and he is very hard to please

How a bout one big as drop instead of one dot because it only lasted for one week

Bro, you keep saying "it's a bear" to take it off. I've used it numerous times and never had an issue. I grew up with old school Simoniz as a car wax. If you've ever tried getting that stuff off after leaving it on too long, you'd appreciate just how simple this stuff really is. 🙄

He sounds like AlphaM on RU-vid

i seen other ppl decontaminate the surface 1st

The simple fact that you asked the question “Does this product kinda suck?” 😑... You’ve been more than fair with your test.

I used it from the first time and it was perfect, 2 small drops thats it, removal was after 30 or 40 seconds,

Why do so few detailers talk about polishing windows and fixing minor scratches on windshields? Because windows are as much a part of a car as anything else.

Just did my entire ram 2500 quad cab long bed and it was the farthest from "hard" to wipe off. I've used waxes that were more difficult.

Good video. Thanks for trying again! Yeah will give it a miss.

Tried this on a freshly paint hood and fender. Poor performance, lack of beading and gloss was sub par. Comment section talks about how the youtber put too much, then put too little. Now he has to dampen the applicator pad etc etc. It shouldn't be this complicated of an application process when the product it's trying to simulate (ceramic coating) seems much simpler. I went back to using bead maker and collinite, where the application process was way more forgiving and performed way better.

If you used a bigger sponge, it was small.

This product is not hard whatsoever to take off, i have a 2019 black challenger and i use this product and love it. Follow directions

Just a suggestion but if your product has hydrophobic properties then why would water make a difference? Next time just try a bit of quick detailer with the removal. Haven't tried this product so I cannot comment on it but if you haven't tried hydrocharge and you were looking for an actual ceramic coating , try it . Hydroslick is their attempt of making a wax that acts like a ceramic so its a weird product to begin with

wow

He talks like McFly

Meguiars hybrid ceramic wax is trash. Yea I like how easy it it to apply but il just stick to my tlc2..

Same here it doesn’t come off, and it doesn’t perform well either. Not worth the money.

I use it because of it's cool blue color that matches my car. Why lie?

Can you follow directions???

First 😜

Regardless this product is not better than ceramic coating or spray coating.

Let’s be honest he doesn’t like the product . Still. I use it and it works very well

Thank you again for a very true informative video. Not going to use the product. 👍💪

All this and you dont even show the results after? Or actually follow the instructions or use decent stuff to apply and remove. Waste of time!!