For me the spray has been working great and it is awesome to see that I can wet-apply it like it says on the bottle and rejuvenate or even boost the beading during each wash. It takes just a few squirts and I also think using a flat fan to "spread" the product on the panel before it rinses off helps ensure complete coverage.
Go to a huge car show in October at a fairground every year as a spectator. Awful thick dust covering everything. I die a little inside every time I see someone slap a California duster on the paint and start wiping it down. Smh
Your supposed to spray the ceramic spray wax on when the car is wet, then just rinse it off and dry the car. You can also use the ceramic spray after every wash. Looks great and couldn’t be easier
Initial base layer is spray on wet and wipe / dry off. Reapplication is spray and rinse. . Works better, spreads more even, when wiped in. Not just rinsed off. It’s awesome and easy.
The spray is easier to re-apply, but that also means you have to buy another bottle way faster. Thats what I've noticed using the spray. I'd rather have something that needs more time to apply but also lasts longer. But i guess that's just personal preference.
So I have both. I’m not sure why you think the spray wax is easier or faster. Squeezing the bottle or squeezing the trigger and wiping makes no difference in time. Also while it may be true that the spray version beads up for longer, if that’s what you’re looking for great. But if you were looking to hide swirl marks and get a deep looking shine, the liquid is definitely the way to go. But it has to go on a lot thicker than you did. Which means more product and more cost. . The spray bottle will definitely last longer.
I don't know why people are over the moon with three or four months 'good value' with the wax. Hell...I put it on 18 months ago, haven't reapplied it, and it still looks great. Just hose it off every month or so, no worries. Plus, the car is 32 years old...'red' to boot!
@@autodetailingpodcast some of the videos I've seen says your suppose to apply it when wet? does it matter? I've always used spray wax when the paint is dry. but it says on the instructions wet? and dry with microfiber towel. does it matter?
@@rsea910 Dry application is fantastic for the first application. There are plenty of tests to show that it provides even better results than many other, much more expensive and far less convenient products. The reason Meguiar's does not recommend it is that they formulated the product to both be incredibly convenient/easy while working as well as or better than the competition when used with water (dry will work even better remember). In doing this, they also created a product that is a bit more finicky *if applied dry*. When dry applying, it is extremely easy to use too much and leave a residue. Meguiar's does not need a mass of customers leaving screaming/angry bad reviews on amazon/RU-vid/forums because the customers used the product in a way that proves *harder* to get proper results. If used well on a dry surface, it is ASTOUNDING. If too much is used, or residue is left, it will seem very disappointing. Since they formulated it to work very well with water, the intended results are MUCH more likely to be achieved by the average consumer when used as directed. In other words, if you use it dry, and do it right, you have an excellent product and will get even better results.
I've just switched back to the Meguiars Ultimate Fast finish after using the Hybrid ceramic spray wax. i'm not happy with the finish after applying it, and it did not protect my paint the way the Ultimate fast finish does, the ultimate fast finish makes my car look much better than the hybrid ceramic spray....
You better buy up all of the fast finish you can now. I saw in the comment section of Meguiars 2020 product video at SEMA, that they will likely be discontinuing it soon due to it not catching on very well. They did say it was a good product though.
@@streetslickz Advance auto is giving it away at 7.50 a can so the discontinue is happening. If you don't see any or just see a can, asked them. I got a case of it once they said they had some in the back.
@@frankpipolo6899 You sir are a smart man! I too don't like risking it, and will buy a case real quick! They typically have a long enough shelf life so better safe than sorry if you ask me.
Thanks Drew,. I was wondering if I could do dry. I'm going to purchase the quick spray. I usually buy the quick detailer by meguiars with excellent results. Happy detailing!
There us supposed to be foundation coat, where you apply it twice liberally and then every 6 months just reapply once not as liberally. The liquid wax is just for application. Yes, it reminds older folks of old waxing. They also say it's, water activated. Reviews say without water, it works better.
@@autodetailingpodcast It's not twice. It's initially foundation is a liberal coating with some cureing and after 6 months, more like 4, the process doesn't require as much spray.
"The spray is much easier to apply" Uh-oh, we're off to a bad start. At least in my memory, that stuff has been notoriously irritating to work with all while giving inferior performance to less expensive products.
I wish you would start your torture tests with just a regular shampoo wash and see if there’s any performance change, as that’s what 99% of people will be doing throughout the year!
The point is if it goes through the torture test , then regular shampoo will not break it down . It would be tough to replicate 100 car washes with regular shampoo in a video.
@@Spiritcr1jsher i get the point, but what will actually stand up to the torture test? i havent found anything that makes the paint pop well enough AND withstands the so-called torture test
How about detailing two halves of a car ,then drive it around for a few days on dirt roads, then see which side of the car comes cleaner with just sprayed water?
It’d be nice to something more realistic as compared to these chemical torture tests. Most of us would NEVER use these chemicals unless we are trying to get back down to pure clear coat
Ye look, sandpaper definitely works better for oxidation that's already spiderwebbing (definitely hid some though)....this shit did super help with painted plastic parts (side mirrors...thats it) that I thought I'd have to fully repaint which was nice....leaves much to be desired with hail damage though Give it a 5/7, would not leave my car out during a storm again
Super late to the party, but after using these products for a long while, I think the liquid wax as a foundation with the spray topper seems to be the best of both worlds. Seems to last longer than just the spray, and the liquid wax product seems to fill the micro marring just a little bit more. I still think for a one and done, the spray is unbeatable but if you want to layer it and maintain with their liquid detailer you'll really see some solid performance.
My process has been to apply Hybrid Ceramic liquid wax as a base, wait for it to cure, then apply the Hybrid Ceramic spray as a spray-on sealant rather than a drying aid. After three applications of the spray over the course of a year, water still beads after at least four months. This year, I'll be stripping all layers of sealant, removing iron particles and claying the car, then do some polishing and correction to get the car back to a clean slate. Then I'll either stay with Hybrid Ceramic or try a graphene sealant.
how can you strip it besides waiting months and months or polishing? and I already know dawn dishsoap is an old internet myth that has no validity to it.@@raksh9
Both products are good but in my opinion the Liquid wax is better because it’s concentrated. That means you use 4-6 drops per panel compared to 5-6 full sprays on the same panel which makes it last longer with same results. It’s more value
I’m 46 and it took me a little bit to trust liquid wax sprays. my younger brother kept telling me to use spray. I just remember our dad may he Rest In Peace. Love you pops. He always use wax on the car. Just thought more elbow grease means it should work better. Great video. God bless.
The initial coat of HCW is supposed to be rubbed in wet not dry per the instructions. The HCW is an amazing product, and can't wait to try the HC Detailer too!
Jimbo your doing a lot for the consumer your videos have saved me hundreds of $’s what you and other RU-vid detailers are doing is great these complies should be account less for what’s on label
I believe what he's referring to is the hash mark like hashtag it's what Meguiars does on their own channel for both of these products that make sure you get an even layer product
hello Jimbo. Geat videos. Can you compare Meguiars Paste Wax M16 with MEG'S HYBRID CERAMIC SPRAY WAX? maybe it will start new series OLD vs NEW :) thank you
He did the first application which you apply it to clean surface and let it cure. Then after that you can just apply while the car is wet and dry it off to keep the hydrophobicity.
What if you apply first the liquid wax and after curing apply again the spray wax what will happen is it more protective or just use 1 wax?which one is better?
I own a black colour sedan and have been using the Maguire’s liquid ceramic spray since first introduced and my question is who cares how long it lasts? I apply it every couple of washes and the car look fabulous like new all the time. Just spay when you wipe down the car, that’s all there is to it. It’s great in our Canadian winters cause the snow and ice just easily comes off. I use it on the car panels, glass, wheels. In fact I use it all over when I wash my Harley, patio sets, outside furniture, lawn mover, snowblower and so much mover. Just makes everything look like new with little future maintenance. Fantastic product. For the Harley, I also use the Hybrid ceramic green bottle when I just want to freshen up the look of the Harley before I go for a ride. First was the slice bread, then these products were invented!!
I've had friends and family tell me that I need to use a paste wax and the sprays I use are not high quality good sprays. (Turle wax new line and the ice line.) They haven't done their research and are not wanting to change to admit that the new tech is different and better in many ways. I think people think that the harder you work the better result you'll get and that's why they stick with the paste wax spending 2 to 3 times longer waxing their car, with results that are not as good with less protection. I'm surprised that megs new product doesn't protect as well as their older product.
Ana It's because of those people, they still make liquid waxes. Paste... Meh, for nostalgic reasons I get the idea, and will do that myself. When I'm working, I want to get done and get paid asap.
Great video and testing Jimbo! That Bleach tire cleaner is that actually bleach in it. It seems to be so and very strong one that is as it took them out so quick. Would maybe be interesting to see how it does with a weaker APC or something that other products stands up to. It's like when you used the Optimum Power Clean straight before and it pretty much took everything out exept a very few like SNS. Perfect example of how HCW behave and why it needs to be applyied in the way they recommend. When you topped it with it self you saw their where not much of water standing on the paint. And it gave you a better water behavior directly after the application with just spray on and rinse off. On the Liquid Ceramic Wax the water was standing flat. It's here recommended that you spray it on the wet paint and then dry it with a mf drying towel. You could also just wipe it in and rinse off and see that it will working that way to. But when you have water standing flat on the paint it's not able to break through the water tension and just rinses off. So that's why they recommend you to work it in while you drying the paint. Maybe on the HCW side it had some residue of the Bleach product that you used. As this is something that these spray on rinse off products is sensitive if even you have a little car soap residue left it will degrade the performance you get from the spray on rinse off products. But interesting to see how HCW looked when getting on the standing water and how it don't works then with the spray on rinse off method and needs to be helped by getting through the water to work.
Where you pointed “wonder if I applied it”? when talking about the right side application. Actually you did lightly apply on the right side apply and missed the right side middle area towards the center of the hood area ... where as with the left side you wiped over and over a lot more then on the right side. Just my observation 🤔
Lol who would use bleach white tire cleaner on their paint.? If ppl are really out here treating their cars like that, no product is gonna protect their car from them. Yikes.
Well after looking and looking i found your video, a DRY application of this spray, thanks....Could you tell us did you noticed anything out of the ordinary?
The spray. You put the initial coat down. Then immediately wiped most of it off! You're meant to just wipe it lightly to get even coverage. Not immediately remove the stuff...
The liquid looks like it's 99 percent gone and the spray looks like it's 90 percent gone and that's not a big difference I rewax when it's like 50 percent gone like if you don't get beads of water when the water stops it's time to rewax it
and you didnt even apply the spray correctly. Your supposed to spry it the 1st time on a wet panel and rub it in by drying with a micro fiber. That is how you get the base. Then after that you siply wash-then while still wet you spray it and hit with a power washer. Stuff is amazing!
You use the head cam way too much. With 4 cams you obviously have there, just drop the head cam ....right under your truck and dispose of it . it is very annoying and dizzying to watch. had to keep fast forwarding. Most important you talk too much.
It seems that the test is unfair as it's only done to a horizontal surface. Don't you think the liquid wax would stick and cure better to doors and quarter panels while the spray would run off, thus the effectiveness would be minimal especially the instruction states to leave for 3-5 minutes.
or whatever lol don't get me started you are funny man! one is a liquid wax one is ceramic coating! wax and ceramic coatings are not the same product and do not have the same chemical properties. if you do not think there is a difference your opinion and review is mute !
I don't know If in a City that only rains 12 days in all the winter, using wax It worth It. I only need a product that protect from contamination and from the Sun (Madrid).
I bought the green because with the spray i get temped to spray it on a dirtier car and wreck everything. With the green stuff i guarantee i cleaned and applied onto applicator. Dosnt it say to use the green one with straight and cross one layer over? Lol it smells the BEST too.
I like the spray because of the easy reapply. I put the foundation layer down in late fall and now that its cold and snowy here I can do the spray and rinse when I can get a wash in. Not going to be applying a liquid when its 15F out.
Using the wax in 40-degree weather for 3 minutes and 35 seconds seems like you tested it at a disadvantage. At that temp, you may want to give it a bit more time to cure at that temp.
Came from using quick wax and wet look. Ceramic first timer. Loving the green stuff smell more than the detailer, wet look and quick wax. New favourite finish smell.
I think you are applying it wrongly, actually the instruction says rinse because it is a water activated. It means it will not be activated without water usage.
I’m wondering if they are dialing it back because the initial spray by meguiars and turtle are too good. Meaning that they realized the protection was lasting too long and they were actually losing business.
I thought I am the only one noticing... The quality of turtle wax before is way better than today. I can say that because we had a couple of turtle wax before because we bought a few bottles way back because it was sold at a discounted price during the late 1990s, until now there is something left. Comparing the quality of the old formula with the new turtle wax now and other brands the wax before is a lot better.
No prep with the liquid ceramic hybrid ceramic application incorrect should be done in straight vertical or horizontal lines not actually a correct demonstration
I just used the spray (correctly) and was a huge skeptic. I have to say the results were ridiculous. The car looks like glass, better then when new. You really don’t have to use much either. I will be using again.
I wanted the Hybrid Ceramic spray wax but it wasn't available ao I got the bottle of liquid Hybrid Ceramic wax. I think the liquid was a bit better in your video. It's all good B/C I always apply the product to an applicator anyway, even with detailer.
I applied the HCSW in the first of August. It is now near the end of December. It is still going strong. I have not applied any further wax coatings since August. I have washed it 6 times. Still going strong.
i was really pullin for the liquid wax but oh well. i know it says to apply the spray wax to a wet surface but i honestly hate doing that. does it make a difference too much if you spray it on a dry panel? this is the reason I was considering getting a liquid wax light the new ceramic liquid or the CG hydro wax. thanks for the advice, keep the awesome vids coming!
A number of people recommend using the hybrid ceramic spray on a lightly damp car, spraying it on and spreading it with a microfiber cloth, then buffing off the residue. This seems to produce the best results, rather than spraying it on and rinsing it with a hose. I do all applications of hybrid ceramic spray this way, and water beading continues for a few months afterwards.
so the spray is better than the liquid? Oof. See I always thought that because the liquid was thicker and u buff it in and out and what not, that it would last longer, or be stronger. The folks at Turtle Wax told me that is the case for their stuff, specifically the graphene flex wax spray vs the graphene to the max wax.
