Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

[IslaTurbine]

I've been using Opti-Coat Hyper Seal as a drying aid for my car that was previously ceramic coated with Opti-Coat Paint Guard. Seeing that the price of Hyper Seal has risen to $39.99 recently, I think I'll give this a try as a rinse aid at the 7:1 dilution recommended here. #fingerscrossed

 

[spazzz]

I've been using Opti-Coat Hyper Seal as a drying aid for my car that was previously ceramic coated with Opti-Coat Paint Guard. Seeing that the price of Hyper Seal has risen to $39.99 recently, I think I'll give this a try as a rinse aid at the 7:1 dilution recommended here. #fingerscrossed

Forty dollars!!!!wth, guess I can scratch that one off my list. I have a full bottle left but haven't been using it lately.
I am curious about this wax.

Does it attract dust like a wax?

 

[checanet]

Forty dollars!!!!wth, guess I can scratch that one off my list. I have a full bottle left but haven't been using it lately.
I am curious about this wax.

Does it attract dust like a wax?

In 7:1 is not dusty !!! Its Great !!!

 

[Skellycrew]

Hey, new guy here =)

Up until now, I've been using Chemical Guys Butter Wet Wax religiously. It's stupid easy to use, great results but admittedly very poor longevity. Water beading quality was always a bit disappointing as well. I was using the wax about every 3rd wash, I tried to do it at least once a month.

I got my hands on Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax about 2 months ago; I watched a bunch of videos and felt confident on how to use it properly.. Quite frankly, I used it exactly as directed but by establishing the "base layer" and I even purchased a high pressure washer to ensure maximum results (and less water usage). I am ABSOLUTELY AMAZED, the results are STAGGERING. After drying my car, it glistens like it's still soaking wet! Hand to God, I may never go back to caranuba protectants again! I'm digging this SiO2 craze! It's changing the game in my opinion!

I've had it on my car about 2 months, about 2 washes and each time, the water still beads up nicely! About 10 days after the first application (prior to any "maintenance" applications) we got some rain, the water flung right off of my car as I drove, and was almost totally dry when I got to work! I've reapplied it twice in these 2 months, and my car still looks glistening wet even on its dirtiest day!

 

[limited0602]

I’m still using it and I’m enjoying it diluted 4:1. I first did full strength base only and have since done it diluted. Not bothering with spray on/power wash off because no need IMO. A friend used it on his ride and said after 3 months and several drive through car washes, it’s still holding up well.

Quick beading shot when it started to rain the other day.
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[Mdjas]

Ive just recently used this on my wifes civic. And im very impressed. We will see longevity. Her car doesnt get chance to get washed or detailed as much as mine. So usually only wash once a month. So if its still holding after a month ill probably just wash and test how long it goes. Its very good stuff and pretty cheap for how much you get out of it. Ive used it once on her car, some wheels i sold and front of my envoy and haven’t used much as all.


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[Mdjas]

And are you guys diluting this and using it as a detailer or on dry paint? Just wondering. I was thinking of trying it out diluted. I have a 16oz sprayer available empty. Let me know thanks everyone


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[limited0602]

And are you guys diluting this and using it as a detailer or on dry paint? Just wondering. I was thinking of trying it out diluted. I have a 16oz sprayer available empty. Let me know thanks everyone


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I have used it on both rides while they are dry with HCW diluted (4:1 (water/HCW)) and it went on fairly well for me. Wife's ride is white, so it's easy to get it done without much work, but with mine being black, it took a little more effort to make sure there were no streaks. However, I still use it as a "wax as you dry."

 

[Mdjas]

I have used it on both rides while they are dry with HCW diluted (4:1 (water/HCW)) and it went on fairly well for me. Wife's ride is white, so it's easy to get it done without much work, but with mine being black, it took a little more effort to make sure there were no streaks. However, I still use it as a "wax as you dry."

Good to know im def gonna try this diluted on a fresh clean dry car and see how it holds up as well. Thanks


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[acuRAS82]

I have used it on both rides while they are dry with HCW diluted (4:1 (water/HCW)) and it went on fairly well for me. Wife's ride is white, so it's easy to get it done without much work, but with mine being black, it took a little more effort to make sure there were no streaks. However, I still use it as a "wax as you dry."

So you are not using it as a spray and rinse at all, just as a spray wax every time?

 

[Booki]

I have been applying this to my black Subaru Forester, unfortunately during the "base" process which I assume it's a wipe on and wipe off process, but it is leaving behind a blotchy type finish.

Any ideas on what I am doing wrong ? I have tried using more product, less product, instantly wiping it off and leaving it a little longer.

 

[ozzywannabe]

I have been applying this to my black Subaru Forester, unfortunately during the "base" process which I assume it's a wipe on and wipe off process, but it is leaving behind a blotchy type finish.

Any ideas on what I am doing wrong ? I have tried using more product, less product, instantly wiping it off and leaving it a little longer.

If you mean streaking. I had the same issue. Too much product and not enough of a buff off. Give it a few washes and it should even out

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[indyz]

I have been applying this to my black Subaru Forester, unfortunately during the "base" process which I assume it's a wipe on and wipe off process, but it is leaving behind a blotchy type finish.

Any ideas on what I am doing wrong ? I have tried using more product, less product, instantly wiping it off and leaving it a little longer.

Dilution of the product, pre-application, has been talked about, multiple times. Did you try that?

 

[limited0602]

So you are not using it as a spray and rinse at all, just as a spray wax every time?

Correct. I did the full strength base coat first (spray onto wet car and wipe) and after that, I've been maintaining it with the diluted bottle. I'll be moving at the end of the month, so I gave my car a solid exterior cleaning because I may not get to it again before it's too cold and this is what I did, which seemed to work really well:

1) Washed with Meguiars Gold Class shampoo
2) McKee's Hydro Blue Si02 (spray on/rinse off)
3) Dried the car
4) Meguiars HCW (diluted 4:1) and wiped off
5) Coated the tires with Megs Endurance Gel (I hate this stuff)

This should hold me over until Spring and then I'll repolish my car to finally add that bottle of McKee's V2 Paint Coating or I'll just stick to what I've been doing because it works well for me.

 

[vobro]

I wonder if the HCW and the McKee’s soap don’t play well together?

 

[limited0602]

I wonder if the HCW and the McKee’s soap don’t play well together?

I also have the McKee's Si02 Auto Wash and it worked the same as always when I last used it (roughly a month ago). The only "issue" I've had, which really isn't an issue IMO is the soap doesn't cling as well with HCW on it (both McKee's and Meguiars), it slides right off.

Edit: I also have the McKee 37 Coating Prep wash that I plan to use in the spring when I do a detail, so we'll see if that can strip the HCW off.

 

[Booki]

Dilution of the product, pre-application, has been talked about, multiple times. Did you try that?

No, sorry I have not read through the entire thread.

Will have a search through.


Other then washing the car is there another method to remove the streaking? It just makes my paint work look uneven and poor.

Also, anybody applied it to glass ?

Coated half my windscreen (again, bit blotchy) but havnt had any rain to test durability

 

[indyz]

Try diluting hcw 1:7 with water, for your next fresh application.

To remove streaking, you may have to use some stronger soap, not the pH neutral stuff that is normally used. Or you may just have to wash it many times, too much effort that way.

 

[iceman666]

Hey guys im new to this forum.
I have a question. How good is the "self cleaning" of HCW? Last winter i used gyeon wetcoat and may it has now the best beading but after i drove 400miles on a highway while it was raining/snowing the car looked very well.
Right now i use the rest of my Dodo Juice Future Armor (great beading and also a SiO2 product) and if i drive on a rainy day the car looks really ugly.

 

[acuRAS82]

Hey guys im new to this forum.
I have a question. How good is the "self cleaning" of HCW? Last winter i used gyeon wetcoat and may it has now the best beading but after i drove 400miles on a highway while it was raining/snowing the car looked very well.
Right now i use the rest of my Dodo Juice Future Armor (great beading and also a SiO2 product) and if i drive on a rainy day the car looks really ugly.

I’m not so sure Future Armour has SiO2 in it. I believe it is a traditional polymer spray sealant, but I could be proven wrong.

If I’m right it would explain why it does not have as good self cleaning as Wet Coat, which I would guess HCW would be similar to, given they are both SiO2 infused products which typically have good self cleaning ability.