Tw hybrid solutions afternoon detail

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Never planned on a full blown detail today, but guess I got the fever. And it was good to be outside. Wanted to test out my Hybrid line of products. Used Polish & Wax and Spray coating. Polish & Wax was applied by hand with a tangerine hydro grip applicator. Went on very slick and removed best with a damp MF towel followed by a final wipe with a dry MF towel. No streaks/smears or issues. Left the paint looking outstanding. Next up was the spray coating. 1-2 sprays per panel followed by a MF wipe down. Really great to work with! Again no issues with smears or streaking. Also noticed it did justice to the plastic trim on the vehicle. WOW. It really turned out fantastic. These two products really impressed me. Way past what I expected. For the weekend warrior the results could not be better. To maintain this finish I understand their 3-1 detailer used as a drying aid is the way to go. I also have their WET WAX to try yet. Loved the products and results. Did the engine while I was at it too. Cleaned and Sonus motor Kote. Wheels got a good cleaning followed by HYDRO BLUE for protection.
 
I really like the Hybrid Solutions line thus far except the shampoo. The shampoo has a crazy dilution ratio of 3oz per gallon....????

Love the wet wax. Try it for maintenance, you may also like it.
 
Yes. I have both the Wet Wax and 3-1 detailer. Wet wax should be perfect to maintain the finish. The 3-1 detailer should also be fine as a drying aid.
 
Dr Oldz said:
I really like the Hybrid Solutions line thus far except the shampoo. The shampoo has a crazy dilution ratio of 3oz per gallon....????

Love the wet wax. Try it for maintenance, you may also like it.
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Is the dilution ratio the only thing you dislike about it?
 
They are great products for the price and I loved the Spray Coating and Wet Wax. Will definitely be purchasing again.
 
Eldorado2k said:
Is the dilution ratio the only thing you dislike about it?
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When compared to Wolfgang Si02 coating wash, it’s about double the price per use(considering you fill your wash bucket up with appx 4 gallons of water like me), isn’t nearly as lubricious and doesn’t leave the same amount of protection behind. It does however clean well and smell great tho.
 
Dr Oldz said:
When compared to Wolfgang Si02 coating wash, it’s about double the price per use(considering you fill your wash bucket up with appx 4 gallons of water like me), isn’t nearly as lubricious and doesn’t leave the same amount of protection behind. It does however clean well and smell great tho.
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Does it produce lots of suds for all that’s used?
 
acuRAS82 said:
Not really. Typical ceramic wash amounts, maybe a bit more but nothing like a traditional sudsy wash.
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That seems odd. 9-12oz. of car wash and low suds? That’d aggravate the heck out of me. Lol
 
Eldorado2k said:
That seems odd. 9-12oz. of car wash and low suds? That’d aggravate the heck out of me. Lol
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Similar to others, you can get some sud action right after a jet of water in the bucket, but they fizzle out really quickly.
 
Seems any of the Sio2 washes do not produce suds and also aren’t snow foam friendly. I believe it’s a trade off for the protection it lays down.

I’m ok with that because suds do not really do anything..... the lubricity is in the solution, not the suds anyway. Think of rinseless products..... they are all non sudsing.
 
Dr Oldz said:
Seems any of the Sio2 washes do not produce suds and also aren’t snow foam friendly. I believe it’s a trade off for the protection it lays down.

I’m ok with that because suds do not really do anything..... the lubricity is in the solution, not the suds anyway. Think of rinseless products..... they are all non sudsing.
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Yea, and most people don’t rinseless wash vehicles that are really dirty.
 
Eldorado2k said:
Yea, and most people don’t rinseless wash vehicles that are really dirty.
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I wish I could say I’m most people, but being stuck in the Midwest dealing with terrible winters, sometimes you just have to make do with what the weather deals you.. I’ve unfortunately RW’d many dirty vehicles over the years.
 
DMiglio said:
I wish I could say I’m most people, but being stuck in the Midwest dealing with terrible winters, sometimes you just have to make do with what the weather deals you.. I’ve unfortunately RW’d many dirty vehicles over the years.
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I waterless wash vehicles that most people would maybe rinseless...
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But If it’s beyond that fine line I feel like I might as well get the hose out.
I rarely rinseless wash..
 
If it gets over 40 here middle of winter all the pay and spray places are packed, people get rude waiting more than a few minutes and really isn’t worth my time(and sanity dealing with some people). I do spray the panels heavily before putting a “mitt to the grit” so to speak, but can’t get away from a rinseless when the dirt accumulates so quickly and heavily.

Thank God it’s my last Midwest winter as I’ll be migrating south this summer! (And last year in an apartment!)

Sorry to take the thread off topic, I bought the Hybrid Solutions line a month or so ago and am waiting patiently to try every product! Thanks for the review on the wash!
 
Man I feel for you guys that have to deal with that type of weather... I can’t even imagine having to wait months to use unopened new products and all that crazy stuff you describe. Lol
 
Eldorado2k said:
Man I feel for you guys that have to deal with that type of weather... I can’t even imagine having to wait months to use unopened new products and all that crazy stuff you describe. Lol
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Haha I open most of them to do a “sniffy sniff” test then seal them up and wait for nicer weather..

Now imagine having to deal with that type of weather and staring at your detailing shelves, closets, etc while all the a-holes from Cali post of pics of clean shiny rides year round! ;)
 
Eldorado2k said:
Yea, and most people don’t rinseless wash vehicles that are really dirty.
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Who said anything about rinseless washing? I was using rinseless washes as an example that suds are NOT required for lubricity.
 
Dr Oldz said:
Who said anything about rinseless washing? I was using rinseless washes as an example that suds are NOT required for lubricity.
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You said “suds do not do anything anyway”

I disagree, I believe suds are beneficial when it comes to washing a dirty vehicle... Always have. I’ve stated my opinion many times including just the other day.

Eldorado2k said:
As far as low sudsing car shampoo? I’m not a fan of any car soap that’s low sudsing.. Most people say it makes no difference, but I’d like to see them try and wash a dirty white work vehicle that has no protection on the paint and see how well any of those “gentle” low sudsing soaps do compared to 3D Pink or Meguiars Hyper Wash.

Personally, if a a bucket wash lacks rich suds it just doesn’t feel right and I won’t settle for it.

The only time I’d want low suds is when doing a rinseless wash. And is it just coincidence that rinseless washing works much better when done on lightly dirty/well protected paint?
The evidence is everywhere.
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Consider that an open challenge to anyone who disagrees.
 
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