Hydro2 vs Traditional AIO

[Pureshine]

Hydro2 is a great product but it's finicky from experience. I've never had issues with it on wheels but paint is another beast.

You need to do an IPA wipedown prior to using hydro2 so the surface is completely clean. I've had hydro2 streak following the instructions without the IPA wipedown on dark vehicles, which in order to remove needs polishing.

Personally for me the quickest way to seal a vehicle after being washed and clayed is Opti-Seal, then I do a quick wipe down with Optimum Car Wax prior to the customer picking up the vehicle.

If the IPA wipedown wasn't needed for using hydro2 then it would be a HUGE time saver, but for me due to the hit or miss streaking, it's not worth the risk. Maybe I'm misinformed?

Scott you shouldn't ever need an IPA wipe down before using ever. I PM you.

 

[AutowerxDetailing]

Has anyone actually checked the 'need' for high pressure to activate? As a scientist, this strikes as marketing words. I know that our comparable product has no need - the stuff only needs to sniff the paint and it will be bonded and 'activated'.

It's weird... and I don't understand the chemistry behind it, but it definitely "reacts" better when hit with a pressure washer vs a standard garden hose sprayer.

I think part of it may be that with a pressure washer you can sort of spread out the product with the stream of water. Whereas with a water hose, and the significantly higher volume of water, most of the product is rinsed from the surface.

 

[PiPUK]

It's weird... and I don't understand the chemistry behind it, but it definitely "reacts" better when hit with a pressure washer vs a standard garden hose sprayer.

I think part of it may be that with a pressure washer you can sort of spread out the product with the stream of water. Whereas with a water hose, and the significantly higher volume of water, most of the product is rinsed from the surface.

My suspicion is that it is like our product and the water acts to wash away the surfactant residue. High pressure will facilitate that more easily but the beading would appear eventually, even with no initial rinse.

 

[CarolinasFinestDetailing]

My suspicion is that it is like our product and the water acts to wash away the surfactant residue. High pressure will facilitate that more easily but the beading would appear eventually, even with no initial rinse.

I have talked to Corey from CarPro US and he said that pressure washer is not needed, just recommended by manufacturer. I apply Hydr02 via strong stream from water hose exclusively with no issue.

 

[PiPUK]

I have talked to Corey from CarPro US and he said that pressure washer is not needed, just recommended by manufacturer. I apply Hydr02 via strong stream from water hose exclusively with no issue.

Yes, that makes more sense then. I would also imagine that hydro2 requires more pressure washing or rinsing, when used in cold conditions.