Adam's Slick & Slide vs. Turtle Wax Seal N Shine - Most Durable Spray Waxes Ever!

[@RM-iu6mm]

Great video. I like that you did normal car washes to test the product rather than spraying it with iron remover/wheel cleaner like other channels do. Much more useful

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thanks! Appreciate you watching. I prefer to use the shampoo since I don't think anyone really puts those other chemicals on their paint unless they're trying to remove the wax :).

[@ethoscarcare]

Now this is how you do a durability test! Abrasion through hand washing repeated will be a much more accurate form of testing than spraying APC on a panel. Great content, we'd love to work with you in the future.

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thanks for the kind comment! I do agree that the wash method is more realistic than a chemical attack. Still not perfect as it doesn’t account for other factors like heat and UV, but Im working up added testing. Let me know what you have in mind, definitely interested in exploring ways to work with new people :)

[@Greg_P611]

Agreed

[@devn3813]

I like the fact that you talked about what products and combinations you would and wouldn't used on your car.

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thanks for watching! Glad you found the video interesting, I try :)

[@nicksdragon6929]

I just got the new version of SS and it improves on what I already knew was a great product. Hats off to TW for not stopping and deciding to make it even better. I'm looking forward to your video on it and the other Adams product. Enjoyed your videos.

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thanks again Kyle, will have the new version coming soon!

[@rubberduck7425]

Dmitry, these are EXCEPTIONAL, EXCELLENT videos!! Very helpful! I just bought a new Silverado and came across your videos when I was searching for a good wax... I’m a subscriber!! Keep up the great work!!

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thanks! I really appreciate the kind comments and your subscription!

[@warrenmullett]

I was at Adams the other day, I saw the slick and slide and took a pass. I just bought a gallon of Adams spray wax. It’s a super easy use drying aid. Good longevity, and looks great too. Also I can use it very liberally without streaking. I don’t see myself buying either of these products but after your testing I’d say the turtle wax is a winner. I grew up using turtle wax products. The turtle wax zip wash and wax is a winner too !

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thanks for watching Warren! I will be testing the Adam's Spray Wax soon too, I have a bottle of it ready to go :).

[@GainingDespair]

I don't doubt your method but I think this will end up as an unpopular finding lol. I really don't know how it will go tho but I know it's kinda contradictive to others finding. Worth mentioning they also have a new "improved" version of Seal 'N Shine. Enjoyed the video thank you :)

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thanks for watching! If you're talking about the durability finding, I think it's pretty incredible that Turtle Wax hit 21 washes. Both products really amazed me. It's definitely a lot more than most waxes ever do, especially for a spray wax. Very impressive! I'll definitely be testing the SiO2 version as well in the future. Hopefully it's even better, because my overall take was that it's a great product, just not the best for a project car or show car, which the top paste/liquid waxes always win with their thick layered depth. So not sure why this would be controversial, but I know detailing products are religion to some people :).

[@jimmyqballs]

You have a chance to try the new improved S&S? I find it's easier to use, has more gloss, smells better and does last even longer which blows me away. It's perfect for a daily driver

[@DmitrysGarage]

Definitely on my list for one of the next tests! I have a second Adam's spray to try as well :). Thanks for watching, appreciate you commenting as usual!

[@jimmyqballs]

@@DmitrysGarage The Ice Spray Wax also got updated, it's pretty stout from what I can tell so far. It's funny, I have bottles of Wolfgang Deep Gloss laying around, I know you're also a big fan but I find myself going back to the Turtle Wax stuff over and over again lol, they are just so cheap and easy. My Viper gets the Wolfgang, but I'm really looking to ceramic coat it this Fall

[@DmitrysGarage]

@@jimmyqballs Sounds like another one we got to test :). Yea I love the Wolfgang, but again not what I use on my daily driver, same as you. I tend to go ceramic coat (CQuartz UK lately) or something like a spray wax. It's just so much easier long term like you said. For something like your Viper the Wolfgang makes total sense. My Mustang is a garage queen so why not use the pretty stuff even if its a bit harder to use and less durable!

[@jimmyqballs]

​@@DmitrysGarage Yeah exactly, I still love the ritual of using a wax, it's so much fun lol! I don't know how many times I can polish my car again, so the ceramic coating would tide me over until I can get it repainted at some point.

[@DmitrysGarage]

Could get a paint thickness gauge, just got to see what kind of surfaces you're working with. Give you an idea of how much clear you got!

[@747rotate]

Another great video Dmitry! Your test hood looks awesome on my monitor. I almost have to wear my Oakley's...haha. I've been thinking about trying for laughs & grins the new formula they have with S&S. Saw Pan the organizer recently review the new formula & it looked pretty darn impressive. Keep em comin!

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thanks Ronnie! I want to try the new formula too, will probably put it up against another Adam's product I have in my queue :).

[@scottmattern482]

I am fortunate enough to live close enough to Adam's brick and mortar store that I just swing over when I buy products. I asked the guys working at Adam's about slick and slide, they didnt have specific information on durability as it was just released. However, they did say that slick and slide is not meant to be very durable, but is best as a final topper over your sealant or wax to add gloss and increase hydrophobic properties. I think a better comparison for Adam's slick and slide would be P&S beadmaker. However, this is the first video I have seen featuring a test of slick and slide and I I appreciate your tests. Not sure the comparison to TW seal n shine is apples to apples.

[@DmitrysGarage]

Scott, that's interesting, because I found the product to be super durable. I realize it's meant to be a topper, but just like Sonax Brilliant Detailer it's kind of a polymer sealant too. It basically acts the same as any spray sealant when you use it. I'm surprised those guys aren't testing durability internally, because its really amazingly durable, as is Sonax, but this is even more durable. This is so far the most durable Adam's product I've tested, even more passes than their spray coatings.

[@scottmattern482]

@@DmitrysGarage your results were very interesting indeed. On it's own, it looked to be more durable than seal n shine and a loss in gloss. I wonder if the half life of the chemicals are short or if its prone to evaporation over a few days - some variable that you couldn't account for in the time frame of a KZbin video. Dude at Adam's was saying to use it like a preshow topper for a temporary boost in depth and gloss, but he didn't care to discuss longterm durability just to expect a couple weeks. I have only used it once on my dad's truck when he visited over the 4th after I polished, sealed, paste waxed, and then slick and slided it. I will be sure to try it out on my vehicles soon and get a better grasp of it's real world durability.

[@DmitrysGarage]

It's possible, but it was amazing that it stood up to isopropyl alcohol so well too! I plan to build a few new test rigs that will help simulate other factors (UV, heat, etc...) I'm skeptical of the due who was saying it's a pre-show topper. Mainly because spray waxes are never thick enough to build depth. Gloss sure, but depth IMO requires actual depth. That's why natural carnauba can be so pretty looking, even if it lasts a car was and a half :). Typically pre-show I'd suggest a liquid glaze or a natural carnauba paste. Not durable, but pretty and helps hide some of the defects by filling in. Sprays are just so thin, they mostly seem to affect luster/gloss.

[@scottmattern482]

@@DmitrysGarage you sparked my memory, I was told by the Adam's employee that I should think of slick and slide like a sprayable Brilliant glaze. I enjoy your content and look forward to more tests!

[@akska10]

i think you should do 2 coat for each product you test .. especially turtle wax .. alot of KZbinrs had a very deferent results from your's . thankyou for all the effort you do .

[@DmitrysGarage]

Everyone's tests are a little different. I do strictly what the instructions say. If they say 2 coats, I will do 2 coats, if it says 3 I'll do 3, etc... This way we're following the bottle instructions and keeping the tests consistent. I do agree more coats can help and mixing certain products in layers has beneficial effects too.

[@jatiyanon]

I just find the new video of new version turtle wax but I found the new thing is better than most today hyped wax. Also cheaper as a gallon. Thanks.

[@DmitrysGarage]

Yea I'll be testing the new one too :). Glad you're enjoying it!

[@danaallen240]

Price is top consideration along with value and durability....Adam's (smaller amounts per bottle) seems more expensive per ounce than Turtle wax....the more I use the turtle wax lineup I can't beat the price with their performance.

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thanks for watching! Price wise the Adam's can be purchased in a 1 gallon container for $38, which actually makes it cheaper per pint. The turtle wax was really good though!

[@anthony3953]

Who buys per bottle? Gallon is $36 with a free 16 oz bottle.

[@dompappas577]

Great info, per usual! Thanks Dmitry!

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thanks, appreciate you watching and posting!

[@Jeeper1378]

Heard Slick & slide is essentially BB slipstream. Same with XS topper and OG’s new drying aid.

[@bigd9848]

Excellent video✊I hope your neighbor’s know what you do because if I saw my neighbors washing a hood many times I would think 🤔 he crazy

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thanks and yea I'm pretty sure they think I'm a psycho! Appreciate you watching!!

[@shanechepren8119]

I have a Toyota Highlander and I take it down dirt roads all the time in Las Vegas, I think the durability in Adams would be my choice between the two. What would be the Chemical Guys equivalent? I am just now slowing building a detail area in my garage.

[@DmitrysGarage]

Shane, thanks for watching! I think your application would be great for the Slick & Slide. I'm not sure what the Chemical Guys equivalent would be, I've only tested their JetSeal and wasn't super impressed. I'll get to some of their other stuff at some point :).

[@richardseem7948]

great video and product review D.if u want shine, durability use new version of seal and shine and ice spray wax. make sure they are newer version. this combo can actually go head to head with entry level coating. b well D..

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thanks Richard. There actually is a new formula video as well :)

[@landonsewell81]

I will stick with the Adams detail spray or Adams detail with carnuba, this slick and slide seems like it would be more work to use.

[@DmitrysGarage]

Yea for a detail spray i'm sticking to regular Adam's detail spray myself.

[@hayden199516]

Killing it with these videos! Just subscribed.

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thanks Hayden, appreciate the support!

[@hayden199516]

@@DmitrysGarage of course. One quick question? Is this the same soap and method you use to test wash durability with everything like Power Lock, Wolfgang 3.0, etc? Also, any plans on getting the Wolfgang SiO2 sealant they just released? Would love to see where it stacks up to the original. Supposedly it looks even better and lasts longer! Have a great night and stay safe!

[@DmitrysGarage]

Hyden, I always use the Adams Car Shampoo (blue original) to keep things consistent. It's also the most mild one from my testing. I do want to try out the Wolfgang SiO2, so many products coming out!

[@gk7588]

Could you please let me know where you got that blue/purple towel? Thanks...keep up the good content👍

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thanks for the kind words of encouragement :). Here is a link to the towel: amzn.to/2X9qlzV

[@gabevillarreal96]

Thats the old formula that was still pretty darn good and durable but the new one is exponentially better on all levels👍🏼

[@DmitrysGarage]

Gabe, yep it's the older formula, will test the SiO2 one as well, I keep them in separate categories, so will be interesting to see how it performs. I may pit it against another Adam's product I have waiting for a review. Thanks for watching!

[@gabevillarreal96]

@@DmitrysGarage Hey thank YOU my friend for your excellent and amazingly detailed content! Keep up the amazing work!!

[@DmitrysGarage]

Appreciate it :)!

[@scottmattern482]

That's a strong claim. I heard the new formula smells better, has uv blockers added and added carnauba wax. All of which probably help your claim that the new formula is indeed improved, but "exponentially better on all levels" is hyperbolic at best and perhaps overstating/misleading the improvements. Having said that, I cant wait to try the new formula, people are raving about it.

[@gabevillarreal96]

@@scottmattern482 My experience pitting the new and old formula against eachother is is where my opinion is derived from. It is 100% my prerogative to state exactly how I feel based on everything that I witnessed with the comparison that I did myself having used the old product for 3 years and testing the new one recently. Hyperbole or not, its mine and mine alone and I'm sticking to it. You can't tell me about MY experience or how to explain and describe it because it belongs strictly to me.And still..... Exponentially better on all levels👍🏼

[@richardtregonning954]

I love u Chanel keep up the good work take care from Richard in the UK

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thank you Richard, really appreciate you watching and leaving me a comment!

[@rubberduck7425]

I’m a truck driver and always looking for a way / product to keep the inside mats, plastic trip and rubber floor clean and looking shiny & new. Any product recommendations? Maybe a product shootout video?? Thanks!

[@DmitrysGarage]

Good idea for a video. For matts that are rubber and get dirty you can try a ceramic waterless wash like Adams CS3. I use it for my Sierra and it helps clean up matts!

[@rubberduck7425]

@@DmitrysGarage thank you, I’ll give it a try!

[@jimrogiokos9690]

DIMITRI I WAS LOOKING AT DIFFERENT RESULTS , I WAS SEEING SS SHEETING WATER BETTER .

[@DmitrysGarage]

Jim im basing the testing on hydrophobicity not sheeting. The thing is my panel is polished every test. It sheets water well with nothing on it. What it doesn’t do is bead water.

[@Dingo19206]

Great video! As always! I can’t remember, have you done a video on the new formula The Last Coat? I used it on my wife’s new car and after two weeks I washed it for the first time after application and there was no water beading at all. Pan The Organizer swears by TLC but I had a terrible experience.

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thanks for watching and the kind words! I'll add The Last Coat to the list, definitely curious how it performs in my tests. Too bad you're not enjoying it, I haven't tested it myself yet (even off-camera) so I don't have much of an opinion, but I'm sure I'll get to that one as well.

[@rapidus67]

You have use the old seal & N shine.. there is a new version

[@DmitrysGarage]

Yep as mentioned in other comments the new version will be tested too. It's a SiO2 spray so its different than the original. Thanks for watching!

[@onrdetailingnews802]

Seal n shine the winner wayyyy better tfs buddy

[@DmitrysGarage]

Yea for sure, it's definitely the better product overall. Adam's was just impressively durable.

[@Garrick1780]

visual how can you pass the turtle if you can't tell the difference and at the adams side you can see a line

[@DmitrysGarage]

Because the Adams side looked worse than the untreated side. Turtle on the other hand did not look worse.

[@abhayprabhu4256]

Please review Turtle wax hybrid ceramic coating spray...

[@DmitrysGarage]

It’s on my list to test :)

[@andresferrer7628]

Hello, great video man! How would you stack the Ceramic Spray from turtle wax against its Seal n Shine? They both seem to be kind of equal and you look like the kind of pro who could tell who's the winner

[@DmitrysGarage]

Andres, thanks for watching! I have not tried Turtle Ceramic Spray, I will at some point in the future. You can see all my prior tested products here: dmitrysgarage.com/wax

[@ts6640]

Great video. Keep it up!

[@DmitrysGarage]

Appreciate you watching!

[@lisa_monalisa268]

Should have compared the new improved S&S with the Adam's 🤔😅

[@DmitrysGarage]

Will be testing that one too! Thanks for watching:)

[@PeteyMcSavage]

New fav channel

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thank you Matt! Really appreciate it.

[@billnipp2309]

Whats the most glossy product youve ever measured? ty

[@DmitrysGarage]

The most glossy product so far has been the Adam's Graphene Ceramic Spray. I'm testing their regular non-spray graphene product shortly.

[@abhayprabhu4256]

Using Adams shampoo doesn't make justice to turtle wax...Using a third brand would have made sense as companies make sure using their one product on another enhances it's performance and not degrade...using Adams shampoo on the Adams detailer helped it retain its properties but it was not same with turtle wax...please do so in the next videos

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Unfortunately that would ruin the testing as the shampoo would have to keep changing. For example say I used a Meguiars shampoo for this test and wanted to test a Meguiars product for the next test? It would be pointless to compare the tests since different shampoos were used. I always use the same shampoo for every test. The Adams blue original shampoo is one of the most basic mild shampoos. The active ingredients are really basic if you look at the SDS sheet. Its the same stuff you’d find in a variety of products like shampoos, soaps, body washes, cosmetics, etc... so it is a good candidate for testing because its mild compared to many other shampoos. Also Adams has been making this shampoo for many years while these are new products we’re testing. Furthermore it doesn’t have any wax or gloss enhancers so its not enhancing any products, adams or otherwise.

[@abhayprabhu4256]

@@DmitrysGarage It was just a suggestion as I have seen over 30-50 comparison videos on Turtle wax seal and shine and no products have won against it in any videos...So felt it's something to do with the Shampoo...Also you should review the improved version on Turtle wax seal and shine which now has SiO2 and UV polymers...I am sure Adams detailer won't win against it...

[@DmitrysGarage]

@@abhayprabhu4256 The other videos you see primarily test durability via chemical resistance, i.e. pouring some all purpose cleaner or some other chemical on it. Turtle wax has really good chemical resistance which is why it wins those tests easily. I test for abrasion resistance from repeated washes, which is more real world because who puts random chemicals on their paint? This shampoo is very mild, I actually wouldn't recommend it for heavily soiled cars. I have reviewed the new formula as well, there's a video up. It had about the same durability as the old formula under abrasion testing.

[@klasseact6663]

Have you used Adam's Slick and Shine as a drying aid🤔

[@jimrogiokos9690]

YOU SHOULD CENTER THE CAMERA BECAUSE I COULD SWEAR SS WAS PERFORMING BETTER

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thanks for watching Jim. In which specific shot? Which product are you referring to as SS? Both can be abbreviated as SS. Seal n Shine and Slick & Slide.

[@NoWheelDrive]

Hi Dmitry, thank you for this video! I'm going to purchase Turtle Was Ice Spray wax to protect few aftermarket carbon fiber exterior parts (like front under-bumper skirt, rear diffuser, trunk spoiler etc) from UV. I had an issue on another car before where the clear coat on my CF trunk spoiler simply cracked in multiple areas and now my CF spoiler looks like garbage. Please tell if you know any better UV protector? I see many products and I think there is no magic here, so I guess some product prices are inflated as hell. I really don't want to pay a fortune for a UV protector spray, so something between $10-$15 would be nice. Thank you!

[@DmitrysGarage]

Glad you found the video helpful, thanks for watching! Are you sure the CF you had was not just epoxy coated, but actually had a clear coat painted on top of the epoxy? Was it factory or aftermarket? A lot of aftermarket CF body parts come with just the epoxy and must be clear coated or they fade VERY quickly if the vehicle lives outdoors. Products can help protect from UV, but they're a secondary protection, you really have to have that clear coat.

[@NoWheelDrive]

@@DmitrysGarage It's a great question regarding what is installed on m car. The car was used when I purchased it. It was already equipped with all that aftermarket CF parts which are shiny and I suppose they have a clear coat on top of each part but I'm not 100% sure.

[@DmitrysGarage]

@@NoWheelDrive Yea it's hard to tell if you didn't buy the parts. Epoxy will look like clear coat and is shiny too, but it's not as UV resistant as clear coat. Clear coat even without a sealant on it can last outside for years without any noticeable fading, but sealants with UV protection will of course help extend that life. I would guess it probably just had epoxy on it, it's very common to ship CF that way since it allows you to paint it right away without much prep work. Some people want CF for the light weight and may paint it (thin coat can still show a weave) to look like factory paint or they may just clear it. Lots of people don't bother and it winds up fading fast.

[@NoWheelDrive]

@@DmitrysGarage To be honest I'm not sure if it's a true CF or not. Sometimes it's just plastic with CF layer on top of it covered with clear coat. Anyway I'll try to apply that Turtle wax spray to get some peace of mind. Sun has no mercy. Can't even touch my car when its parked outside coz too hot.

[@Greg_P611]

Its actually Turtle 🐢 Wax Seal & Shine. TW Spray Wax is a different product

[@nnnnny]

Please test the Adam's Graphene Ceramic Spray Coating and Turtle Wax Seal n Shine Improved Formula and also Turtle Wax Ceramic Spray Coating

[@DmitrysGarage]

Johnny, I actually tested the Adams Graphene Ceramic Spray Coating in my latest vid. I will be testing the seal and shine improved formula next. I will add the turtle ceramic spray coating to my list :). Thanks for watching!

[@JonathanGurgul]

What are the best looking products to you?

[@DmitrysGarage]

Jonathan, I really liked the Xtreme Solutions Top Coat, was very pretty when I tested recently. Wolfgang Deep Gloss 3.0 is also super pretty. Jescar Powerlock + also super pretty. I'd say any of these are very pretty products.

[@tommartin1223]

Seal and shine does better in gloss after 1st wash

[@DmitrysGarage]

Ill have to check that out. Thanks for watching Tom!

[@billmercado3004]

No way i believe turtle wax seal and shine is better

[@DmitrysGarage]

Really? I thought the Seal-n-Shine was better personally. Why do you like the Adams Slick & Slide more? I think the extra durability wasn't worth trading off looks.

[@bloatedtonydanza7798]

All of a sudden all this guys trash on Turtle Seal and Shine. Last year it ruled the world.... mmh 🤔

[@DmitrysGarage]

Who’s trashing on it? It did great.

[@royweatherford64]

It still does

[@greglloyd87]

SS way more durable than any Adams product

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thats just not true. It is excellent though.

[@henryfreeman6113]

Dmitry your channel is great!! I am a new subscriber!!! I will be watching more of your videos after this one!!!! Try the new seal and shine and check out my channel please! I make similar videos as you. Your videos are the types I try to make they are the most help imo