C6 Ceramics Hydro Lite Application and Results

[@diydetailofficial]

Mike, Thank you for the review. Looking forward to the future updates.

[@asaholey]

I wish the pro version were available to everyone. I don't see any reason for exclusivity. It's my car, my paint.

[@MikeGDetailing]

Appreciate you guys always supporting the channel. I look forward to its performance. The gloss levels looks great.

[@jeffc6832]

@@asaholey the pros want protection and to exclude the DIY'ers that can polish/coat as well or better than them. Kind of an outdated business model in my opinion, I think there's plenty of people who have no interest in it that should be able to keep them busy...but that's just the way it is. I want the best available too, but at least we have another high end option now. If it lasts the 6 years that they claim without any degradation, I'll be satisfied by that. My cars will certainly suffer enough abuse/neglect from my family that I will probably want to polish and re-coat by then anyways. I am intrigued by CCI Advance coating though, so I may pick up a bottle of that and throw it on my wife's car (next to C6 Hydro Lite) to see which will win out for when my car needs to be re-coated.

[@asaholey]

@@jeffc6832 What makes C6 different from other coatings if they also use similar marketing tactics? Compared to other coatings, I think C6 is the hardest to apply because applying APP adds an extra step. Evaluating sleekness by touch and feel is not accurate. If you watch Pan the Organizer's video on how to remove bug guts from a C6 professionally coated paint, it involves the same steps as other coatings.

[@diydetailofficial]

@@asaholeyC6 Ceramics Adhesion Promoter Polish (APP) is not an additional step, it replaces the panel prep stage.

[@wesoakes]

I see you took the “we want to see you” to heart from the podcast. 👌🏼

[@jeffc6832]

I picked up a bottle for myself, but I'm really curious to hear your thoughts about it over the next year and if you think the performance justifies the cost difference. With the launch of C6, Yvan said he wanted to make the best coatings possible without regard for cost. As an engineer who is always concerned about cost, I like the idea of something being designed as the best solution...even if it is expensive. I do think that there is something to these "nanodiamond" coatings that does make them better than a typical "ceramic." There have been varied experiences and opinions with the NGNT DPT coatings, but mine has been positive so far. I much prefer it over the other coatings I've used (Gtechniq CSL/EXO, P&S Inspiration Classic and Optimum Gloss Coat).

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you. Yes it’s fun formulating for performance and not price. We use Refined Detonated Nano Diamonds, others use detonation diamonds, or diamond nano tubes

[@MikeGDetailing]

I’m always up for testing new technologies to see how they perform in comparison to what we are normally used to.

[@DetailsNMe]

Great review Mike! I could never afford this product on my own, but it definitely looks promising!!

[@MikeGDetailing]

Thank you. We need C6 to send you out a bottle to review it on your channel. If not borrow Eddie’s credit card as he’s always giving stuff away every live stream 😂

[@diydetailofficial]

Kristi, stay tuned, we have a program coming soon for up and coming content creators.

[@MrKennyanders]

think they are going to find other uses for the APP, other coatings or maintenance of this coating. Yvan said this was the only size they could get bottled at the time

[@MikeGDetailing]

I’ve used it on paint, trim and PPF so far and so far so good.

[@wesoakes]

For the wild price I’m really interested to see people’s durability over time.

[@MikeGDetailing]

I’ll have it on for a minimum a year to see how it does.

[@jayhoughton558]

@@MikeGDetailingunfortunately a year will hardly give any indication of how it will perform for 6 years (or lifetime in the pro version). Likely this is one of the key points the marketing relies on (with many companies).

[@MikeGDetailing]

@@jayhoughton558 a year is a good indication of how well it will perform. If 95% of the coating is still intact then it will easily make it another year. UV is the degradation factor here and it even affected the ADS 5 year pro coating. And with proper maintenance the coating will perform even longer.

[@hayden199516]

Great video as always, Mike! How would you compare its gloss to CQuarts UK 3.0? Also, what is that blue step stool 3:15 ? It’s perfect.

[@MikeGDetailing]

Thanks. It is the one from harbor freight. www.harborfreight.com/step-stool-working-platform-66911.html

[@MikeGDetailing]

CQUK 3.0 is still one of my favorite coatings. It simply performs. DIY seems glossier than it but CQUK 3.0 seems to darken more. Of course DIY beats CQUK 3.0 in slickness.

[@wescat2]

Your videos are so thorough and honest. I hope you do a video on the PPF install. I know you have an old one, but would be great for an updated one for lights and pilars.

[@MikeGDetailing]

Thanks. I did one on the headlight but the pillars. But same overall process.

[@wescat2]

@@MikeGDetailing Have you ever polished those lights? Being newer should be in great shape no?

[@MikeGDetailing]

@@wescat2 they have never been polished.

[@danielfletcher1384]

Hey Mike, great video! The Equinox looks amazing!!

[@MikeGDetailing]

Appreciate it.

[@BreezeMW]

Backwards hat MikeG is a different animal. Love it buddy

[@MikeGDetailing]

Thanks. Old school Mike G comes out from time to time.

[@functionaldoc5054]

Looking forward to applying it my car. Nice review looks easy to use. Thanks Mike

[@MikeGDetailing]

You will enjoy how nice it is to work with.

[@Sheldon_Classen]

Oh boy that is some sick gloss on that silver paint great review. I’m gonna have to start saving I want this coating 😂👍🏼👊🏼👊🏼

[@MikeGDetailing]

Thank you. Buy some DIY Detail gift cards when they put them on sale and it won't hit your wallet that hard.

[@hippopotimusstew]

Refinanced Detonated Naner Diamonds!!

[@elevatedshine]

Ceramic Mike with the backward hat! $300 is wild for 30ml. Thanks for the review.

[@MikeGDetailing]

Thanks. During the live stream on Friday, 6/14 hydro lite was 35% off. I bought a bottle.

[@Spirited282]

It is for sure up there in price like the likes of Kamikaze Collection which i cannot afford but very good video Mike.

[@MikeGDetailing]

Thank you.

[@BXGreen_DrivewayDetails]

Great video Mike! I love ur chill vibe and just simple meat and potatoes. Can’t wait for updates for this! It looks amazing 😍 can’t wait to see the ppf video and yea put some of those wheels! I ve seen 8 year on wheels and it’s wild. Thanks again Mike!

[@MikeGDetailing]

Thank you. I did make a video on the headlight PPF install. At least one headlight. I have yet to see if it came out any good. I’m thinking to take the wheels off already to do it haha.

[@1kontrabida]

Hi Mike, which coating from ur experience have the best gloss so far and or top 3?

[@MikeGDetailing]

ADS Quartz, DIY 5 year are two that come to mind that offer great gloss.

[@JeepJL]

Great vid Mike G. Are you SURE they didn’t include ground up kitchen sink in the bottle?

[@MikeGDetailing]

Good one 😂

[@Z22-m5o]

Looks good but at that price I would rather apply a coating once a year. After adding the price of the polish there are a lot of great coatings priced alot cheaper.

[@DetailingMadeSimple]

Awesome vid Mike 💪💪. True statement like applying a sealant or wax by machine it’s very easy to wipe off.

[@MikeGDetailing]

Thanks. Good to see you around.

[@DetailingMadeSimple]

@@MikeGDetailing I’m still alive and kicking 💪😂

[@MrBod4life]

C6 is a DIY product? How does it compare to theor 8yr coating?

[@jeffc6832]

better gloss and hydrophobics, potentially more chemical resistance

[@diydetailofficial]

C6 Ceramics is a pro coating that’s been adapted for consumer use. The DIY Detail coatings will easily compete with most pro coatings, C6 Ceramics Hydro Lite is something that’s never been done before.

[@79blustone]

I think APP should be in a smaller bottle and shrink the price too. You've hardly used any 😂. Looks like a great product, I may have used this instead of Dquartz Go. But I have got to be satisfied with what I've got. A little bit of FOMO 😂. Xpel PPF is really good, it's on both my cars. Headlights the lot. I've also got piano black B pillars that's been PPF'D I can highly recommend it 👌

[@jeffc6832]

It was really created with the professional C6 installers in mind, I think that bottle will do something like 40+ cars. I think Hydro Lite was a later addition due to consumer demand (at least I was demanding it). They are considering making a smaller size.

[@MikeGDetailing]

APP will be coming in a smaller bottle. I barely touched the bottle so it can last forever if not doing it professionally. The coating itself is super easy to work with. I enjoy d working with it and similar to the DIY coatings in ease of use. The XPEL kits came in and those are now installed and coated with hydro lite.

[@79blustone]

@MikeGDetailing Fantastic, you'll be pleased with Xpel, I've applied Gtechiq Halo V2 on one of my cars ppf and it's great, the beading is better than Dquartz Go by a mile but I've topped GO with some of the Gtechiq C2 as a temporary until I can find something a bit more edgier. You'll be please with Xpel!! Perfect, APP seems like a bit of a Halo product as its so unique. How everything is changing so fast this year. I think it would be great for the guy who only wants to apply a coating for a number of years and is happy to leave it. A big bottle would surely go off after a year and be binned and be wasteful. DIY are absolutely killing it ATM 🙌

[@krawanizky3756]

I had carpro dqgo on my car. Personally I didn’t like it so I polished my car and have hydro light now. It’s stomps on dqgo

[@79blustone]

@krawanizky3756 Unfortunately Hydrlite isn't available in my country ATM, DQ GO is ok. I'm kinda happy with it. The car looks good, it's given it a higher pencil hardness. Until its looking a little shabby and unsightly I'll keep it on. I've paid the money. Toppers are given it a better boost of water beads. Had Hydro Lite been available, I would have bought this and app much like yourself and Mike.

[@jasonrogers1045]

Hey Mike, speaking of Rainbowing, can you recommend a DIY friendly coating that Rainbows HARD ( strong visual Rainbow). My wife constantly get's white company cars, fun times lol.

[@MikeGDetailing]

Ethos Ez PZ, Ethos Graphene Matrix V2, Jade Emerald are a couple of the top of my head.

[@jasonrogers1045]

@@MikeGDetailing Thanks, I was actually leaning towards Ethos Graphene Matrix V2. I last used Adams Advanced Graphene Spray Coating which is good but doesn't rainbow hard.

[@victoryensured7137]

Gyeon One Evo is Rainbowy too and a good coating, super easy to install

[@EricRoz]

I would just like to know the reasoning behind why they rate this for 6 years vs the DIY 8 year but have them say hydro lite is a better performing coating? If it is a better coating why not rate it for 8 years OR say the 8 year coating lasts 6, etc. Also, if it is just an easier to apply version of the professional Hydro why say it’s only rated for 6 years vs the “lifetime” rating for the professional. I am interested in the coating but would just like some more info as I am sure others would as well!

[@johnfreeman440]

Keep in mind that there are tradeoffs for longevity vs. gloss with standard $150 and under coatings. If there isn't a limit on pricing when designing the chemistry, one can create a 6 year coating with the best in gloss and hydrophibicity properties. I would submit that these C6 coatings are more likely to perform at 100% performance for more of their lifetimes than the less expensive DIY Detail products. Most people won't even pony up the $150 a goot standard coating cost so the $300 one is a non-starter and that's OK. The people who see value in the highest-performing coating for a 5 or 6 year lifespan will gladly pay the premium and those that see no value will continue to use their lower priced ceramic coatings or even a more frequent SiO2 silica sealer product.

[@MrKennyanders]

What do you think of glass coating on restored headlights

[@MikeGDetailing]

I’m sure it would be on to use.

[@kavionebrown4615]

What tire dressing??

[@MikeGDetailing]

The Final Details Satin Tire Shine. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4Wtn5qGqKpsnNU

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

Nice about the DIY Detail APP

[@MikeGDetailing]

Appreciate you. A little goes a long way and it’s so nice to use.

[@OraEtLabora0]

0:48 do you have priest in the family? 🤔 seems to be wearing cassock...

[@chriscarter3304]

👏👏

[@b.h.f.]

since 2019 carbon collective molecule and nero ceramic coatings with diamond particles and nero is self-healing crazy water repellency 7 years durability the 2 together super high quality and heavily underestimated brand all products are top quality and cheaper than c6 hydro lite

[@jeffc6832]

I think "self healing" is kind of a gimmick that has almost run its course. Every one I've seen has never lived up to those claims and lacks performance in other areas. Use what you like, but I think you're getting what you pay for with C6.

[@MikeGDetailing]

Appreciate the feedback on carbon collective.

[@nelsonrivera4976]

And.😅😅😅 ÑEMOOO

[@BetterThanNewDetailing]

Not for me and here’s why. Most folks, including me, won’t keep a coating on the car for 5 or 6 years. The paint will get swirled up and it’ll get polished and that’ll remove the coating. So no need to spend $200 more for a coating that isn’t much better than the 5 year coating. Add in the fact most folks also don’t even keep a car 6 years.

[@davida7713]

These coatings are absolutely ridiculous over priced .

[@BXGreen_DrivewayDetails]

I mean it’s the newest big thing.. same with anything. The new big thing always costs more, cars, bows, boats, phones, etc so I mean I don’t think $300 is out of line. Some coatings are as much as $500. Do I wish it was cheaper sure! But u get what u pay for usually. And they ll run a sale at some point.

[@MikeGDetailing]

With the amount in the bottle and getting two applications out of it, the price comes down to what a typical professional coating costs.

[@danielcastorena3057]

​@@MikeGDetailinghow many mls per bottle?

[@diydetailofficial]

@@danielcastorena305730 ml

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks for your input. The R&D, components, and blending technology, are all expensive. The performance of C6 Ceramics Hydro Lite is commencerait with the price. People asked for a professional coating that’s available to the consumer. That’s what we are delivering, but this comes at a cost.

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

First!!!