CarPro Hydro2 Review, how long does it last, worth the cost?

Carpro Hyrdo2 Review, how long does it last and is it worth the cost. It's a pretty expensive product and works pretty well. The big benefit is the easy of application and how quick you can apply it. The UV protection is huge benefit for me as I don't want the sun destroying my clear coat in the summer months.
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[@TheMoodyArtistChannel]

We are rebuilding a car so your channeling is helping me understand it more. I've saved this for later. Thumbs up!

[@GarageKing]

Awesome, thank you!

[@sharlenesharlene]

great video! might have to try this on my car. i also like the special effects of the flying thumbs. and you gave me an idea for an asmr video! keep making more content! :)

[@GarageKing]

Thanks Sharlene!!!!!! That is awesome if you get an idea from me :) That means I was creative and did something different :) Thanks soo much :)

[@Charlie-bt6vf]

What are good, informative, non buyest video! I can defiantly notice how much effort has been put into the planning and editing.

[@GarageKing]

Thanks brother !!!! I appreciate the comment :)

[@YogawithYong]

Good review of product, detailed and clear, keep posting for us

[@GarageKing]

Thank you, I will :)

[@iTeHee]

Lit content and quality vid fam, keep grinding and you have my full support 🔥

[@GarageKing]

Thanks! Will do and likewise!!!!!

[@lifethroughoureyes303]

Hey what’s up? Great video green is my favorite color. Thank you for the love sending love from Denver ❤️🌸-Karla

[@GarageKing]

You are so welcome :)

[@LilacGlo]

This is great! 👍🏾 Thankyou for sharing 💕

[@GarageKing]

Thank you!!!

[@LilacGlo]

Hey fam! Fantastic stuff! Looks amazing 👍🏾 I need that for my car! 🥰Thanks for sharing❤️

[@GarageKing]

Thanks for watching and I appreciate you coming by :) Thanks soo much. I post on Thursdays so you are going to want to watch tomorrows vid (not a car vid). Its about Small KZbin channels :)

[@LilacGlo]

GarageKing Sure! 👍🥰 and you’re always welcome 🙏💕

[@bigboijo]

Definitely going to use this in my car thank you ‼️‼️

[@GarageKing]

Its a cool product, too pricey at regular price, but great if you can get it on sale!!!

[@jacobkrauser5427]

Anything that protects against UV is a winner in my book

[@GarageKing]

You know it, UV destroys everything !!!

[@michaelbuckwash2412]

Thanks for this video! Really helpful

[@GarageKing]

Thanks for the comment and letting me know!!! As a small KZbinr these comments mean a lot to me:) Thanks and hope you enjoy your weekend :)

[@StreamlineMedia876]

Definitely going to use this information

[@GarageKing]

Thanks soo much!!!!! I do appreciate you stopping by :)

[@tenshunmuggzie3098]

Nice video! Learned a lot!💜👍

[@GarageKing]

Awesome! Thank you! I do appreciate it!!

[@JustmefeefeUniquefee]

Beading means it's protected. Great facts you had there. It last for six months and is UV protected. Thanks for sharing this. Your voice made the video more watchable 💚

[@GarageKing]

So nice of you :) thanks for the comment :)

[@JustmefeefeUniquefee]

@@GarageKing it's the truth 👍🏾

[@GarageKing]

@@JustmefeefeUniquefee Thank you!!!!

[@misskteentalks6190]

Garage King thank you for sharing yesss clean up time Godbless

[@GarageKing]

You bet, thanks again :)

[@customcarworker]

Liked this video, was considering buying this stuff, it is expensive as you say, but that bottle should last a long time. Thanks

[@GarageKing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Rudigity]

Wow you were using a TON of product! Having used several different spray sealants, I would recommend starting on your roof, and working your way down the vehicle. Most of these products bond immediately, so when you blast it off, preferably with a stronger stream of water it will actually coat the sides of the vehicle a bit when doing so. I also prefer to spray the suggested amount first, and if you'd like to increase the water beading, apply another coating, using about half the amount of product for the most even coat

[@GarageKing]

You know it buddy and I did use a lot, especially at the end when I just dumped the remainder on the hood, that was a lot LOL:) I learned on the truck when just the overspray worked to seal the paint. So you are right, we don't need much my friend!!!!

[@Rudigity]

@@GarageKing Right on, it's good stuff for people that just want a quick and simple way to maintain some protection on their car. Not sure if you've heard of the Nanoskin super charger? It's not as effective as hydro2 at their suggested dilution ration, however a 16oz bottle of already diluted spray is like $6 in the US currently. May want to give it a shot if you're looking for a more cost effective alternative... I've been using it mainly just for rims, but ended up liking it so much i began using it on the rest of the car also. They also sell a concentrated version in a gallon size which is a 1:100 dilution ration, so you get an absolute lifetime of product for less than the 500 mil bottle of hydro2!

[@shiyeliainkorea]

Oh, I used to make coating solutions for headlamp to prevent fog. Interesting to see review on protective coatings. hahaha

[@GarageKing]

That's awesome!!!

[@MickelE]

Great information.

[@GarageKing]

Thanks for watching! I do appreciate it!!

[@ThewayforwardSG]

Awesome anti water droplet coating test Bro. Good :) Good to know that the coating last up to 6 months

[@GarageKing]

Thanks a bunch!!!!! These tests take a lot of editing and time so its great to get positive comments!!!! Thanks ;)

[@ThewayforwardSG]

@@GarageKing You are most welcome my dear friend. I can totally understand the efforts in editing videos You are doing a wonderful job. Keep it up my friend :)

[@GarageKing]

@@ThewayforwardSG Thank you :)

[@TeamSafGang876]

We are here 💗 new supporter

[@GarageKing]

Awesome, thanks soo much, I do appreciate it!!!

[@catsxd9933]

woow that is cool!

[@GarageKing]

Thank you my friend :)

Hello, great video, good health and lots of fun!

[@GarageKing]

Thank you!!!!!!

[@Sophia-ht2dd]

Luv it

[@GarageKing]

Thank you!!!! Much appreciated :)

[@meemeeofficial]

cool video

[@GarageKing]

Thanks soo much my friend :)

[@bossladykeisha787]

Am here ❤

[@GarageKing]

Thank you my friend :)

[@africanbellatherealtalk]

Very informative video.New friend

[@GarageKing]

Thanks so much, I do appreciate it :) Keep in touch :)

[@HistoryReplayed]

Thx for the trick man ill try notlet it happen

[@GarageKing]

Thanks for stopping by bro!!!! I do appreciate it :)

[@4svennie]

What the hell. $60 for half a litre. In the U.K. it's £17 for a litre (USD$22.73) for a full litre. £50/USD$66.85 for four litres. If you use a pressure washer and a snow foam lance/canon, check out CarPro Hydro2Foam. It's a foam lance/canon applied product. Foam it on, all over the car, leave for a minute or so and pressure rinse the vehicle.

[@GarageKing]

WOW!!! You guys are definitely getting a deal compared to us in North America!!! I haven't checked out Hydro2Foam, but I'm going to as I hear a lot of good things about it. Thanks for the comment brother and happy holidays :)

[@4svennie]

@@GarageKing No worries. I've been using CarPro, Gyeon, Nanolex versions of this for a while (Gtechniq which I love has started doing their own version called EC0Easy Coat but it's not as cost effective as CarPro Hydro2Foam), Nonalex was the first with Washcoat back in 2008-9. CarPro followed with Hydro2Foam, then more recently Hydro2 and Hydro2Lite. Gyeon makes a similar product to Hydro2 called Gyeon Wetcoat. But Gyeon followed their shampoo 'Bathe' with 'Bathe+' shampoo which has some Si02 in to top up the protection each wash. Gyeon had a similar product to Hydro2Lite called Gyeon Wetcoat Essence (it was okay, just like Hydro2Lite) but it sort of faded away and I've not seen anyone stock it or if it's even made anymore. I still use CarPro Hydro2Foam almost fortnightly doing neighbours cars. As it gets right into everywhere and doesn't sneak which Hydro2 and Hydro2Lite can do from time to time. Take care mate, all the best for christmas and the new year. It's been an awful year for everyone so keep safe and well.

[@GarageKing]

Wow thanks for the detailed response, you sure know your stuff when it comes to these coatings and you have experience with them which is priceless. Thanks so much and Happy Holidays to you, I have my fingers crossed that 2021 will be a much better year. Cheers :)

[@4svennie]

@@GarageKing Ye', some say I need to get out more, others say I need to shut up more about detailing.

[@GarageKing]

@@4svennie I hear the same thing when I'm talking about what video to make next haha. Cheers my friend, and do have a good Christmas!!!!!!

[@hirokanne14]

This is cool & fun though 👍

[@GarageKing]

Thanks my friend :)

[@hirokanne14]

@@GarageKing 🙂

[@Saddedude]

Also if the paints in rough shape (Oxidization) it doesnt bond very well. A quick polish helps alot.

[@GarageKing]

Great comment, you know I never really though of polishing to help the bonding. You are a very correct, thanks for that :) Hope you are enjoying your weekend :)

[@Saddedude]

@@GarageKing i was having some issues with my work truck as i was using hydro2 and hydro2 foam on it. Was only getting one wash before it was starting too fail. I had done a decontamination wash and done iron remover tar remover etc. Still wasnt lasting. Hit it with the polisher and the polishing paste instantly turned yellow from all the oxidation. Since i went through all the effort too polish it i just laid down some cquartz lite and will.use hydro2 too maintain

[@GarageKing]

@@Saddedude Excellent procedure to deal with that. Thanks for letting me know. I would have thought that after the iron remover the hydro2 would have worked well. Good to know. I just purchased some Carpro Fabric and I had the idea to do my shoes. I just bought a pair of Vans and I really like them. Well well..... I went out once and got a stain on the white laces. So I took the laces out, cleaned them with some Chemical guys cleaner, and then used the Carpro Fabric on the laces (dipped them) and then sprayed the shoes (they are drying now). I recorded it all as I'm going to do a vid on it. I want to protect me new shoes LOL :) I did buy some Cquartz ceramic coat, but have not used it yet. I'm hoping in the next couple weeks.

[@XxLaMaravish13xX]

Question: if you JUST finished compound and polish.. you have to then wet the car again to put this on right after you finished that? Correct me if I'm wrong but I've read that you don't want to wet the car after you polish it?

[@GarageKing]

Hey brother, you are right, but your question is a little complex..... After you polish they say not to WASH the car as you will wash the oils off that are contained in the polish. If you just wet the car you are not removing any of the oils contained in the polish (oil/water don't mix) So to just wet the car is ok, its no different that driving in the rain afterwards. With this stuff you can just mist the car, and then apply the product so the product does not go on dry. This product provides UV protection which is more important than the oils left in the polish. Now after a polish if you are waxing/using paint sealant right after your polish, that is your LSP (last step product) and you put that over your polish. This is just applied differently in that you have to mist the car. If you wash your car, then you will strip off the polish oils, but if you just wet the car the oils will stay. Thanks for the comment and have a great weekend :)

[@XxLaMaravish13xX]

@@GarageKing you explained it so well! Thank you very understandable and now i understand! I misunderstood the process and thought I would take off the oils by wetting it. Awesome thank you so much. I want to do a good job on my car and this helped. I'll keep referring back to this and I hope this helped others as well. Enjoy your weekend !

[@GarageKing]

@@XxLaMaravish13xX Thanks soo much for the follow up !!! I do appreciate it, most times I answer and hear nothing back, so its great to get some good feedback!! Thanks brother :)

[@drzflyest4]

If you're wanting to use something after polishing, use reload. It's not wipe-less, but you won't have to wet the car to apply

[@chinslip1]

I wonder if I was to work the product in with a wet wash mitt then rinse off? I don’t have a pressure washer. I just bought this product and waiting for delivery. Thx

[@GarageKing]

You can just squirt it on like you put glass cleaner on a window, then then spray it off with a garden hose. No pressure washer needed. Work it in sections AND DON"T LET IT DRY ON YOUR PAINT, make sure you rinse. Thanks for the comment and hope you enjoyed your Saturday.

[@mrtoronto3512]

Hey pretty cool stuff, did not know about this. So it keeps your car cleaner and saves you from washing it?

[@GarageKing]

Yes, it can actually keep your car cleaner as it just doesn't get dirty as fast. It stays cleaner because the Hydro2 actually provides that barrier to keep the dirt off.

[@Ballisticgene]

I have an xpel ppf. Does it work on that too?

[@GarageKing]

Hey brother thanks for the comment, I think it would. The reason why is it works on everything I spray it on, glass and plastic so I don't see why it would not work on xpel. By the way that xpel is a really good product!!!!

[@jalenpambid7333]

Isnt the lite version already diluted?

[@GarageKing]

You are 100% correct, the lite version can even be used as a detailer. I used the Hydro2 regular version, so it had to be diluted. Thanks for the comment buddy !!!

[@charleshines1553]

That is kinda strange it lasted longer on the sides. I always see coatings wear off sooner there (no more beading).

[@GarageKing]

I agree, I think it was because of the sun beating on the hood.

[@alexderus7480]

Are you parked across the sidewalk at 2:30? Come on man, don't be that guy in the neighbourhood.

[@GarageKing]

Thanks for the comment brother, if you look at the video at 2:29, right before 2:30 and pause it and look at the front of the truck you will see two colours of concrete, that is the sidewalk as my driveway is a different colour, and the truck is clearly parked behind. In addition, at 2:55 you will see I'm clearly behind the sidewalk. At 2:30 you are looking at the camera angle shot from over the hood, and I'm on an inside bend (the sidewalk is not straight) so this is not an accurate representation of the trucks position to the sidewalk. When you watch the whole video look closely at 2:55, the vehicle never moved so I can say without a doubt I'm not that guy in the neighbourhood. I think you jumped to conclusions and made a false allegation. There are kids in my neighbourhood and I would never do that. Its ok and no offence taken, I can see how you may have thought that by the angle, but watch the video closely and you will see I did not park as you alleged. I do appreciate your comment, but I wanted to make it clear I don't park over the sidewalk.

[@spacemanspiff33]

Don't forget 500ml of concentrate will make 3.5l of product, so it's actually not too expensive all things considered

[@GarageKing]

100% and you are totally right. The product actually goes a long way. Thanks for the comment :)

[@ToddTinley]

I mix it 16:1 works perfect.

[@wandywan2444]

You need to use carpro reload also

[@GarageKing]

You bet brother, and reload is especially important if you have ceramic coated your car. The reload is so good, it can actually be used as a stand alone sealant :)

[@simasm.9757]

use distilled water it makes products that are diluted usually work better especially cleaning chemicals like APC but please use distilled water and it doesn't take much really? it is fing expensive and you just dump it wtf? I would do a strip wash the dry the paint then a new wax or sealant or ceramic sealant whatever just cheaper yes more work but that work pays off

[@GarageKing]

Thanks for the comment brother, and you are right about distilled water. It does make products work better. As for the dump on the end when I poured the concentrate that on the hood, well I was just having fun, It got a few reactions LOL :) But don't worry I don't do that normally. It was for the video :) And you are right that more work does pay off :) The strip wash is a good idea. Thanks

[@chrisdunn923]

When the guy poured the solution all over the hood😖😖😭

[@GarageKing]

If you listen at the 4:27mark I say I'm going to dump the rest on the vehicle. That was already remixed in the bottle and I didn't want to waste it so why not??? I know its a lot, but what do you do with the last bit of extra that you have? Figured I would pour it on and see if it made the protection last longer :)

[@Saddedude]

You really want too use a pressure washer for the rinse.

[@GarageKing]

Thanks for the comment, ya I have heard the greater the pressure the better. It really helps with the bonding. Also FYI - I had a few comments I used way too much on the hood at the end, that was intentional for the video LOL :) I do really like the stuff as its so easy to use, but you really have to use it sparingly. It does last.

[@Saddedude]

@@GarageKing So long as its adequately rinsed off i dont think you can really use too much. Def can start too waste (expensive) product tho. With that said when doing side panels i rinse from the bottom too the top, pushing the product all the way too the top of the panel, then wash from the top too the bottom too rinse it all off. I find this helps get more even coverage.

[@GarageKing]

@@Saddedude Hey I gotta say you got some good ideas brother, and I thought I was creative!! Normally I got top down, as that's the way I wash, but for Hydro2 your way makes a lot of sense :)

[@simplymiez1210]

Pa balik nalang po salamat and God bless 😇

[@GarageKing]

Maraming salamat, pinapahalagahan ko ito.

[@simplymiez1210]

@@GarageKing salamat din po😇

[@Flickmasterflex]

You are using way way too much. You need to mist it and I would suggest a 1:9 ratio for paint panels.

[@GarageKing]

I realized that when I was spraying the truck, just the overspray was enough to coat the vehicle. The end part when I poured what was let on the Honda hood you could definitely see the concentration. I followed the instructions, but I know now you don't need as much. Thanks for the comment brother, much appreciated :)

[@JJS432]

First of all, you're using a terrible sprayer... You'll get better coverage with a finer wider mist. Plus you're using it excessively. You literally only need 2-3 sprays per panel. You'd save so much product. Less is more. In fact, I've switched to Hydro2 Lite (RTU). The bottle has lasted me 6 months (bi-weekly applications). If you consistently layer it after every wash its properties begin to bond better.

[@GarageKing]

Thanks for the great feedback. I did think my sprayer was a good one, as its much better than those really cheap ones that come with products you buy. I'll have to look for a better sprayer as I'm always trying to improve. I did realize that I was using quite a bit of product, and really overspray will work so you are right, you don't need much. At the end when I poured the rest of the bottle on the car, I knew exactly what I was doing there, was just being funny and using the reset that was mixed in the bottle. Thanks for sharing about the layering, I did not know that. Appreciate your comment brother !!!

[@JJS432]

@@GarageKing Yeah definitely get a better sprayer haha. The sprayers that Carpro use are actually one of the best out there that’s included with the product. It’s the one I’ve used personally and had no issue with.

[@GarageKing]

@@JJS432 Going to look into it as detailing season is coming. Still a bit cool in Canada (I'm in Toronto area) but snow is all gone and roads are looking good. Thanks again :)

[@KK001]

Youre using way too much, should only take 2-3 spays per panell.

[@GarageKing]

I realized that later LOL:) In fact just the overspray will do it most of the time. I need a better spray gun that will mist better. The end with the civic hood, well that was just for fun :) Thanks for the comment brother !!!

[@Static_MK3Focus]

you used a LOT of product man. That concentrate is NOT cheap. Keep it down to 2 - 4 sprays per panel. Back that spray bottle up from the paint and spread the product.

[@GarageKing]

I hear ya, I realized I applied to heavy. It lasted a long time. If you are wondering about the end when I poured some on the hood, that was just for the video.

[@Static_MK3Focus]

@@GarageKing fair. Thank you for explaining. Trust me, less is more with this stuff, you get the same amount of protection and it’s an even coat! You use about 1/4 of a bottle in my experience, so you get 4 coats out of 1 bottle!

[@GarageKing]

@@Static_MK3Focus I have learned that, and a bottle lasts quite a while !!

[@Static_MK3Focus]

@@GarageKing and it feels freaxkin amazing when you know you got almost 4x your moneys worth!!!

[@GarageKing]

@@Static_MK3Focus You know it, the stuff actually works very well and lasts for quite a while, especially on the sides of the vehicle.