Chemical Guys Hydro SLICK Ceramic HyperWax!! 6 Week Evaluation!! Did It FAIL Already?!?!

[@apexdetail85]

Those that have used Hydro SLICK...share your experience!

[@senkofam]

I have nothing but great things to say about it. My jeep is silver and this stuff makes it look super wet. And looks amazing so far I'm in about 3 weeks. I even applied it outdoors on my street and no issues the key is very thin coating. My wipe off was easy. And now I do a onr wash every saturday. Appreciate your honesty and videos brian. Now I'm gonna be stuck on turtle wax because it's coming out right around the corner here. Lol fun fun!

[@bigd9848]

I’m still waiting on my shinne Wax from TAC system. I ordered it a month ago and it’s on back order. The email said they will make it worth my time. I already paid $30.Been waiting to use it after seeing it on your video.

[@dvinpeace]

Had a question how would you handle If your car is parked in a car port and it's been sitting for two weeks and it is covered in dust and what ever elements the wind blows and you wanna do a rinesless wash. What is your method, how to start? Or is it better to do a high pressure rinse at car wash? Car is protected with Shield, Armore and Kingsgaurd. since June 2019.

[@apexmobiledetailingceramic5519]

As a mobile and in-house detailer/ceramic coating installer, 6 weeks isn't quite long enough. I want to see a year follow up considering it claims about durability. With that said, I understand time travel is impossible.

[@kingjames0574]

I use hydroslick with hydrocharge and I have to say i like them a lot. Gives my car a candy wet shine and so far 2 months have passed still looking great!

[@Codriver72]

This is why I love this channel. Even if you had doubts in the product at first you still show that it is a working product with your professional way. Integrity at its best.

[@dustin9258]

It’s amazing that it works when it’s actually used properly. cough cough Wilson auto detailing.

[@alexarana3689]

😂 he needs to watch Brian’s episode on applying it for sure lol

[@HoosierDaddyDetailing]

That Wilson dude is a HACK! 😄

[@markkropf8295]

@@HoosierDaddyDetailing no he's not a hack!

[@themachine8009]

Wadester P. Coletrain agreed.

[@detailgaragedetroiteast4737]

Bunch of hacks out there!!

[@vincentlonbird1806]

This what I call an honest, professional review. 👍🏼

[@Seafiftyfive]

Been using multiple mitts during my details thanks to your advice. Haven’t looked back to the two bucket method. You are a legend, sir.

[@LJM2stepspain]

I still call it the two bucket method, but just that one is for wet mitts/microfibers lol

[@ScottHirschman]

@@LJM2stepspain I am thinking about it, I saw a post on CivicX.com the other day I guy was doing a 3 bucket method + power washer, I was like "Seriously"?

[@rugby86]

Haha! Same! Works a treat. Almost a mitt now for each panel, as I’ve acumilated numerous mitts over the year. I still use two buckets, one is my dunking filthy bucket 😜

[@rugby86]

@Casper Gomez best to be safe 😂

[@Seafiftyfive]

Casper Gomez baller

[@NextLevelAutoDetail]

Such high quality honest content. A real world real life Detailer helping raise awareness for our industry. Kudos to you for taking out the time to spread knowledge. You are an asset to this community no smoke and mirrors or ulterior motives. God bless you I wish you all the success you can handle

[@kaewood6335]

I haven't used anything Chemical Guys for a long time, got tired of 50 types of everything. But this video is ABSOLUTE proof if Brian preps the vehicle, he could make peanut butter glossy ( and give all products the best environment to work to it's potential). Enjoy the vids and really liked going along for the ride!

[@OuzoLouGarage]

We applied hydro slick about 3 weeks ago on our 87 Corvette and it gave a great shine and on some low clear coat area's hydro slick gave a nice layer . I think Hydro Slick works great for older paint and prep is the key believe most skip that. We had 6 hrs detailing the Corvette plus Hydro Slick takes a few days to cure .Great video as always

[@apexdetail85]

The 24 hr plus cure time without being exposed to moisture is key.

[@BottleCaps]

Hey I know you!... you goddamn Greek💖

[@OuzoLouGarage]

@@BottleCaps Hey stalker ..

[@BottleCaps]

@@OuzoLouGarage stalker? Where's the love?

[@OuzoLouGarage]

@@BottleCaps Just joking

[@bangmygears]

Ive had the hydroslick on my car for 6 weeks as well and still having amazing sheeting properties and amazing gloss even after a rain storm the car still looks clean. Glad to see you also had a hard time keeping the soap on the car too haha

[@tomd1301]

have this on my 2017 rav4, so far about 4 weeks in and still looks great. Thanks for your honest review.

[@tibzig1]

I just bought several Mcguire's microfiber wash mitts (15 to be exact). Best thing I've ever done. Major time saver. Use one side of the mitt for one area then flip. I use 10 to completely do the whole car. Put the used one aside and get a fresh one for another part of the car. Very quick. No more rinsing and three buckets and grit guards. Later these mitts are washed in microfiber wash solution and drip dried.

[@mikemcgurren9407]

Thanks for the follow up!!! I watched the original application video so good to see how the product is holding up.

[@porkchopper4443]

Just goes to show that if you prep and apply properly, HydroSlick works very well. It definitely won't last 12 months like CG claim, but it's still a great product. And considering the size of the bottle and how little you use, you'll get a lot of coats out of it. Anyway, polished an antique dining table this week. Looks great, only the deep gouges and two small areas of deep oxidation remain. Topped it with two coats of HydroSlick and the table looks incredible. Very slick and glossy. The wood grain really pops. I love the stuff. Didn't have any issues buffing off either, only waited a minute.

[@akaredcrossbow]

Looking like the HydroSlick is doing very well she far! Thank You for the video👍🏻👍🏻

[@videomaniac108]

I have an all-black 370Z sport coupe with an Opti-Coat Pro+ coating and my wash routine is very similar to yours, with great results. The differences are that I use 8 noodle fiber wash mitts in which I wash each section from the top down with horizontal strokes and then flip to the other side for the bottom sections of the car. I never raise a mitt to a higher level. As a final rinse, I spray a gallon of distilled water on the car to dilute the tap water in case any of the droplets don't get blown off with my air blower. My LSP is a wipe with Optimum quick detailer, with Optiseal applied every 4th wash instead of the quick detailer.

[@Carlos.Rivera]

Glad the clear bucket is back

[@joevanseeters2873]

That's a nice looking classic Vette. Thank you for what you do and for bringing your honest reviews and experience with these products to the masses out here in the world so we don't have to waste our own money on various products that we are interested in. You do all the work for us and give your honest opinion and your candor is very much appreciated.

[@MASTHIE]

Love all your videos because of your honesty and to the point approach when doing a video. Much love from a weekend worrior from South Africa

[@richscott2483]

Have used 2 bottles of HydroSlick and I put on 2 thin coats of it. Depending on your geographical area and weather, it lasts roughly 4 months in harsh desert-like (hot-dry-sandy) places. In the U.S. northeastern states, the winter weather is brutal, and HydroSlick does not last the winter season, you'll need to clean and park your car inside the garage and reapply Hydro Slick in 4 to 5 weeks. It just can't take the cold, heavy snow, you have a thin ice layer buildup under the snow upon your car. Then the road salt just kills your whole vehicle protection. No one ever mentions the really expensive waxes that cost over $100, so don't complain about spending $30 USD for a bottle of Chemical Guys. Never drive your car through an automated car wash, they are filthy, dirt and chemicals fling upon your vehicle, and the spray-on wax is garbage. Just go home and rinse off your car with the garden hose or pressure washer, soap it up and wash it, then if in a hurry use a spray wax or detailer spray which kind of helps your car's appearance for a few days as it is temporary. Hurricane season in Florida, forget it ... drive far away and save your car from damage.

[@chicorosado1]

Wow, I wasn’t expecting a thorough wash demo too! Awesome, thanks.

[@davidruggles996]

This video is a gem! Great summary of what a safe wash process looks like. Definitely saving this one for the newbies. Thanks Brian! PS, Also appreciate the honesty and transparency of your product review!

[@eddraper]

Great color Brian! Thanks for sharing the drive.

[@JesusHernandez-kg4zm]

@4:44, Nooooo!!! Let's track the bottom dirt and drag the mitt up the paint! Wonderful...now he can make a vid on paint correction...

[@jimkerr7]

Paul Mitchell hair gel! Lol. Thanks for the content!

[@Headerflame]

Thank god, you used a leaf blower! I see the gadgetry gonads with their cute purpose built dryers that appear weak. I’ve been using my leaf blower for sometime know and always kinda hid the fact. Validation feels good!🤘🏼

[@kikcodog]

I'm at about 2 months with hydrocharge and have the same results. Still at 100%. Did 2 coats 24 hours apart and garaged between coats to keep it out of the elements while it cured. Nothing sticking. Staying clean. Still glossy as heck. Not sure how long it will last as we head into rough New England weather - wet falls and snowy winters.

[@apexdetail85]

The 24 hr cure time without being exposed to moisture is key.

[@detailgaragedetroiteast4737]

Because you installed it like a pro. 👊🏻 VS the hacks on KZbin that don’t do it right and then slam a product with chemicals you don’t see on the road to say it’s garbage... 🤦‍♂️

[@kikcodog]

@@detailgaragedetroiteast4737 You nailed it. Being negative attracts views

[@OuzoLouGarage]

@@detailgaragedetroiteast4737 You didn't watch my video. You know I'm in Detroit also. And hello Bigolddog

[@TheTyisawesome]

I used this product putting on 2 even coats of the hyperwax, it works perfect what an awesome product for ceramic protection at home

[@tonymattisson6158]

Looking great so far the CG Hydro Slick. Doing the multible wash mitts washes. Have been doing this for almost 2 years now. And are very satisfied with the results when I looking at the finish I still have since 2.5 years since last polishing was done. Have been useing different spray on rinse off products and also the favorite Herrenfarth Sprühglanz in a spiked limited edition version. Angelwax Enigma QED for a while. With a physical disability I can not wash as often as I want to. So I need to be useing a good prewash foam and PW clean rinsing it off. Usually Bilt Hamber Auto-Foam is what's used and it's so awesome in the cleaning ability from it that it's ridiculous. Then the multible wash mitts wash with Carpro Reset or Tac System Mystic Bubble. What I have gotten for kind of defects as they looks like. Is mostly cause we have a law of not haveing any snow build up on the vehicals. So haven't found a safe way to get it off when it is like an ice layer against the paint and the snow on top of that. And that has caused small and very fine scratches. It's 24/7 outside so not available for it to be garaged. I'm actually going to polishing my car today and apply Polish Angel Master Sealant. And maybe after the next wash apply PA High Gloss but have not totaly decided on that though. As I want to see how the Master Sealant does on it's own first. Awesome ride along in your beutieful surroundings Brian! And a beutieful Vette you have! The color must be a little unusual on Vettes? A favorite color for me on many vehicals.

[@MyGuyKirby]

Always enjoy these follow up reviews.

[@Hobbyauto15]

Beautiful Corvette and great job done! I really loved this green!

[@ejfraser6312]

Learned a ton watching my first Apex Detail Video! Thank you! I am now a subscriber

[@CarlosRodriguez-uk4yu]

Oh man best review thus far .. professional and informative ! Thank you!

[@shealaking8557]

I have a good friend who has used it on a few of his family's cars. Seems to like it so far.

[@notfound-qg2ii]

Excellent video Brian! I wash all my vehicles using two buckets and two grit guards. I squeeze the soap from the mit over the panels so it's constantly getting proper lubrication before applying the wash mitt to the panel. As well as a separate rougher mit for the lower part of the vehicle. Lol Also cannot wait to get my hands on the new Turtle Wax ceramic coating.

[@BonheurEsperer]

I use it on all our cars and to me it is one if not the coolest product in the market.

[@theplayernkc]

Love the later years of the C4 Vette, didn't realize you had one, beautiful car Brian.

[@liew9574]

I almost thought the title to the vid meant that it sucked, but am glad I watched this. Thanks for doing the vid, just subscribed !

[@aeyb701]

The wording of the title struck me as implying it had failed. Evidently not, so glad I watched. For what it costs here however, 60 Canadian dollars for the same -sized bottle, I’ll stick with Nu Finish spray ceramic you also favourably reviewed. By the way, I love the scenery of rural PA.

[@codybrawley2413]

Love your channel. You remind me of Michael Scott from the Office!

[@michaeldillon9080]

Excellent Videos love the comparison and just the detailed instruction.... Awesome

[@Sinisterg60]

IMO in this day and age of detailing, if you're going to prep a car, might as well use protection that's easier to put on and will last longer. I'd use optimum gloss coat or gtechnic CSL before this...

[@AYZEEStudios]

i have seen alot of videos were its not lasted even one wash. you must have applied it correctly and llket it cure. Like always excellent videos.

[@apexdetail85]

Letting it cure a full 24 hr plus without exposure to moisture is key.

[@robcortez929]

Ive seen the same thing wilson auto detail did a crappy review pretty much saying this product was worthless but didnt do the 24 hour testing

[@sentomorrow]

I live in Upstate New York; definitely understand you when it comes to weather....

[@whitewalker9622]

Finally someone who washes their car like me! :)

[@ginoj7553]

Thanks for the video! That detail brush is so satisfying! Haha. So how long did the hydroslick keep its beading?

[@bigd9848]

5 mitt wash method is excellent ✊Always a pleasure to see your knowledgeable videos 💎

[@c6z061]

Impressive. I did not expect that.

[@apexdetail85]

That makes 2 of us!

[@KvegasPressure]

Great video. Need to find the time to correct my car and apply this.

[@jamesbiedlar590]

Thanks for the update B!

[@johnnyb1776]

I’ve got a black 95 corvette with 39k miles. I’ve been watching your videos so I can correct and ceramic coat it. Man my car is tender! A micro fiber will scratch it. I’m going with Avalon King ceramic coating. It has really good reviews. Maybe you can do a test on it.

[@mickc4633]

Yeah Pennsylvania weather it’s beautiful in the summer but winner sucks. I’m from Pittsburgh really enjoyed going to Gettysburg for taking route 30 . Thank you I bought some of that Hydro wax I didn’t use it though not yet. Thank you

[@noahtall1580]

Hey guys, this is my daily driver and the paint isn't close to perfect I JUST TRY TO KEEP IT CLEAN. Proceeds to Foam Cannon the car twice, uses a detail brush on it, goes around the car twice with a wash mitt, does multiple rinses. Another way to keep your daily driver clean is to just wet it down, get a microfiber wash mitt, and use the two bucket method. Saves a ton of water, product, and time. I don't know, seems like overkill. Love the channel though, watch all of your videos. lol

[@mr.roush6709]

Great video man!! So do you think this product is pretty good and also would you recommend it to customers?!

[@meanf1502]

Brain great update an your vette is beautiful

[@omarsanchez1558]

Beautiful neighborhood, unlike here in south central los angeles California

[@dinkleburg6039]

@Casper Gomez LOL the fuck

[@mrcleanwash5643]

Lol im in south gate ca

[@omarsanchez1558]

@Casper Gomez 323 bitch please

[@Rocheman79]

thanks for the video Brian maybe when i am all finished with my power lock i will give this a try!

[@mikeyp2447]

Outstanding video!!

[@JoseDeLeon1110]

Camera in the bucket? You just took the lead for creativity in my book!

[@apexdetail85]

Under...why I searched for the clear food storage bins and use them for buckets.🙂👍

[@gordonliddy9418]

I like your method better with multiple mitts vs the two bucket method. Cuts down on wash time and makes the process easier.

[@lgen626]

Awesome video. Thank you!

[@Doubledookey]

Thank you for the updates.

[@254JROCK]

Lovethat Green i had a camaro. In the 70s. That color & 2 more 1 in bright blue ‘ & 1 RS blue great 👍🏻 wash method Brian

[@masterspin7796]

I will be in need soon...I seem to be leaning this direction...

[@mykiman5955]

4:45 - undersill onto door/wing 😳

[@yiannit20]

I thought the same thing. I'd use a whole different mitten for the low parts of the car

[@TheTyisawesome]

Yikes that was a big no for me. I never move from the bottom up like that just cause the lower parts are always hiding grime

[@seancolon9890]

Great video as always!!! What part of PA are you in??

[@nosaj03]

great vid! Is the corvette a daily driver? I really like Chemical Guys products and I don't seem to understand why they get so much hate. I'm a weekend warrior and I just like to clean my cars.

[@hortonj63]

I use their hydrocharge ( same thing basically ) and it works well. im at 4 months and it still sheets water off well. not much sticks to the paint unless it is a dusty area. When it rains, nothing sticks and the rain removes dirt. after a bit if i cant wash it, 2 weeks it looks as if it were an uncoated car after 3-4 days

[@tundrawhisperer4821]

CorruptedSS just curious, did you clay before applied the coating? Thx

[@archiepezek]

Thank you for the update. I have to assume by the two inspection stickers on the car that you're in either Philadelphia or Allegheny county.

[@Ragnarok1881]

Nothing, but grade S tips in every video. The GoPro angle is the perfect addition to your POV repertoire.

[@olgai.menendez9493]

I actually bought the Speed Wipe just for curiosity and is awesome ! Mine was cherry it was annoying I t was attracting flys !!!

[@thomasdeluca754]

So far, so good. Any chance you can review the new Ethos Pro Ceramic Wax?👍

[@apexdetail85]

Yes...I have it.

[@thomasdeluca754]

@@apexdetail85 NICE!

[@danielhunt7297]

Do you put it on the glass as well? Or is that a different treatment. You have good beading on your glass I noticed.

[@VincentSmith_apk]

Lol my 4yo started singing "shiny“ from Moana as soon as you started rinsing your car.

[@Dizzle11582]

Brian, how often had you washed the car prior to this video? Or is this the first wash since application? If you mentioned it sorry if I missed it. I just applied the hydrocharge spray myself. Thanks!!

[@b374mxg]

Just did two car windshields with this . So far so good, interested to see how it performs with snow and ice.

[@robcortez929]

Thank you for the update

[@bronxbrosmotorcycles]

Brian, excellent video as always. You are the master! Pennsylvania is a beautiful state no doubt, I have ridden my motorcycle through the center and west into New York state and the views are amazing. Any interest in doing a video or two on how and what you use to Vlog. I' m currently wanting to learn some stuff to do some motorcycle videos. Love the Vette!! Thanks

[@apexdetail85]

All you would need is a few GoPro 7 Black units.👍

[@ChainsawChristmas]

Surprisingly good

[@donminer5680]

When I used it for the first time, After compounding and polishing, applied the product per the instructions to a "T" . Then, two days later it rained and it looks like to product just streaked off the car completely. The car went from a beautiful deep gloss and shine, to a cloudy runny mess. I don't know what happened or why. I have called Chemical Guys, followed with an email showing the photos of a complete disaster that is going to have to be redone. Waiting for a response from them. Maybe it was a bad batch, I don't know. but it sure was not a good experience for me so far.

[@markusbendi]

2 buckets and 2 maybe 3 wash mitts been enough for me for a swirl free wash for ages

[@moralezfamily3047]

The gloss is insane

[@davids.3725]

This may seem like an odd question...but would this help protect against bee poop or make it easier to wipe the bee poop off my car? I live out near an orchard, and about 100 yards from my place is a bee farm...my neighbor and I are really into detailing our cars and keeping them clean, and usually around this time of year the bees start pooping all over everything so it's hard to keep our cars clean. They leave little yellow streaks all over the car, and if it sits for a while it'll harden and can damage the paint...any suggestions on removing the bee poop once its hardened? And would this ceramic coating be a good idea to help protect my car?

[@moebaghai]

Thanks for sharing! Question... what speed lesf blower is ideal for drying a car? Is 110mph too much? Thx!

[@novacreep850]

Love yours videos! What mits do you use?

[@natebell5026]

Clickbait title got me! Haha but a great video and beautiful car!

[@ashishpatel350]

Can't wait to see the turtle wax sio2 hybrids against this. 40 bucks for chemical guys is a rip off

[@jaysaavedra6035]

Facts dude I'm really excited for turtle wax ceramic line

[@brianhunt914]

Could you do a wash using there maintenance wash using the hydrosuds maintenance wash? Be interested in your opinion on that and how it helps maintain the coating. Thanks and keep up the good videos.

[@ScottHirschman]

Brian, got a great idea for a future video ( 2 day prime delivery, which I know you have to have :) do a video on the WORX WG520 Turbine 600 Electric Leaf Blower. Needless to say, it will be the last time we see you using the Toro leaf blower :-D Brian, it will "blow you away"!

[@apexdetail85]

I would agree...just too cheap to pull the trigger!😂😜

[@loopsandthreads5028]

When are you going to review the new Turtle Wax products. Not ordering until I see your review.

[@iosgameplay2989]

Then you’re dumb lmao

[@apexdetail85]

I didnt get them yet.....soon. Just order them. You will not be disapointed.

[@richardseem7948]

great video again buddy. thanks 4 the up date.b well good friend

[@adamantiumknot]

Had just polished the car, applied two light coats of this 24 hours apart from each other. Took to car out on the highway and a trucker threw a cup of something out his window, splashed all over the front of the car. It was somewhat sticky. Caused the HydroSlick to fail. I was kind of disappointed. Looked phenomenal before that, though.

[@humandoing9675]

I am not having any luck with this product. After one wash it’s pretty much gone. After two washes it’s completely gone. Cars paint is squeaky. I prepped properly and allowed the product to dry in my garage for more than 24 hours. I’ve tried to apply this twice now. Very disappointed. I’m going to try a third application and cross my fingers. It’s going back otherwise. The product is excellent up until the first wash. Using Mr.Pink soap.

[@mattmerwin3842]

Was this the first wash? It has has held up pretty well I'd say.

[@apexdetail85]

No 5th wash.

[@mattmerwin3842]

@@apexdetail85 its definitely holding up

[@vistkri]

You should use CG hydro suds soap when washing you car

[@monstermustang89]

So I'm having trouble now deciding why I should go with a professional style ceramic coating, this would be alot cheaper right?

[@ashishpatel350]

You're better off with turtle wax.

[@apexdetail85]

Which professional style coating were you looking at?

[@monstermustang89]

@@apexdetail85 either the jade quartz or carpro, carpro is alot cheaper when you add in all the "extras" it's called cquartz I believe

[@bencowgill1715]

CAN you do something like this on at 2015 or newer Toyota

[@AmirAbdullah]

Looks good at 6 weeks . However I’m also in Ny upstate not to far from you. The next 6 weeks should determine if the price point is right . It’s a thick goopy product , and if it’ll last looking finished , waxed and clean from the product for another 6 weeks that’s 4 applications a year , with maintenance washes in between. A few topper waxes and give or take a topper at 6 weeks , every 6 or so and you have a regimen for the year.

[@cufootn]

finally an honest review. seems all the haters dont apply it correctly

[@adreanharrigan755]

Can this product be layered with a sealant or another type of wax or something like that?

[@jonathanmariani5627]

If I used hydrocharge can I apply this on afterwards? Now if I want to strip it to add a fresh coat do I have to use a machine?