Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Spray Wax

[Nick Winn]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

Since the application of this is 'wet on wet' can you still use something like D156 Xpress Spray Wax as a drying aid? Will it interfere with either product?

To get the maximum effect of the Hybrid Ceramic Wax, I would not recommend using a drying aid in addition to an application of this product, at least, in the same wash. For example, if you apply Hybrid Ceramic Wax, rinse, & then dry the car w/ the assistance of a different drying aid, you will see the water beading from your drying aid at first, and not from HCW. And don't worry, after using HCW, the car should be super easy to dry. I would also recommend checking out the below article if you have not seen it yet:

How to use Meguiar's NEW Hybrid Ceramic Wax!

I have found with many of these water activated SiO2 products you can spray it onto your wet wash mit and apply more evenly, then rinse. I normally do one panel at a time to minimize streaking.

Meguires Hybrid Ceramic Wax is supposed to be able to be applied over wax. If you try this with other brands they will streak and not bond well.

Is there really wax in this product or is that word just used for marketing? Like NXT Wax.

Our's tends to like to have a base coat of wax/sealant to bond to. There is no actual natural carnauba wax in our Hybrid Ceramic Wax, it's a polymer/si02 blend.

Any idea what the temperature range is. More interested in the low side. If temps get up to 40 in the winter I will get out and hand wash when I can (regardless of the looks I get by passer by lol). Could this be applied in those temps?

55 degrees Fahrenheit is our minimum recommendation for application of our products, but if anything, low temps are not going to hurt anything.

[Len_A]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

To get the maximum effect of the Hybrid Ceramic Wax, I would not recommend using a drying aid in addition to an application of this product, at least, in the same wash. For example, if you apply Hybrid Ceramic Wax, rinse, & then dry the car w/ the assistance of a different drying aid, you will see the water beading from your drying aid at first, and not from HCW. And don't worry, after using HCW, the car should be super easy to dry. I would also recommend checking out the below article if you have not seen it yet:

How to use Meguiar's NEW Hybrid Ceramic Wax!



Our's tends to like to have a base coat of wax/sealant to bond to. There is no actual natural carnauba wax in our Hybrid Ceramic Wax, it's a polymer/si02 blend.



55 degrees Fahrenheit is our minimum recommendation for application of our products, but if anything, low temps are not going to hurt anything.

So how will this work on a car already sealed with M21, or M21 topped with Ultimate Liquid Wax?

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

So how will this work on a car already sealed with M21, or M21 topped with Ultimate Liquid Wax?

Extremely well, actually. In fact, initial application will be easier on a well maintained car than on a horribly neglected car where the water lays on the paint in one great big sheet.

[The Guz]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

A couple of videos on application.

[Don]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

I just watched both of these videos yesterday. Now I REALLY, REALLY want to try it

A couple of videos on application.

[Patman]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

I'm very excited to try this product! Will it be sold at Walmart? I've been using UFF since it came out and have had great results with it, I love the fact that it acts similar to a ceramic coating (very hydrophobic) and I find the protection to be very strong (I get a lot of bird bombs on my finish at work and it used to leave etchings in the paint in the past, but with UFF I don't have any paint etching!) UFF is very easy to use and I love the idea that this product is even easier to use!

[snozan]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

I'd say after watching some videos. UFF is as easy. The benefit over UFF is that it can be (or should be) used when the car is wet. The harder stream you use to wash it off the more you will gain.

So: UFF on a dry car, HCW on wet car. Also UFF up to a year, HCW 2-4 month (depending on condition of the car)

[Patman]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

Also UFF up to a year, HCW 2-4 month (depending on condition of the car)

Not according to Nick Winn, in this very thread he says this:

Regarding durability, Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax has similar durability to our Ultimate Fast Finish, but remember, durability all depends on maintenance.

[snozan]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

Aha, i took from what i learned looking on youtube clips. It really dosent matter if it only lasts 2-4 months for me, because am sure gonna wash my car more then that. And say use the HCW once a month. Mostely winter time.

My once a year process consists of: washing, clay, UC, UP and two coats of ULW and finally UFF. Maintenance during summertime is with UQD and sometimes UQW. So i really have no clue how i should fit this HCW in the process aswell, more then being a winter thing when its harder to get the car totally dry, and when that dosent matter

[Cranston37]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

Like the poster above, I’m having a hard time picturing where this fits into my maintenance schedule - my twice a year with UP, UW, UFF, or my routine cleaning with UQD, UQW?

[BillE]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

I'm like Cranston (pretty much the same process too)...where DOES this fit? I can see the benefit 'cause it can get into the all those little nicks and crevices. Kinda seems redundant (to me), so what am I missing?

Bill

[Mark H]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

Which has bettter shine? Hybrid ceramic or Ultimate Fast FInish?

[The Guz]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

Aha, i took from what i learned looking on youtube clips. It really dosent matter if it only lasts 2-4 months for me, because am sure gonna wash my car more then that. And say use the HCW once a month. Mostely winter time.

My once a year process consists of: washing, clay, UC, UP and two coats of ULW and finally UFF. Maintenance during summertime is with UQD and sometimes UQW. So i really have no clue how i should fit this HCW in the process aswell, more then being a winter thing when its harder to get the car totally dry, and when that dosent matter

You can use it as a stand alone form of protection. Polish, wash and follow up with ceramic wax. Maintain with ceramic wax every few washes.

Like the poster above, I’m having a hard time picturing where this fits into my maintenance schedule - my twice a year with UP, UW, UFF, or my routine cleaning with UQD, UQW?

See my previous comment.

I'm like Cranston (pretty much the same process too)...where DOES this fit? I can see the benefit 'cause it can get into the all those little nicks and crevices. Kinda seems redundant (to me), so what am I missing?

Bill

Just a different form of protection. SiO2 aka (ceramic, quartz, glass, etc.) products add an increase in gloss and in general are more durable.

Which has bettter shine? Hybrid ceramic or Ultimate Fast FInish?

Ceramic wax will more than likely have more shine. See my previous comment.

[snozan]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

You can use it as a stand alone form of protection. Polish, wash and follow up with ceramic wax. Maintain with ceramic wax every few washes.

So i can cut alot of corners. Wash, clay, polish then HCW and am done getting the same result and benefits as if i would have done the "old": wash, clay, UP, OC 2 coats of ULW followed up with UFF?


I can do the UFF aswell as stand alone, so which would be best? And what route should i take?

The long road or the shorter one.

[BillE]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

Thanx Mike (Guz) for the added info.

I'm gonna give it shot (actually was gonna anyway-just 'because') when it becomes available locally. If nothing else, I'm sure it will help save wheels during the winter (expletive delete) we go thru.

Happy New Year!

Bill