Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Spray Wax

[The Guz]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j4Gs_4AXhI
This person shows that the "second step" doesn't work at all. Then basically this product...doesn't work as it claims.

Don't worry about this guys videos. He does not make the best videos and often does not read on how to use it. Car Craft has a better video.

[j2ee]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

Don't worry about this guys videos. He does not make the best videos and often does not read on how to use it. Car Craft has a better video.

His video clearly shows that the second methods has zero effect. Let's say if we apply the first method first, then after awhile some of the layer has already gone, then we apply the second method but it would not attach on any part that doesn't has the layer to attach on. This whole design is a total failure.

[Nick Winn]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j4Gs_4AXhI
This person shows that the "second step" doesn't work at all. Then basically this product...doesn't work as it claims.

His video clearly shows that the second methods has zero effect. Let's say if we apply the first method first, then after awhile some of the layer has already gone, then we apply the second method but it would not attach on any part that doesn't has the layer to attach on. This whole design is a total failure.

The test panel seems to be beading water great to me? I would encourage you to try product for yourself and not make a judgement on one video. If you do want to further research prior to purchasing, start searching around more on YouTube, & other social media channels, and you should see that there is tremendous rave for the performance & ease of application for this product.

[HCAD]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

His video clearly shows that the second methods has zero effect. Let's say if we apply the first method first, then after awhile some of the layer has already gone, then we apply the second method but it would not attach on any part that doesn't has the layer to attach on. This whole design is a total failure.

I wonder if you've gotten the wrong impression of the "first method" and "second method"? The Ceramic Wax product doesn't have to have a "first method" layer in order for it to stick. The "first method" is given so that you'll have complete (better) coverage, but it's not required to make the product work. (In my humble opinion)

[BillE]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

I wonder if you've gotten the wrong impression of the "first method" and "second method"? The Ceramic Wax product doesn't have to have a "first method" layer in order for it to stick. The "first method" is given so that you'll have complete (better) coverage, but it's not required to make the product work. (In my humble opinion)

Gotta agree with ya!

Bill

[snozan]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

Just bought a bottle, so a question. How important is the first foundation layer? My car is full detailed with UFF as a last step (and some sonax spray and seal, cos i was to poor to buy HCW). Will i still need a foundation layer (my guess is yes) or could i cut some coners consider my paint is in good condition already

[Nick Winn]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

Just bought a bottle, so a question. How important is the first foundation layer? My car is full detailed with UFF as a last step (and some sonax spray and seal, cos i was to poor to buy HCW). Will i still need a foundation layer (my guess is yes) or could i cut some coners consider my paint is in good condition already

I find myself applying a foundation layer regardless of how perfect condition the paint is or not. That is also the company recommendation as well. Can you get away with out a foundation layer? Absolutely. Would you like to ensure you are getting maximum performance, apply foundation layer.

[snozan]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

I find myself applying a foundation layer regardless of how perfect condition the paint is or not. That is also the company recommendation as well. Can you get away with out a foundation layer? Absolutely. Would you like to ensure you are getting maximum performance, apply foundation layer.

Then i do as the Company says!

[Murr1525]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

Then i do as the Company says!

I would add that I tried doing two foundation layers to be safe... that wasnt the best idea.. got a bit smeary and hard to remove. On the good side, it seemed to mean something was already left on the surface.

Definately doing the spray and rinse like recommended next time.

[CRUZINBMW13]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

would it be a bad idea to use show car glaze after adding the hybrid cermaic wax?

[Nick Winn]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

would it be a bad idea to use show car glaze after adding the hybrid cermaic wax?

Ideally it would be applied first. You would negate many of the benefits of using the HCW like extreme water beading & self cleaning effect. We are recommending for best results always use Hybrid Ceramic Wax as your final LSP "Last Step Product."

[SeanO]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

Bought a couple bottles this week, used for the first time last night. Black truck, tired of the streaks and watermarks, even with 100 layers of waxes/polishes. Went on nicely, first application so I did rub a bit, dry, of course, rain this morning. Did not see streaks before the rain, so, so far impressed.

Couple of Q's if I may (searched, watched videos, didn't find an answer)

a) Overspray/other surfaces- what about rubber trim, rims (painted or chrome or steel), decals, aluminum (painted though) bed covers... Hard NOT to hit those when spraying on, or rinsing off. What are the 'rules' for black trim mostly? Rims? Okay when oversprayed on to rubber tires?

b) Boat surfaces, gelcoat specifically- I will test a spot first, wondering what the 'rules' are for sun faded white, or other, gelcoat?

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S

[Shakadula]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

I followed the directions and sprayed the HCW all over my 2015 Camaro and and my wife’s odyssey and had no issues. I did dry and buff everything except I didn’t use it on the engine bays. I like the product and find it very much like their x-press synthetic product. Wipes right off black trim. Even used it on my peel coat black exhaust tips. Again, no issues.

[Nick Winn]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

Bought a couple bottles this week, used for the first time last night. Black truck, tired of the streaks and watermarks, even with 100 layers of waxes/polishes. Went on nicely, first application so I did rub a bit, dry, of course, rain this morning. Did not see streaks before the rain, so, so far impressed.

Couple of Q's if I may (searched, watched videos, didn't find an answer)

a) Overspray/other surfaces- what about rubber trim, rims (painted or chrome or steel), decals, aluminum (painted though) bed covers... Hard NOT to hit those when spraying on, or rinsing off. What are the 'rules' for black trim mostly? Rims? Okay when oversprayed on to rubber tires?

b) Boat surfaces, gelcoat specifically- I will test a spot first, wondering what the 'rules' are for sun faded white, or other, gelcoat?

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S

A) the product is primarily designed for use on paint but is safe for all exterior surfaces. No issue getting product on those surfaces, provided you are using correctly, do not let dry, etc. You can use it on wheels if you would like, especially if they are painted.

B) The product has not been tested on non painted fiberglass / gel coat, but we imagine it will work fine, no likely going to work as well as it does on paint, but you are welcome to test like you mentioned.

[snozan]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

So i tried it, i don't know if this is for me. Was very hard to know if i got a fundation layer or not (i rinsed it down directly and put the traditional method right after). I used too much, however also here its very hard not to.

Beside HCW i used "Sonax spray and seal", which costs half of what HCW does in Sweden. Similiar thing, and works very well

I will be buying a bottle of Turtles "Turtle wax ICE seal and shine". Hoiwever its a spray wax but can be used a wet wax

I honestly dont know if HCW is worth the money for me. $32 for a bottle that i used half of, isn't worth it when there is so much cheaper similiar products here - atleast i tried it