Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

[Vettefan]

Nick,
Can I use a spray bottle of water to wet one panel at a time then spray HCW on that panel while wet and wipe dry with a microfiber? Bottom line, I would be applying HCW one panel at a time instead of using the hose on the entire car. Do you think this will work?

Vettefan

[Brian Hann]

In theory if you get enough water on the surface you could do the initial foundational layer this way; however you may not see much water beading until the next time the car is rinsed/washed.

[Vettefan]

In theory if you get enough water on the surface you could do the initial foundational layer this way; however you may not see much water beading until the next time the car is rinsed/washed.

Understand... Thanks Brian. Unfortunately, in my case the town where we live frowns upon washing cars in your own driveway. It's an environmental thing here.

Thanks again,
Vettefan

[Vettefan]

What effect (if any) will the HCW have on glass or plastic trim?

Vettefan

[Brian Hann]

It can certainly be used on glass and trim but be aware it may not be as effective as it is designed to bond best to paint.

[Vettefan]

Great! Thanks Brian. Is there a curing time after the initial application that I should wait before applying a follow-on application?

Vettefan

[Brian Hann]

There is no curing time. You can employ the second application method immediately after completing the first.

[Vettefan]

There is no curing time. You can employ the second application method immediately after completing the first.

Again, thank you Brian. You have been most helpful. Can't wait to try it once the weather here warms up.

Vettefan

[Setec Astronomy]

Understand... Thanks Brian. Unfortunately, in my case the town where we live frowns upon washing cars in your own driveway. It's an environmental thing here.

Where is that?? I know there are condo communities where you can't wash your car, but I'm unaware of any towns in NJ where you can't wash your car unless we're under water restrictions which AFAIK we haven't been anywhere in NJ for the last several years.

[chiptouz]

Anyone use this after an ultimate liquid wax?

My traditional method was ULP then ULW then maint. with UQW while drying. I guess that the UCW may be my new go to.

Thanks!