Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Spray Wax

[The Shining]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

Did you play the video included in the first posting of this thread?

Well ****... I did watch that video last week and somehow (didn't pay attention) missed that step of hand rubbing the HCW off the first time. Although in the video, the only timeline given was when he said,

You can use as often as you like.

So no actual length of time given as to how long it lasts.

[Old Bear]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

We just washed - rinsed - applied the Hybrid Ceramic Wax - rinsed and dried yesterday per the instructions for our two week old Mazda CX3. Looks great. Of course the car is brand new but still...

After we got done I'd have to say there is only about a quarter of the bottle left. Not enough to do again w/o buying a new bottle.

I'll admit to not reading 23 pages but the answer I'm looking for is, how often does this need to be used?

Did you play the video included in the first posting of this thread?

[The Shining]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

We just washed - rinsed - applied the Hybrid Ceramic Wax - rinsed and dried yesterday per the instructions for our two week old Mazda CX3. Looks great. Of course the car is brand new but still...

After we got done I'd have to say there is only about a quarter of the bottle left. Not enough to do again w/o buying a new bottle.

I'll admit to not reading 23 pages but the answer I'm looking for is, how often does this need to be used?

[Firepro]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

Is it possible to use wax on the paint after accumulating layers of a HCW? I have a lot of Blackfire sealant and rather enjoy “wax on, wax off.” Can I ever wax again? Thank you.

[Old Bear]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

. Two weeks later after have been driven in the rain a few times and not re-washed, me standing 25 feet away when taking this pic.
Bill

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[Murr1525]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

I have ultimate fast finish, hybrid ceramic wax, and ultimate quick wax. I will like to seek advise on how to go about using them on my regular washes and maintenance.

May I know if it needed to use all 3? Or can I just replace either one of them.

Most people would use something like the Fast Finish after their main detail.

And then the HCW or the UQW would be after your regular wash.

Is overlapping of the products an overkill as its hide the true properties of the products apply.

Yeah, a bit of overlap there.

Which product should I layer first?

i wanted to find the most efficient way use these products rather than just layering them on top of each other everytime.

Honestly I am just using the UFF on the door jambs and stuff to use it up. But that could be a base layer. Or base layer + UQW.

And then use the HCW with your regular washes.

And make sure to follow the directions, its gets a bit smeary if you over use it, or dont rinse enough. But the smears go away...

[Billpa]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

I detail our vehicles two times each year, once in the spring and early fall. This fall I gave the HCW a try on my '05 Dakota. Prior I foamed-hand washed it with Dawn dish detergent, hit it with clay bar then applied the HCW per the two step initial instructions only using a garden hose to rinse.
After....

Its not a garage kept, in fact its out in the elements 24-7-365. Two weeks later after have been driven in the rain a few times and not re-washed, me standing 25 feet away when taking this pic.
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So far so good!

Bill

[Stanmac]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

Hi,

I have ultimate fast finish, hybrid ceramic wax, and ultimate quick wax. I will like to seek advise on how to go about using them on my regular washes and maintenance.
May I know if it needed to use all 3? Or can I just replace either one of them.
Is overlapping of the products an overkill as its hide the true properties of the products apply.
Which product should I layer first?
i wanted to find the most efficient way use these products rather than just layering them on top of each other everytime.

[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

[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.

[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.

[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?

??

S

[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."

[CRUZINBMW13]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

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

[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.