Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Spray Wax

[Mentalelf]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

Hi Nick. You mention not using DI water which I don't have access to anyway in quantities to rinse under pressure, was there any water spotting?

[Mentalelf]

Re: Meguiar's 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.

Any coating layered over another will generally degrade the earlier coating although Hybrid ceramics is made to bond with earlier coatings of HCW or HCLW. But if applied over wax it will degrade it. You will certainly lose the main properties of the wax coating. But I like your tip of using the HCW with a mitt. will definitely try this. I think a big mistake people make, not aimed at you m8 is mix products from different lines and companies. Usually the chemists look to achieve synergy between similar products as an excellent example HCW can be used directly onto HLCW without going through the initial application process... that is to say go directly to spray on rinse off... synergy in action. I did a strip wash with Garage Therapy Decon, which is a bench mark, and then went into the Megs ceramics on a clean slate and have fantastic results, and I've layered as above.

[mrgrtt123]

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Just used it for the first time, it is amazing and I am neither experienced not very touchy about those things.
All I can say is that my 1.5 year old car looks better than when I got it out of the dealership 1.5 years ago.

I applied the wax scarcely, then used a cheap towel (that soon got quite damp) to dry it off, then a good Meguiars yellow towel to buff it away.
I also cross looked against the light to see for any "milky" areas. There were some, but with a little buffing everything got crystal clear.
Oh and it also makes the windows crystal, too !

A trick that helps is that the drying/spreading towel (the 1st touch) better be small. It gets damp and carries wax with it very soon, so this helps to
distribute quite evenly. The buffing towel should be large and kept dry. I am not experienced so use these at own risk. It's just my understanding of things.

Amazing product, really thanks.

It is one of my favorite Meguiars product. I have always been a fan of this brand for years now.

[dtrip]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Spray Wax

Just used it for the first time, it is amazing and I am neither experienced not very touchy about those things.
All I can say is that my 1.5 year old car looks better than when I got it out of the dealership 1.5 years ago.

I applied the wax scarcely, then used a cheap towel (that soon got quite damp) to dry it off, then a good Meguiars yellow towel to buff it away.
I also cross looked against the light to see for any "milky" areas. There were some, but with a little buffing everything got crystal clear.
Oh and it also makes the windows crystal, too !

A trick that helps is that the drying/spreading towel (the 1st touch) better be small. It gets damp and carries wax with it very soon, so this helps to
distribute quite evenly. The buffing towel should be large and kept dry. I am not experienced so use these at own risk. It's just my understanding of things.

Amazing product, really thanks.

[snahfu]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Spray Wax

Will Meguiars release the Hybrid Ceramic Spray Wax in gallon form?

[Nick Winn]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Spray Wax

Can you apply HCW on a car that has XPel or another paint protection film on it? If so, what would be the best process? Normal Carnuba Wax then HCW?

Hi cmargosi,

Yes, you can apply Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Spray Wax to paint protection film. The normal application method on the label is recommended. That said, we would also add that you ensure you apply to a cool surface in the shade, apply to small sections at a time, and do not use a large amount of product. If you leave the product on too long, allowing it to dry, apply it on a warm surface, do not rinse thoroughly, or apply to too large of a section, especially on paint protection film, you run the risk of stains. As long as you follow these recommendations you are good.

[cmargosi]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Spray Wax

Can you apply HCW on a car that has XPel or another paint protection film on it? If so, what would be the best process? Normal Carnuba Wax then HCW?

[Mandroid]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

You certainly can.

It is probably best to have a base coat of wax, then use the HCW. But if not practical, then you can use the HCW regularly instead.

Also, dont need the Ult Compound every time unless there is stuff to fix up.

Thanks for your Valuable advice

[Mandroid]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

Thanks for your Valuable advice

[Murr1525]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

Hi,
Please advise, if I can use HCW spray instead of waxing , after Compounding (ultimate Compound) + Polishing (ultimate Polish).

You certainly can.

It is probably best to have a base coat of wax, then use the HCW. But if not practical, then you can use the HCW regularly instead.

Also, dont need the Ult Compound every time unless there is stuff to fix up.

[Mandroid]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

Hi,
Please advise, if I can use HCW spray instead of waxing , after Compounding (ultimate Compound) + Polishing (ultimate Polish).

[Kbuzbee]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

Well, I tried it... Washed the Jetta (white) as usual. It’s always WAY more dirty than I think it is... Brought it home and put a couple coats of HCW on, like I would a regular spray wax. Spray on, rub in, rub off with MF towels. No water or rinsing... Man that car is shiny! It’s 18 years old and I swear it’s never looked this good! I may try adding another coat at some point but hopefully this will make it through the winter. Great thread about a fantastic product. Thanks guys!

[Kbuzbee]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

Nick, (or anyone ��) all the directions I see advise spraying HCW on a wet car and using microfiber towel to dry (base) or spraying HCW and power rinsing off (on going) Is there a downside to using HCW on a dry, clean car? Or is the whole point simply for convenience? I tend to wash at the local hand held car wash but “wax” at home in the garage so using HCW dry is more convenient for me.

thanks

Ken

[Murr1525]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

Well, no product is going to prevent the car paint from getting hot...

But the general idea is to use the detailing products like polish and wax to keep the paint/clear coat protected and healthy. Then the paint will be able to use its UV inhibitors to keep itself safe.

[kaisergrendel]

Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

Hi imacarnut,

1. We do not claim UVA/UVB protection specifically. It does protect against the sun & provides a sacrificial barrier against elements of the environment, like our other waxes/sealants, but again we do not claim UVA/UVB specifically.

2. Yes it can build up. This is a good thing.

3. We have not been advised or noticed any special care required for towels used with Hybrid Ceramic Wax.

Hope this helps.

Nick

Hi Nick, I know you've answered this before but I wanted to ask you to go into a little more detail re: UV protection.

- Can I take #1 to mean that HCW protects against the visible spectrum and heat of the sun but not UV?
- If "no" to the above, which of your sealants do?

Thanks, my car is parked 24/7 outside with no shade so I gotta know.