Go to drying aid / spray sealant

[Feeney213]

Currently looking at adding one of these for just pure convenience during the wetter/dirtier roads and not having apply something by hand every couple of washes

Currently using Chemical Guys hydro slick ceramic coating hyper wax (a mouthful) as it came recommended but tbh I don't think it's living up to the hype of being a half way wax half way ceramic

Even using a PH neutral pre wash it's only lasting a short time for me, so can't say I'd recommend for someone doing the mileage I do

I do 30k + a year in the daily driver and finding this isn't lasting long enough for me, 1 r 2 washes and the hydrophobicity has gone on the lower panels /high dirt areas

So looking at adding either CarPro Hydr02 or Gyeon Q2M wetcoat to help keep it someway presentable

 

[Eoinmack]

The one from D&D is very good. I've only used once or twice but @Scoobycon would use it a bit. Great product. Spray wax but very good

 

[Scoobycon]

I used this Kevin on the Bug & Blob, really locked in the shine, found it good, as for durability timeline performance....emm....i sold both cars within a few months
A friend used it on his Q7, never heard any complaints.....worth a try imo

 

[Ciaran WRX]

Been using this on Sti Kevin not really to sure how well any of them last on follow up washes.


When have the time tend to use polar blast/wash/seal & quick run over with detailer tends to lock in shine for a good few weeks.

..I've same as Con there at home when Autoglym is gone will try it and report back

 

[Feeney213]

Nice1 lads, I'll look at those

My main thing is trying to reduce contact every wash, just to avoid the marring/marks that add up over time. So it's a spray on power wash off product I'm after as I dry using an air blower, I actually got one for a dog groomer as it's heated and work faster in winter I find

 

[Ciaran WRX]

Yea one above I just spray on while spraying with water beads start to forum straight away..

Blower should dry it quick

 

[Feeney213]

Ya that's another benefit is less drying time, the hydro slick ceramic wax is good initially but the time vs return isn't there for me with it. Might be ok for a weekend car but not for one doing my mileage unfortunately

 

[subiescooby]

yeah found the same.

Ceramic coating and waxes do protect the paint for a long time, but lose the hydrophobic stuff after a few weeks of being dailyed in the winter. Better off with a wash every week with a good spray on rinse of short term wax or sealant.

I used to use hydroseal from Jtech but hard to find now. Bought a bottle of CarPro Hydro2 LITE at the weekend because I've heard it's savage

 

[Feeney213]

yeah found the same.

Ceramic coating and waxes do protect the paint for a long time, but lose the hydrophobic stuff after a few weeks of being dailyed in the winter. Better off with a wash every week with a good spray on rinse of short term wax or sealant.

I used to use hydroseal from Jtech but hard to find now. Bought a bottle of CarPro Hydro2 LITE at the weekend because I've heard it's savage

That's the main thing is trying to maintain abit of hydrophobicity to stop as much grime building up on it so quickly between washes.

You might let me know how you find that bottle of Carpro

 

[hassen27]

My 2 cents:

1. Koch Chemie PW - it's the best one I found so far. Spray on and wash off, then dry. It's super hydrophobic and leaves a brilliant shine with little effort . It leaves a solid barrier that lasts 2-3 weeks easily for our cars and I been using it for ages. Also, cheap as you need 15ml per 1L of water to dilute it. That's for non ceramic coated cars usually.

 

[Feeney213]

My 2 cents:

1. Koch Chemie PW - it's the best one I found so far. Spray on and wash off, then dry. It's super hydrophobic and leaves a brilliant shine with little effort . It leaves a solid barrier that lasts 2-3 weeks easily for our cars and I been using it for ages. Also, cheap as you need 15ml per 1L of water to dilute it. That's for non ceramic coated cars usually.

Have seen this brand but haven't used it myself

I have mostly Gtechniq and a few chemical guys or labocosmetica. Washme.ie is local and have that off the shelf so I might as well give it a go.

Is your 15ml to 1L in a hand sprayer or into a foam gun bottle?

 

[hassen27]

I really like it such that it replaced a whole bunch of other products due to ease of use and value for money. Plus the shine off the car after is really good!

I used it in a foam gun bottle, hence why it. Lasts so long. To the point that me and the lads bought a 5L big bottle and divided it into 1L for each of us as the detailing shop that stocked it here ran out!