Exactly correct. He used way too much, put it on way to slowly, and then waited much too long before wiping it off. Then he "tests" it by pressure washing it right away. Who is this idiot and why does he have a TH-cam channel?
Ryan Green off-brand Logic over here literally stating that he’s doing things wrong and ignoring directions and then acts shocked that it didn’t perform the way it’s supposed to
Exactly, I was expecting that he wipe out the hood from previous coating, used clay bar before and then polishing the surface. In other words - dilettante!
“Did I miss anything...what did i do wrong?” The whole following directions part he said you should put 3-4 little drops then continues to put 6 drops on the applicator part
I just finished doing a complete paint correction followed by coating with the hydro slick. I found that if you wait the 2 minutes to give product time to become drier it became easier to remove like a wax. If it still had any wetness to it at all it would smear. I also tried using less product on another vehicle but doing multiple coats and it did not give any better results. I recommend using the 4x3 inch applicator with 6 3/8th inch dots of product and allowing 2-3 minutes to dry then buff off. One thing I did notice too is the microfiber will become damp if you buff off too soon and product is still too wet leading to the smearing as well.
I don't know what all of these trolls in the comments are talking about. I did it the way you did...I know the directions say use a few drops and let it cure 2-12 hours so I globbed on 1/4 of the bottle and drove the car into a lake. The results were just as in the video.
I am by no means a paid advocate of Chemical Guys, but I have been using a variety of their products in my detailing service for about 7 yrs now. I am a fan of their soaps, the hex logic quantum pads, pad conditioner and wipe out spray. I dont like some of the polish they offer, some of the sealants, and some of the waxes. I have used this hydro slick stuff on 5 vehicles now with great results. I have varied the curing time based on ambient temperatures from 30 seconds to 1 minute tops. I learned putting on too much and waiting too long gets the result you experienced. I also saw the results on a client vehicle that got rained on the next day. Water beading was much better than your video and it dried itself with no water spots. I have a third of a bottle remaining after doing 5 vehicles, pretty decent bang for the buck.
i dont plan on using my hydro slick bottle until friday but after talking to the folks at chemical guys i should be using wipeout (their product) or an iso alcohol diluted with water spray to wipe away and possible compund left over on the paint after polishing before applying hydroslick
I’ve run my detailing business four years now. I trialed last season with our personal vehicles. I use this full time now (with other products) for the business. I love the results. Things I have noticed with Hydro Slick. Less is better, very difficult to see once applied, can be a bear to remove if not quick and over applied. Hydrophobic properties are very good. Using a bottle as shown I can easily coat 15 vehicles, probably more.
First he didn’t allow the proper cure time like he said, then bashed the product. Follow the directions properly on your next video than give a more accurate opinion
Yeah he also laid the product down suuuper thick. Which is why it is so hard to remove. There is nothing you should put on your paint that you're supposed to lay down so thick. Wax, ceramic coatings, ceramic sprays, sealants, fusso coat (one that is super hard to remove if you lay it too thick), all of them need to be put down thin. So he looks amateur. Especially given the fact that this is one of those long term coatings, that will absolutely be hard to remove if too much is used. SMH.
I am wondering if there are problems wth the manufacturing of HydroSlick. I have a lot of experience with CG ( I used to be on their wholesaler program when they had it) and while it removed easier for me, the hydrophobic properties were the worst i have tested.
The difficulty with the hazing you get is from lack of proper prep... you need a good wash, clay and polish prior to remove imperfections first. Otherwise it gums up, it actually comes off really easy if done correctly
@@NateForTree but also don't let it set for too long as well I let it set for 1 min in higher temp it well be hard too get off. Other than that it had always come off smooth and fast
I've been doing auto detailing for 30 years and recently purchased this product and Detailed 6 cars and had absolutely no problems. Love the product so far we will see how long it last
I have also been detailing for 30 plus years and have used this exact product on over 30 cars, I have had the same problem on a similar colour, dark grey, almost black car, I realized i had not got all the road grime off when I washed the car. I washed again with a stronger soap mix 3 0z (Mr Pink) with a bit of degreaser cut 50/50 with water as a cutting agent sprayed just before the soap cannon, hard to see road grime on a black car, use a white microfiber cloth and watch for black on the cloth.
@@soulodoms8290 Im not sure but I applied it on meany cars and my own truck and seems to be holding up . Not sold on true ceramic coatings for the $1,300 I'm old fashion nothing like a fresh buff and Polish
th-cam.com/video/LmivUZXOf3c/w-d-xo.html you can check the durability here, this guy has many more videos. Just proves that CG products are just average compared to others. Their durability is the worst most of the time.
I applied this on my build for the first ever doing ceramic coating and didn’t have a problem at all. Did the whole thing and works amazing and came off easy. So I think you need to do some research on it
I think the Auto fanatic guy is the only one who really likes it so far. He polished and prepped the paint to make it coating ready, applied it and let it sit for 5 minutes before he buffed it off.
Issues I am seeing with this review, your using Far too much material, your applying it too slowly, your waiting too long to remove the excess material, and the surface in which your applying is not properly prepped. Tips. 1- Prep the surface, there is no point in applying anything to the surface if the paint isn't prepped. 2- Use less material, 1 small line should be all you need for a section. Do not use a sh!t ton, a little goes a long ways with this coating. 3- Apply it quickly within the 2 min period, the moment your applying it is the time you start counting down until you need to wipe off the excess. Waiting until it becomes tacky is not ideal, and is also the reason most likely that you had issues wiping it off. 4- Wait the full cure period, this not waiting for the sake of a video just makes you look impatient and inexperienced. Your get your best results by following the directions and properly prepping the paint, paint prep is the most important step, as it dictates the overall end result of the whole process.
what's odd about the shade being thrown at the product, is that it comes from a "detailing" youtube channel. Which then tries to review a products effectiveness by following none of the steps a detailing professional would use. This video is trash and should simply be down voted to hell where it belongs.
I've used it quite a few times already, I've never seen that happen I only use 2 dots at a time I've always clayed, corrected and polished before application
Same here. I used it with an applicator microfiber pad and it worked like a charm. Just a few dots and applied it like regular wax.. left my car like glass (claybar before application). I then applied wax and sealant for extra extra shine
I used hydrocharge which is the liquid version and i clayed and polished before i used it too. Perfect results. And he waited like 5 minutes in between which is too long
Used this for the first time on my 4Runner. The vehicle was in the garage with a cool surface. I only put it on 2 spots on my applicator pad. It went on easy. Waited a couple of minutes and it came off very easily. I left the car in the garage for about 20 hours. The results were amazing. The paint was glossy and super slick. I will wait to see how long it lasts.
Hello Mr. Wilson, I applied this product 5 months ago on my 2013 honda accord ex-l and the hydrophobic properties are still strong. Love watching your videos. Keep up the good work..
So glad I'm not the only one who doesnt understand the "hype" or reasoning around this product. Especially with all the really user friendly "ceramic" sprays on the market. Awesome Video👍
I just bought this and used it on 3 vehicles. Works great with zero issues. Only a few guys I trust to give good detail reviews...and this guy isn't one of them.
I used this product last year , but i had 3 bottles the chemical guy kit . includes first step , car wax soap , washed the truck , then wiped it dry with a micro fiber towel , then used the neutralizer to wash it again wiped it clean . prepping it for the wax , this part was all done in the sun , then by that time i moved the truck into the shade , let it cooled down then i used the hydro slick gel wax and wax the whole truck . took me like 15 minutes to apply all the wax from bumper to bumper , Then removed it and rubbing it with love . lol ... let it sat all night and next morning Miraculous shine . all i can say , it went threw many elements in the past year fall winter salt ice , work at a Concrete factory the dust of that is not forgiving , and still today i just wash it with the chemical guy wax and soap , still glitters and responded has it was just put on . know I'm in process of Testing it on my Cement truck .
I'm pretty novice when it comes to ceramic coating products, and I always seem to get very mediocre results from Chemical Guys... However I bought Hydroslick because it was on clearance, and I absolutely love it. I hand washed my car, orbital buffed with some basic turtle wax, then applied the Hydroslick by hand. I let each section sit for about 2 minutes before buffing and it came out beautiful. It's only been a few weeks but my car still looks freshly washed 🤷♀️
I don’t know what you did or what’s different about yours but this shit come off so easy for me even after leaving it on my car‘s paint for two minutes.
It was pleasure meeting you in Arizona! Looks like I will stay away from this product which is no surprise because I haven’t had any luck with CG products.
Used and tested it twice. But always after polish or compound, wash, clay bar, and using a good panel wipe(in this case, Gyeon prep), and using the proper dwell time for the temperature and letting it bond for about 12 to 24 hours. Have had ZERO issues. Product so far is ad advertised. Currently have about 2 months on it and it is just as hydrophobic and glossy as the day I applied it. The only issues I have ever seen from the ones I know who have tried it is not using the final panel wipe that is necessary before ANY sio2 coating and not clay barring/prepping correctly. Complaints of smearing, etc. Zero issues if applied as stated in my comment. Solid product. Looks like I'm on track to get at least 6 to 8 months on a daily driver that parks outside.
CG does tell you to use Hydrocharge first and then this. They also say you can use this without hyrdrocharge. I dont know if the hydrocharge helps "prep" the surface first. I have only applied hydrocharge to my car atm. I dont have a controlled area out of the sun to do it the "right" way so... But i wanted to get a full cure of hydrocharge on and then do a slick after and see if that works better. Thanks for the vid! 👍
I just used this stuff and I had zero issues. It came off easily and worked well. You also need to actually prep the car. Can’t do it on an unprepared car, it will not work the same
I’m so glad there is people like you out there that actually test and review these products properly Luke, honestly love all your videos man and you actually motivated me to go pro and open up my own mobile detailing business. You’re a real inspiration man 🤟🏻 god bless
Chemical guys say you can use this over wax. I live in Florida, and put it on my new truck. Gave it a thorough wash, never let it stay on more than 2 minutes, and it came off relatively easy. Water will not stay on my car, it totally repels water. Not sure how long it will last, but I will apply as needed.
Hydro Slick the first coat was very hard to take off . Second coat was easy to take off second coat was applied about 16 hrs after first coat. I like HydroCharge better and prep is the key and Hydro Slick did give a nice shine on my 87 Corvette with original paint. I think products like this a great for older cars.
Go to their website the have videos on how to apply every product they have. Just select on the product and scroll down. Also you used wayyy too much on both the hood and trunk as far as the wipe off goes. And also the cure time makes a huge difference. Regardless it’s an amazing product and they do an amazing job at chemical guys.
Bro you used WAY too much product , don't let it cure then blame the product. Seriously follow the instructions, according to the instructions you used at least 3 times as much product as required. You're missing reading the INSTRUCTIONS and then you say you can't figure it out, wow. Brian at Apex did a 6 week update after application at this stuff looked great.
Ignore this clown in the video. I put this on my car and it wiped right off. Honestly the easiest application ever. This stuff is amazing. Put it on WAY thinner than this guy did, wipe it off after a couple of minutes. Easy as can be. He put it on probably 4x too thick, so yeah, wiping off a non dried thick gel won't be easy....
I just applied this to my brand new super duty. I’m it total agreement with you, this product SUCKS!!! I’m usually a pretty big fan of Chemical guys products, but this one is a total fail. I also thought I was doing something wrong. I probably have about 2 hours into trying to remove this product. completely DISAPPOINTED!!
So to me it looks like you used too much product, and you worked it in for too long. So even though you only waited 30-60 seconds, it had already been curing while you were working it in. And you really only need two or three small dots of product. Try treating it like a wax. Just quickly apply a small amount in a crosshatch, wait 30 seconds, and quickly buff off with a new microfiber towel.
It does say to do a 2x2 area at a time. I trunk top or half a hood is not really 2x2 area. Now I haven't used this product but I think the application beginning was too large of an area at a time since it states to remove it within a certain amount of time
If you're in the UK, check out Bouncer's Done and Dusted Si Edition. It's an SiO2 spray that's super easy to use and gives out a fantastic gloss. Been using for 6 months and loving it!
I thought this was a great realistic review of what most people would do, also had no idea it would smear like oil like that if it doesn’t cure first, eff the haters, great review!!!!
Well, I'm about to use this tomorrow even though it didn't work for you. I will be using 3 drops on the applicator after I clay bar the vehicle hopefully I get the results I'm looking for.
I really think a slander law suite should be in the works. Considering some people will skip to the end of the video. So they don't know you didnt follow the application process. We can see both sides of the hood had water spot. Which many would assume the paint wasn't clay bar. You stated your not bashing and that's exactly what you did.
I used it on 2 brand new and prepped 2020 vehicles at my dealership. Had the exact same experience. Glad I’m not the only one thing did something wrong.
I just bought this stuff today and it wiped away super easy didn’t smudge or fog up made my panels super smooth compared to uncoated panels stuff is amazing i used a Claybar on my car though to pull all the contaminants trapped in the clearcoat out
When I applied hydroslick I used too much. I had to buff my car three times to get the product to shine. I must admit despite the extra buffing it has given my car the best shine I ever had. I think the product is worth using.
I found that it was easier to apply if I applied it like a wax...sliding it one way and then the other created an uneven layer for me that dried unevenly and was difficult to remove, when I lightly circled across the product like I would a wax, it broke down a bit and made it spread more evenly...the gel itself evened out to the point where when it dried....it was extremely easy to take off. The shine is really something once buffed. Overall this product performed very well once I started applying it this way.
Same experience on a brand new black 4Runner; hand wash and dry, clay bar, polish with buffer, LIGHT coat of hydroslick. So hard to come off. 20 years of at-home detailing experience. May be differences with paint that cause the mixed reviews. Carnuba with buffer for the win. OR..........is it supposed to be a jelly? Should it be a liquid and we've gotten bad bottles of product? I'm not buying more to find out.
I think it has to do with what was done prior to the HydroSlick. I had a hell of a time getting mine completely off as it felt like I was exfoliating a layer of dead dry skin. I did all different combos of 30, 60, 120 secs and thin to almost none-existent coats. Still hardened. Granted this was in my garage in shade but in 60% humidity at 90° - so not sure if the temp was the culprit. My surface did have a ceramic coat done to it months prior, which may have contributed to a different “bond”. Doing on a non-ceramic coated surface and just wash, clay, simple polish it was much easier to remove.
Funny enough I had a hard time removing it on the hood, it left stains sadly. I didn't wash or prep it well as I used dish soap to wash it and didn't even clay the car.
Ok. I know this was 2 years ago but you're supposed to leave it on for 30 seconds to five minutes depending on conditions for it to actually settle on to the car. Then it's way easier to wipe off and then let it cure for 12 hours to get the hydrophobic properties to work properly.
I used it and I seriously had no issue with it at all. I waited about 90 sec b4 I removed it. Came off without any problems. Might be the amount used. I don’t know. About 36 hours later the car was dusty. It is not garage kept. I hosed the car off. Did not have to wash it. Just dried it off. Not saying everyone’s complaints aren’t legit, I just have that same experience.
When I first researched this, the most common issue I found was how hard it was to remove. I bought it and have used it and did not find any issue removing it. It flashed well, and was about the same as anything else I have used. I would say either, the prep of where you applied it was maybe not correctly done, maybe there were still some contaminates. And also, maybe you used too much product. Again, I did not have any issues when using it and it did give me a great finish at the end.
I’m using Hydro slick right now, I’m not having any of the problems that you are having. I’m applying it to my wife’s brand new 2020 Ford Explorer . I’m new at this I am not a pro by any means. One thing that I noticed when I was wiping it off I started with terry cloth towels. It was smearing all over the place. Then I remembered I bought those expensive microfiber towels at detail garage Detroit. I absolutely could not believe the difference. I was hesitant when I bought them, It’s funny because I own a hardware store. I sell an expensive Mystic Maid microfiber towel that my commercial cleaning crews swear by. To be honest I never tried one. Now I know! It took that greasy stuff off and removed it effortlessly. I had also bought some cheap microfiber towels at Costco huge bag, Very cheap. They were like using the terrycloth towels. I don’t know about the longevity of the Hydro slack but I have to say it was the easiest to apply and once I use the microfiber towel easiest to remove wax that I’ve used. I will check back in a few months and let you know how it lasts. Thanks for your channel
Would applying a liquid based ceramic coating in a spritz help with removing the Hydraslick? Provides the benefit of the gel based coating but some liquid base to help remove. I do the same thing when removing claybar residue, apply quick detailerntonhelp provide lubrication during removal and absorb into the microfiber cloth.
Way too many comments for me to review but I’m guessing maybe you didn’t let it sit long enough to flash off or maybe it’s because the surface wasn’t prepped properly after you polished. I just used this for the first time on my bike and had no issues removing it. It was hot and humid so it flashed off pretty quickly. I did notice it was a little harder to buff out when I let it sit a little too long on one area.
I wanted to like this product used it on my truck it was amazing for three days. I washed the truck and noticed it didn't beed up very well and i washed it again a couple of days later and almost 0 beeding. A customer who had to have this product on his truck is not happy with it either.
If you watch the chemical guys videos it's actually step 2 of a 3 step ceramic coating process, that's the only complaint I have about it is that they don't advertise it as a process, you can use it individually but your gonna need to apply it every 2 or so washes
I think it was the temperature... you know when you wash your hands with cold water and soap it doesn't comes off fast enough? I think it was the same thing the metal surface was very cold
It's actually the Hydro line of products that made me wake up to the Chemical Guys hype. None of their products live up to the description on their bottle. I wish I would have realized that sooner before wasting so much money.
Facts I was never hyped for this product now turtle wax on the other hand I am really excited to try out some of the ceramic products that they are releasing soon!! 😁
@@jaysaavedra6035 i saw a vid about their product line reciently..Looks like they spent a shit ton in new product..Been useing ice for yrs but reciently been useing chem guys pink wash and bananna wax..Pleased so far..BUT i still have my stash of tw in my shed as back up..
I run into the same problem. Been using this product for sometime and these are the issues that I have. No sure if it’s working the way it shows on the videos. I’m not exposed to too much environmental stuff where I am, except sun and pollen, and it seems that it doesn’t last the suggested 12 months. I have used this four times in the almost year I’ve owned my vehicle and it still doesn’t last more than 2 weeks.
The Chemical Guys HydroCharge Ceramic Spray worked perfectly for me! I'll try the gel product you're talking about, I already had it in my plans. And being I'm the King of Detailing it will work to a T (perfection)! Here's some milk and cookies to comfort you 🍼🍪
I used this on my red jeep jk. I had no issues. However, I used a cutting compound and polish compound before hand on a different date. The day I decided to apply the hydro slick I clayed my jeep before applying hydro slick. The product went on beautifully and came off with no issues. I did not encounter any sort of thickening like you did. I left it on for 2 minutes at a time. It was literally like applying a transparent wax. I let it cure per the directions and dirt and water simply slide right off. Going on day 5 since applying the product. I think the issue may be contaminants reacting with the product. I think claying the surface is an absolute must for this product to ensure best results.
Bro I dig your Chanel , however this product isn’t too bad. The key to applying this product is water. A little more than damp applicator a sand the applicator needs to be firm if it’s too soft you’ll have application issues. But either way I dig your content . Push on !
Laid it on WAY too thick and didn't cure. Then try again... One product I did love from CG, is the synthetic spray detailer! Super easy application and removal and super slick and glossy! I honestly think it's just as good as beadmaker! Smells great too! On Windows its completely unbelievable.
Perfect example of what the software industry calls "end user error."
Haha. Exactly.
ID10T error
Dude did 0 research. Product isn't perfect but it works pretty damn well - when applied correctly!
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@@mentalhealthracing CTRL + ZZZZZ 😂
Dude, you used way too much and did it way too slow. So much wrong in this video. This is a great product if used correctly.
Ryan, couldn't agree more.
Exactly correct.
He used way too much, put it on way to slowly, and then waited much too long before wiping it off.
Then he "tests" it by pressure washing it right away.
Who is this idiot and why does he have a TH-cam channel?
Ryan Green off-brand Logic over here literally stating that he’s doing things wrong and ignoring directions and then acts shocked that it didn’t perform the way it’s supposed to
>Chemical Guys
>Great product
lolol
Agreed
I just applied this on my new truck. I didn’t have any issues with removing it. Came off like a wax should come off...zero issues.
I bet his towels are trashed probably
He Waited WAY too long
He was supposed to remove it within two minutes!
Exactly, I was expecting that he wipe out the hood from previous coating, used clay bar before and then polishing the surface. In other words - dilettante!
Isn't it better to wait longer for it to bond more to the paint?
“Did I miss anything...what did i do wrong?” The whole following directions part he said you should put 3-4 little drops then continues to put 6 drops on the applicator part
I was just going to write the same thing what a waist of time watching this hater
Thank you for understanding
Agree. Less is more with this product
I just finished doing a complete paint correction followed by coating with the hydro slick. I found that if you wait the 2 minutes to give product time to become drier it became easier to remove like a wax. If it still had any wetness to it at all it would smear. I also tried using less product on another vehicle but doing multiple coats and it did not give any better results. I recommend using the 4x3 inch applicator with 6 3/8th inch dots of product and allowing 2-3 minutes to dry then buff off. One thing I did notice too is the microfiber will become damp if you buff off too soon and product is still too wet leading to the smearing as well.
Are you SERIOUSLY missing something? Yes - the ability to read and follow directions.
I don't know what all of these trolls in the comments are talking about. I did it the way you did...I know the directions say use a few drops and let it cure 2-12 hours so I globbed on 1/4 of the bottle and drove the car into a lake. The results were just as in the video.
It’s really a simple product to use. How can you not follow the directions and then shit on the product? I used it and it worked great!
I am by no means a paid advocate of Chemical Guys, but I have been using a variety of their products in my detailing service for about 7 yrs now. I am a fan of their soaps, the hex logic quantum pads, pad conditioner and wipe out spray. I dont like some of the polish they offer, some of the sealants, and some of the waxes.
I have used this hydro slick stuff on 5 vehicles now with great results. I have varied the curing time based on ambient temperatures from 30 seconds to 1 minute tops. I learned putting on too much and waiting too long gets the result you experienced.
I also saw the results on a client vehicle that got rained on the next day. Water beading was much better than your video and it dried itself with no water spots.
I have a third of a bottle remaining after doing 5 vehicles, pretty decent bang for the buck.
Spot on. And a clay bar, panel wipe is VITAL before application.
I used this for the first time a month ago and it works great! Barely have to use wipers in the rain at 40mph, rain just beads off.
That's what rain x has been doing for the last 20 years lol
@@rickybobby43 rain x lasts 1 week not 1 year lol
Rain x lasts a month on average on my car. Not sure what your doing wrong. @@bansheerider619
i dont plan on using my hydro slick bottle until friday but after talking to the folks at chemical guys i should be using wipeout (their product) or an iso alcohol diluted with water spray to wipe away and possible compund left over on the paint after polishing before applying hydroslick
That moment when he wipes it off in a circle motion 👌
😂
I’ve run my detailing business four years now. I trialed last season with our personal vehicles. I use this full time now (with other products) for the business. I love the results. Things I have noticed with Hydro Slick. Less is better, very difficult to see once applied, can be a bear to remove if not quick and over applied. Hydrophobic properties are very good. Using a bottle as shown I can easily coat 15 vehicles, probably more.
First he didn’t allow the proper cure time like he said, then bashed the product. Follow the directions properly on your next video than give a more accurate opinion
Exactly what i thought very shitty review
Yeah he also laid the product down suuuper thick. Which is why it is so hard to remove. There is nothing you should put on your paint that you're supposed to lay down so thick. Wax, ceramic coatings, ceramic sprays, sealants, fusso coat (one that is super hard to remove if you lay it too thick), all of them need to be put down thin. So he looks amateur. Especially given the fact that this is one of those long term coatings, that will absolutely be hard to remove if too much is used. SMH.
Bash Meguiars product....get paid...so try it again!! I watched auto fanatics video on this product and he said the total opposite!!
I am wondering if there are problems wth the manufacturing of HydroSlick. I have a lot of experience with CG ( I used to be on their wholesaler program when they had it) and while it removed easier for me, the hydrophobic properties were the worst i have tested.
The difficulty with the hazing you get is from lack of proper prep... you need a good wash, clay and polish prior to remove imperfections first. Otherwise it gums up, it actually comes off really easy if done correctly
So I wash then dry then; apply clay luber/clay bar. After those steps I C4/P4 then finally finish with a wax like butter wet or hydro slick?
@@NateForTree yes just like that. But do hydroslick first then let it cure for 2-3 hrs then add ur wax
@@NateForTree but also don't let it set for too long as well I let it set for 1 min in higher temp it well be hard too get off. Other than that it had always come off smooth and fast
I prepped the car to perfection and I got the same ugly results
I've been doing auto detailing for 30 years and recently purchased this product and Detailed 6 cars and had absolutely no problems. Love the product so far we will see how long it last
I have also been detailing for 30 plus years and have used this exact product on over 30 cars, I have had the same problem on a similar colour, dark grey, almost black car, I realized i had not got all the road grime off when I washed the car. I washed again with a stronger soap mix 3 0z (Mr Pink) with a bit of degreaser cut 50/50 with water as a cutting agent sprayed just before the soap cannon, hard to see road grime on a black car, use a white microfiber cloth and watch for black on the cloth.
@james Volpe. I just bought a bottle of this and just wanted to know if this product is a true ceramic. Thank you.
@@soulodoms8290 Im not sure but I applied it on meany cars and my own truck and seems to be holding up . Not sold on true ceramic coatings for the $1,300 I'm old fashion nothing like a fresh buff and Polish
th-cam.com/video/LmivUZXOf3c/w-d-xo.html you can check the durability here, this guy has many more videos. Just proves that CG products are just average compared to others. Their durability is the worst most of the time.
How many cars did you get out of one bottle
8:30 the dreaded "trunk hood" enough said
He's used to his dad's tesla having a frunk so he doesn't kno what to call it.
I applied this on my build for the first ever doing ceramic coating and didn’t have a problem at all. Did the whole thing and works amazing and came off easy. So I think you need to do some research on it
I followed the same steps “Auto Fanatic “ demonstrated and it was the easiest product I’ve ever used to remove. Not sure what was going on here.
Extreme Detail user error is what is going on here.
I think the Auto fanatic guy is the only one who really likes it so far. He polished and prepped the paint to make it coating ready, applied it and let it sit for 5 minutes before he buffed it off.
You by chance have a link to that video
@@ThGrtCanadian m.th-cam.com/video/x3vzurNYbyM/w-d-xo.html
@@TannerBobbitt Thank you
@@ThGrtCanadian th-cam.com/video/x3vzurNYbyM/w-d-xo.html
Issues I am seeing with this review, your using Far too much material, your applying it too slowly, your waiting too long to remove the excess material, and the surface in which your applying is not properly prepped.
Tips.
1- Prep the surface, there is no point in applying anything to the surface if the paint isn't prepped.
2- Use less material, 1 small line should be all you need for a section. Do not use a sh!t ton, a little goes a long ways with this coating.
3- Apply it quickly within the 2 min period, the moment your applying it is the time you start counting down until you need to wipe off the excess. Waiting until it becomes tacky is not ideal, and is also the reason most likely that you had issues wiping it off.
4- Wait the full cure period, this not waiting for the sake of a video just makes you look impatient and inexperienced.
Your get your best results by following the directions and properly prepping the paint, paint prep is the most important step, as it dictates the overall end result of the whole process.
Well said, he did NO prep, and did a video WOW
what's odd about the shade being thrown at the product, is that it comes from a "detailing" youtube channel. Which then tries to review a products effectiveness by following none of the steps a detailing professional would use. This video is trash and should simply be down voted to hell where it belongs.
I've used it quite a few times already, I've never seen that happen
I only use 2 dots at a time
I've always clayed, corrected and polished before application
Same here. I used it with an applicator microfiber pad and it worked like a charm. Just a few dots and applied it like regular wax.. left my car like glass (claybar before application). I then applied wax and sealant for extra extra shine
I used hydrocharge which is the liquid version and i clayed and polished before i used it too. Perfect results. And he waited like 5 minutes in between which is too long
I use it as a topper for my Rennie Doyle P&S ceramic coating. It's almost as strong as the real 9h coating
Do u apply a wax after this or is this just enough??
Used this for the first time on my 4Runner. The vehicle was in the garage with a cool surface. I only put it on 2 spots on my applicator pad. It went on easy. Waited a couple of minutes and it came off very easily. I left the car in the garage for about 20 hours. The results were amazing. The paint was glossy and super slick. I will wait to see how long it lasts.
Hello Mr. Wilson, I applied this product 5 months ago on my 2013 honda accord ex-l and the hydrophobic properties are still strong. Love watching your videos.
Keep up the good work..
So glad I'm not the only one who doesnt understand the "hype" or reasoning around this product. Especially with all the really user friendly "ceramic" sprays on the market. Awesome Video👍
Yeah, Brian (Apex Detail) did a review on it and he even said that it takes more effort to remove.
I used it on my motorcycle, I thought done an amazing job. After 4 months, which it is garage kept, i have washed several times and still looks great
I just bought this and used it on 3 vehicles. Works great with zero issues. Only a few guys I trust to give good detail reviews...and this guy isn't one of them.
I used this product last year , but i had 3 bottles the chemical guy kit . includes first step , car wax soap , washed the truck , then wiped it dry with a micro fiber towel , then used the neutralizer to wash it again wiped it clean . prepping it for the wax , this part was all done in the sun , then by that time i moved the truck into the shade , let it cooled down then i used the hydro slick gel wax and wax the whole truck . took me like 15 minutes to apply all the wax from bumper to bumper , Then removed it and rubbing it with love . lol ... let it sat all night and next morning Miraculous shine . all i can say , it went threw many elements in the past year fall winter salt ice , work at a Concrete factory the dust of that is not forgiving , and still today i just wash it with the chemical guy wax and soap , still glitters and responded has it was just put on . know I'm in process of Testing it on my Cement truck .
Dude stay in school
😂
I’ve used this on numerous customer’s vehicles and have had amazing results.
Ive used it multiple times no issue whatsoever
Maybe try it with a da or even rotary polisher, the polisher can warm up the oils and help it spread and bond better or so I've heard
I'm pretty novice when it comes to ceramic coating products, and I always seem to get very mediocre results from Chemical Guys... However I bought Hydroslick because it was on clearance, and I absolutely love it. I hand washed my car, orbital buffed with some basic turtle wax, then applied the Hydroslick by hand. I let each section sit for about 2 minutes before buffing and it came out beautiful. It's only been a few weeks but my car still looks freshly washed 🤷♀️
Wilson I didn't have a problem with product when it rains now my truck looks great you did everything right
I let it stand for 3 minutes
You have to let it bond on paint
I don’t know what you did or what’s different about yours but this shit come off so easy for me even after leaving it on my car‘s paint for two minutes.
You can't review a product if you have no idea what you're doing
Totally true. He's a Jackass
It was pleasure meeting you in Arizona! Looks like I will stay away from this product which is no surprise because I haven’t had any luck with CG products.
What up FAB!😄
So great to meet you too!
PapaSmurf918 Not much brother!
FAB Automotive Detailing sounds like you’ve never used vrp I’m not a chemical guys fan either but that stuff is awesome
MILINICH'S AUTO DETAIL I have actually and it was decent on tires but horrible on the trim. It came right off the first time water hit it.
Used and tested it twice. But always after polish or compound, wash, clay bar, and using a good panel wipe(in this case, Gyeon prep), and using the proper dwell time for the temperature and letting it bond for about 12 to 24 hours. Have had ZERO issues. Product so far is ad advertised. Currently have about 2 months on it and it is just as hydrophobic and glossy as the day I applied it. The only issues I have ever seen from the ones I know who have tried it is not using the final panel wipe that is necessary before ANY sio2 coating and not clay barring/prepping correctly. Complaints of smearing, etc. Zero issues if applied as stated in my comment. Solid product. Looks like I'm on track to get at least 6 to 8 months on a daily driver that parks outside.
Dude is a tool. I would never let him touch anything I own. L2Detail.
Use a surface prep after polishing to remove all oils. Also, what are you using to wash your microfiber towels with?
CG does tell you to use Hydrocharge first and then this. They also say you can use this without hyrdrocharge. I dont know if the hydrocharge helps "prep" the surface first. I have only applied hydrocharge to my car atm. I dont have a controlled area out of the sun to do it the "right" way so... But i wanted to get a full cure of hydrocharge on and then do a slick after and see if that works better. Thanks for the vid! 👍
I just used this stuff and I had zero issues. It came off easily and worked well. You also need to actually prep the car. Can’t do it on an unprepared car, it will not work the same
I’m so glad there is people like you out there that actually test and review these products properly Luke, honestly love all your videos man and you actually motivated me to go pro and open up my own mobile detailing business. You’re a real inspiration man 🤟🏻 god bless
he literally tested it improperly in this video lol
Brian from Apex detail did a proper review
Never mock a man for trying. Hell he even asked what he did wrong so I dont get the extra negative stuff.
Chemical guys say you can use this over wax. I live in Florida, and put it on my new truck. Gave it a thorough wash, never let it stay on more than 2 minutes, and it came off relatively easy. Water will not stay on my car, it totally repels water. Not sure how long it will last, but I will apply as needed.
Hydro Slick the first coat was very hard to take off . Second coat was easy to take off second coat was applied about 16 hrs after first coat. I like HydroCharge better and prep is the key and Hydro Slick did give a nice shine on my 87 Corvette with original paint. I think products like this a great for older cars.
The crazy thing about it is the insane price of $40-50 bucks a bottle.
Go to their website the have videos on how to apply every product they have. Just select on the product and scroll down. Also you used wayyy too much on both the hood and trunk as far as the wipe off goes. And also the cure time makes a huge difference. Regardless it’s an amazing product and they do an amazing job at chemical guys.
Bro you used WAY too much product , don't let it cure then blame the product. Seriously follow the instructions, according to the instructions you used at least 3 times as much product as required. You're missing reading the INSTRUCTIONS and then you say you can't figure it out, wow. Brian at Apex did a 6 week update after application at this stuff looked great.
Pat B I saw Brian’s videos too. And I agree with your comment. I used this on my car and it was so easy!
You're not dogging the product, you're giving us your honest opinion. Thanks for saving me money.
When used correctly, this product is easy to get off
Agreed
I had no problems with it coming off
How do you use it correctly tho?
@@brawlbro7384 use on a cool surface, 3 drops on an applicator wipe on and wipe off after about 60 seconds, worked for me
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Whew, I almost ordered it today. Good thing I jumped on youtube to see product reviews. Thanks!!!! You just saved me some headache
Jim Her don’t listen to this guy
Wow, same name , same car I use to want and both here looking at this
Ignore this clown in the video. I put this on my car and it wiped right off. Honestly the easiest application ever. This stuff is amazing. Put it on WAY thinner than this guy did, wipe it off after a couple of minutes. Easy as can be. He put it on probably 4x too thick, so yeah, wiping off a non dried thick gel won't be easy....
I just applied this to my brand new super duty. I’m it total agreement with you, this product SUCKS!!! I’m usually a pretty big fan of Chemical guys products, but this one is a total fail. I also thought I was doing something wrong. I probably have about 2 hours into trying to remove this product. completely DISAPPOINTED!!
Ive used it following the directions and I am very happy with it
So to me it looks like you used too much product, and you worked it in for too long. So even though you only waited 30-60 seconds, it had already been curing while you were working it in. And you really only need two or three small dots of product.
Try treating it like a wax. Just quickly apply a small amount in a crosshatch, wait 30 seconds, and quickly buff off with a new microfiber towel.
I think the issue was in not prepping/stripping/decontaminating the surface that makes a huge difference.
That's exactly the issue not even washed or layered
After you polish you have to remove the polish residue. I use griots surface prep or I also used dipyourcar pre dip spray.
You’re bashing the product. It’s literally the easiest product to apply and remove
After seeing your "bloopers" at the end tells me you probably took longer on the application process than you claim.
It does say to do a 2x2 area at a time. I trunk top or half a hood is not really 2x2 area. Now I haven't used this product but I think the application beginning was too large of an area at a time since it states to remove it within a certain amount of time
If you're in the UK, check out Bouncer's Done and Dusted Si Edition. It's an SiO2 spray that's super easy to use and gives out a fantastic gloss. Been using for 6 months and loving it!
I thought this was a great realistic review of what most people would do, also had no idea it would smear like oil like that if it doesn’t cure first, eff the haters, great review!!!!
I also have used this product in the dead middle of Texas summer outside with amazing results.
Well, I'm about to use this tomorrow even though it didn't work for you.
I will be using 3 drops on the applicator after I clay bar the vehicle hopefully I get the results I'm looking for.
Well, I know who's channel I WON'T be subscribing
😂😂😂😂
I really think a slander law suite should be in the works. Considering some people will skip to the end of the video. So they don't know you didnt follow the application process. We can see both sides of the hood had water spot. Which many would assume the paint wasn't clay bar. You stated your not bashing and that's exactly what you did.
It was easy for me. On and off. Did my boat with it. I won't spend $40 on a bottle again, but I didnt have any issues.
I’ve been using this stuff for 3 months and find it to be quite effective. And so easy to apply and remove. CG got this one right.
This guy is crazy. Comes off super easy.
I used it on 2 brand new and prepped 2020 vehicles at my dealership. Had the exact same experience. Glad I’m not the only one thing did something wrong.
I just bought this stuff today and it wiped away super easy didn’t smudge or fog up made my panels super smooth compared to uncoated panels stuff is amazing i used a Claybar on my car though to pull all the contaminants trapped in the clearcoat out
When I applied hydroslick I used too much. I had to buff my car three times to get the product to shine. I must admit despite the extra buffing it has given my car the best shine I ever had. I think the product is worth using.
If you're doing it professionally it would not be a time efficient product to use if it takes 3 passes to remove it
Bryce Hubbard he literally said he used too much... 🤦♂️. I’ve got it on my 68’ camaro and it’s the most hydrophobic coating I’ve ever used.
I found that it was easier to apply if I applied it like a wax...sliding it one way and then the other created an uneven layer for me that dried unevenly and was difficult to remove, when I lightly circled across the product like I would a wax, it broke down a bit and made it spread more evenly...the gel itself evened out to the point where when it dried....it was extremely easy to take off. The shine is really something once buffed. Overall this product performed very well once I started applying it this way.
try product on windshield to see what you are doing and how much it spreads
Same experience on a brand new black 4Runner; hand wash and dry, clay bar, polish with buffer, LIGHT coat of hydroslick. So hard to come off. 20 years of at-home detailing experience. May be differences with paint that cause the mixed reviews. Carnuba with buffer for the win.
OR..........is it supposed to be a jelly? Should it be a liquid and we've gotten bad bottles of product? I'm not buying more to find out.
I think it has to do with what was done prior to the HydroSlick. I had a hell of a time getting mine completely off as it felt like I was exfoliating a layer of dead dry skin. I did all different combos of 30, 60, 120 secs and thin to almost none-existent coats. Still hardened. Granted this was in my garage in shade but in 60% humidity at 90° - so not sure if the temp was the culprit. My surface did have a ceramic coat done to it months prior, which may have contributed to a different “bond”.
Doing on a non-ceramic coated surface and just wash, clay, simple polish it was much easier to remove.
Chemical guys is a consumer diy guy brand. There stuff is 🚮.
Clap clap clap Wilson
Gratz with your new place
3 dots that's all it takes remove it between 1 and 2 minutes
very small dots i remember years ago used to much turtle wax was so hard to remove perhaps used to much of the product
Funny enough I had a hard time removing it on the hood, it left stains sadly. I didn't wash or prep it well as I used dish soap to wash it and didn't even clay the car.
Ok. I know this was 2 years ago but you're supposed to leave it on for 30 seconds to five minutes depending on conditions for it to actually settle on to the car. Then it's way easier to wipe off and then let it cure for 12 hours to get the hydrophobic properties to work properly.
I’ve used this product on multiple cars and never had a issue. Easy to apply and take off. One of the best products I’ve ever had.
Video making is a complete noob that's why
I used it and I seriously had no issue with it at all. I waited about 90 sec b4 I removed it. Came off without any problems. Might be the amount used. I don’t know. About 36 hours later the car was dusty. It is not garage kept. I hosed the car off. Did not have to wash it. Just dried it off. Not saying everyone’s complaints aren’t legit, I just have that same experience.
When I first researched this, the most common issue I found was how hard it was to remove. I bought it and have used it and did not find any issue removing it. It flashed well, and was about the same as anything else I have used. I would say either, the prep of where you applied it was maybe not correctly done, maybe there were still some contaminates. And also, maybe you used too much product. Again, I did not have any issues when using it and it did give me a great finish at the end.
Ive used this product and love it!!!
I’m using Hydro slick right now, I’m not having any of the problems that you are having. I’m applying it to my wife’s brand new 2020 Ford Explorer .
I’m new at this I am not a pro by any means. One thing that I noticed when I was wiping it off I started with terry cloth towels. It was smearing all over the place. Then I remembered I bought those expensive microfiber towels at detail garage Detroit. I absolutely could not believe the difference. I was hesitant when I bought them, It’s funny because I own a hardware store. I sell an expensive Mystic Maid microfiber towel that my commercial cleaning crews swear by. To be honest I never tried one. Now I know! It took that greasy stuff off and removed it effortlessly. I had also bought some cheap microfiber towels at Costco huge bag, Very cheap. They were like using the terrycloth towels. I don’t know about the longevity of the Hydro slack but I have to say it was the easiest to apply and once I use the microfiber towel easiest to remove wax that I’ve used. I will check back in a few months and let you know how it lasts. Thanks for your channel
Would applying a liquid based ceramic coating in a spritz help with removing the Hydraslick? Provides the benefit of the gel based coating but some liquid base to help remove. I do the same thing when removing claybar residue, apply quick detailerntonhelp provide lubrication during removal and absorb into the microfiber cloth.
I didn't have it that difficult to remove but it WAS definitely more difficult than any other product I've used.
Way too many comments for me to review but I’m guessing maybe you didn’t let it sit long enough to flash off or maybe it’s because the surface wasn’t prepped properly after you polished. I just used this for the first time on my bike and had no issues removing it. It was hot and humid so it flashed off pretty quickly. I did notice it was a little harder to buff out when I let it sit a little too long on one area.
I wanted to like this product used it on my truck it was amazing for three days. I washed the truck and noticed it didn't beed up very well and i washed it again a couple of days later and almost 0 beeding. A customer who had to have this product on his truck is not happy with it either.
If you watch the chemical guys videos it's actually step 2 of a 3 step ceramic coating process, that's the only complaint I have about it is that they don't advertise it as a process, you can use it individually but your gonna need to apply it every 2 or so washes
I think it was the temperature... you know when you wash your hands with cold water and soap it doesn't comes off fast enough? I think it was the same thing the metal surface was very cold
It's actually the Hydro line of products that made me wake up to the Chemical Guys hype. None of their products live up to the description on their bottle. I wish I would have realized that sooner before wasting so much money.
I second that!!!
Yup..
Facts I was never hyped for this product now turtle wax on the other hand I am really excited to try out some of the ceramic products that they are releasing soon!! 😁
@@jaysaavedra6035 i saw a vid about their product line reciently..Looks like they spent a shit ton in new product..Been useing ice for yrs but reciently been useing chem guys pink wash and bananna wax..Pleased so far..BUT i still have my stash of tw in my shed as back up..
Chemical guys make an amazing car soap, the honeydew and citrus. They also have good mitts. That's about it.
I run into the same problem. Been using this product for sometime and these are the issues that I have. No sure if it’s working the way it shows on the videos. I’m not exposed to too much environmental stuff where I am, except sun and pollen, and it seems that it doesn’t last the suggested 12 months. I have used this four times in the almost year I’ve owned my vehicle and it still doesn’t last more than 2 weeks.
Personally, I never use CG but Adam's polishes and sonax!
"I didn't follow the directions"
10 minutes later
"I'm re-reading the directions to make sure I didn't miss anything. idk what I did wrong"
The Chemical Guys HydroCharge Ceramic Spray worked perfectly for me! I'll try the gel product you're talking about, I already had it in my plans. And being I'm the King of Detailing it will work to a T (perfection)! Here's some milk and cookies to comfort you 🍼🍪
I used this on my red jeep jk. I had no issues. However, I used a cutting compound and polish compound before hand on a different date. The day I decided to apply the hydro slick I clayed my jeep before applying hydro slick. The product went on beautifully and came off with no issues. I did not encounter any sort of thickening like you did. I left it on for 2 minutes at a time. It was literally like applying a transparent wax. I let it cure per the directions and dirt and water simply slide right off. Going on day 5 since applying the product. I think the issue may be contaminants reacting with the product. I think claying the surface is an absolute must for this product to ensure best results.
i have no problem buffing mine off, and water rolls off like crazy but i have new paint. best of luck
Bro I dig your Chanel , however this product isn’t too bad. The key to applying this product is water. A little more than damp applicator a sand the applicator needs to be firm if it’s too soft you’ll have application issues. But either way I dig your content . Push on !
This is an amazing product for the price my black black black Mercedes looks freaking amazing
Laid it on WAY too thick and didn't cure. Then try again... One product I did love from CG, is the synthetic spray detailer! Super easy application and removal and super slick and glossy! I honestly think it's just as good as beadmaker! Smells great too! On Windows its completely unbelievable.
The pink and purple one smell so good , real slick too . But the smell is so amazing
Was there any difference after waiting 12 hours you did not include that part??