Thanks Brian..it is very refreshing to have a reviewer who hasn't sold out to big corp. for free products. It seems there is new crap out every week these days. With the sheer magnitude of products it would be great if you could do a video of your "Go-To" products for total car detailing.. interiors, plastics, tires, paint..etc. It would be great to see 2 categories "pro" and "weekend warrior". Just my thoughts. Keep up the great videos!
I’ve been using a homemade SIO2 detail spray combo. The recipe is 20 oz distilled water + 1 oz Wolfgang Uber + 2 oz Gyeon Cure. I get no streaking and it adds a ton of gloss to the paint. I use it as a drying aid after I’ve blow off 90% of the water. This solution works really well out of a Solo pump sprayer giving a quick and super fine mist for even coverage. I apply it every time I wash my coated vehicles. Might be a good cocktail to test on your channel Brian.
This is a product I likely will never use but glad I watched it for the black dot example. I've heard it's so important to decontaminate a car before any coating but that surprised me. Great example!
I love this product and also find that it 's hydrostatic properties are also superior. My car here in northern Nj with all the toad salt, etc. stays cleaner much longer with this and cleans off with just a quick spray of the hose. . Happy to hear you use it in the shop as almost everything I do to my cars has been learned from you. Another great video, thanks for all the help!
Good job! Thanks for the demo! I've just bought the CarPro ECH2O and the CarPro Reload. I just heard you say that you could mix these two. That surprised me. (Obviously, I'm a novice.) I'm glad to hear that I could save time from applying one then afterwards the Reload. How would you dilute both together? Thanks again!
I don’t know how still, to this day, people think an IPA wipedown is gonna remove sealants/coatings/waxes. I like to polish before I apply anything. Heck, once the beading was uneven in my car, I clayed it, did an IPA wipedown and the beading came right back to life! Had contamination from so much construction in my area, plus some times I used drying aids which in the end masked that excellent base coat.
Apex Detail You’ve done a great job demonstrating that to hell and back. I knew they could take abuse, but not the Apex Detail treatment you put em through. That’s been an eye opener for me.
Thanks Brian for this informative video on the product ... I gotta say i'm really enjoying your videos with the use of the coathing thickness gauge, really gives us another perspective on the product itself, can't wait for your video on the gauge to come out :)
Brian, where did you get those nice clear wash buckets? Thanks again for your incredible work, honest opinions and reviews, and letting us "normal folks" out here know a lot of useful information to help us do some of our own driveway detailing.
Interesting test with the apc. The videos you're referring to, I've watched, and he sprays superclean, wipes it in then hoses it off. It loses its hydrophobic behavior, so his theory is that it's not there anymore. There a many commentors that have referred him to your channel to see it from a different perspective, but it didnt seem to help. He really believes that one spritz of superclean is completely removing the coating.
Gr8 channel- if I use ech20 as a clay lube how do I remove it before machine polishing? I guess I need to remove the si02 or is the ratio of si02 not a problem? Thanks
Great video Brian!! First time I’ve seen ech2o shown to have any significant protective properties (that doesn’t just fade by the next wash). Would the black dot test have been any different if the panel was ceramic coated rather than bare? Am looking for a light QD/RW that doesn’t layer/mess up base ceramic coat - is ech2o NOT the right product contrary to popular opinion?
Hi Brian, great video. I am about to buy some Angelwax Enigma ceramic wax. Can CarPro ECH2O be used on the Angelwax Enigma and also can CarPro Reload be used on the Enigma wax if the Angelwax Enigma QED is not available? Thank you, Howard
Great video Brian,but i have questions carpro echo2 + reload= sealant??? I know carpro reload is spray sio2 have good shine and good durability (IMHO) Thank
Hey Brian! Greetings from India and Thanks for this video! I understand that drying with microfiber cloth after a quick wash may cause swirls as there is no lubricant during wiping off. Will Ech20 (when used as quick detailer on wet surface) help in lubrication? Is it right way to dry a car? I have my car coated with Modesta Coating. Thanks in Advance!
Good test！I never thought it dose had such level of protection. But can it be used on wax or sealant coating panel? any side effect? I plan to switch to the sio2 coating product which light duty one such as Cancoat or Moonlight, but I was heard the spotting issue in sio2 based product. Is that mean the issue only be aware in curing period, or should be aware in daily also?
@@apexdetail85 Appreciate for your answer, in this case, I may stick to the old one, because the longer duration and less effort of maintenance is the main reason for my switching.
Hi Brian I’ve been watching all your videos since I found your site, however as a novice who only wants to keep his vehicle in the best shape he can I’m sorry to say I’m getting confused. I purchased several angle wax products to use in the spring. I plan on doing a two stage correction using these products. My question is should I use the enigma wax and then maintain it with their quick Detailer or do you recommend something different for protection. Thanks again and keep the videos coming sorry I’m getting confused.
I'll answer my own question. I tried the BRS and was not impressed. It is fine on a flat surface but but if there are creases and raised areas it will ride over the area and make no contact, leaving the dirt unless you apply pressure which defeats the purported purpose. After the BRS I tried a chenile wash mitt and it worked much better.
U said why add reload to it, just buy a stronger product or something else that fits that need. However, u do the application process of the products u use 2 times. I say the same thing u did, why not just buy a product more suited for ur needs. Something stronger instead of doing it twice. Wouldn’t u say these are about the same concept for 2 different applications? However, we like to add stuff and mix, and we like to do things in layers sometimes, right? For each their own. Fun video brutha
How do you stop hard water stains when working outside in the elements? Texas has terrible hard water and we fight that hard water every time we wash a car.
Products such as Klasse Sealant Tend to get the water to sheet...Instead of bead. When you rinse...take the nozzle off the end of the hose and let it flow to rinse instead of spray...if that makes sense.
Apex Detail yes, that makes sense. I’ll check out the product. Is that something we spray on after a contact wash and then rinse off with the hose. Brian, you are so helpful to those of us getting deeper into the business. Your help is invaluable. Thanks!
@@trtatvI take the nozzle off when I rinse so the water just flows on the car. I have used Klasse Sealant in the past both the Gray Bottle and the red. You apply with a microfiber pad or towel then wipe off with another Microfiber towel. You don't have to use a lot of the product just a thin layer.
Did you misspeak when you said one ounce to three gallons of water? That would be a ratio of 384:1. That is what I have been using based on your video but when I actually did the math the recommended ratio of 256:1 would be two gallons of water.
This confirms what I thought. These APCs are coating the panels and changing the hydrophobic properties because they can't simply be rinsed and wiped right off. They are not removing the coatings. They have wetting agents to help them cling to the surface and clean and that lets them hang on for a long while.
I see that you pretreated and then cleaned the entire vehicle before drying it. Is this your usual practice vs. cleaning and drying one section at a time?
BRIAN I KNOW THAT This QUESTION IS NOT PERTAINING TO THIS VIDEO I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN JESCAR COLOR LOCK AND POWER LOCK ALWAYS ENJOY YOUR VIDEOS!!! CHEERS BRIAN
Brian, BIG fan of Ech2o! I've been using it since it came out and it's been my GO TO for RW and even WW, the later I've found less is more since its so thick. I do like dpc Revive and hope it comes in a large size at some point so its even more economical. Also a quick question about using the sponge with Ech2o for RW. I'm surprised you don't use the 2BM method when washing the vehicle down. I've used a grout sponge years ago called the Aqua sponge and I would do a section, dunk it in the rinse bucket w/grit and then go back to the wash bucket, so not bathing here but just curious.
That is fantastic as well...I tend to use what is closest to me at the time. If my son has a bunch of equip sprawled out...I just use what is on my side.
@@apexdetail85 Hi Brian! Big fan!:) I’ve been using RW for a while now, experimenting with different brands. After going through quite a few of them I finally decided to give ech2o a shot. I came across your video using ech2o with BRS which I’m very happy to see because I’d like to ask you if you maintain the sponge in a specific way after using ech2o. Given it has sio2 in it do you wash it in a special way treat it with apc or do anything else with it? I’m a little bit concerned the sio2 will crystalise in the sponge and damage it, making it stiff or even damage the paint. Any thoughts? Thank you in advance!
Yes. I have a 2016 GT350, black with Modesta coating. I used this dilution yesterday and it came out fantastic. I bought a Chapin 2 liter garden sprayer at Lowes for five bucks. Before starting I dunk the sprayer in the three gallon solution to fill it and then spray this on as a pretreatment.
CarPro Elixir coming soon! Lets hear from the CarPro users! What are your favorite products from them?
Reset...per your recommendation.
Elixir is amazing! Ech2o mixed with reload is pretty darn good too
Uk3.0 great product great price.
I didn’t tried most of their product yet but I like Perl for the flexibility.
Reset but that soap is in the expensive side
Thanks Brian..it is very refreshing to have a reviewer who hasn't sold out to big corp. for free products. It seems there is new crap out every week these days. With the sheer magnitude of products it would be great if you could do a video of your "Go-To" products for total car detailing.. interiors, plastics, tires, paint..etc. It would be great to see 2 categories "pro" and "weekend warrior". Just my thoughts. Keep up the great videos!
Fantastic idea! I put it on the list.
I’ve been using a homemade SIO2 detail spray combo. The recipe is 20 oz distilled water + 1 oz Wolfgang Uber + 2 oz Gyeon Cure. I get no streaking and it adds a ton of gloss to the paint. I use it as a drying aid after I’ve blow off 90% of the water. This solution works really well out of a Solo pump sprayer giving a quick and super fine mist for even coverage. I apply it every time I wash my coated vehicles. Might be a good cocktail to test on your channel Brian.
Once I get caught up with testing...I will get back to you for the exact recipe.
I simply love ECH2O. Quick detailer (1:20), rinseless (1:200), waterless (1:20), glass cleaner (1:30), clay lube (1:30), interior quick detailer (1:30). Very very cheap.
This is a product I likely will never use but glad I watched it for the black dot example. I've heard it's so important to decontaminate a car before any coating but that surprised me. Great example!
Great review! I notice that you are not using a grit guard in the bucket. Isn't it a necessity?
I love this product and also find that it 's hydrostatic properties are also superior. My car here in northern Nj with all the toad salt, etc. stays cleaner much longer with this and cleans off with just a quick spray of the hose. . Happy to hear you use it in the shop as almost everything I do to my cars has been learned from you. Another great video, thanks for all the help!
The Northeast is a bitch! Be safe and Be well Jim!
Good job! Thanks for the demo! I've just bought the CarPro ECH2O and the CarPro Reload. I just heard you say that you could mix these two. That surprised me. (Obviously, I'm a novice.) I'm glad to hear that I could save time from applying one then afterwards the Reload. How would you dilute both together? Thanks again!
Thanks for the quick reply Brian I’ll keep watching your videos if I remember I’ll let you know how my truck turns out
I don’t know how still, to this day, people think an IPA wipedown is gonna remove sealants/coatings/waxes. I like to polish before I apply anything. Heck, once the beading was uneven in my car, I clayed it, did an IPA wipedown and the beading came right back to life! Had contamination from so much construction in my area, plus some times I used drying aids which in the end masked that excellent base coat.
Yeah...it takes much more than an IPA...or APC to remove them.
Apex Detail You’ve done a great job demonstrating that to hell and back. I knew they could take abuse, but not the Apex Detail treatment you put em through. That’s been an eye opener for me.
Wow..great review (straight forward & no nonsense)🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 love this channel
I value your time as much as mine,,,,no BS!!
Thanks Brian for this informative video on the product ... I gotta say i'm really enjoying your videos with the use of the coathing thickness gauge, really gives us another perspective on the product itself, can't wait for your video on the gauge to come out :)
More tools to be introduced gradually in upcoming vids...stay tuned.
Nice and thanks for sharing the experience.
I had no idea this added any thickness! That's crazy.
One comparison I haven't seen documented is ECH20 vs ONR.
Pros cons of each and the differences? What is your take?
I kept asking for Garry Dean Infinite Use Detail Juice vs ONR but i don't know why he won't do it. I hate to say this but why ONR is un-comparable?
I will put something together.
@@apexdetail85 I look forward to it.
There actually is a comparison on another site from a guy in Europe. He compared the bug dissolving abilities. ECH2O was much more effective.
@@65sohc link?
ALEX BRYAN THANK YOU FOR THE QUICK RESPONSE SO I WOULD USE POWER LOCK FIRST AND THEN COLOR LOCK??
Hey, how did you clean the wheels without running water? Thanks for the video.
Brian, where did you get those nice clear wash buckets? Thanks again for your incredible work, honest opinions and reviews, and letting us "normal folks" out here know a lot of useful information to help us do some of our own driveway detailing.
thanks! that was awesome! Just bought ech2o
I have CQuartz Finest on my cars. Will this product help protect and pro long the CQuartz on them? Thanks. I always enjoy your informative videos
Interesting test with the apc. The videos you're referring to, I've watched, and he sprays superclean, wipes it in then hoses it off. It loses its hydrophobic behavior, so his theory is that it's not there anymore. There a many commentors that have referred him to your channel to see it from a different perspective, but it didnt seem to help. He really believes that one spritz of superclean is completely removing the coating.
You can lead a horse to water......
Gr8 channel- if I use ech20 as a clay lube how do I remove it before machine polishing? I guess I need to remove the si02 or is the ratio of si02 not a problem? Thanks
Great video Brian!! First time I’ve seen ech2o shown to have any significant protective properties (that doesn’t just fade by the next wash). Would the black dot test have been any different if the panel was ceramic coated rather than bare? Am looking for a light QD/RW that doesn’t layer/mess up base ceramic coat - is ech2o NOT the right product contrary to popular opinion?
I'm well surprised how well this stood up in your test. Great video Brian always looking forward to the next one.
It is all in the prep...you get out...what you put into it.
A great... no BS review!!
Absolutely!!
Hi Brian,
Do you typically dilute these with Distilled water?
Hi Brian, great video. I am about to buy some Angelwax Enigma ceramic wax. Can CarPro ECH2O be used on the Angelwax Enigma and also can CarPro Reload be used on the Enigma wax if the Angelwax Enigma QED is not available? Thank you, Howard
So how do you removed old backed up bugs on the front of the car?
Is echo02 the same as Hydro2 silica?
That’s all I use baby 😎
It’s amazing
Hi Brian, at the start of the vid you mentioned using half an ounce of power clean / reset. Do you mean adding this to your rinseless wash solution ?
Excellent product ✊I never knew about this product 👍🏻
It is decent Big D.
Hi Brian would you use this as a waterless wash for a non protester car? Will it work? Or just on coated cars?
Great vid!👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks!
Great video Brian,but i have questions carpro echo2 + reload= sealant???
I know carpro reload is spray sio2 have good shine and good durability (IMHO)
Thank
Hey Brian! Greetings from India and Thanks for this video!
I understand that drying with microfiber cloth after a quick wash may cause swirls as there is no lubricant during wiping off. Will Ech20 (when used as quick detailer on wet surface) help in lubrication? Is it right way to dry a car?
I have my car coated with Modesta Coating. Thanks in Advance!
great video again buddy 🍻🍻
Cheers!
Just so I am clear, you add a half an ounce of Optimum Power Clean or Carpro Reset to your ONR or ADG Wipeout rinseless wash solutions?
Hi Brian, can this be used on a car with Jescar Powerlock sealant
Good test！I never thought it dose had such level of protection. But can it be used on wax or sealant coating panel? any side effect?
I plan to switch to the sio2 coating product which light duty one such as Cancoat or Moonlight, but I was heard the spotting issue in sio2 based product. Is that mean the issue only be aware in curing period, or should be aware in daily also?
If you are in an area that has problems with hard water spots...it can be a daily battle. A topper such as IGL Premier can help you with that.
@@apexdetail85 Appreciate for your answer, in this case, I may stick to the old one, because the longer duration and less effort of maintenance is the main reason for my switching.
Love this product
As do I!!
Apex Detail I use a diy detailer with 2 oz of this and 2 oz of reload to 20 oz of water....really nice!
Hi Brian I’ve been watching all your videos since I found your site, however as a novice who only wants to keep his vehicle in the best shape he can I’m sorry to say I’m getting confused. I purchased several angle wax products to use in the spring. I plan on doing a two stage correction using these products. My question is should I use the enigma wax and then maintain it with their quick Detailer or do you recommend something different for protection. Thanks again and keep the videos coming sorry I’m getting confused.
Yes....Enigma wax first. Then the QED to maintain. That is plenty of protection to get you by.
So you always prefer the BRS over a microfiber towel or wash mitt for your rinseless washes?
I'll answer my own question. I tried the BRS and was not impressed. It is fine on a flat surface but but if there are creases and raised areas it will ride over the area and make no contact, leaving the dirt unless you apply pressure which defeats the purported purpose. After the BRS I tried a chenile wash mitt and it worked much better.
U said why add reload to it, just buy a stronger product or something else that fits that need. However, u do the application process of the products u use 2 times. I say the same thing u did, why not just buy a product more suited for ur needs. Something stronger instead of doing it twice. Wouldn’t u say these are about the same concept for 2 different applications? However, we like to add stuff and mix, and we like to do things in layers sometimes, right? For each their own. Fun video brutha
How do you stop hard water stains when working outside in the elements? Texas has terrible hard water and we fight that hard water every time we wash a car.
Products such as Klasse Sealant Tend to get the water to sheet...Instead of bead. When you rinse...take the nozzle off the end of the hose and let it flow to rinse instead of spray...if that makes sense.
Apex Detail yes, that makes sense. I’ll check out the product. Is that something we spray on after a contact wash and then rinse off with the hose. Brian, you are so helpful to those of us getting deeper into the business. Your help is invaluable. Thanks!
@@trtatvI take the nozzle off when I rinse so the water just flows on the car. I have used Klasse Sealant in the past both the Gray Bottle and the red. You apply with a microfiber pad or towel then wipe off with another Microfiber towel. You don't have to use a lot of the product just a thin layer.
Patrick Goebel thanks!!
Brian, Can you please do a review on Gtechniq C2V3
Pan uses 2 oz. of this with 2 oz. car pro reload and 20 oz. distilled water
Great Video , would you use it on the interior ?.
You could...it could give you an unwanted slick feel tho. Dilute properly.
This kind of protection with a rinseless/QD. I use this with every wash as a rinseless but had no clue it was this strong
It is all in the prep.
Did you misspeak when you said one ounce to three gallons of water? That would be a ratio of 384:1. That is what I have been using based on your video but when I actually did the math the recommended ratio of 256:1 would be two gallons of water.
Hi Brian. Great review. I will popping along to my local supplier to get some.
Thanks.
Kev
KP Daly Automotive
A great maintenance product...if you need one.
Does it have a scent?
What’s your preferred topper for a ceramic coating?
IGL Premier
This confirms what I thought. These APCs are coating the panels and changing the hydrophobic properties because they can't simply be rinsed and wiped right off. They are not removing the coatings. They have wetting agents to help them cling to the surface and clean and that lets them hang on for a long while.
It would have to be a VERY cheap and weak sealant or coating to be removed with an APC.
@@apexdetail85 The only other explanation would be a very poor bond
I see that you pretreated and then cleaned the entire vehicle before drying it. Is this your usual practice vs. cleaning and drying one section at a time?
PERTAINING TO THE QUESTION I ASKED EARLIER THANK YOU FOR YOUR RESPONSE BY SO I WOULD USE JESCAR POWER LOCK FIRST AND COLOR LOCK AFTER ???
You could do that. A lot of enthusiasts out there like to top it with Collinite
BRIAN I KNOW THAT This QUESTION IS NOT PERTAINING TO THIS VIDEO I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN JESCAR COLOR LOCK AND POWER LOCK ALWAYS ENJOY YOUR VIDEOS!!! CHEERS BRIAN
John Sullivan I’m pretty sure color lock is carnauba based and power lock is polymer sealant
Alex has it.
Brian, BIG fan of Ech2o! I've been using it since it came out and it's been my GO TO for RW and even WW, the later I've found less is more since its so thick. I do like dpc Revive and hope it comes in a large size at some point so its even more economical.
Also a quick question about using the sponge with Ech2o for RW. I'm surprised you don't use the 2BM method when washing the vehicle down. I've used a grout sponge years ago called the Aqua sponge and I would do a section, dunk it in the rinse bucket w/grit and then go back to the wash bucket, so not bathing here but just curious.
That is fantastic as well...I tend to use what is closest to me at the time. If my son has a bunch of equip sprawled out...I just use what is on my side.
@@apexdetail85 Hi Brian! Big fan!:) I’ve been using RW for a while now, experimenting with different brands. After going through quite a few of them I finally decided to give ech2o a shot. I came across your video using ech2o with BRS which I’m very happy to see because I’d like to ask you if you maintain the sponge in a specific way after using ech2o. Given it has sio2 in it do you wash it in a special way treat it with apc or do anything else with it? I’m a little bit concerned the sio2 will crystalise in the sponge and damage it, making it stiff or even damage the paint. Any thoughts? Thank you in advance!
What’s your mix for the pre-treat with the powerclean? And how does this compare to DPC revive?
Half ounce. This is a bit different. Revive is formulated without Sio2.
Just 1oz. in a 3gal. bucket?
Yes. I have a 2016 GT350, black with Modesta coating. I used this dilution yesterday and it came out fantastic. I bought a Chapin 2 liter garden sprayer at Lowes for five bucks. Before starting I dunk the sprayer in the three gallon solution to fill it and then spray this on as a pretreatment.
Sorry for the DOUBLE QUESTION
No worries John. No need to apologize.
Its a Jeep thang!!😁
Yes!