SO glad i found your website and really appreciate the way you go about doing your review videos. After watching i decided to try the Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Liquid Wax. I went to Walmart to find it was not in the normal car care aisle but found it in the clearance section and ended up getting the product for $7.50 per bottle!
Thankyou very much, very interesting and a great test. It seems there is a compromise with the Wolfgang's, they opted for looks and sickness at the expense of durability. I've found this with waxes and sealants I've used. Also some waxes (particularly oily ones) that are easy to apply don't last that long. I wish you good health and success with your channel.
Thanks Philip! I do agree a lot of products are a compromise. That's part of why I do the testing so people can sort of pick what they want. It's rare to find a product that just does everything perfectly. Thank you for watching!
This is fast becoming the best channel for repeatable product testing Would love to see a boutque brand / car scene paste wax test As in do high gloss show waxes actually increase gloss
Bounsers flawless,o.c.d. nebular,simplewax gloss,odk glamour,wax planet show buisness,obsession wax phaenna, Infinity wax optic, Are the ones that would spring to mind i may have missed a few 😁 I think these would make a good test rarther than the usuall adams , mothers ,wolfgang that all the us channels seem to test Could get expensive though
it would be super cool to see a detail spray shootout. i’m super interested to see how adams graphene detail spray works alone. maybe put it up against megs HCD, the turtle wax ceramic detail spray and others along that line to see if they actually have any of that si02 or graphene in it. anyways good test like always. good to see someone that tests products so in depth. as a detailer myself, all of this is very good information. it was because of you that i picked up that adams graphene spray and i could not be happier with its performance!
Garrett, thanks for watching! I will probably add some detail sprays in the future. I did sonax in the past and it would definitely be interesting to see how some of those other sprays hold up. Glad you liked the graphene ceramic spray, I'm a fan of it too, been using it on a few applications and going to do a friend's car in it soon.
@@DmitrysGarage I apply the Wolfgang product to my Mercedes every two month after a car wash. Do you think thats too much? I really like the product. By the way, my car already has a glass coating. Thank you.
Request for Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions Pro Flex Wax. I want to see if TW have made something superior to Seal n Shine. Thanks and keep up the great content
I've added another vote for it in my list. The higher the votes the sooner i do it :). List is 60 wax long at the moment, but those new Turtles are near the top!
I’ve only watched a couple of your videos so far but I have enjoyed them, especially your thoroughness. When you do the wash test on the hood, I personally would like to see a less aggressive, less concentrated water pattern. Just my opinion. I’m going to subscribe now.. thanks!!
Good afternoon Thank you for your recommendation. I am planning to buy this product. Sorry for my english. I am writing through a translator. Hello from Prague!
The database of comparison tests on your website is a great reference tool and I find it very useful. Here are a couple ideas to further refine your testing criteria: Appearance is really important and I think the appearance category could be expanded to include 2 points instead of just one point. Perhaps 1 point for enhancing color and depth of the paint and 1 point for visual “pop” or best visual appeal. Dust collection is another criteria that could be included. You could shake a dusty towel over the panel and then blow it off with a leaf blower on a low speed to simulate dust being removed while driving. You could then compare the two products to see which released the most dust and kept the paint cleaner.
Thanks for the detailed feedback John, I have been thinking about similar dust tests as well. My big challenge is how to make them repeatable such as what type of dust to use, i.e. pollen is different than concrete dust which is different than brake dust. I'm definitely thinking about how to set this up and make a good test. I'll consider splitting up pop vs. depth/color, there may be some consistency we could apply there. Thank you for watching!
Great comparison. Love your reviews. Could you possibly check into the DPC TR8 TITANIUM SEALANT. I've read & heard many good things about it & some people say it's the best they've ever used. I haven't really been able to see any comparisons with this product. Thanks as usual.
Great suggestion! Will add it to the list, never really heard of it before, but sounds pretty impressive. Will see how it works out in the testing :). I have quite a backlog, but will get to it at some point in the near future. Thanks for watching!
@@DmitrysGarage Thank you. There's also a Jax Wax liquid carnauba but it's $5-10 more. I can only wonder if some products are actually the same just with a different label.
Here are my thoughts & questions, you are comparing a sealant to a wax, is that apples to oranges? Shouldn't you compare a wax to a wax or a sealant to a sealant? Or is that just a marketing tool they use? Do you use the same wash mitt on both sides of the hood? Could that cause cross contamination?
Thanks for watching! Wax, sealant, coating, etc.. have generally accepted industry definitions, but are also marketing terms at the consumer level. A company might call their product a wax for recognition on store shelves. Traditionally wax means organic material based wax, like carnauba wax. High end waxes were always very thick and deep looking, but not very durable. Sealants generally mean synthetic polymer based wax and they promised greater durability over their organic predecessors. Ceramic coatings are meant to be semi-permanent products using SiO2 technology. I would classify both the products in the video as sealants as that is the category they fit the best. Neither is purely organic nor semi-permanent. There are hybrid products that may use several types of technologies, for example an organic wax, a synthetic polymer, and silicon dioxide. This is the case with the Meguiar's product in this video since it uses montan wax derived from coal, a polymer sealant, and SiO2. They threw the kitchen sink into this formula. There are other products that refer to themselves as a coating or coat but use no SiO2. There is ultimately no regulatory standard and all three types of product are pretty much claiming to do the same sort of thing, i.e. be slick, glossy, improve the look of paint, repel water, and protect paint. As far as cross contamination, I do not believe it is a significant issue. Primarily because these products all contain some kind of solvent or other carrier fluid by which they deliver the wax/sealant/coating onto the paint. That dries/flashes/cures and provides a very thin remaining layer over the paint. That layer doesn't spread anymore, it's cured and hardened at room temperature. The washing action primarily affects that layer through abrasion and chemical reactions with the surfactants in the shampoo. The shampoo I use is fairly mild based on the ingredients in it's SDS sheet and my testing. There are probably traces of the products mixing on the pad, but at this point they're not able to stick to the paint as they're cured/hardened and also a very small amount since the layer in question is so thin.
@@FrankGutowski-ls8jt My understanding is they use organosilicon compounds and sort of just market them as SiO2. Similar to Graphene vs. Graphite Oxide. Some of the popular ones are octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane, decamethylcyclopentasiloxane, etc.. These are used in conjunction with petroleum distillates and other polymers and resins to deliver the coating to the paint. My understanding is that silanols, siloxanes and siloxides structurally provide hydrophobicity when they form groups on top of the paint. To your cake mix analogy in the other post, I believe the combination of ingredients, their ratios and overall formulation is what largely affects efficacy.
McKees products are on my list as well :) so many to test but I will get there. Thanks for watching and the request, it helps me feel out the demand to see what I should test.
Hi sir. What’s you fav liquid paint sealant? Ive seen some of the info you have provided but was curious your thoughts? Jescar PowerLock? Wolfgang DGPS 3.0? Thanks!
Jonathan, if we're just talking traditional liquid sealant, I'd say Jescar PL+ or Wolfgang DGPS 3 are both excellent choices. I lean towards Wolfgang but you can't go wrong with either, if anything I'd say get the cheaper one at the time of purchase.
Aloha from Hawaii and thank you very much for the video comparisons. What easy to use wax or sealant would be good for a vehicle parked outside 24/7 in the hot Hawaii sun? Mahalo
I would just go with a spray then, I really like Wolfgang Uber SiO2 Silica Spray, Turtle Wax Seal N Shine and Xtreme Solutions Poly-Seal. I would say the Wolfgang is the best in terms of looks and durability, but it's going to be slightly less forgiving if you leave high spots than the other two, but still VERY easy to use, just make sure you wipe it all off. The Turtle Wax SnS is very very easy to use, very durable and you can't really mess up much, but it's not that great looks wise. The Xtreme Solutions Poly-Seal is really pretty, super easy to use, but just not as durable as the others, it's definitely the weakest durability wise, but very pretty.
I have used Wolfgang's Deep Gloss Sealant for the past four or so years and still think its great. The car I use it on, is now parked outside and occasionally covered by a car cover. I took a trip through the rain this weekend and even though I haven't applied more Wolfgang's for at least 10 months, water is till beading perfectly. I still have plenty left, but seeing as you are rating their SiO2 slightly higher, do you see any reason going with the SiO2 if the Deep Gloss working so well for me? Also, its my "beater," so I am mostly interested in protection than "amazing gloss." My new car gets more of the love, now, and have been getting great results from Meguiar's Xpress Spray Wax on top of my ceramic coating.
I think the SiO2 version will give you more durability. As far as being worth it, it just depends on how you feel about the cost. You can get the wolfgang deep gloss in a big bottle which makes it cheap by the ounce. Personally for more durability there are other products out there such as the Soft99 Fusso, especially the old formula, which will beat the Wolfgang SiO2, but it isn't as pretty looking.
Hey, great video. I just got some carbon fiber bits (spoiler & mirror caps) for my car and want to keep them protected. I live in NYC and the car is parked outside. What products would you recommend? Id prefer something with high durability and looks good. Thank you in advance.
Hi! I’m new on these but i would like to compare the Polish Angel, Wolfgang 3.0, TAC Systems and the Done and Dusted, which do you think is the glossiest product!?
Ivan, thanks for watching! I have only tested Wolfgang DG 3.0 out of your list, but I will add the rest to my list of future tests! Wolfgang does well on gloss. You can see my results table here: dmitrysgarage.com/wax
So they're pretty different product, if you want a liquid I'd rather use the Wolfgang Deep Gloss personally unless a bit more durability is required in which case the SiO2 paint sealant is better. The Uber SiO2 is a very great spray silica sealant, if you want way more durability, looks and slickness, the uber SiO2 silica spray is top of my charts. But it's not a liquid product, some people really like using liquids. Overall I'd go with the Uber SiO2 if I had to pick my personal favorite.
Daniel, I would say just start with one product after washing and fully cleaning your painted surfaces. You can late experiment with stacking waxes on top of sealants or coatings. Typically the harder/more durable product goes on first followed by the topper product. So usually sealant under wax. But really just work out your process with one product to get started, I'd start with a liquid sealant or a spray sealant/wax with high durability: dmitrysgarage.com/wax
Thanks for watching! Its just glass with a black backing underneath. The problem with clear coat is that it is inconsistent due to being sprayed on. The readings have a higher margin of error across the surface. Glass is very consistent and gives much more reliable numbers. In fact the gloss meter itself is calibrated against a similar piece of glass with a black backing. The results are very similar to automotive paint but more accurate and easier to measure.
@@DmitrysGarage My concern is that these chemicals are (probably?) formulated specifically for clear coat and their behavior may be drastically different depending on the surface they are applied to. But I really like the idea of having a tightly controlled environment for testing and it makes me question the results of other channels that don't do this. If you haven't done so already, maybe you can test off camera if your glass panel results line up with how products perform clear coat. Regardless, I love the channel and especially appreciate that you've provided the data for all your previous tests. Keep the videos coming!
@@thedubs510 I'm glad you're enjoying the videos :-) and I have done the comparison you're talking about in the past. I originally took readings on the test hood, but I went back and re-did the readings later on the glass panel to get them to be more accurate. They're generally in-line just more consistent. I also actually did that comparison on camera specifically in this video. I normally don't show the gloss meter on the paint like I did here. You can see its very similar results to the glass panel.
Agreed, which is why we measure it since the products claim to boost gloss. The only areas where you can slightly perceive it is light reflection. Such as comparing glare from a flashlight or an overhead light.
Meguiar's 💪. Good job Dmitry'sGarage ! 👍 👍 👍 HCLW is excellent when maintained with meguiar's ultimate snow foam where D115, then meguiar's hybrid ceramic detailer! I don't know if you have the new Meguiar's Ultimate Snow Foam Xtrem Cling Wash Shampoo in the USA but it is excellent, especially for the maintenance of ceramic coating, sealant or wax !. Strange to have products in Europe like M188 and M688 coatings that you don't have when meg's is American! 🤔
I haven't tried the Snow Foam yet, but I would definitely like to try it out to see how it compares to some of the other shampoos. Thanks for the tip and thank you for watching :)!
Hi Dmitry! I've become a new fan of your channel recently as your tests look more honest compare to other sponsored videos. What could you personally recommend for a brand new white car (non pearl) between Fusso99, Wolfgang Deep Gloss 3.0 and Wolfgang Si02? I can't decide between these three. Thanks heaps and greetings from Australia
Thanks for watching my videos, glad you like them! I think my suggestions would be: 1. If your car is a daily driver in harsh conditions and you want MAXIMUM durability, use Soft99 Fusso Coat, original formula if you can. 2. If your car is a daily driver and garage kept and you want a combination of good looks and durability, use Wolfgang SiO2. 3. If your car is a project car or you really want to show it off and looks matter more than anything, Wolfgang Deep Gloss 3.0 is your best bet. Hope this helps!
@@DmitrysGarage Appreciate your response and opinion. It means a lot especially there are so many products on the market. Keep up with the great work! Greetings from Australia
@@DmitrysGarage Hi Dmitry, if I choose to go ahead with Wolfgang Si02, May I please ask you what would the best Wolfgang topper (or other than Wolfgang)/ quick detailer to be used over WOLFGANG Si02 Paint Sealant after maintenance wash? Also do you think that wet/ gloss look would be the same or better than traditional Wolfgang Deep Gloss? Your opinion is greatly appreciated and will help me a lot to make a right decision. Thanks heaps again
I think the deep gloss 3 is wetter looking to my eye. As for a topper, I generally dont use them. I use a normal waxless quick detailer when needed and waxless shampoos. The reason is i want the qualities of the specific wax to work. Part of durability is not having to top it off. Id rather wait for it to wear off and redo it. Now some people do like toppers and ill start testing them so my mind may change over time.
@@DmitrysGarage Appreciate your opinion Dmitry! After all what you said I think I'll stick to Wolfgang Deep Gloss even though it's pretty old formula but seems like gives compromised results including some durability, gloss, shine and great wetter look. When Fusso might be a bit overwhelming for summerish Australian condition lacking some shiny look and eventually harder to strip off.
Thanks for watching Eduardo. Thats hard to say, like what is the best car? I have a website here where you can compare the ones Ive tested: dmitrysgarage.com/wax
@@anth115 I have never seen that, IPA is not able to dissolve clear coat. I wouldn't use acetone or other solvents, but IPA is fine to use to decontaminate a panel. I wipe down car panels with IPA all the time when paint correcting, before applying a coating.
These are exactly the answers I'm looking for for these type of products. A + on the channel format!!
Glad to hear it :)
SO glad i found your website and really appreciate the way you go about doing your review videos. After watching i decided to try the Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Liquid Wax. I went to Walmart to find it was not in the normal car care aisle but found it in the clearance section and ended up getting the product for $7.50 per bottle!
Thats a heck of a deal!
Your tests are the best! Thanks for your all your work and time doing these for us!
No problem and thank you for watching, I appreciate you!
I appreciate the pragmatic and sensible method of comparison. Too bad so many others don’t do the same. I’m a fan
Thanks Mark! Really appreciate your viewrship!
Thankyou very much, very interesting and a great test.
It seems there is a compromise with the Wolfgang's, they opted for looks and sickness at the expense of durability. I've found this with waxes and sealants I've used.
Also some waxes (particularly oily ones) that are easy to apply don't last that long.
I wish you good health and success with your channel.
Thanks Philip! I do agree a lot of products are a compromise. That's part of why I do the testing so people can sort of pick what they want. It's rare to find a product that just does everything perfectly. Thank you for watching!
This channel is slept on heavily!
Appreciate that :), thanks for watching, hopefully it will keep growing!
This is fast becoming the best channel for repeatable product testing
Would love to see a boutque brand / car scene paste wax test
As in do high gloss show waxes actually increase gloss
Thanks for the kind words and your viewership! Please do suggest any I should add to the list :-)!
Bounsers flawless,o.c.d. nebular,simplewax gloss,odk glamour,wax planet show buisness,obsession wax phaenna,
Infinity wax optic,
Are the ones that would spring to mind i may have missed a few 😁
I think these would make a good test rarther than the usuall adams , mothers ,wolfgang that all the us channels seem to test
Could get expensive though
Very informative. The price difference is considerable, too. Thanks!
Thanks Mark!
As always liked before watching. Just finished. Great test!
Always great to see you Hank, thanks for your support :)
it would be super cool to see a detail spray shootout. i’m super interested to see how adams graphene detail spray works alone. maybe put it up against megs HCD, the turtle wax ceramic detail spray and others along that line to see if they actually have any of that si02 or graphene in it. anyways good test like always. good to see someone that tests products so in depth. as a detailer myself, all of this is very good information. it was because of you that i picked up that adams graphene spray and i could not be happier with its performance!
Garrett, thanks for watching! I will probably add some detail sprays in the future. I did sonax in the past and it would definitely be interesting to see how some of those other sprays hold up. Glad you liked the graphene ceramic spray, I'm a fan of it too, been using it on a few applications and going to do a friend's car in it soon.
His methodology can’t determine chemical composition.
Great job! Love your testing.
Gotta click that Like button before I start watching
Thanks for watching! Appreciate your support :)
Thanks for sharing!! You convinced me to try them both now ajajja
Really like the simplicity and ease of the Meguiars and price! Is there a better liquid or spray wax out there?
This is a great video. The Wolfgang product has just run out in my country. Have to wait for another month!!!
Oh no! That sucks. Hopefully they get it in stock soon. Thanks for watching my video :-).
@@DmitrysGarage I apply the Wolfgang product to my Mercedes every two month after a car wash. Do you think thats too much? I really like the product. By the way, my car already has a glass coating. Thank you.
Love the videos. I'd like to see a review of Xtreme Solutions Magnum Wax vs. Turtle Wax Ice Spray Wax
That one is coming soon! Thanks for watching :-)
Great video. Would you be able to test the new Jescar Ultra Lock plus SiO2 sealant? Would love to see your test standards on that sealant.
Will add that to my ever growing list! Thanks for watching!
Request for Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions Pro Flex Wax. I want to see if TW have made something superior to Seal n Shine. Thanks and keep up the great content
I've added another vote for it in my list. The higher the votes the sooner i do it :). List is 60 wax long at the moment, but those new Turtles are near the top!
I'd love to see flex wax as well.
I’ve only watched a couple of your videos so far but I have enjoyed them, especially your thoroughness. When you do the wash test on the hood, I personally would like to see a less aggressive, less concentrated water pattern. Just my opinion. I’m going to subscribe now.. thanks!!
Good afternoon Thank you for your recommendation. I am planning to buy this product. Sorry for my english. I am writing through a translator. Hello from Prague!
Glad I was able to help! Prague is a beautiful city :)
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Very good test my friend 👍👍
Great practical testing site
Awesome videos!
The database of comparison tests on your website is a great reference tool and I find it very useful. Here are a couple ideas to further refine your testing criteria: Appearance is really important and I think the appearance category could be expanded to include 2 points instead of just one point. Perhaps 1 point for enhancing color and depth of the paint and 1 point for visual “pop” or best visual appeal. Dust collection is another criteria that could be included. You could shake a dusty towel over the panel and then blow it off with a leaf blower on a low speed to simulate dust being removed while driving. You could then compare the two products to see which released the most dust and kept the paint cleaner.
Thanks for the detailed feedback John, I have been thinking about similar dust tests as well. My big challenge is how to make them repeatable such as what type of dust to use, i.e. pollen is different than concrete dust which is different than brake dust. I'm definitely thinking about how to set this up and make a good test. I'll consider splitting up pop vs. depth/color, there may be some consistency we could apply there. Thank you for watching!
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Exactly! Dust is ambiguous.
Great comparison. Love your reviews. Could you possibly check into the DPC TR8 TITANIUM SEALANT. I've read & heard many good things about it & some people say it's the best they've ever used. I haven't really been able to see any comparisons with this product. Thanks as usual.
Great suggestion! Will add it to the list, never really heard of it before, but sounds pretty impressive. Will see how it works out in the testing :). I have quite a backlog, but will get to it at some point in the near future. Thanks for watching!
@@DmitrysGarage Yes it's from Scott at Dallas Paint Correction.
Would love to see the Ethos liquid carnauba wax against these two
Will add that one to my list as well :)
@@DmitrysGarage Thank you. There's also a Jax Wax liquid carnauba but it's $5-10 more. I can only wonder if some products are actually the same just with a different label.
Yea hard to say, there is definitely white labeling going on. I'll add that one too, never heard of that brand!
Here are my thoughts & questions, you are comparing a sealant to a wax, is that apples to oranges? Shouldn't you compare a wax to a wax or a sealant to a sealant? Or is that just a marketing tool they use? Do you use the same wash mitt on both sides of the hood? Could that cause cross contamination?
Thanks for watching! Wax, sealant, coating, etc.. have generally accepted industry definitions, but are also marketing terms at the consumer level. A company might call their product a wax for recognition on store shelves. Traditionally wax means organic material based wax, like carnauba wax. High end waxes were always very thick and deep looking, but not very durable. Sealants generally mean synthetic polymer based wax and they promised greater durability over their organic predecessors. Ceramic coatings are meant to be semi-permanent products using SiO2 technology. I would classify both the products in the video as sealants as that is the category they fit the best. Neither is purely organic nor semi-permanent.
There are hybrid products that may use several types of technologies, for example an organic wax, a synthetic polymer, and silicon dioxide. This is the case with the Meguiar's product in this video since it uses montan wax derived from coal, a polymer sealant, and SiO2. They threw the kitchen sink into this formula. There are other products that refer to themselves as a coating or coat but use no SiO2. There is ultimately no regulatory standard and all three types of product are pretty much claiming to do the same sort of thing, i.e. be slick, glossy, improve the look of paint, repel water, and protect paint.
As far as cross contamination, I do not believe it is a significant issue. Primarily because these products all contain some kind of solvent or other carrier fluid by which they deliver the wax/sealant/coating onto the paint. That dries/flashes/cures and provides a very thin remaining layer over the paint. That layer doesn't spread anymore, it's cured and hardened at room temperature. The washing action primarily affects that layer through abrasion and chemical reactions with the surfactants in the shampoo. The shampoo I use is fairly mild based on the ingredients in it's SDS sheet and my testing. There are probably traces of the products mixing on the pad, but at this point they're not able to stick to the paint as they're cured/hardened and also a very small amount since the layer in question is so thin.
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Have you delved into SiO2 “technology”? I’d love to understand exactly what it is.
@@FrankGutowski-ls8jt My understanding is they use organosilicon compounds and sort of just market them as SiO2. Similar to Graphene vs. Graphite Oxide. Some of the popular ones are octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane, decamethylcyclopentasiloxane, etc.. These are used in conjunction with petroleum distillates and other polymers and resins to deliver the coating to the paint. My understanding is that silanols, siloxanes and siloxides structurally provide hydrophobicity when they form groups on top of the paint. To your cake mix analogy in the other post, I believe the combination of ingredients, their ratios and overall formulation is what largely affects efficacy.
Have you tested McKees 37 ceramic products? They have a wide range that are well regarded in auto and marine circles...
McKees products are on my list as well :) so many to test but I will get there. Thanks for watching and the request, it helps me feel out the demand to see what I should test.
Hi sir. What’s you fav liquid paint sealant? Ive seen some of the info you have provided but was curious your thoughts? Jescar PowerLock? Wolfgang DGPS 3.0? Thanks!
Jonathan, if we're just talking traditional liquid sealant, I'd say Jescar PL+ or Wolfgang DGPS 3 are both excellent choices. I lean towards Wolfgang but you can't go wrong with either, if anything I'd say get the cheaper one at the time of purchase.
Aloha from Hawaii and thank you very much for the video comparisons. What easy to use wax or sealant would be good for a vehicle parked outside 24/7 in the hot Hawaii sun? Mahalo
Aloha, glad you enjoyed the video :). Are you looking for like a spray or a liquid?
@@DmitrysGarage Hi Dimitri, either or. Thanks!
I would just go with a spray then, I really like Wolfgang Uber SiO2 Silica Spray, Turtle Wax Seal N Shine and Xtreme Solutions Poly-Seal. I would say the Wolfgang is the best in terms of looks and durability, but it's going to be slightly less forgiving if you leave high spots than the other two, but still VERY easy to use, just make sure you wipe it all off. The Turtle Wax SnS is very very easy to use, very durable and you can't really mess up much, but it's not that great looks wise. The Xtreme Solutions Poly-Seal is really pretty, super easy to use, but just not as durable as the others, it's definitely the weakest durability wise, but very pretty.
@@DmitrysGarage Aloha Dimitri, I will give them a try starting with TW WNS, Wolfgang and Xtreme. Thanks very much.
I have used Wolfgang's Deep Gloss Sealant for the past four or so years and still think its great. The car I use it on, is now parked outside and occasionally covered by a car cover. I took a trip through the rain this weekend and even though I haven't applied more Wolfgang's for at least 10 months, water is till beading perfectly. I still have plenty left, but seeing as you are rating their SiO2 slightly higher, do you see any reason going with the SiO2 if the Deep Gloss working so well for me? Also, its my "beater," so I am mostly interested in protection than "amazing gloss." My new car gets more of the love, now, and have been getting great results from Meguiar's Xpress Spray Wax on top of my ceramic coating.
I think the SiO2 version will give you more durability. As far as being worth it, it just depends on how you feel about the cost. You can get the wolfgang deep gloss in a big bottle which makes it cheap by the ounce. Personally for more durability there are other products out there such as the Soft99 Fusso, especially the old formula, which will beat the Wolfgang SiO2, but it isn't as pretty looking.
Great video. I would pick the Meguairs Hybrid Ceramic liquid wax over the Wolfgang.
Its cheaper and lasts longer.
Thanks for watching Zaid, appreciate your viewership
Do SiO2 waxes and sealants require polish when removing just like a normal ceramic coating?
It depends on the products, some really don't want to come off without a polish, but I was able to remove both of these with just isopropyl alcohol.
Have you reviewed...or can you review Ultima Paint Gaurd Plus....been using on my car since I picked it up, wanna see your opinion
Thank you for watching Jason. I will add that one to my ever growing list :). I have not tested that product yet.
most siO2 products you should give it 24 hours to cure, then do whatever you do for your tests! also the gloss and durability will be better....
All my tests include a 24 hour cure time. Or longer if product states so.
Hey, great video. I just got some carbon fiber bits (spoiler & mirror caps) for my car and want to keep them protected. I live in NYC and the car is parked outside. What products would you recommend? Id prefer something with high durability and looks good. Thank you in advance.
Wolfgang SiO2 or get another bottle of the Wolfgang 3.0... tuff call
Hello, comment for the algorithm.
Thanks Rajiv, good to see you again, thanks for watching!
Hi! I’m new on these but i would like to compare the Polish Angel, Wolfgang 3.0, TAC Systems and the Done and Dusted, which do you think is the glossiest product!?
Ivan, thanks for watching! I have only tested Wolfgang DG 3.0 out of your list, but I will add the rest to my list of future tests! Wolfgang does well on gloss. You can see my results table here: dmitrysgarage.com/wax
So would you choose this Wolfgang product or their Uber SiO2 silica spray?
So they're pretty different product, if you want a liquid I'd rather use the Wolfgang Deep Gloss personally unless a bit more durability is required in which case the SiO2 paint sealant is better. The Uber SiO2 is a very great spray silica sealant, if you want way more durability, looks and slickness, the uber SiO2 silica spray is top of my charts. But it's not a liquid product, some people really like using liquids. Overall I'd go with the Uber SiO2 if I had to pick my personal favorite.
D, do you have an opinion on Torque Detail?
Ok im confused ugh, I just bought a new mobility van and plan on keeping it a long time. Do i wash it and put a paint sealer on it or wax or both?
Daniel, I would say just start with one product after washing and fully cleaning your painted surfaces. You can late experiment with stacking waxes on top of sealants or coatings. Typically the harder/more durable product goes on first followed by the topper product. So usually sealant under wax. But really just work out your process with one product to get started, I'd start with a liquid sealant or a spray sealant/wax with high durability: dmitrysgarage.com/wax
Hello, can you use it on glass and on plastic trim?
Is the test panel you use for taking gloss measurements coated with automotive clear coat or is it coated with something else?
Thanks for watching! Its just glass with a black backing underneath. The problem with clear coat is that it is inconsistent due to being sprayed on. The readings have a higher margin of error across the surface. Glass is very consistent and gives much more reliable numbers. In fact the gloss meter itself is calibrated against a similar piece of glass with a black backing. The results are very similar to automotive paint but more accurate and easier to measure.
@@DmitrysGarage My concern is that these chemicals are (probably?) formulated specifically for clear coat and their behavior may be drastically different depending on the surface they are applied to. But I really like the idea of having a tightly controlled environment for testing and it makes me question the results of other channels that don't do this. If you haven't done so already, maybe you can test off camera if your glass panel results line up with how products perform clear coat. Regardless, I love the channel and especially appreciate that you've provided the data for all your previous tests. Keep the videos coming!
@@thedubs510 I'm glad you're enjoying the videos :-) and I have done the comparison you're talking about in the past. I originally took readings on the test hood, but I went back and re-did the readings later on the glass panel to get them to be more accurate. They're generally in-line just more consistent. I also actually did that comparison on camera specifically in this video. I normally don't show the gloss meter on the paint like I did here. You can see its very similar results to the glass panel.
You cannot perceive a difference from 93-97 GU
Agreed, which is why we measure it since the products claim to boost gloss. The only areas where you can slightly perceive it is light reflection. Such as comparing glare from a flashlight or an overhead light.
Meguiar's 💪. Good job Dmitry'sGarage ! 👍 👍 👍
HCLW is excellent when maintained with meguiar's ultimate snow foam where D115, then meguiar's hybrid ceramic detailer!
I don't know if you have the new Meguiar's Ultimate Snow Foam Xtrem Cling Wash Shampoo in the USA but it is excellent, especially for the maintenance of ceramic coating, sealant or wax !. Strange to have products in Europe like M188 and M688 coatings that you don't have when meg's is American! 🤔
I haven't tried the Snow Foam yet, but I would definitely like to try it out to see how it compares to some of the other shampoos. Thanks for the tip and thank you for watching :)!
Hi Dmitry! I've become a new fan of your channel recently as your tests look more honest compare to other sponsored videos.
What could you personally recommend for a brand new white car (non pearl) between Fusso99, Wolfgang Deep Gloss 3.0 and Wolfgang Si02? I can't decide between these three. Thanks heaps and greetings from Australia
Thanks for watching my videos, glad you like them! I think my suggestions would be:
1. If your car is a daily driver in harsh conditions and you want MAXIMUM durability, use Soft99 Fusso Coat, original formula if you can.
2. If your car is a daily driver and garage kept and you want a combination of good looks and durability, use Wolfgang SiO2.
3. If your car is a project car or you really want to show it off and looks matter more than anything, Wolfgang Deep Gloss 3.0 is your best bet.
Hope this helps!
@@DmitrysGarage Appreciate your response and opinion. It means a lot especially there are so many products on the market. Keep up with the great work! Greetings from Australia
@@DmitrysGarage Hi Dmitry, if I choose to go ahead with Wolfgang Si02, May I please ask you what would the best Wolfgang topper (or other than Wolfgang)/ quick detailer to be used over WOLFGANG Si02 Paint Sealant after maintenance wash? Also do you think that wet/ gloss look would be the same or better than traditional Wolfgang Deep Gloss? Your opinion is greatly appreciated and will help me a lot to make a right decision. Thanks heaps again
I think the deep gloss 3 is wetter looking to my eye. As for a topper, I generally dont use them. I use a normal waxless quick detailer when needed and waxless shampoos. The reason is i want the qualities of the specific wax to work. Part of durability is not having to top it off. Id rather wait for it to wear off and redo it. Now some people do like toppers and ill start testing them so my mind may change over time.
@@DmitrysGarage Appreciate your opinion Dmitry! After all what you said I think I'll stick to Wolfgang Deep Gloss even though it's pretty old formula but seems like gives compromised results including some durability, gloss, shine and great wetter look. When Fusso might be a bit overwhelming for summerish Australian condition lacking some shiny look and eventually harder to strip off.
What's the best diy ceramic coating???
Thanks for watching Eduardo. Thats hard to say, like what is the best car? I have a website here where you can compare the ones Ive tested: dmitrysgarage.com/wax
so IPA will strip these waxes alone?
Yea IPA, especially high proof, will damage or strip most waxes, sealants and coatings given enough exposure.
@@DmitrysGarage have you ever seen it bubble the clear cote if used at too high of a dilution ratio?
@@anth115 I have never seen that, IPA is not able to dissolve clear coat. I wouldn't use acetone or other solvents, but IPA is fine to use to decontaminate a panel. I wipe down car panels with IPA all the time when paint correcting, before applying a coating.
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