Hey all, I tested the Griot's Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax at 3 months of pure durability and it's holding up extremely well! You can check out that video here: th-cam.com/video/Or1ip9iiq14/w-d-xo.html
Kyle how accurate is your paint thickness meter? I calibrated it and get different readings each time which is maybe normal. I mean it can go from say 90 to 98 to 106 to 92.
@@jaykid007 Hey Jason! That kind of variance is normal, mine is a DT-156, it’s pretty accurate based on the calibration shims. I use mine more to confirm safety, if I’m in the low 80-100 range I really stop thinking about heavy compounding. And I use to confirm resprayed and bodywork, those numbers are much higher than factory measurements.
The SiO2 concentration reminds me a lot of the % of carnauba used in waxes back in the Zymol days. Just have to find the products that suit your preferences regardless of how critical we are of the ingredients used in the formulas.
Stumbled on your video researching this product. First time viewer and glad I found you. Well spoken, edited, great video quality and tests done. Subscribed.
Been watching u for like a year and I thought I was subscribed but wasn't definitely did!! You deserve way more subs boss love your style and videos! Don't change and keep it up boss!
Great product explanation and demo, well done! Reading through all the comments here, I am absolutely astonished at the in-depth replies from you! As an enthusiast, and just starting to learn “how to”, I am floored by your willingness to help us rookies! 3-1 seems like the product for me after claying my 21 year old pickup for the first time ever and dealing with the harsh Northern climate up here in Canada. Again, thank you so much!
404 not found i a tually use both...products....T/w Hybrid Ceramic spray, 2 coats...then Griots 3 in 1 as a detailer and follow every other car wash. I use both on pearl white, dark gray-dark blue, and 2 black cars...but as he said...follow mfg label instructions to the letter.....i tried shortcuts, it does not.....work as good, as long, etc.... Great content!
Great video! Really want to try this out! Very resistant to poorboys strip down in short term! This could be very great as a topper let alone a stand alone product. 👌
I'm stoked to see how this holds up over time, it definitely has potential and I was flabbergasted at how it pretty much laughed Strip Down off the paint. I've got a good batch of TW Ceramic Spray Coating and Seal N Shine brewing on this test panel, that's what I'm working on next so we'll see how they compare to Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax here.
Hello. I'm a new subscriber to your channel. Really fantastic content. I own enough cars that I feel as though I have solely supported Richard Griot. I swear by Griots products. I have also branched out into the Croftgate product line a bit. Finding a big difference in solid color paint and metallic paint, when treated with the same product and checked with my gloss meter. I had found Griots Best of Show Detailer to be my go to topper, until I tried Croftgate Endure XXL and finished off with a coat of Croftgate Quick and Slick. I could see a definite difference, mainly on the metallic paint. Listening to your comments on depth of color vs. gloss making a difference in what your eye sees is very much correct. You were spot on with the fact that gloss can have the same reading on both paint types, but depth of color and warmth can be more appealing to your eye. I will be supporting your channel from here on out. Thanks for your wisdom. Ed
Thanks a bunch Ed, appreciate the feedback! I’ll do some research into Croftgate, maybe see if I can pick up a few of their products for testing. It’s very easy for viewers to misunderstand the glossmeter’s measurements, there’s so much more to paint enhancement than strictly “gloss”, and it’s tough to try and get that message across sometimes without a big lecture. Thanks for subscribing, hopefully I’ll have some more content out soon!
We're super spoiled right now in Central Florida, 75° weather, perfect out. Pollen is out though, cars are covered after an hour or so, bad allergy season as well. I'll take that over the cold though!
I just applied this to my car and it’s the best the car has EVER looked. I’ve used Meguiars 3-1 all in one wax, Chemical Guys Butter Wet Wax, and now the Griot’s 3-1 Ceramic and by far the Griot’s has the easiest application and looks the best. I literally did my entire car at the vacuums at a car wash, because it had shade since I don’t have a garage, and I had the entire car done in 15 minutes. I’m letting it cure outside and I’m going to get up early, to avoid the sun to apply my second coat. There was one spot on my trunk lid that was in the sun so I very very quickly applied and removed the product and it seemed like it wanted to dry a lot quicker and streak so if you don’t have shade I’d defiantly do very small sections as it will dry in a second. *Edited for grammar*
am so confussed what 2 use!!!!!.....all..most of these testing sites leeve the customer frustrated!!!..most of us urr not proff. detailers like u guys are....we like a yes or no......clear cut winners etc...hillarious....this mana facturer has wayyy 2many products..like chemical guys 2try n decide what 2use 4a nice shine>
Worry less about which specific products to use, if you're dipping your toes into detailing you need to understand the basic tenets of detailing: Wash, decontaminate, polish, protect, maintain. Car paint requires periodic mechanical decontamination through claying and paint polishing. On a daily driver, failure to perform periodic decontamination can lead to gloss reduction, and accelerated clearcoat oxidation and degradation. The rest is all moot, every single manufacturer has a proficient protectant and maintenance spray to get you through the next decontamination phase (usually 6 months to a year before decon is performed again depending on where you live). And you cannot expect to get the best results out of whatever protectants you select until the paint has been decontaminated and polished at reasonable intervals.
Thanks Specky! You guys have some killer stuff over there in the UK as well that I wish we could get our hands on. A big problem for us with the stuff overseas is trying to get them to comply with our VOC laws, a lot of companies have to go out of there way to abide by stricter regulations so we lose out on some good products. But I'm loving the way the market is heading right now, more durable forms of spray protection while still being super easy to work with is the best product for consumers that don't have a lot of time to spend on the paint, but still want it to protect for a long time. I think this Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax is going to perform well.
@@WaxMode yes I've heard that before which is a shame. I spoke to someone who wanted Bilt Hamber stuff (which I highly recommend) but shipping to the US was prohibitively expensive. I guess it just pushes us to find a locally available alternative 🤷🏻♂️
How would this compare to Megs Hybrid Ceramic Wax (the spray one) in the way of long term durability? I'm currently using HCW as a spray on, rinse off then use a drying aid like bead maker with dedicated drying towels. I recently picked up a bottle of Megs Ceramic Detailer to use as a drying aid, but I did see the Griot's 3-1 in Autozone at the same time. If the Griot's is just as durable, I might replace both with this to shorten my washing routine.
Meguiar's HCW lasted well into the 5 month range next to Turtle Wax Seal N Shine, degraded but survived without maintenance. Griot's gives a conservative estimate of 6 months out of Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax, so I'm looking foward to seeing how it holds up. HCW is definitely much different than the Griot's. Heavier, and it likes to be used wet once you have that foundation down, but also has a much higher hydrophobic limit compared to the Griot's. So for guys that like extreme hydrophobicity, you can't go wrong with HCW + the new Ceramic Detailer. If chemical resistance is more of your thing, the new Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions Coating and this Griot's Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax will outperform Meguiar's in a fresh test against Strip Down, but they won't be as hydrophobic.
I'm not sure exactly which car this came off of, it's a Nissan model hood that someone was throwing out that I picked up on the side of the road. Aluminum as well, love it because it's lighter and easy to pull in and out of the garage.
Meguiar's Ceramic Detailer is definitely more of your topper type of product. I would not personally make plans to run Hybrid Ceramic Detailer as a standalone protectant, which is something that you can definitely use the Griot's for. HCD is going to be much more hydrophobic in the short term, but the Griot's should outperform it in total durability in theory. I've got a batch of the Ceramic 3-in-1 brewing on some of the coatings on the blue Honda to see how it performs as a coating topper, so I'll have an update in the future once I get some results in.
Ive been using the Griots 3 in 1 for about 4 months now and live this stuff. However, I strongly recommend using a microfiber applicator block like chemical guys. I find you can lay a much more even layer of product and can apply in Up and down and side to side motion. Great stuff griots. JJ
Your videos are my go to! Excellent! Would it be possible for you to do a strip down test at 3-6 months for this product and the Turtle Wax Ceramic Spray Coating?
Thanks M P! I'll definitely consider that, we're at 3 months on the silver test car and it's holding up great, we'll see how long it can hold up without maintenance and then I may run a Strip Down test to see how it reacts.
Great video! I love the terminology! I just started using the ceramic 3-IN1 myself and it’s my new favorite wax. My MINI has never been so clean! Now all of my friends want me to put it on their cars!
Excellent video! Thanks for reviewing and demonstrating this product, it has definitely peaked my interest. Just a quick question...which wash mitt are you using in this video?
Thanks a bunch! The green wash mitt is a cheap one I picked up at Advanced Auto, I think it's the AutoCraft Microfiber Sponge. Works good for testing, usually I have a bunch of chenille microfiber Gold Plush ones from Autogeek, and the Bull Shine Fluffy microfiber mitts from Shiney's Detail that I use for full washing, but any sort of strip based testing on the panel I'll pull out the smaller mitt.
What are your thoughts on this vs the Adams ceramic spray? Im really liking the idea of having something that can last a few months if I need it to, especially through midwest winter months. But also something I can easily reapply over itself often the rest of the year. Would you recommend anything, be it wax, sealant, coating, etc... that would make my GM white paint look the most glossy and "wet" looking?
That's a tough one, I REALLY loved the way that the Adam's Ceramic Spray Coating applied and buffed into the paint. I thought it was super easy, and it has lasted that 11-12 months on the rear section above IGL Premier, I want to say it felt even better than Griot's Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax in terms of application. The problem is I haven't tried their updated formula out, so I'm not sure if they ended up changing how easy it is to work with or not. White for me pops with the paint correction, fully decon'd, swirl free, I don't think it benefits from the oils in the waxes that aid in depth, so I've always preferred your more synthetic based protectants like Power Lock in the past. Both Adam's Ceramic Spray Coating and Griot's Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax should be awesome on white, not as much oils like Best of Show Spray Wax delivers, more of a crisp reflective appearance.
@@WaxMode I have 2 pearl white cara in my family and used Megs ultimate compound and polish after a full decon. I used powerlock + and collinite 845. It brought so much pearl and depth to the surface. Incredible results and for extra slickness I topped it with beadmaker
Loving the price point, $20 is perfect for a protectant that can be applied quickly and easily maintained, if we can get 6 healthy months that's such a great value.
I really enjoy their paste waxes, Premium Carnauba Paste Wax, Best of Show Paste Wax, hard toss up between the two considering the price, but I would go with Premium as I got better durability out of it. Really easy on/off, both of them smell fantastic. I really like the updated version of Best of Show Liquid Wax, the older version was terrible on/off application, they bumped the quality up majorly on the update and it smells much better too. I use Poly Wax a lot when I'm working out in the sun, I've found it to be very workable in higher temperatures, super easy on/off, durability is okay, you need to maintain all of Griot's protection products on a regular basis to keep up on them. Best of Show Detailer is fantastic, LOVE that raspberry(?) scent and it leaves a super slick surface, very good for weekly/biweekly maintenace. Best of Show Spray Wax smells fantastic as well, similar to Sonax High Speed Wax, don't go heavy on the application but it's a solid spray wax. Those two are great maintenance products for the paste and liquid waxes. Rinseless Wash & Wax works great, nice Laffy Taffy grape scent, 1oz for 2.5gal of water, works solid. I'm reaching more and more often for Griot's Perfecting and Correcting Cream, when they released their BOSS lineup of polishers, pads, and abrasives, they knocked it out of the park. The abrasives are easy to work with, little to no dusting, wipe off is okay but one of my favorite features is the polishes actually smell pleasant. Not an obnoxious scent, just way better than most I work with. Great finishing capabilities and gloss. Haven't worked with the Fast Correcting Cream yet, a ton of guys have that as a go to compound compared to others like ACA500, Jescar Correcting Compound, Sonax Cutmax, etc. So I do want to get my hands on it eventually. The issue with Griot's, is I'm head on into full blown ceramic coatings. And so your enthusiast-based gloss-focused products that they offer have been sidelined by me in favor of testing products that are giving more of a WOW factor in terms of longevity and protection. This is why I'm very interested in seeing the capabilities of what Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax can offer, and whether or not I can adopt this product as a coating topper for some of my other coatings. But many of the products that I've used from Griot's have been very good, they've got ease of use down and the overall enjoyment level of working with them and smelling them always puts a smile on my face. Hopefully they pop out a super easy to work with paint coating in the future that we can complement with Ceramic 3-in-1.
@@seanmcandrew7363 A lot of testers have been recommending Tac System Shinee Wax as the top tier glossy spray wax. I haven’t tried it out yet. I’ve done gloss testing on a lot of sprays and haven’t found one that is putting up big number differences out of the glossmeter on heavily polished paint.
@@WaxMode great ty for the response. Your vids are 👍🏻. Just got a new black truck and want to care for it correctly from day 1. Was thinking of using the ceramic 3-1 as a base then washing with the griots ceramic wash and then using the ceramic detailer. Was also torn on doing the same thing but with the BOS spray wax / wash / detailer. Maybe use 3-1 ceramic as base layer and then BOS wash and spray wax? It is my daily driver and I have no garage. Live in PA. if the BOS provides a better look I will be happy to apply every 2-3 months if need be. Just not sure if In the real-world it actually looks better - hoping this is where you can give me advice (I’ve been going crazy down the rabbit hole of reviews and vids) what would you go with? Does BOS really look better? Or would the water beading and self cleaning of the ceramic actually lead to a better overall look being a daily driver. Mix and match? THANK YOU SOOO MUCH! Promise this will be my last question!
Hey buddy, another GREAT VIDEO! I always enjoy watching your videos and love your format and the way you review the products. You always try to keep your reviews objective and give your honest impressions which I, as a weekend detailing enthusiast, always appreciate. One note on the Griot's bottles and appearance of their products...OUTSTANDING. I think Griot's has one of the most "eye appealing" product lines on the market today. The bottles and lettering and the way they present their products just makes them seem like they are TOP NOTCH. Whether the products are great or not so great is in the opinion of whomever uses them, but you get the first impression they are great just based on how they are packaged. On appearance alone, I give them a 10 out of 10. I really enjoy some of Griot's products and their BOSS system from the polishers, pads, and chemicals in that system are FANTASTIC and user friendly. One product I wasn't too impressed with was their Rubber Cleaner. To me, it just didn't seem to get out all the browning from my tires or I had to do it 4 or 5 times to get the desired result which I didn't like. Many, actually MOST, of their products are great, especially for the average Joe like me doing my own detailing at home. Another product I do really like but they are too pricey in my opinion, are all of their microfiber products which are second to none in quality and durability. I love the bright green color they've used for the Ceramic 3 in 1, it's eye catching. I was really impressed with how resistant the Ceramic 3 in 1 wax was to the Poor Boy's stripping solution. Looks like the 3 in 1 is gonna be a really great product from Griot's. Another thing that appeals to me right off the bat, is the fact you can use the Ceramic 3 in 1 wax as a drying aide! That is a great feature of this product. Now I only need one product to accomplish two things. Every time you wash your vehicle, you hit the area with a mist of the 3 in 1 and use as a drying aide and your basically topping up the product every time, which can SIGNIFICANTLY increase your durability. You can probably get indefinite protection if you use it as a drying aide after each maintenance wash. Granted, you would probably still need to do a DECON procedure every six months or so anyway and re-clay, iron remove, polish, etc. to keep the vehicle looking great, but even so, that's a win-win to me just in the fact I can use 3 in 1 as my protectant product and my drying aide. ONE REQUEST I WOULD HAVE IF YOU EVER CAN DO IT. Xtreme Solutions POLY SEAL, against this Griot's Ceramic 3 in 1 in a head to head comparison. I've heard some great things about Poly Seal and would love to see what the results would be compared to the Griot's product. This would narrow down which of the two products would be better suited for my needs. Overall, from other video's on Poly Seal, it seems to be very comparable to Griot's Ceramic 3 in 1 wax. QUESTION: Where did you get that sprayer on your spray bottle? I know those sprayers come on the high end KWAZAR Mercury Pro bottles, but can you buy just the sprayers to my own bottles? Thanks again for all you do reviewing the various products. I know it takes a ton of your time and you do a great job.
Thanks a bunch Joe! Definitely agree with you on the aesthetics of the brand, it's top notch. Super clean, not too cluttered, I like how they incorporate the colors into their products as a way to market the attraction of the brand. I get their monthly catalogs in the mail and it's just so fun to browse through these, Griot's is like the quintessential enthusiast brand of car maintenance products. And they've got their scents down as well, so all those things paired up with their focus on ease of use, and I always get a tendency to want to slow down from the ceramics, let's get back to the basics and pull out the Griot's and just enjoy the process of waxing the paint by hand again. You're right as well, I'm not sure if I even touched on that in the video but the Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax is so simple to use that it doesn't need a lighter maintenance product, it can easily be applied over itself without being too heavy for regular maintenance that's not going to leave blotchy streaking behind. Very interested to see how this holds up in the long term compared to the other consumer ceramic-infused products released this year. The sprayer that I was using for Strip Down was the Chemical Resistant Dual Action Sprayer that I bought off Autogeek when they were running a sale on them. They've held up well except for the one that I use with Prep-All, that one turned into a leaky mess pretty quickly as the seals are most likely not rated for that type of solvent, you can use them on standard bottles: www.autogeek.net/hi-tech-chemical-resistant-sprayer.html I might have to take a look into Poly Seal, I know Brian at Apex Detail rated it very highly which piqued my interest, and if Brian likes it then you know it's going to have some serious performance with all of the products he tests. Always appreciate your feedback, glad you enjoy the videos!
@@WaxMode Thanks again for your valuable time and always responding promptly to my questions. I have seen Brian's videos as well and a few other channels (Miranda Detailing was one of them) and everyone who has posted something on Poly Seal raves about the product. You've definitely got me interested in Griot's Ceramic 3 in 1, so much that i'm ordering a bottle to try out and I know if it's got your brand of approval, then it's going to be a top notch product. I'll most likely buy a gallon after that and use this on my vehicles from that point on, especially as the drying aide, but also as the immediate topper to my wax or sealant. I use two products most of the time. Either Collinite "Super Double Coat" or Jescar Polymer Sealant. I like them both, mainly for the durability of the products. I've gotten really long durability out of those with the Super Double Coat edging out the Jescar, at least in my usage of the products. They are both fantastic and the Griot's Ceramic 3 in 1 will be the perfect complimentary product to them to keep a good base of protection on my vehicles. Thanks again.....all the best to you my friend.
I have watched DOZENS of car detailing videos, more lately on the new Griots 3 in 1 i just bought.....been laid up for few weeks after an operation, so trying to learn as much as i can before using this product. Your camera work is outstanding, matched with articulate impressions and breadth of knowledge. I thoroughly enjoyed this video and consider me a new subscriber!
Thanks so much David! Definitely let me know how the Griot's holds up for you, I've been getting outstanding durability out of it, it's one of the best sio2 spray performers on the market right now. Hoping for a speedy recovery on the operation mate!
It’s such a solid polisher for the price. I also recently got my hands on the G8 at the Mobile Tech Expo last Saturday, another extremely well built tool and I might have to make a purchase at $130. Nice and smooth, lightweight, but a lot of power to get some good correction out of it. Griots is on a mission this year!
Hello! Nice video I've just started getting into Griots products. Any suggestions for Dodge TorRed paint be it griots or otherwise? It has ppf on the front end, hood but trimmed around the hemi decal and on the headlights.
I'm keeping an eye out, I believe the Hybrid Solutions line will be available at retail stores some time in the future, not sure when. But yes I was surprised to find Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax already available at Autozone, they had the new updated Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Detailer and Spray Wax that I picked up at the same time, and I saw the 26oz size of the Hybrid Ceramic Detailer, as well as their ready to use 32oz bottles of Hyper-Dressing and their new Iron Removing Spray Clay.
For ease of use, I wonder how the 3 in 1 Ceramic Wax would work with Waxedshine Aquabead as a topper. 3 in 1 is easy to apply as a base coat, and Aquabead is about as easy as it gets as a topper.
Would this work well over the top of Wolfgang deep gloss paint sealant? Wolfgang is very hydrophobic and don’t want to disturb that but this seems like a good topper
Wolfgang DGPS is more traditional, god tier application and wipeoff, but average hydrophobics and durability. Griot’s is stronger durability with two coats, better hydrophobics, but you have to be more careful during wipeoff due to its faster/more significant curing. I’m actually more likely to reach for DGPS because if I need the extra durability, I’ll just go with a full coating instead of the spray on hybrids, but my preferences are a lot different than most. DGPS is one of the best sealants that I’ve worked with in terms of application, fun and addicting to wipe off.
Just stumbled onto your video looking at Griots products. Very well done and informative! I'm not a pro detailer, just a weekend warrior who likes to care for his car. Mostly, I'm looking for something to protect my paint and make it easier to wash in the winter here in Seattle. Any idea how the 3 in 1 would compare to something like P&S Bead Maker? Also, I sub'd.
Thanks a bunch John! Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax would be a great option to use as your main protectant, it's a lot different compared to Bead Maker. I consider Bead Maker as a lighter, not as heavy a protectant, and so it does really well to fit the role of a maintenance topper, and less of something that I would use as my main base layer protectant. Ceramic 3-in-1 is heavier, it will be much more hydrophobic and more durable, I can use it on a regular basis if I wanted to, or I can switch over to something lighter like the Best of Show Detailer for maintenance. I haven't tried Bead Maker on top of Ceramic 3-in-1 yet, I'm not sure if it plays well together, but I can't see it being an issue as I find many products like being topped with Bead Maker. I would say give Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax a shot, you're also fairly local to Griot's, have you been to their main store in Tacoma yet?
WaxMode Thanks for your thoughts. Makes sense. I’ve used Bead Maker a few times, but it doesn’t seem to last and all I’m doing is washing it with ONR - nothing that would strip it. You’re right, I am relatively close to Griots HQ, but haven’t visited yet. Was thinking about it this weekend. I’m hoping to learn some simpler ways to maintain my car’s paint that’ll last.
@@johnshipps441 Those of us that are fanatics of the hobby, we like to over-complicate the process and buy a bunch of products that we don't really need in order to get the job done, and companies have to come out with a bunch of stuff to try and meet the needs of everyone's different preferences. Really, I like to have that one product that I use as a main protectant, and then one separate product that is a spray that I can use for topping up on a regular basis after my washes, just to maintain some gloss and slickness and make sure that the main protectant doesn't become too damaged so it loses effectiveness. I think Griot's has done a great job and keeping it simple with the Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax. It can fill the role of using it on a regular basis after washes with it being a spray, or using it as a main protectant for a separate spray detailer to be used after washes for regular maintenance. If you head up to the store, let me know how you like it! One of these days I want to fly out there and check it out.
@@WaxMode Just watched your video on BeadMaker and it makes sense now - using it as a topper or a supplemental add-on for your regular washes. On a separate note, do you have a pressure washer you recommend? Again, I'm not in the detailing biz, just like to keep my car and my wife & kids cars clean and want to do it as easily as possible!
@@johnshipps441 Matt at Obsessed Garage did a great in depth series on cheaper electric pressure washers and he did all the legwork to narrow down the choices, and he pretty much settled on the Karcher K1700 model for the performance. I have pretty much the Ryobi equivalent of that Karcher model, it's a 1.2GPM 1700PSI Ryobi. The thing about these electric pressure washers, is the guns and the high pressure hose lines that connect the guns to the units, the standard ones are absolutely terrible. I had my Ryobi for years and rarely ever pulled it out because it was so clunky, the hose would kink up all the time and it wasn't fun to work with. Then I watched Matt's series and his solution of upgrading the gun to an MTM or Mosmatic model, with all the quick disconnect fittings, and upgrading the high pressure line to a Kobrajet 3/8" hose, absolutely transformed the usability of the Ryobi. Then I picked up an MTM PF22 foam cannon and I use the Ryobi now every time I wash the cars. So I would research that, I would check out his site at www.obsessedgarage.com/collections/pressure-washing, and this will pretty much take any cheaper electric washer which is perfect for washing the cars, and transform it into something very usable. I grabbed the MTM SGS-28 gun, the quick disconnect package, the MTM 4 pack of nozzles, a 25' Kobrajet 3/8" high pressure hose (I should have got 50ft), and the PF22 foam cannon. It's around $300 for the upgrades including the foam cannon, but one of my best buys for the hobby.
Thanks Sam! Griot's Best of Show is still a great product, very fun to work with and smells awesome, fantastic gloss. But if you're looking for that extra durability to make it through some tough months, then Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax will definitely be that option.
I have 5 year ceramic pro on my car. This should do fine as a topper? They told me to not put wax products on top but this seems like it would be ok? Great video as usual.
I've been wanting to get my hands on Zaino Z8 because of the reports I heard of how much gloss it could bring out of the paint, but haven't pulled the trigger yet. I've worked with Blackfire Midnight Sun Spray Wax and Pinnacle Souveran Spray Wax, and I actually liked Pinnacle better because it was noticeably slicker to me and my neighbor with his S550 Mustang agreed. Best of Show Spray Wax seems heavier than both Blackfire and Souveran, so you'll need a bit more time with the microfiber towel to get a clean wipedown, but I think it can compete on gloss and depth with Souveran. It will also be more hydrophobic as well. The detailer pairs perfectly with a lot of things, isn't heavy, nice and slick, smells fantastic, not super light or too heavy, just right for me.
Hey Josh! This is a Ryobi 1600psi 1.2gpm washer that I’ve upgraded with the MTM Hydro SGS28 gun and nozzles, and a Kobrajet 3/8” hose with all the quick disconnect fittings that I picked up from Obsessed Garage. The new sprayer gun and hose completely transforms the utility of these cheaper washers, and the short gun makes it easier to maneuver the foam cannon around, the gun has a built in swivel too that really prevents the hose from binding up.
Making sure that the paint is decon'd and polished is the best way to enhance the durability of any protectant that you're working with. So I only recommend claying if you're noticing a build up of embedded contamination on the surface that doesn't wash off.
Are you absolutely sure Prep-All is safe for painted surfaces? Here is the description: "Prep-All® is fast-acting, effective on metal, plastic, and fiberglass, and can be used prior to sanding and painting."
I’ve never had any issues with Prep-All and I’ve used it quite often and regularly on all the test cars and panels that I have. I’ve let it dwell for extended times without any damage as well, however you always want to test in a small inconspicuous spot first, as thin paint or paint where it’s rusting underneath but not through the top surface, paint on top of fragile bondo, these can all lead to the top surface having a potential negative reaction with stronger cleaners and solvents. There was recently a thread on Autopia where a 50/50 dilution of IPA caused some bubbling in a small spot. The only product I’ve used so far that did damage the paint on the test panels immediately on contact was Dupli-Color’s Prep-Spray aerosol formula.
@@WaxMode thanks - much appreciated. I've just realised that since it's safe on plastic, and automative paint is sort of like a very tough plastic (yes?), that's actually a good indication that it is safe. 😃
I used this on a new car after claying it and so far I LOVE IT! I have another car that's got ceramic over PPF that I did myself two years ago. It's a sunday only car. I'd like to apply the 3 in 1 over this as a booster. Do you know if the 3 in 1 can work in this way? I also just used Griot's Best in Show detailer and love that too! They are hooking me in! Plus, having them on the shelf at Auto Zone (with coupons too) is convenient.
Hey Adam, Griot's can be finicky on some ceramics, I tried using it over top of the Adam's Ceramic Spray Coating section and it didn't want to level out as easy, left some streaking behind. I'd most likely stick with a lighter topper on top of the coating on the PPF like the Best of Show Detailer. Griot's definitely has an outstanding selection across the board. Been loving their new G9 polisher and their Best of Show abrasives. Still have my old GG6 polisher for doing headlights and tighter areas, really want to snag their G8 polisher in the future. Still really like their Best of Show Paste Wax and Premium Carnauba Paste Wax, Poly Wax, Best of Show Liquid Wax, awesome stuff!
@@WaxMode I wound up using it over the ceramic and it worked well. I find that the ceramic that I have requires a short nap microfiber towel, but other than that it works well. I use the griots best of show detailer over that for finishing and touchups routinely. I love it so much I just ordered a gallon.
I've got to grab some better stands to work on. Sometimes when you have a panel off like this, if you don't have it secured just right on the stands, then any sort of slight pressure will want to slide the hood off. I've come close a few times which is fine because this is a throwaway panel, but I've got to do some more research on how to actually secure the panels better.
Hybrid Ceramic Detailer is more hydrophobic in the short term, but I wouldn't make plans to use Hybrid Ceramic Detailer for long term durability. Rather I would use it as a maintenance topper for coatings or the Meguiar's waxes/sealants. This Griot's Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax however has held up incredibly in my 3 month durability test without toppers.
So if Butter Wet Wax has been on the paint for a little bit and you’re looking to top it with Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax, you could get away with this. I personally wouldn’t want to pair these up with each other, the Griot’s bonds very effectively to bare clearcoat and that’s how you’re going to extend its durability. And then I would maintain the Griot’s with a spray detailer like Speed Shine or Best of Show Detailer, and skip Butter Wet Wax. I definitely would not want to use Butter Wet Wax on top of the Griot’s unless the Griot’s is pretty far diminished.
303 Touchless Sealant I would only be using as a dedicated spray and rinse, I would not be using it dry. And I have seen some heavy streaking/residue in certain instances of using it, you definitely want a strong pressure with it when you're rinsing. I think it works great for wheels, but for the paint I would much rather use the Griot's Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax as opposed to using Touchless Sealant.
It does have some spray and rinse performance! I definitely prefer a fully dry application or drying aid wipe, but I have put it on a hydrophilic water sheet and rinsed and noticed good bonding.
Both the 92 and 88 BMW's need a TON of love, unfortunately the rust prevents me from wanting to go forward with any sort of body repair, but the motors are in great shape so they're still perfect drivers for what we need them for. I'm still balking at respraying the E28's hood, but I'll most likely end up doing that with the can just so I have another test bed to work with products on that is daily driven. Will be fun to see how flat I can wetsand out the 2K clear after spraying out of the can.
I haven't run HCD through a solo durability test yet, it likes to piggy back on the base layer protectant. It's easy enough where I could use it after every wash, smells awesome too.
Bead Maker is going to be more comparable to Griot's Best of Show Detailer in terms of function and performance. This Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax is going to be much heavier than Bead Maker, not as slick, but have a much higher durability potential and certainly much more chemical resistance. I'm approaching 2 months of durability with Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax and it's holding up really well on the test car.
@@WaxMode thanks for that info but that brings me to a follow up qurstion, what about Bead Maker vs Megs Ultimate Quik Wax (new formula) vs Turtle Wax Ice Spray Wax. I know those 2 are waxes and BM is a polymer base sealant but if Im not mistaken those 2 waxes are synthetic so they are some kind of sealants too. I know Im deviating from the 3 in 1 but definitely that one is way better so Im wondering which of the other 3 comes behind it in terms of durability, chemical resistance & gloss. Thanks!
@@jtks4490 I missed your comment when you responded a week ago about the distributor on the HCD video, thanks for tracking that down for us, I'll definitely take a look! Mark let me know when you get yours in, are you planning on posting up on Autopia? Sandro's tests have been insane on these, I'm pretty amped.
After polishing the paint with Perfecting Cream, I used Klean Strip Prep-All as my panel wipe prior to applying the Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax and BOS Spray Wax, that's to remove any of the polishing oils left behind by Perfecting Cream. Poorboy's Strip Down was used as my dedicated wax stripper to try and remove the fresh products after they were on the paint for the test. I don't think Amazon has Strip Down on their website, you can pick it up at Autogeek here if you're looking to try it out: www.autogeek.net/pb-strip-down.html
@@WaxMode thanks for the quick response. I am considering it...will the 16oz do a whole car....lexus es 350....looking for something easy to remove old toppers like carpro elixir, puris jade A68 reboot, tw hybrid solutions spray, c2v3,....and more...have been tinkering this year during the si02 craze....in your opinion will this do it.....also considering jim lafebers(dr beasleys) panel prime....not cheap tho. whatcha think
@@johnketuroskey6293 You should be able to stretch around 2-4 applications out of 16oz on a standard sedan. You want to make even coverage across the paint, so if you spray effectively then you won't have to over load it up in one area to get it to work well, I'm most likely dumping way more than I need to as an example in this video. If it's not going to strip, dumping more on the paint is not going to be as effective as applying another separate application of it afterwards. Elixir is definitely one of those more resistant types of protectants, very resistant against Strip Down if it's fresh, if it's older it may be able to dig into it. Haven't tested C2V3 against Strip Down yet. Panel Prime from Beasleys seems more similar to something like Gtechniq Panel Wipe that you don't rinse off the paint, I definitely need to pull that out again to run testing with it, maybe this weekend to do a direct comparison with Strip Down's performance.
@@WaxMode do u have his panel wipe??? would love to see a comparison test!! have u tried his ceramic wash??? when I met with him to discuss a few things I had the lexus washed while we talked and when I saw the car I was like "wow"...took some home for maintenance. I have used/tinkered with "a lot" of wash products - I have been using reset as my go to. his premium wash sounds like it is similar to reset - which was one of the things we discussed - but he stated he uses the ceramic in his wash services. it states u may only have to "lightly agitate" on second foaming.....as absurd as it sounds on a moderately dirty vehicle I have only agitated once in three washes.....keep in mind I am in Chicago/nw Indiana area with intense salt exposure. fyi - he is unveiling his new si02 polish this weekend at MTE....will be available in march
@@johnketuroskey6293 Ahh I missed your comment, I was at MTE earlier today and I must have missed his booth! I haven't used his panel wipe, I came super close to picking up his coatings a few years ago to try them out, have you worked with those yet? I need to grab another test panel that I can focus purely on coatings with, I actually tried grabbing a few infrared curing lamps from Amazon, both of which came in broken which put a hamper on my accelerated curing tests.
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Hey all, I tested the Griot's Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax at 3 months of pure durability and it's holding up extremely well! You can check out that video here: th-cam.com/video/Or1ip9iiq14/w-d-xo.html
Kyle how accurate is your paint thickness meter? I calibrated it and get different readings each time which is maybe normal. I mean it can go from say 90 to 98 to 106 to 92.
@@jaykid007 Hey Jason! That kind of variance is normal, mine is a DT-156, it’s pretty accurate based on the calibration shims. I use mine more to confirm safety, if I’m in the low 80-100 range I really stop thinking about heavy compounding. And I use to confirm resprayed and bodywork, those numbers are much higher than factory measurements.
Don’t show this to Dopey Dallas , he will be screaming to see the SI02 report card .
😄 as his Shield dries up in the bottle and he won't give you a refund as promised F that dude!
The SiO2 concentration reminds me a lot of the % of carnauba used in waxes back in the Zymol days. Just have to find the products that suit your preferences regardless of how critical we are of the ingredients used in the formulas.
WaxMode That’s correct , but easier said than done, for some . Thanks for all the great videos you put together . Take care .
Stumbled on your video researching this product. First time viewer and glad I found you. Well spoken, edited, great video quality and tests done. Subscribed.
Street Wise - I appreciate the good feedback! I’ve got a ton that I’m working on so keep an eye out for more reviews and first impressions.
Been watching u for like a year and I thought I was subscribed but wasn't definitely did!! You deserve way more subs boss love your style and videos! Don't change and keep it up boss!
I appreciate the feedback Diesel! Thanks so much for enjoying the videos!
LOVE Griots products. Can't wait to try this product. Thanks and great video
Great product explanation and demo, well done! Reading through all the comments here, I am absolutely astonished at the in-depth replies from you! As an enthusiast, and just starting to learn “how to”, I am floored by your willingness to help us rookies! 3-1 seems like the product for me after claying my 21 year old pickup for the first time ever and dealing with the harsh Northern climate up here in Canada. Again, thank you so much!
It would be interesting to see griots three-in-one ceramic wax compared to Turtle Wax hybrid Solutions Ceramic spray coating.
I've got the two of them side by side on the other daily driver, so I will release updates once I get more time with them on the paint.
404 not found i a tually use both...products....T/w Hybrid Ceramic spray, 2 coats...then Griots 3 in 1 as a detailer and follow every other car wash. I use both on pearl white, dark gray-dark blue, and 2 black cars...but as he said...follow mfg label instructions to the letter.....i tried shortcuts, it does not.....work as good, as long, etc....
Great content!
Great video! Really want to try this out! Very resistant to poorboys strip down in short term! This could be very great as a topper let alone a stand alone product. 👌
I'm stoked to see how this holds up over time, it definitely has potential and I was flabbergasted at how it pretty much laughed Strip Down off the paint. I've got a good batch of TW Ceramic Spray Coating and Seal N Shine brewing on this test panel, that's what I'm working on next so we'll see how they compare to Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax here.
@@WaxMode I was definitely blown away at how strip down did nothing to it. Look forward to your results with the TW!!! 👍👍👍
Hello. I'm a new subscriber to your channel. Really fantastic content. I own enough cars that I feel as though I have solely supported Richard Griot. I swear by Griots products. I have also branched out into the Croftgate product line a bit. Finding a big difference in solid color paint and metallic paint, when treated with the same product and checked with my gloss meter. I had found Griots Best of Show Detailer to be my go to topper, until I tried Croftgate Endure XXL and finished off with a coat of Croftgate Quick and Slick. I could see a definite difference, mainly on the metallic paint. Listening to your comments on depth of color vs. gloss making a difference in what your eye sees is very much correct. You were spot on with the fact that gloss can have the same reading on both paint types, but depth of color and warmth can be more appealing to your eye. I will be supporting your channel from here on out. Thanks for your wisdom. Ed
Thanks a bunch Ed, appreciate the feedback! I’ll do some research into Croftgate, maybe see if I can pick up a few of their products for testing. It’s very easy for viewers to misunderstand the glossmeter’s measurements, there’s so much more to paint enhancement than strictly “gloss”, and it’s tough to try and get that message across sometimes without a big lecture. Thanks for subscribing, hopefully I’ll have some more content out soon!
Tried it recently myself- super hydrophobic. Great video!
Looks great! I have it but it’s been to cold to try it. I need to move south badly. Haha
Illinois/Indiana sucks!! :(
We're super spoiled right now in Central Florida, 75° weather, perfect out. Pollen is out though, cars are covered after an hour or so, bad allergy season as well. I'll take that over the cold though!
WaxMode I’m on my way! 😂
Dave S. Man it sure does! Gonna be decent this weekend though
brian...we have to stop meeting like this....saw u at papasmurf...said hi...from demotte
I just applied this to my car and it’s the best the car has EVER looked. I’ve used Meguiars 3-1 all in one wax, Chemical Guys Butter Wet Wax, and now the Griot’s 3-1 Ceramic and by far the Griot’s has the easiest application and looks the best. I literally did my entire car at the vacuums at a car wash, because it had shade since I don’t have a garage, and I had the entire car done in 15 minutes. I’m letting it cure outside and I’m going to get up early, to avoid the sun to apply my second coat. There was one spot on my trunk lid that was in the sun so I very very quickly applied and removed the product and it seemed like it wanted to dry a lot quicker and streak so if you don’t have shade I’d defiantly do very small sections as it will dry in a second.
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Great feedback, thanks for letting me know how it's been working for you!
am so confussed what 2 use!!!!!.....all..most of these testing sites leeve the customer frustrated!!!..most of us urr not proff. detailers like u guys are....we like a yes or no......clear cut winners etc...hillarious....this mana facturer has wayyy 2many products..like chemical guys 2try n decide what 2use 4a nice shine>
Worry less about which specific products to use, if you're dipping your toes into detailing you need to understand the basic tenets of detailing: Wash, decontaminate, polish, protect, maintain.
Car paint requires periodic mechanical decontamination through claying and paint polishing. On a daily driver, failure to perform periodic decontamination can lead to gloss reduction, and accelerated clearcoat oxidation and degradation.
The rest is all moot, every single manufacturer has a proficient protectant and maintenance spray to get you through the next decontamination phase (usually 6 months to a year before decon is performed again depending on where you live). And you cannot expect to get the best results out of whatever protectants you select until the paint has been decontaminated and polished at reasonable intervals.
Yes...please do a review of the new G9. Thanks!
Great comparison! I'm sold and I'll be applying it tonight.
Really nice water behaviour there. It's a shame Griots don't have a greater availability here in the UK but good video as always👍
Thanks Specky! You guys have some killer stuff over there in the UK as well that I wish we could get our hands on. A big problem for us with the stuff overseas is trying to get them to comply with our VOC laws, a lot of companies have to go out of there way to abide by stricter regulations so we lose out on some good products. But I'm loving the way the market is heading right now, more durable forms of spray protection while still being super easy to work with is the best product for consumers that don't have a lot of time to spend on the paint, but still want it to protect for a long time. I think this Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax is going to perform well.
@@WaxMode yes I've heard that before which is a shame. I spoke to someone who wanted Bilt Hamber stuff (which I highly recommend) but shipping to the US was prohibitively expensive. I guess it just pushes us to find a locally available alternative 🤷🏻♂️
How would this compare to Megs Hybrid Ceramic Wax (the spray one) in the way of long term durability? I'm currently using HCW as a spray on, rinse off then use a drying aid like bead maker with dedicated drying towels. I recently picked up a bottle of Megs Ceramic Detailer to use as a drying aid, but I did see the Griot's 3-1 in Autozone at the same time. If the Griot's is just as durable, I might replace both with this to shorten my washing routine.
Meguiar's HCW lasted well into the 5 month range next to Turtle Wax Seal N Shine, degraded but survived without maintenance. Griot's gives a conservative estimate of 6 months out of Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax, so I'm looking foward to seeing how it holds up. HCW is definitely much different than the Griot's. Heavier, and it likes to be used wet once you have that foundation down, but also has a much higher hydrophobic limit compared to the Griot's. So for guys that like extreme hydrophobicity, you can't go wrong with HCW + the new Ceramic Detailer. If chemical resistance is more of your thing, the new Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions Coating and this Griot's Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax will outperform Meguiar's in a fresh test against Strip Down, but they won't be as hydrophobic.
Can you try best of show spray wax on top of ceramic 3/1?
I wax my truck with this 3-in1 wax, I love it so well I did my wife 2020 Lincoln Aviator and man it look good.
Is that a Honda Accord hood?
I'm not sure exactly which car this came off of, it's a Nissan model hood that someone was throwing out that I picked up on the side of the road. Aluminum as well, love it because it's lighter and easy to pull in and out of the garage.
This vs megs ceramic detail spray?
Meguiar's Ceramic Detailer is definitely more of your topper type of product. I would not personally make plans to run Hybrid Ceramic Detailer as a standalone protectant, which is something that you can definitely use the Griot's for. HCD is going to be much more hydrophobic in the short term, but the Griot's should outperform it in total durability in theory. I've got a batch of the Ceramic 3-in-1 brewing on some of the coatings on the blue Honda to see how it performs as a coating topper, so I'll have an update in the future once I get some results in.
@@WaxMode I'm hoping here meant Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Liquid Wax and not the detailer lol
They have it at AutoZone as well
Ive been using the Griots 3 in 1 for about 4 months now and live this stuff. However, I strongly recommend using a microfiber applicator block like chemical guys. I find you can lay a much more even layer of product and can apply in Up and down and side to side motion. Great stuff griots. JJ
Great tip James, I'll have to try the block out and see how it does.
Your videos are my go to! Excellent!
Would it be possible for you to do a strip down test at 3-6 months for this product and the Turtle Wax Ceramic Spray Coating?
Thanks M P! I'll definitely consider that, we're at 3 months on the silver test car and it's holding up great, we'll see how long it can hold up without maintenance and then I may run a Strip Down test to see how it reacts.
Great video! I love the terminology! I just started using the ceramic 3-IN1 myself and it’s my new favorite wax.
My MINI has never been so clean! Now all of my friends want me to put it on their cars!
Cheers MrBasbmw, let me know how long this ends up lasting on your Mini!
Excellent video! Thanks for reviewing and demonstrating this product, it has definitely peaked my interest.
Just a quick question...which wash mitt are you using in this video?
Thanks a bunch! The green wash mitt is a cheap one I picked up at Advanced Auto, I think it's the AutoCraft Microfiber Sponge. Works good for testing, usually I have a bunch of chenille microfiber Gold Plush ones from Autogeek, and the Bull Shine Fluffy microfiber mitts from Shiney's Detail that I use for full washing, but any sort of strip based testing on the panel I'll pull out the smaller mitt.
What are your thoughts on this vs the Adams ceramic spray? Im really liking the idea of having something that can last a few months if I need it to, especially through midwest winter months. But also something I can easily reapply over itself often the rest of the year.
Would you recommend anything, be it wax, sealant, coating, etc... that would make my GM white paint look the most glossy and "wet" looking?
That's a tough one, I REALLY loved the way that the Adam's Ceramic Spray Coating applied and buffed into the paint. I thought it was super easy, and it has lasted that 11-12 months on the rear section above IGL Premier, I want to say it felt even better than Griot's Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax in terms of application. The problem is I haven't tried their updated formula out, so I'm not sure if they ended up changing how easy it is to work with or not.
White for me pops with the paint correction, fully decon'd, swirl free, I don't think it benefits from the oils in the waxes that aid in depth, so I've always preferred your more synthetic based protectants like Power Lock in the past. Both Adam's Ceramic Spray Coating and Griot's Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax should be awesome on white, not as much oils like Best of Show Spray Wax delivers, more of a crisp reflective appearance.
@@WaxMode I have 2 pearl white cara in my family and used Megs ultimate compound and polish after a full decon. I used powerlock + and collinite 845. It brought so much pearl and depth to the surface. Incredible results and for extra slickness I topped it with beadmaker
Griots is not that bad at all. I am not a fan but it’s good enough for clients that doesn’t want to pay much for protection.
Loving the price point, $20 is perfect for a protectant that can be applied quickly and easily maintained, if we can get 6 healthy months that's such a great value.
What griots garage products you like so far? If any
I really enjoy their paste waxes, Premium Carnauba Paste Wax, Best of Show Paste Wax, hard toss up between the two considering the price, but I would go with Premium as I got better durability out of it. Really easy on/off, both of them smell fantastic. I really like the updated version of Best of Show Liquid Wax, the older version was terrible on/off application, they bumped the quality up majorly on the update and it smells much better too.
I use Poly Wax a lot when I'm working out in the sun, I've found it to be very workable in higher temperatures, super easy on/off, durability is okay, you need to maintain all of Griot's protection products on a regular basis to keep up on them. Best of Show Detailer is fantastic, LOVE that raspberry(?) scent and it leaves a super slick surface, very good for weekly/biweekly maintenace. Best of Show Spray Wax smells fantastic as well, similar to Sonax High Speed Wax, don't go heavy on the application but it's a solid spray wax. Those two are great maintenance products for the paste and liquid waxes. Rinseless Wash & Wax works great, nice Laffy Taffy grape scent, 1oz for 2.5gal of water, works solid.
I'm reaching more and more often for Griot's Perfecting and Correcting Cream, when they released their BOSS lineup of polishers, pads, and abrasives, they knocked it out of the park. The abrasives are easy to work with, little to no dusting, wipe off is okay but one of my favorite features is the polishes actually smell pleasant. Not an obnoxious scent, just way better than most I work with. Great finishing capabilities and gloss. Haven't worked with the Fast Correcting Cream yet, a ton of guys have that as a go to compound compared to others like ACA500, Jescar Correcting Compound, Sonax Cutmax, etc. So I do want to get my hands on it eventually.
The issue with Griot's, is I'm head on into full blown ceramic coatings. And so your enthusiast-based gloss-focused products that they offer have been sidelined by me in favor of testing products that are giving more of a WOW factor in terms of longevity and protection. This is why I'm very interested in seeing the capabilities of what Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax can offer, and whether or not I can adopt this product as a coating topper for some of my other coatings. But many of the products that I've used from Griot's have been very good, they've got ease of use down and the overall enjoyment level of working with them and smelling them always puts a smile on my face. Hopefully they pop out a super easy to work with paint coating in the future that we can complement with Ceramic 3-in-1.
@@WaxMode what’s the best looking spray wax available?
@@seanmcandrew7363 A lot of testers have been recommending Tac System Shinee Wax as the top tier glossy spray wax. I haven’t tried it out yet. I’ve done gloss testing on a lot of sprays and haven’t found one that is putting up big number differences out of the glossmeter on heavily polished paint.
@@WaxMode great ty for the response. Your vids are 👍🏻. Just got a new black truck and want to care for it correctly from day 1. Was thinking of using the ceramic 3-1 as a base then washing with the griots ceramic wash and then using the ceramic detailer. Was also torn on doing the same thing but with the BOS spray wax / wash / detailer. Maybe use 3-1 ceramic as base layer and then BOS wash and spray wax? It is my daily driver and I have no garage. Live in PA. if the BOS provides a better look I will be happy to apply every 2-3 months if need be. Just not sure if In the real-world it actually looks better - hoping this is where you can give me advice (I’ve been going crazy down the rabbit hole of reviews and vids) what would you go with? Does BOS really look better? Or would the water beading and self cleaning of the ceramic actually lead to a better overall look being a daily driver. Mix and match? THANK YOU SOOO MUCH! Promise this will be my last question!
Nicely done really plotted out well Thanks for sharing this information
Thanks a bunch Matt, stay tuned I've got a lot that I'm working with!
Hey buddy, another GREAT VIDEO! I always enjoy watching your videos and love your format and the way you review the products. You always try to keep your reviews objective and give your honest impressions which I, as a weekend detailing enthusiast, always appreciate. One note on the Griot's bottles and appearance of their products...OUTSTANDING. I think Griot's has one of the most "eye appealing" product lines on the market today. The bottles and lettering and the way they present their products just makes them seem like they are TOP NOTCH. Whether the products are great or not so great is in the opinion of whomever uses them, but you get the first impression they are great just based on how they are packaged. On appearance alone, I give them a 10 out of 10. I really enjoy some of Griot's products and their BOSS system from the polishers, pads, and chemicals in that system are FANTASTIC and user friendly. One product I wasn't too impressed with was their Rubber Cleaner. To me, it just didn't seem to get out all the browning from my tires or I had to do it 4 or 5 times to get the desired result which I didn't like. Many, actually MOST, of their products are great, especially for the average Joe like me doing my own detailing at home. Another product I do really like but they are too pricey in my opinion, are all of their microfiber products which are second to none in quality and durability. I love the bright green color they've used for the Ceramic 3 in 1, it's eye catching. I was really impressed with how resistant the Ceramic 3 in 1 wax was to the Poor Boy's stripping solution. Looks like the 3 in 1 is gonna be a really great product from Griot's. Another thing that appeals to me right off the bat, is the fact you can use the Ceramic 3 in 1 wax as a drying aide! That is a great feature of this product. Now I only need one product to accomplish two things. Every time you wash your vehicle, you hit the area with a mist of the 3 in 1 and use as a drying aide and your basically topping up the product every time, which can SIGNIFICANTLY increase your durability. You can probably get indefinite protection if you use it as a drying aide after each maintenance wash. Granted, you would probably still need to do a DECON procedure every six months or so anyway and re-clay, iron remove, polish, etc. to keep the vehicle looking great, but even so, that's a win-win to me just in the fact I can use 3 in 1 as my protectant product and my drying aide.
ONE REQUEST I WOULD HAVE IF YOU EVER CAN DO IT. Xtreme Solutions POLY SEAL, against this Griot's Ceramic 3 in 1 in a head to head comparison. I've heard some great things about Poly Seal and would love to see what the results would be compared to the Griot's product. This would narrow down which of the two products would be better suited for my needs. Overall, from other video's on Poly Seal, it seems to be very comparable to Griot's Ceramic 3 in 1 wax.
QUESTION: Where did you get that sprayer on your spray bottle? I know those sprayers come on the high end KWAZAR Mercury Pro bottles, but can you buy just the sprayers to my own bottles?
Thanks again for all you do reviewing the various products. I know it takes a ton of your time and you do a great job.
Thanks a bunch Joe! Definitely agree with you on the aesthetics of the brand, it's top notch. Super clean, not too cluttered, I like how they incorporate the colors into their products as a way to market the attraction of the brand. I get their monthly catalogs in the mail and it's just so fun to browse through these, Griot's is like the quintessential enthusiast brand of car maintenance products. And they've got their scents down as well, so all those things paired up with their focus on ease of use, and I always get a tendency to want to slow down from the ceramics, let's get back to the basics and pull out the Griot's and just enjoy the process of waxing the paint by hand again.
You're right as well, I'm not sure if I even touched on that in the video but the Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax is so simple to use that it doesn't need a lighter maintenance product, it can easily be applied over itself without being too heavy for regular maintenance that's not going to leave blotchy streaking behind. Very interested to see how this holds up in the long term compared to the other consumer ceramic-infused products released this year.
The sprayer that I was using for Strip Down was the Chemical Resistant Dual Action Sprayer that I bought off Autogeek when they were running a sale on them. They've held up well except for the one that I use with Prep-All, that one turned into a leaky mess pretty quickly as the seals are most likely not rated for that type of solvent, you can use them on standard bottles: www.autogeek.net/hi-tech-chemical-resistant-sprayer.html
I might have to take a look into Poly Seal, I know Brian at Apex Detail rated it very highly which piqued my interest, and if Brian likes it then you know it's going to have some serious performance with all of the products he tests. Always appreciate your feedback, glad you enjoy the videos!
@@WaxMode Thanks again for your valuable time and always responding promptly to my questions. I have seen Brian's videos as well and a few other channels (Miranda Detailing was one of them) and everyone who has posted something on Poly Seal raves about the product. You've definitely got me interested in Griot's Ceramic 3 in 1, so much that i'm ordering a bottle to try out and I know if it's got your brand of approval, then it's going to be a top notch product. I'll most likely buy a gallon after that and use this on my vehicles from that point on, especially as the drying aide, but also as the immediate topper to my wax or sealant. I use two products most of the time. Either Collinite "Super Double Coat" or Jescar Polymer Sealant. I like them both, mainly for the durability of the products. I've gotten really long durability out of those with the Super Double Coat edging out the Jescar, at least in my usage of the products. They are both fantastic and the Griot's Ceramic 3 in 1 will be the perfect complimentary product to them to keep a good base of protection on my vehicles. Thanks again.....all the best to you my friend.
I have watched DOZENS of car detailing videos, more lately on the new Griots 3 in 1 i just bought.....been laid up for few weeks after an operation, so trying to learn as much as i can before using this product.
Your camera work is outstanding, matched with articulate impressions and breadth of knowledge. I thoroughly enjoyed this video and consider me a new subscriber!
Thanks so much David! Definitely let me know how the Griot's holds up for you, I've been getting outstanding durability out of it, it's one of the best sio2 spray performers on the market right now. Hoping for a speedy recovery on the operation mate!
What is an "articulate impression"? I've absolutely never heard of that. Doesn't even come up in a Google search.
Would love to see a G9 review.
It’s such a solid polisher for the price. I also recently got my hands on the G8 at the Mobile Tech Expo last Saturday, another extremely well built tool and I might have to make a purchase at $130. Nice and smooth, lightweight, but a lot of power to get some good correction out of it. Griots is on a mission this year!
I bought the G9! Surprised at just how much power and correction it can do, no stalling on vertical panels.
Hello! Nice video I've just started getting into Griots products. Any suggestions for Dodge TorRed paint be it griots or otherwise?
It has ppf on the front end, hood but trimmed around the hemi decal and on the headlights.
Great video as always... 👍 Have you ever thought about becoming a sports commentator?
Haha thanks man! Voiceover is my best friend, without it I'm a mess when it comes to speaking.
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Saw this in advanced auto!! For me it's a win because turtle wax ceramic spray you can't buy it on a retail level. This you can!
I'm keeping an eye out, I believe the Hybrid Solutions line will be available at retail stores some time in the future, not sure when. But yes I was surprised to find Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax already available at Autozone, they had the new updated Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Detailer and Spray Wax that I picked up at the same time, and I saw the 26oz size of the Hybrid Ceramic Detailer, as well as their ready to use 32oz bottles of Hyper-Dressing and their new Iron Removing Spray Clay.
get it on amazon or at walmart
Yeah you can get TW in stores now.
Hi, friend! Is it necessary to remove the residues of other products that you have already applied to the vehicle? For example wax or compound?
For ease of use, I wonder how the 3 in 1 Ceramic Wax would work with Waxedshine Aquabead as a topper. 3 in 1 is easy to apply as a base coat, and Aquabead is about as easy as it gets as a topper.
Great video 🤜💥🤛🏆
Would this work well over the top of Wolfgang deep gloss paint sealant? Wolfgang is very hydrophobic and don’t want to disturb that but this seems like a good topper
Would be curious how this stacks up against Turtle Wax Shine N Seal, can't wait to give it a shot because it looks like a great product either way.
Thanks
Best of show spray wax is just a week's worth of protection. It's used as a showroom enhancer.
Great video, what pressure washing are you using? Thanks
What kind of microfiber towels r u using ?
This vs Wolfgang Deep Gloss Sealant? Depth/gloss/hydrophobicity/durability. Thank You Sooo much!
Wolfgang DGPS is more traditional, god tier application and wipeoff, but average hydrophobics and durability. Griot’s is stronger durability with two coats, better hydrophobics, but you have to be more careful during wipeoff due to its faster/more significant curing. I’m actually more likely to reach for DGPS because if I need the extra durability, I’ll just go with a full coating instead of the spray on hybrids, but my preferences are a lot different than most. DGPS is one of the best sealants that I’ve worked with in terms of application, fun and addicting to wipe off.
I’d like to see 3-in-1 vs Seal N Shine vs BSD
Just stumbled onto your video looking at Griots products. Very well done and informative! I'm not a pro detailer, just a weekend warrior who likes to care for his car. Mostly, I'm looking for something to protect my paint and make it easier to wash in the winter here in Seattle. Any idea how the 3 in 1 would compare to something like P&S Bead Maker? Also, I sub'd.
Thanks a bunch John! Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax would be a great option to use as your main protectant, it's a lot different compared to Bead Maker. I consider Bead Maker as a lighter, not as heavy a protectant, and so it does really well to fit the role of a maintenance topper, and less of something that I would use as my main base layer protectant. Ceramic 3-in-1 is heavier, it will be much more hydrophobic and more durable, I can use it on a regular basis if I wanted to, or I can switch over to something lighter like the Best of Show Detailer for maintenance. I haven't tried Bead Maker on top of Ceramic 3-in-1 yet, I'm not sure if it plays well together, but I can't see it being an issue as I find many products like being topped with Bead Maker. I would say give Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax a shot, you're also fairly local to Griot's, have you been to their main store in Tacoma yet?
WaxMode Thanks for your thoughts. Makes sense. I’ve used Bead Maker a few times, but it doesn’t seem to last and all I’m doing is washing it with ONR - nothing that would strip it. You’re right, I am relatively close to Griots HQ, but haven’t visited yet. Was thinking about it this weekend. I’m hoping to learn some simpler ways to maintain my car’s paint that’ll last.
@@johnshipps441 Those of us that are fanatics of the hobby, we like to over-complicate the process and buy a bunch of products that we don't really need in order to get the job done, and companies have to come out with a bunch of stuff to try and meet the needs of everyone's different preferences. Really, I like to have that one product that I use as a main protectant, and then one separate product that is a spray that I can use for topping up on a regular basis after my washes, just to maintain some gloss and slickness and make sure that the main protectant doesn't become too damaged so it loses effectiveness.
I think Griot's has done a great job and keeping it simple with the Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax. It can fill the role of using it on a regular basis after washes with it being a spray, or using it as a main protectant for a separate spray detailer to be used after washes for regular maintenance. If you head up to the store, let me know how you like it! One of these days I want to fly out there and check it out.
@@WaxMode Just watched your video on BeadMaker and it makes sense now - using it as a topper or a supplemental add-on for your regular washes. On a separate note, do you have a pressure washer you recommend? Again, I'm not in the detailing biz, just like to keep my car and my wife & kids cars clean and want to do it as easily as possible!
@@johnshipps441 Matt at Obsessed Garage did a great in depth series on cheaper electric pressure washers and he did all the legwork to narrow down the choices, and he pretty much settled on the Karcher K1700 model for the performance. I have pretty much the Ryobi equivalent of that Karcher model, it's a 1.2GPM 1700PSI Ryobi.
The thing about these electric pressure washers, is the guns and the high pressure hose lines that connect the guns to the units, the standard ones are absolutely terrible. I had my Ryobi for years and rarely ever pulled it out because it was so clunky, the hose would kink up all the time and it wasn't fun to work with. Then I watched Matt's series and his solution of upgrading the gun to an MTM or Mosmatic model, with all the quick disconnect fittings, and upgrading the high pressure line to a Kobrajet 3/8" hose, absolutely transformed the usability of the Ryobi. Then I picked up an MTM PF22 foam cannon and I use the Ryobi now every time I wash the cars.
So I would research that, I would check out his site at www.obsessedgarage.com/collections/pressure-washing, and this will pretty much take any cheaper electric washer which is perfect for washing the cars, and transform it into something very usable. I grabbed the MTM SGS-28 gun, the quick disconnect package, the MTM 4 pack of nozzles, a 25' Kobrajet 3/8" high pressure hose (I should have got 50ft), and the PF22 foam cannon. It's around $300 for the upgrades including the foam cannon, but one of my best buys for the hobby.
Fantastic vid-thank you. Damn, I just bought best in show spray wax...I wish I bought the 3 in one instead! It’s clearly so much better.
Thanks Sam! Griot's Best of Show is still a great product, very fun to work with and smells awesome, fantastic gloss. But if you're looking for that extra durability to make it through some tough months, then Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax will definitely be that option.
Alright, what happened? Did baby Yoda get stuck in the blender?....or was the Hulk just very happy to see you??
Protect Baby Yoda at all costs!
I have 5 year ceramic pro on my car. This should do fine as a topper? They told me to not put wax products on top but this seems like it would be ok? Great video as usual.
Yes
Can I ask the best of show spray wax and detailer.Do they match zaino z8 or blackfire or pinnacle for shine.Thanks
I've been wanting to get my hands on Zaino Z8 because of the reports I heard of how much gloss it could bring out of the paint, but haven't pulled the trigger yet. I've worked with Blackfire Midnight Sun Spray Wax and Pinnacle Souveran Spray Wax, and I actually liked Pinnacle better because it was noticeably slicker to me and my neighbor with his S550 Mustang agreed. Best of Show Spray Wax seems heavier than both Blackfire and Souveran, so you'll need a bit more time with the microfiber towel to get a clean wipedown, but I think it can compete on gloss and depth with Souveran. It will also be more hydrophobic as well. The detailer pairs perfectly with a lot of things, isn't heavy, nice and slick, smells fantastic, not super light or too heavy, just right for me.
Are you from Pittsburgh?
What kind of pressure washer were you using in this video? I liked how it works!
Hey Josh! This is a Ryobi 1600psi 1.2gpm washer that I’ve upgraded with the MTM Hydro SGS28 gun and nozzles, and a Kobrajet 3/8” hose with all the quick disconnect fittings that I picked up from Obsessed Garage. The new sprayer gun and hose completely transforms the utility of these cheaper washers, and the short gun makes it easier to maneuver the foam cannon around, the gun has a built in swivel too that really prevents the hose from binding up.
Would it be best to clay before using this product?
Making sure that the paint is decon'd and polished is the best way to enhance the durability of any protectant that you're working with. So I only recommend claying if you're noticing a build up of embedded contamination on the surface that doesn't wash off.
Are you absolutely sure Prep-All is safe for painted surfaces? Here is the description:
"Prep-All® is fast-acting, effective on metal, plastic, and fiberglass, and can be used prior to sanding and painting."
I’ve never had any issues with Prep-All and I’ve used it quite often and regularly on all the test cars and panels that I have. I’ve let it dwell for extended times without any damage as well, however you always want to test in a small inconspicuous spot first, as thin paint or paint where it’s rusting underneath but not through the top surface, paint on top of fragile bondo, these can all lead to the top surface having a potential negative reaction with stronger cleaners and solvents. There was recently a thread on Autopia where a 50/50 dilution of IPA caused some bubbling in a small spot.
The only product I’ve used so far that did damage the paint on the test panels immediately on contact was Dupli-Color’s Prep-Spray aerosol formula.
@@WaxMode thanks - much appreciated. I've just realised that since it's safe on plastic, and automative paint is sort of like a very tough plastic (yes?), that's actually a good indication that it is safe. 😃
I used this on a new car after claying it and so far I LOVE IT! I have another car that's got ceramic over PPF that I did myself two years ago. It's a sunday only car. I'd like to apply the 3 in 1 over this as a booster. Do you know if the 3 in 1 can work in this way?
I also just used Griot's Best in Show detailer and love that too! They are hooking me in! Plus, having them on the shelf at Auto Zone (with coupons too) is convenient.
Hey Adam, Griot's can be finicky on some ceramics, I tried using it over top of the Adam's Ceramic Spray Coating section and it didn't want to level out as easy, left some streaking behind. I'd most likely stick with a lighter topper on top of the coating on the PPF like the Best of Show Detailer.
Griot's definitely has an outstanding selection across the board. Been loving their new G9 polisher and their Best of Show abrasives. Still have my old GG6 polisher for doing headlights and tighter areas, really want to snag their G8 polisher in the future. Still really like their Best of Show Paste Wax and Premium Carnauba Paste Wax, Poly Wax, Best of Show Liquid Wax, awesome stuff!
@@WaxMode I wound up using it over the ceramic and it worked well. I find that the ceramic that I have requires a short nap microfiber towel, but other than that it works well. I use the griots best of show detailer over that for finishing and touchups routinely. I love it so much I just ordered a gallon.
So this brand good. I was just about to buy it now but I need make sure is good
Good stuff, check out some of the durability videos I’ve done on my channel for this Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax, it’s holding up great at 4 months.
I'd love to remove body panels to wash and prep them; so much easier to work with.
I've got to grab some better stands to work on. Sometimes when you have a panel off like this, if you don't have it secured just right on the stands, then any sort of slight pressure will want to slide the hood off. I've come close a few times which is fine because this is a throwaway panel, but I've got to do some more research on how to actually secure the panels better.
How does it compare to meguiars ceramic detailer
Hybrid Ceramic Detailer is more hydrophobic in the short term, but I wouldn't make plans to use Hybrid Ceramic Detailer for long term durability. Rather I would use it as a maintenance topper for coatings or the Meguiar's waxes/sealants. This Griot's Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax however has held up incredibly in my 3 month durability test without toppers.
Do you think I can use this product with chemical guys butter wax ??
So if Butter Wet Wax has been on the paint for a little bit and you’re looking to top it with Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax, you could get away with this. I personally wouldn’t want to pair these up with each other, the Griot’s bonds very effectively to bare clearcoat and that’s how you’re going to extend its durability. And then I would maintain the Griot’s with a spray detailer like Speed Shine or Best of Show Detailer, and skip Butter Wet Wax. I definitely would not want to use Butter Wet Wax on top of the Griot’s unless the Griot’s is pretty far diminished.
WaxMode thank you !!! And great video too 🙏🏼
Which one do you think is better?
Griot 3 in 1 or 303 Touchless sealant?
303 Touchless Sealant I would only be using as a dedicated spray and rinse, I would not be using it dry. And I have seen some heavy streaking/residue in certain instances of using it, you definitely want a strong pressure with it when you're rinsing. I think it works great for wheels, but for the paint I would much rather use the Griot's Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax as opposed to using Touchless Sealant.
@@WaxMode Thank you so much!! Subscribed too
Does the Griots 3-in-1 have any spray on rinse off capabilities?
It does have some spray and rinse performance! I definitely prefer a fully dry application or drying aid wipe, but I have put it on a hydrophilic water sheet and rinsed and noticed good bonding.
@@WaxMode Thanks
I think your BMW needs some love.
Both the 92 and 88 BMW's need a TON of love, unfortunately the rust prevents me from wanting to go forward with any sort of body repair, but the motors are in great shape so they're still perfect drivers for what we need them for. I'm still balking at respraying the E28's hood, but I'll most likely end up doing that with the can just so I have another test bed to work with products on that is daily driven. Will be fun to see how flat I can wetsand out the 2K clear after spraying out of the can.
Very informative
Great show case
How long does the megs ceramic detailer last
I haven't run HCD through a solo durability test yet, it likes to piggy back on the base layer protectant. It's easy enough where I could use it after every wash, smells awesome too.
WaxMode thanks for replying back you been busy
Can you please test it against Bead Maker?
Bead Maker is going to be more comparable to Griot's Best of Show Detailer in terms of function and performance. This Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax is going to be much heavier than Bead Maker, not as slick, but have a much higher durability potential and certainly much more chemical resistance. I'm approaching 2 months of durability with Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax and it's holding up really well on the test car.
@@WaxMode thanks for that info but that brings me to a follow up qurstion, what about Bead Maker vs Megs Ultimate Quik Wax (new formula) vs Turtle Wax Ice Spray Wax.
I know those 2 are waxes and BM is a polymer base sealant but if Im not mistaken those 2 waxes are synthetic so they are some kind of sealants too. I know Im deviating from the 3 in 1 but definitely that one is way better so Im wondering which of the other 3 comes behind it in terms of durability, chemical resistance & gloss.
Thanks!
Nice test. Product looks great EXCEPT that I’m a hydrophobic FREAK and this doesn’t pass. Nv Jet and Nv Boost on the way for me.
You're going to have get a video up of that Jet and Boost! Are you buying direct from Australia, if so how much is the shipping?
WaxMode yes, direct from waxit car care. Total including shipping was 125 AUD, but that converts to about 85 USD. US dollar is much stronger.
WaxMode shipping was about $32 USD
Guys, get NV from US distributor.
parkscarcare.net/collections/nv-car-care
@@jtks4490 I missed your comment when you responded a week ago about the distributor on the HCD video, thanks for tracking that down for us, I'll definitely take a look! Mark let me know when you get yours in, are you planning on posting up on Autopia? Sandro's tests have been insane on these, I'm pretty amped.
great vid...quick ques...u have klean strip in your links but u said u used poor boys strip all.....confused as to which was used
After polishing the paint with Perfecting Cream, I used Klean Strip Prep-All as my panel wipe prior to applying the Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax and BOS Spray Wax, that's to remove any of the polishing oils left behind by Perfecting Cream. Poorboy's Strip Down was used as my dedicated wax stripper to try and remove the fresh products after they were on the paint for the test. I don't think Amazon has Strip Down on their website, you can pick it up at Autogeek here if you're looking to try it out: www.autogeek.net/pb-strip-down.html
@@WaxMode thanks for the quick response. I am considering it...will the 16oz do a whole car....lexus es 350....looking for something easy to remove old toppers like carpro elixir, puris jade A68 reboot, tw hybrid solutions spray, c2v3,....and more...have been tinkering this year during the si02 craze....in your opinion will this do it.....also considering jim lafebers(dr beasleys) panel prime....not cheap tho. whatcha think
@@johnketuroskey6293 You should be able to stretch around 2-4 applications out of 16oz on a standard sedan. You want to make even coverage across the paint, so if you spray effectively then you won't have to over load it up in one area to get it to work well, I'm most likely dumping way more than I need to as an example in this video. If it's not going to strip, dumping more on the paint is not going to be as effective as applying another separate application of it afterwards. Elixir is definitely one of those more resistant types of protectants, very resistant against Strip Down if it's fresh, if it's older it may be able to dig into it. Haven't tested C2V3 against Strip Down yet. Panel Prime from Beasleys seems more similar to something like Gtechniq Panel Wipe that you don't rinse off the paint, I definitely need to pull that out again to run testing with it, maybe this weekend to do a direct comparison with Strip Down's performance.
@@WaxMode do u have his panel wipe??? would love to see a comparison test!! have u tried his ceramic wash??? when I met with him to discuss a few things I had the lexus washed while we talked and when I saw the car I was like "wow"...took some home for maintenance. I have used/tinkered with "a lot" of wash products - I have been using reset as my go to. his premium wash sounds like it is similar to reset - which was one of the things we discussed - but he stated he uses the ceramic in his wash services. it states u may only have to "lightly agitate" on second foaming.....as absurd as it sounds on a moderately dirty vehicle I have only agitated once in three washes.....keep in mind I am in Chicago/nw Indiana area with intense salt exposure. fyi - he is unveiling his new si02 polish this weekend at MTE....will be available in march
@@johnketuroskey6293 Ahh I missed your comment, I was at MTE earlier today and I must have missed his booth! I haven't used his panel wipe, I came super close to picking up his coatings a few years ago to try them out, have you worked with those yet? I need to grab another test panel that I can focus purely on coatings with, I actually tried grabbing a few infrared curing lamps from Amazon, both of which came in broken which put a hamper on my accelerated curing tests.
What is up wax mode my brethren!#GREATNESS
DANA LEPRE - What’s going on boss! What are you currently working with on your cars, what kind of products do you like?