That’s a great question. Hybrid Solutions is a great product. It’s like a fancy wax but easier to apply and lasts a lot longer. It will protect your paint for 3 to 6 months. It’s an easy relatively inexpensive way to protect your vehicle. it lacks scratch resistance, and longevity. I think the benefit there is it does not cost 1000+ dollars to install. Hopefully, I answered your question. Let me know if you have any more. I would be happy to help.
Honestly, I am not super familiar with the hybrid solution line. I became somewhat familiar with it when I watched Project Farm’s video. I do like their ceramic spray. I know in the past turtle wax products did the opposite of what they said they would do. It does seem like they have stepped up their quality quite a bit. Maybe I will do a video reviewing some of their product line.
2011 Buick Lucerne, sort of creamy white. About 2 years ago I cleaned it with just soap and water really well. Then I used Nu Finish The Once A Year Car Polish. It was so shiny and lustrous. Yesterday I drove it to buy my new 2024 F150. I towed the Lucerne back with my F150. I stopped at a truck stop and a lady commented on how beautiful and glossy the Lucerne was. She thought the new F150 was the older vehicle towing the new Lucerne! lol I stood there and looked at them and the Lucerne, even after 2 years of the NuFinish with just washing, looked better than the brand new F150 I had just bought. I just washed the F150, I am going to clay it tomorrow and then I have to decide what to put on it. I am so tempted to go with the old school Nu Finish. Any thoughts? I enjoyed your video. You are clearly very experienced and genuine.
That sounds like an amazing product. Definitely not a wrong way to go. I would say that the major differences would be in the ease of maintenance. Nu Finish is similar to a wax and can be a bit sticky when it comes to dirt, road grime etc… Bugs you still have to scrub pretty good to remove them. A decent ceramic such as Adam’s polishes graphine ceramic offers at least 9 years of protection but also adds a slickness to the finish. It hardens the surface from a 2h (factory hardness of the clear coat) to a 9h or a 10h. This also helps protect against scratches. Here’s a video of a Cadillac I coated if you would like to see the whole process. How to Cut, Polish, & Ceramic Coat Like a PRO! In 4k th-cam.com/video/8yKHASLCsYs/w-d-xo.html This same Cadillac was scratched really bad 9 days after I applied the coating from the dealership and I was able to get 100% of the scratches out because of the ceramic I had applied. I filmed this as well. Here’s the link th-cam.com/video/3spp0wOSoLg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=oyMWFmnau51Qcno5 Like I said in the beginning, I don’t think either option is a bad option. It’s all whatever preference you have😁 I hope this helps! If you have any other questions, I am more than happy to help. Here is my email which might be easier to get a hold of me. GlassItDetail1@gmail.com
Hey great channel... I'm having a dilemma with what to do as the final step. I've used Menzerna heavy cut 400, Menzerna mid cut 2500, and Menzerna super high gloss finish 3800. I do have Blackfire Carnauba wax at hand but it's an older product. This is for a 2003 Cobra That's always garage kept really driven 14k miles. Should I do ceramic coating (Adam's graphene kit) or turtle wax wax hybrid spray or Stick to my Blackfire carnuba wax?
Excellent question. The Adams Graphene Ceramic is going to outlast most of the other products and is a decent ceramic coating with protection up to 9 years. The Turtle Wax hybrid spray is a better alternative to wax but lacks the long lasting protection and the hardness of the Adam’s Graphene. I used carnuba wax for years until I discovered ceramic which if applied correctly eliminates wax altogether.
I usually buy a pack of yellow microfiber towels from Costco. That should be sufficient. Wash them first before using them then make sure to throw 2 dryer sheets in with them to dry. That makes them really soft
@@GlassItDetail I thought if you put a fabric softener sheet it ruins the microfiber in the dryer? That's good to know I do have a pack of those yellow microfiber towels from Costco here already.
@@GlassItDetail Sorry last question so I've been watching a ton of videos and decided to buy Adam's graphene ceramic advance spray coat. I feel like I'll do better with this because my car is never driven in the rain or snowing it's always garaged so it's not like I need that additional protection from the advanced ceramic coat that comes in the tiny bottle. Would you agree this is the right move?
I'm a woodworker and I've started seeing a lot of ceramic coatings for wood furniture lately. To me, it all looks like an infomercial. Custom woodshops offering unique "special formulas" designed for wood, but they all seem like things a youtuber is trying to get another revenue stream out of. There's no doubt that they work and look great when applied, but I have trouble believing they are anything more than repackaged cheap silicon dioxide solvents. Any opinion on this? Is there any reason why an auto ceramic wouldn't work on top of a wood finish? You seem like an expert!
I’m not sure how to answer this. I’m not a wood worker so I don’t know which ones are decent and which ones are complete garbage. You are somewhat correct on the infomercial thing. Most of it in the car world is a quick money grab and I imagine it is probably similar in the wood working industry in that regard. I have tried 15+ different high end ceramic coatings and have finally settled on 2 that I’m extremely happy with. That is the Adam’s polish graphine ceramic and system x max g. So my suggestion is try several different brands, run them through some tests, and see what you like/don’t like. Things like a scratch test are usually a great way to try them out. As far as the automotive ceramics I’ve tried I don’t see why they wouldn’t work. They seem to work on everything I’ve applied it to. (Example: my phone, my eye glasses, my bike, safety glasses etc..) The manufacturers will tell you it’s for automotive use only to prevent a future lawsuit. I’ve even coated my personal interiors on my vehicles and it works amazing! I hope this helps let me know if you have any other questions I will do my best to answer.
@@GlassItDetail I really appreciate this detailed response. You answered the one question I didn't clearly ask: do these finishes work on different surfaces, like acrylic, epoxy, glass, and of course wood? Or rather, have you noticed any longer-term negative effects on other surfaces? It sounds like the answer is no. I'm imaging you putting Adam's on everything now, haha. The selling point in woodworking is that these auto finishes contain solvents that could damage common woodworking finishes. And therefore you should buy the expensive small-brand woodworking specialty ceramic coatings. I'm not sure if I buy it. I can't imagine these small brands can afford to re-formulate these products. Why not just repackage an auto product and claim it's better for wood? Anyway, this is all beyond your interest, I'm sure. Do you happen to know what might make Adams and System X better products, chemically? Different additives or core components?
@ I have not seen any long term negative effects with a good ceramic however the trick is to apply 1 or 2 coats max. The second coat should be applied within a few minutes of the first coat. It is not a clear coat but rather a protective layer. Anymore than 2 coats it will crack and do the opposite of what it is meant for. This is where ceramic gets its bad name. As far as what makes the coatings different I have no idea 🤦♂️ I just know I’ve had good luck with those products 😁 I will send a link to a video I gave instructions on how to install it. I think the process will be similar in woodworking.
@@GlassItDetail Thanks! It's all fascinating to me (I'm a finish nerd I guess). In woodworking, one of the main issues is spot repair, and we use certain finishes because we know they can be fixed easily in the future. I haven't seen much on ceramic coats, but I wouldn't expect them to be easy, especially if they can crack or cloud. Another question I have: Do ceramic coats create a gloss? What happens when they are applied over a matte or satin finish? A lot of auto products market as "high gloss" or "wet look", but I assume that requires a glossy paint job to begin with.
So if i got the hybrid solutions without an original ceramic underneath what can i expect?
That’s a great question. Hybrid Solutions is a great product. It’s like a fancy wax but easier to apply and lasts a lot longer. It will protect your paint for 3 to 6 months.
It’s an easy relatively inexpensive way to protect your vehicle. it lacks scratch resistance, and longevity. I think the benefit there is it does not cost 1000+ dollars to install.
Hopefully, I answered your question. Let me know if you have any more. I would be happy to help.
@@GlassItDetail that was great. I also realized there's a whole line of hybrid solutions products. How do you recommend to use them?
Honestly, I am not super familiar with the hybrid solution line. I became somewhat familiar with it when I watched Project Farm’s video. I do like their ceramic spray. I know in the past turtle wax products did the opposite of what they said they would do. It does seem like they have stepped up their quality quite a bit. Maybe I will do a video reviewing some of their product line.
2011 Buick Lucerne, sort of creamy white. About 2 years ago I cleaned it with just soap and water really well. Then I used Nu Finish The Once A Year Car Polish. It was so shiny and lustrous. Yesterday I drove it to buy my new 2024 F150. I towed the Lucerne back with my F150. I stopped at a truck stop and a lady commented on how beautiful and glossy the Lucerne was. She thought the new F150 was the older vehicle towing the new Lucerne! lol I stood there and looked at them and the Lucerne, even after 2 years of the NuFinish with just washing, looked better than the brand new F150 I had just bought.
I just washed the F150, I am going to clay it tomorrow and then I have to decide what to put on it. I am so tempted to go with the old school Nu Finish. Any thoughts?
I enjoyed your video. You are clearly very experienced and genuine.
That sounds like an amazing product. Definitely not a wrong way to go. I would say that the major differences would be in the ease of maintenance. Nu Finish is similar to a wax and can be a bit sticky when it comes to dirt, road grime etc… Bugs you still have to scrub pretty good to remove them.
A decent ceramic such as Adam’s polishes graphine ceramic offers at least 9 years of protection but also adds a slickness to the finish. It hardens the surface from a 2h (factory hardness of the clear coat) to a 9h or a 10h. This also helps protect against scratches.
Here’s a video of a Cadillac I coated if you would like to see the whole process.
How to Cut, Polish, & Ceramic Coat Like a PRO! In 4k
th-cam.com/video/8yKHASLCsYs/w-d-xo.html
This same Cadillac was scratched really bad 9 days after I applied the coating from the dealership and I was able to get 100% of the scratches out because of the ceramic I had applied.
I filmed this as well.
Here’s the link
th-cam.com/video/3spp0wOSoLg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=oyMWFmnau51Qcno5
Like I said in the beginning, I don’t think either option is a bad option. It’s all whatever preference you have😁 I hope this helps!
If you have any other questions, I am more than happy to help. Here is my email which might be easier to get a hold of me.
GlassItDetail1@gmail.com
Hey great channel... I'm having a dilemma with what to do as the final step.
I've used Menzerna heavy cut 400, Menzerna mid cut 2500, and Menzerna super high gloss finish 3800. I do have Blackfire Carnauba wax at hand but it's an older product.
This is for a 2003 Cobra That's always garage kept really driven 14k miles.
Should I do ceramic coating (Adam's graphene kit) or turtle wax wax hybrid spray or Stick to my Blackfire carnuba wax?
Excellent question. The Adams Graphene Ceramic is going to outlast most of the other products and is a decent ceramic coating with protection up to 9 years. The Turtle Wax hybrid spray is a better alternative to wax but lacks the long lasting protection and the hardness of the Adam’s Graphene. I used carnuba wax for years until I discovered ceramic which if applied correctly eliminates wax altogether.
@@GlassItDetail Thanks for the quick answer! I think I'm going to go the ceramic route. How many microfiber towels do you think I need?
I usually buy a pack of yellow microfiber towels from Costco. That should be sufficient. Wash them first before using them then make sure to throw 2 dryer sheets in with them to dry. That makes them really soft
@@GlassItDetail I thought if you put a fabric softener sheet it ruins the microfiber in the dryer? That's good to know I do have a pack of those yellow microfiber towels from Costco here already.
@@GlassItDetail Sorry last question so I've been watching a ton of videos and decided to buy Adam's graphene ceramic advance spray coat. I feel like I'll do better with this because my car is never driven in the rain or snowing it's always garaged so it's not like I need that additional protection from the advanced ceramic coat that comes in the tiny bottle. Would you agree this is the right move?
I'm a woodworker and I've started seeing a lot of ceramic coatings for wood furniture lately. To me, it all looks like an infomercial. Custom woodshops offering unique "special formulas" designed for wood, but they all seem like things a youtuber is trying to get another revenue stream out of. There's no doubt that they work and look great when applied, but I have trouble believing they are anything more than repackaged cheap silicon dioxide solvents.
Any opinion on this? Is there any reason why an auto ceramic wouldn't work on top of a wood finish? You seem like an expert!
I’m not sure how to answer this. I’m not a wood worker so I don’t know which ones are decent and which ones are complete garbage. You are somewhat correct on the infomercial thing. Most of it in the car world is a quick money grab and I imagine it is probably similar in the wood working industry in that regard. I have tried 15+ different high end ceramic coatings and have finally settled on 2 that I’m extremely happy with. That is the Adam’s polish graphine ceramic and system x max g.
So my suggestion is try several different brands, run them through some tests, and see what you like/don’t like. Things like a scratch test are usually a great way to try them out.
As far as the automotive ceramics I’ve tried I don’t see why they wouldn’t work. They seem to work on everything I’ve applied it to. (Example: my phone, my eye glasses, my bike, safety glasses etc..) The manufacturers will tell you it’s for automotive use only to prevent a future lawsuit. I’ve even coated my personal interiors on my vehicles and it works amazing!
I hope this helps let me know if you have any other questions I will do my best to answer.
@@GlassItDetail I really appreciate this detailed response. You answered the one question I didn't clearly ask: do these finishes work on different surfaces, like acrylic, epoxy, glass, and of course wood? Or rather, have you noticed any longer-term negative effects on other surfaces? It sounds like the answer is no.
I'm imaging you putting Adam's on everything now, haha.
The selling point in woodworking is that these auto finishes contain solvents that could damage common woodworking finishes. And therefore you should buy the expensive small-brand woodworking specialty ceramic coatings. I'm not sure if I buy it. I can't imagine these small brands can afford to re-formulate these products. Why not just repackage an auto product and claim it's better for wood?
Anyway, this is all beyond your interest, I'm sure. Do you happen to know what might make Adams and System X better products, chemically? Different additives or core components?
@ I have not seen any long term negative effects with a good ceramic however the trick is to apply 1 or 2 coats max. The second coat should be applied within a few minutes of the first coat. It is not a clear coat but rather a protective layer. Anymore than 2 coats it will crack and do the opposite of what it is meant for. This is where ceramic gets its bad name.
As far as what makes the coatings different I have no idea 🤦♂️ I just know I’ve had good luck with those products 😁
I will send a link to a video I gave instructions on how to install it. I think the process will be similar in woodworking.
I Turned The Fab Rats Truck Into A Shiny Beast!😎 @FabRats
th-cam.com/video/QyBhSDllA0E/w-d-xo.html
@@GlassItDetail Thanks! It's all fascinating to me (I'm a finish nerd I guess). In woodworking, one of the main issues is spot repair, and we use certain finishes because we know they can be fixed easily in the future. I haven't seen much on ceramic coats, but I wouldn't expect them to be easy, especially if they can crack or cloud.
Another question I have: Do ceramic coats create a gloss? What happens when they are applied over a matte or satin finish? A lot of auto products market as "high gloss" or "wet look", but I assume that requires a glossy paint job to begin with.
Nice job I didn’t know that
Thank you! 😁
I’m an influencer. Can I make a reaction video to your review of project farm’s video.
That would be fine. Thanks for asking. Send me a link to your channel. I would like to check it out
For me ceramic covering is bunch of whoey. Forget it.
Is whoey a good or bad thing?
That was my question 😆
The right ceramic is awesome! I had it on my vehicles now for several years and the protection is amazing. Thanks for watching!😁