Turtle Wax 53409 Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Spray Coating, Incredible Shine and Protection for Car Paint, Extreme Water Beading, Safe for Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, RV's and More, 16 oz. (Pack of 1)

Caveat: I am not and do not have airs to ever be a pro detailer to maintain my car, nor spend what it takes to get a concours-level finish. I needed something with quick-and-dirty bang for buck in this covid wasteland of fiscal uncertainty...Goal with purchasing this product was 1) best performance per dollar, and 2) a great finish achieved without a detailing shop filled with detailing tools, just layman's care and frequency (a la the endless ceramic torture tests on YT with minimal to no maintenance for months/year). While I'm not *that* neglectful, this product seemed to offer just that.So applied on a 2-yo car freshly washed with Meguiar's Gold Class wash, which has worked beautifully for years, pre-wax. Rinsed and dried panels but no compressed air due to no garage of my own...Comparisons will concentrate on the product I used most before finding HS: Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Wax, which goes on easily but has lost many, many direct comparisons for durability to HS'...Cost: the 16oz HS is $13.99, the 24oz UQW is 11.97... so for cost per ounce the HS loses by $0.38/oz. However... if applied properly you'll need far less product to complete an application than the UQW, for even comparable results (more on that later)...With the UQW I needed two coats to give me just about one month of peak performance before it went away. But when done it shines like a crystal clear mirror, just doesn't last very long, esp if it rains every morning for a month (as this February did)...Applying this product... found right off the bat it's a *lot* tackier than the UQW, and much harder to buff (sticks to microfibre). Followed instructions to apply two sprays per panel max, still did it. Also results in an inferior luster to the UQW, none of the mirror-like finish (though from five steps pretty close). But what surprised me (as a SiO2 newbie) was what happened after a day on the car...It's hella dusty in my town, built downwind from miles of abandoned dirt ag fields between two mountain ranges, so every morning I wake up to the car covered in a fine layer of claggy dust. Same following the HS wax... but weirdly instead of sticking to panels (and glass, as apparently it's fine on wheels and glass), the dust literally wipes clean, far easier than the UQW (found two coats UQW repelled dust better than one for some reason... but not 3?). And instead of degrading in the sun, the HS seemed to get even better ('harder'?) the more it was exposed -- and lack of luster? Sun made it noticeably slicker. Doesn't say anything about that on the bottle, but I welcomed it as I could probably rinse/wipe the car down with a 1-gal garden sprayer with water for maintenance now, instead of $4 at the pressure-wand car wash in town.On wheels, same. The UQW would hold road and brake dust onto it, requiring a re-coat to get back finish after washing. I can wipe the dust off the HS coat with a microfiber cloth, and it's gone, back to finish I put there days ago. Aside from brake dust (which is a bit acidic)... road grime sticks less to this finish than the UQW...So far, impressed. Apart from the weird tackiness on application, seems to give back a lot for one coat. It's about time for rain the afternoons again (hello May) so will update on its performance when wet. I really want this product to work -- most YT comparisons list it at or near the top for affordable SiO2 coatings. Let's hope it's less marketing and more truth...--EDIT 06 JUN 21:So that one coat... I am genuinely impressed.So it'd been about 2 months since applying, just went to wash it this morning. Gentle hi-pressure rinse washed off 90% of the dirt and bugs -- the UQW can't touch even ¼ of that durability. And all the glass and plastic that coat sat on, weathered even better (windshield and hatch window began miraculously shedding drops like I'd just Rain-X'd it... except it lasts not two days, but 2 months). Wiping down the car became an exercise in rushing -- so little water on the car, the danger was actually water spotting! Mind you this was not applied atop a claybar'd, pro-detailer-prepped surface -- all I did was apply the HS over the existing but washed UQW. Amazing...Speaking of being applied over UQW... I'm thinking that may've been the cause of the tackiness issue, as this time I applied coat 2 and 3 and very little of the tackiness was present (using the recommended two sprays per panel method). So for prepped surfaces that tackiness shouldn't be a problem, nor will it if you're applying over an existing SiO₂ coat.I'm sure Turtle Wax didn't intend this product to be the lazyasses' wax -- but I no longer have to wax every two weeks like clockwork, or fear my finish won't bead. Just a spray rinse every two weeks, then a reapply every two months, is very reasonable, esp for the price.Your move, Meguiar's. I tried your SiO₂ spray and was not impressed; time to catch up ;)--EDIT 11 JUL 21:Alright so have had the chance now to put a few coats on; all exactly the same (no detailing technique whatsoever besides what it says on the label). Have some qualifiers for my rating above now ;)So, the durability of this finish, save from a pro detailer's shop -- nothing can touch it, so that much stays the same in this episode. However I am seeing some effects not particularly impressive as I wash and wax with this product more.The number one thing, is the quality of the shine. With the first layers over the UQW... I suppose I didn't pay too much attention to the shine as the tackiness was the distraction... but even so, wasn't terribly impressed by its clarity, consistency (esp when the 2 sprays / panel was obeyed), or depth of shine. Now the tackiness is completely gone (perhaps due to being applied over more SiO₂ layers) but even that initial middling shine is being replicated. Today was an overcast day so no chance to see if the sun would change that, but in the two prior wash/waxes it was definitely better.Another thing not mentioned anywhere on the label... is the need to shake the bottle *every time you use it*. Discovered this by accident last wax, when I topped off a new bottle with the dregs of an old one. The liquid pouring out of the old one, and the liquid in the new bottle, completely different: the new (both shaken, mind you) was milky; the old was nearly clear. This may have caused the discrepancy with the first coat's tackiness. So before every spray, shake -- the results over the whole car will be more consistent (as confirmed today with this latest wax).Lastly, I've found the best results for shine, depth of coat (I use the old carnauba fingernail test, run gently over the surface to gauge if the coat is adequate -- slides easily , it's good; doesn't, needs another coat) do not *strictly* agree with the label -- I've used this proc to best effect:-- 3 - 4 short sprays per panel-- clean microfiber to spread, let dry-- 2 short sprays per panel-- using same microfiber for first coat, spread new coat, let dry-- new dry microfiber to buffBest for paint ime but esp for wheels and glass... this works a charm, and on glass doesn't leave a haze as it does with one coat. Multiple coats on wheels is all over anything the UQW could do -- that product on wheels seems to *attract* dust and grit; the HS seems to shed it (at least when it's not raining).So if you're looking for a maximum-impact wax for your cherry Chevelle SS, I'd go to a pro detailer for a ceramic treatment and not put those elevated expectations on this stuff. But for someone who wants a super-durable, lo-maint product to seal and protect and bead and not pay a ton, this is for those who don't need concours finish and have only two hours on Sunday :DEDIT 18 OCT 23:So... just as the ultimate acid test (well, one that could fit into my schedule :D)... I left my car unwashed from March '23, to Oct -- seven months without touching the exterior, save quickly cleaning off bird mess, as their acidic little presents can't be handled by this spray ceramic, and isn't expected to. But full dust / road grime / salt air caked on for more than half a year, would it show on the clearcoat?Holy sh** -- no, it didn't. Even took it through an automated carwash, didn't baby taking the dirt off at all. And under that layer, was pristine clearcoat. Not exactly like after an application of this spray... but way, waaaay less damage than I'd expected. This is on silver paint too, which you have to take care of in the sun, otherwise the UV degrades the paint layer from the inside. Leaving it dirty, may've saved it in a place like AZ or HI, both which I'd lived and lost paint on cars in. But that has nothing to do with the clearcoat -- running a finger over it, wasn't full of pits or grit or anything like that -- smooth, beading water fine. I was *shocked*...Quickly put on another coat. This stuff's amazing, at least where I live (no winter salt, no sand on the roads, no acid rain, no starlings sh***ing sheets of filth on your paint in the city). Cannot believe it, five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ :D

There are SO MANY competing products, all with majestic claims. How do you select one? I looked at several tests performed on products by a YouTuber called Project Farm (who I strongly recommend) as well as a number of others who tested side-by-side products.For the price and performance this one was/is a clear winner. SO - I bought it and tried it on my motorcycle and two cars. A little goes a long way too! I followed the instructions and properly cleaned and prepared my vehicles prior to applying. Applied according to directions and was immediately impressed with the shine. I must note that ALL of my vehicles are 15 - 20 years old. The result was very good. Slick finish, nice reflective shine.Each vehicle was driven in a broad range of heat and cold, dusty and storming rain, snow and more. Southern heat in Louisiana, Northern Ice in Iowa. (Even the motorcycle which I took on some 20,000 miles with just the single application of this product.)The dirt and water did not noticeably degrade the finish or effect of the coating. All of the vehicles were washed regularly, the cars through an automated brushless car wash and the motorcycle hand and power spray washed. I did apply a light touch up coat periodically, especially on the motorcycle which saw the most weather/road abuse overall. The shine never diminished, and the vehicles were relatively easy to clean after the application.On the motorcycle I even applied over the chrome and was really amazed to see that the extreme heat of the exhaust did not burn off the coating. I've used all sorts of products from Meguiars to Chemical Guys etc., ALL of which cost much more. While these delivered good results, they fell short in my observation of this product, especially wear ability over time and many washes. The value delivered by this is really amazing, particularly when you consider the size of the container and how much product you receive. One bottle lasted me well over a year with three active vehicle usage.I'm absolutely sold on this as my go-to for vehicle finish and protection. Since using the finish on my Harley Davidson Ultra Limited remains factory fresh!

I’m not an experienced car detailer but this product was very easy to use. Couple sprays wipe it on and then wipe it off. I applied it to all exterior vehicle surfaces (paint, windows, headlights, mirrors, wheels, etc). My paint had a nice mirrored showroom shine and all surfaces were extremely hydrophobic. It’s been about 2 months so far and still beading water like it was just applied.

I knew about clay bar treatment, but always assumed it was a long and laborious process.I literally did my whole 2017 Hyundai Sonata in 20 minutes. Seriously.After clay bar treatment, I used Turtle Wax spray on Ceramic coating, which took another 20 minutes (max)My wife saw my car in the sun and asked what I did to it, she had never seen as much of the gold sparkle in the red paint before. I've had this car for 8 year and it has NEVER looked this good or felt this smooth to the touch.Just be sure to wash your car well before using it, and don't use it in the sun. Do it in a garage or shady place. You will be amazed how easy it is to use and how much difference it makes in how your car looks.They supplied 3 clay bars, I only used one, and I can use it again if needed.If you drop it on the ground, throw it out and use another one. Just follow the instructions, it's easy.

I am very impressed with how well this works and how simple it is to apply.You simply dry the vehicle, spray it on, rub it around and then rub it off.It's much easier to use than paste wax and the results (so far) are just as good.I do still use a paste wax (Turtle Wax Ceramic and Graphene) as a base coat twice a year.The spray wax is then used after every five or so washes.The paint feels so slick and smooth after application and continues to bead water for months after use.