Chemical Guys, HydroSlick Intense Gloss Ceramic Coating HyperWax, 16 oz

I’ve been using the Chemical Guys WAC22916 HydroSlick Intense Gloss SiO2 Ceramic Coating Hyperwax on my truck for a full year, and it’s been a reliable choice for boosting shine and protection with minimal fuss. The gel formula applies easily with a microfiber pad—4-5 dime-sized drops per panel, spread thinly, and buffed off after a minute—leaving a deep, glossy finish that makes the paint pop and water bead impressively. After a proper wash and clay bar prep, it took about 2 hours to coat my truck, and the hydrophobic effect held up well through rain, dust, and occasional off-road grime, making washes quicker as dirt slid off easily. The 16 oz bottle, priced around $39.99, is concentrated and lasted me three full applications over the year when used sparingly. It’s a great middle ground for DIYers who want ceramic-like protection without the cost or commitment of a pro coating. However, the “up to a year” durability claim didn’t fully hold up. By month 6-7, the beading and gloss started fading on high-exposure areas like the hood and roof, as some Amazon and Reddit reviews also noted, requiring a reapplication to maintain the effect. The gel can streak if you over-apply or don’t buff quickly enough, which was a learning curve, and thorough surface prep is non-negotiable for good results. Compared to professional ceramic coatings, it’s less durable, and some users prefer spray-on ceramics like Turtle Wax Hybrid for easier application. The bottle’s dropper tip also clogged a few times, which was annoying. For the price and ease, it’s a solid option for maintaining a glossy, protected finish, but expect to reapply every 4-6 months for best results, especially on daily-driven vehicles.

I used this along with the Chemical Guys Clay Bar kit, Chemical Guys Polish pack, & autolock polishing pads (see attached photos). I also used my husband's dewalt orbital sander with the pads & polish/wax. I have never had the outside of my van detailed before either, nor have I ever done it myself. Overall, I didn't realize how much work goes into detailing lol. Especially, since I could only do this for a couple hours in the morning and evening. And like I mentioned earlier I dont have a covered area to do this. You can't do detailing in direct sunlight or on hot surfaces. So this ENTIRE process took me two days by myself: washing, clay bar, polishing, & waxing. Considering my van is a 2016 it now looks almost brand new. I never realized how faded my paint was looking. It took my father-in-law pointing out a SERIOUS problem area just below the front of my hood to realize it needed some serious TLC - see photos. At first I thought it was a little pricey for a single bottle. However, after using the product, seeing how much is used, & how much is remaining it was well worth the purchase. Application was very simple. I decided to wait the recommended time of 2 minutes before buffing the wax after each initial application. I wanted to get the best protection and shine possible after doing all this work lol. I am going to do reapplication of this wax in about 3 months just to keep optimal protection for my van. This wax in conjunction with the polish has made my paint look AMAZING (practically look like a whole new vehicle). It has rained a few times since I have done everything and I have to say I am pleasantly surprised at the beading of the water as well as much water just rolls off even when my van isnt moving. Also I the droplet residue that usually lingers on the paint after it rains is almost non-existent. So the streak-free aspect seems accurate. I just cannot believe how good my van looks now. I highly recommend this product.

A few months ago, I re-painted my old Subaru wagon with a Didspade's Blue Iris supershift pearls. Dust from the local dirt roads collects on her, and I wanted to see if the Chemical Guys had something that would make it easier to clean and maintain her fancy paint job. Their ceramic HyperWax is like nothing I've used before. It was tricky to apply, as the jiggly blue clumps of product would rather roll off of the microfiber cloth (and onto the ground) than stay on or absorb into the cloth. Unlike a traditional paste wax, the product also seemed to all dump out across the first wipe, and subsequent wipes laid down very little product. It was also hard to see the areas where product had been applied, and needed to be wiped off, versus areas I already wiped down (the dried product does not have much contrast against my color(s) of paint?). It took me 2 hours to wash the car and apply the HyperWax , and the sun had gone down by the time I was done. I immediately noticed that the treated paint felt as slick as ice! I imagine that the many hours of sanding and polishing of the clear coat must be contributing to the extreme slickness effect. The next morning, when I saw the car sitting in the early sun, I could not believe how much more the paint popped! After wiping off the overnight dust with a California Duster (the dust wiped off with zero resistance), I took some photos of the freshly treated paint job. Even though a photo cannot express the actual dynamic sparkle and shimmer of billions of light-splitting facets reflecting into your eyes, the pictures I posted hint at the immense storm of delicious optical brilliance that now radiates from the color shifting paint. It's been 2 days, and I could not be more satisfied with the visual enhancement and the super slick feel from CG's HyperWax. I wonder how long these awesome effects will last?

The slick coating wax works great. its last long to coating about 3 month. Its very shining coating with no streaking that is most of my favorite part. But it is very hard to remove for me (takes so long to remove each section) even I put very small amount of wax. I have been to use it 8 month now then I feel the removal wax easily If you car wash often and wax all that time. Also, the gel is crumbling too much that means a bit hard gel. I hope Chemical guys will improve it more watery and smooth. But I love it to use for taking care of my car. Pro: Great shining, beating water, coating. I used one bottle of this wax for about 8 to 9 applications, using it each time I washed my CX-5. Con: Hard to remove it more than another wax. The gel is very crumbing and heavy, When applying the wax to the car, it's difficult to spread it evenly. It is bit pricey.

This is an excellent wax! It helps to keep my truck cleaner and easily sheds water. It provides a deep reach shine and holds up after several car washes

This is magical stuff. Clean your car. Wipe this on, wipe it off. A year later it is still working. BE CAREFUL, though. It is not wax! Wipe on a thin coat. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes max. Buff it off. It won't seem like you're doing enough, but you are. The first time I used it i put it on like paste wax thick and left it for an hour. It was VERY difficult to buff off.

Hi, this is my first product review. This ceramic coating is extremely easy to apply, and the quality is outstanding. I have been using this ceramic coating on my car, and since I live in Puerto Rico, where the beach salt can be very damaging to car paint, this product provides excellent protection. My car has 4.5 years with me and looks brand new thanks to this ceramic. Recommended 200%.

I have always liked the chemical guys products until I purchased the hydro slick, this is the worst stuff ever. It does not stick to the applicator long enough to get it to the car to spread. Once I spread it on the car it streaked and separated and it was very hard to remove. Tried using my buffer with extra soft applicator and it separated so much there was a watery substance that would not even dry. then using a super soft towel to try and wipe it off it just balled up and was super hard to remove and when it was about wiped off it started streaking really bad. For 40 bucks I thought I was getting a very good wax but instead it was the worst I have ever used.

This really does extend the washes between my cars. The application is easy and sometime I can just hose the car down and it looks clean like I just washed it. It’s great product and very happy.

Excelente producto deja bien protegido y brillante el coche por mucho tiempo

This product is by far the best was I have ever used. I have multiple vehicles and one is a show car, this product goes on super easy and it’s just as easy to remove. Leaves unbelievable shine and protection!

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Good. Just as described. Highly Recommended.