Disclaimer: I do have a professionally applied ceramic coating on my S550, but I use this for all of my vehicles. I've not been compensated for this review.

I do love the look of a car with a fresh coat of carnauba wax applied, but I wanted a product that didn't wear off after just 3-4 weeks. Applying wax is a bit of a PITA in my opinion and I like to have my cars fully detailed in less than an hour. So last year I picked up McKees 37 SiO2 Ceramic Series Hydro Blue Pro and was hoping it would live up to its claims. After a year of using this product, it definitely met and even exceeded my expectations. And it's so incredibly easy and extremely fast to apply.

Just get whatever wax and contaminants that are on your paint stripped off your car, which can easily be done by clay-baring the car. Then right after you complete the final wash and while the car is still wet, hit each panel with just 2 spritzes of product and immediately hit that panel with a high pressure sprayer, which spreads the product around to the rest of the panel. Do this for every panel of the car until done. It can be applied to everything, including glass, plastics, and your wheels. It literally only takes 5 minutes to apply the product to the entire car. After applying, immediately dry the car with some good quality microfiber towels. And that's it!

The final product looks amazing. Your car will shine better than any wax since this adds a ceramic coating to your paint. And I can say from experience on my other non-coated vehicles that a coating of this last 6 months or more. I applied this to my wife's Honda Odyssey and my kids cars last August and the water would still bead after a harsh winter with salt and grime after just a regular wash. And that was 8 months later. Each application costs less than $2, so you could literally do this every couple of months and spend almost nothing. It is so incredibly simple to do and I doubt you'll ever go back to hand waxing after you've tried this product. You can find the product on McKee's website or even on Amazon. I went with 1 gallon which will likely last a few years with multiple cars. Here is the product on McKee's website. Just make sure you have a good spray bottle to apply the product.

 

I have been using Carpro for over two years now. i am done with wax. I think its the same type of product. a bit pricey, but if your car is perfect, this is so easy and convenient. I put a layer on every other wash. gets better every time, beads like crazy, water blows right off. This is the only way to go. I could never consider wax or sealants again after this stuff. Really lasts too. I am going to try Mckees 37 hoping its a little cheaper. thanks

https://www.autogeek.net/carpro-hydr...a-sealant.html

 

I was just searching Autogeek, and its not there?? No McKees products?? is that an older bottle ?


I I found it, they have their own site, not on autogeek anymore.

 

McKee's parted ways with autogeek a few years ago.

Carpro Hydr02 is very similar to the McKees Hydro Blue. Both good products and easy to apply although will leave streaking esp on Black cars if not sprayed off with appropriate pressure and if used in hot/sunny conditions.

Using these on top of an already coated car can also lead to streaking.

That being said these do not apply anywhere near the protection an dedicated ceramic coating.

The combo of Gtechniq CSL/Exo is amazing and lasts years. Many other good one out there as well

 

Agree its a compromise. But the protection and ease of use is a real winner. Every car I get, gets Xpel PPF on front nose and a few other areas, ceramic tint, plus, plus plus. Some cars stay, some dont stay long. Ceramic coatings are stronger and great but nobody cares when your selling or trading just like tint and PPF. Thats just more money I am giving away. This HydrO2 is very cost effective for the resutlts and ease.

 

I appreciate what you do , W222 S Class deserves a good treatment as well

 

I have had a ceramic coating applied to the car. As part of the maintenance I'll either apply Wetcoat or Ceramic detailer (both from Gyeon).

I see it as a way to save time compared to waxing and preserve the value of the car when I decide to sell it, rather than something that a buyer would pay extra for.

 

I used ethos graphène on my black Benz. Took a while to prepare and apply - a whole day. Been a year and it’s still beading like the day I applied it. Careful how you apply otherwise you will see streaks.

https://ethoscarcare.com/products/gr...B0deabca61f%5D

 

Actually, I have never had a streaking issue with applying the Hydro Pro Blue over my existing professionally applied coating. I do it as a topper every few months and it's nice to hit the glass with it since water sheds off of it in the rain. I apply it in direct sunlight and immediately dry the car when done and have no spots. I've also applied this to my wife's dark burgundy Honda and have never seen any streaking. I believe the people who run into that problem are applying too much product and waiting too long to spray the panel. I just hit each panel with 2 spritzes then immediately hit it with my pressure washer.

My car is 7 years old and looks better than new. It's amazing what a 3 step paint correction and ceramic coating can do to the look of a used car. Car washes dull the paint with swirls and the chemicals are pretty rough. But my paint looks like wet glass and the coating is extremely durable. Of course I never take my car through any kind of car wash. For the $1000 I spent on a professional paint correction and 5+ year coating, it was money well spent IMO, especially seeing the results.

 

Looking good Dave! I got lucky with my current S and bought from an older gentlemen and it was garage kept since new. Never a car wash machine. When I got her home it was a clean, clay bar, and HydroO2. Didnt have a swirl or scratch on it except under front bumper, Its literally showroom new. My car glows in the sun. I am going to try the McKees soon. Thanks