How to apply Hydrosilex?

Tribalpinoy911 · 07-30-2018, 08:25 AM

Hey guys, I'm new to ceramic and looking into trying this out? Anyone know how long the hydrosilex recharge lasts?

Also how different is the process? I still need to do full paint correction before correct? Meaning clay, swirl remove, polish, sealant, ceramic in that order omitting the wax?

ZHP076 · 07-30-2018, 05:00 PM

The "bad" news is, in order for any coating to work properly a full and complete paint correction is needed.
That being said, my standards surpass all but the most OCD detailers. It is more my hobby, and I spend far too much time and money on finish and detailing. Years ago I took first place in every car show I entered, so I have a long history of "wax on wax off"

s3ri3s1 · 08-02-2018, 02:15 PM

I tried it. Easy enough to apply but I don't know how strong it is vs a true ceramic coating (I don't think it is). It seems to wash off pretty easy.

Sea-Tac · 08-03-2018, 11:31 PM

ZHP076 is spot on when he says a full paint correction is needed. If you don't do that surface imperfections will be sealed in and there is a strong possibility that when you apply the ceramic sealant before you do the correction you will breakdown the imperfection into smaller pieces and those will rub into the substrate potentially causing scratches. I take my Porsche to a professional service in Seattle. They literally spend 5-6 hours correcting the surface and when that is perfect they move onto the next step of ceramic application. its 99.9% first step correction that will allow the ceramic coat to fully seal and give you a dazzling finish. Good luck.

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Tribalpinoy911 First Lieutenant 93 Rep 397 Posts Drives: F34 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: NV iTrader: (0)	How to apply Hydrosilex? Hey guys, I'm new to ceramic and looking into trying this out? Anyone know how long the hydrosilex recharge lasts? Also how different is the process? I still need to do full paint correction before correct? Meaning clay, swirl remove, polish, sealant, ceramic in that order omitting the wax?
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ZHP076 Private First Class 145 Rep 138 Posts Drives: 2016 435i ZHP 076 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Oak Ridge TN USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 435i ZHP [0.00]	The "bad" news is, in order for any coating to work properly a full and complete paint correction is needed. That being said, my standards surpass all but the most OCD detailers. It is more my hobby, and I spend far too much time and money on finish and detailing. Years ago I took first place in every car show I entered, so I have a long history of "wax on wax off" __________________ R T Whitfield 2016 435i ZHP #76 RACE CAR spelled backwards is RACE CAR
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s3ri3s1 Second Lieutenant 188 Rep 253 Posts Drives: alpine white 328 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Nashville iTrader: (1)	I tried it. Easy enough to apply but I don't know how strong it is vs a true ceramic coating (I don't think it is). It seems to wash off pretty easy.
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Sea-Tac Major 1453 Rep 1,487 Posts Drives: 2108 X3 xDrive30i Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Bellevue, Wa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 X3 xDrive30i [0.00] 2016 328i xDrive [0.00]	ZHP076 is spot on when he says a full paint correction is needed. If you don't do that surface imperfections will be sealed in and there is a strong possibility that when you apply the ceramic sealant before you do the correction you will breakdown the imperfection into smaller pieces and those will rub into the substrate potentially causing scratches. I take my Porsche to a professional service in Seattle. They literally spend 5-6 hours correcting the surface and when that is perfect they move onto the next step of ceramic application. its 99.9% first step correction that will allow the ceramic coat to fully seal and give you a dazzling finish. Good luck.
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