Chemical Guys HOL229 Ultimate Ceramic Coating Kit - HydroSlick HyperWax SiO2 Gel (16 fl oz) for Long-Lasting Shine & Protection, with 2 Premium Microfiber Applicators & 3 Workhorse Towels, (6 Items)

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.

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

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?

This was my first time using this product. Ive slowly been converting my products over to the Chemical Guys product line. I am heading to Kure Beach on vacation in a week so i wanted to get a coat of something on my truck before we left. I watched a lot of reviews and finally chose this product for a "top coat". I watch several videos including a couple from the Chemical Guys website. Any product with ceramic coating can be tricky if you don't follow directions on the application. My first impression was the product is very thick and gelly. When you watch the videos you see the instrictor put four pea size drops and it easily coats the vehicle. My first several attempts the "pea size" drops rolled right off the microfiber applicator. I finally after a few attempts learned how to manage the application. I didn't think it coated anything like the videos i watched. It is important to get even distribution of the product for even ceramic protection. I applied this on an overcast day. it was kinda warm so i applied it to a small area approx 3'x3' area and buffed off in approx 1 minute after application. I used a quality microfiber towel flipping frequently. I thought the product came off fairly easily. Once it was complete the product looked great. I have a black Ford f150. it left the truck with a deep shine. Several neighbors stopped and complimented me on the truck. According to the manufacturer this should last about one year. I don't see that being possible but that could be me being skeptical. I am looking forward to the curing time to be over so i can see the final finish. It takes approx 3 hours to cure according to the Chemical Guys. Overall a somewhat expensive product but first run I feel it is worth the price.

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.

This ceramic coating goes on easy and comes easy. The shine is unbelievable. It made my 2006 truck shine like its was new. I have used different brand waxes on my truck over the years and kept the paint in good condition but this stuff really brought out the shine. Even made my wife's new car look better than it did when we bought it. Dirt washes of and the vehicles are easy to dry without water spots. Chemical Guys have developed some great products.

I love Chemical Guys products. Every other CG product I’ve used - I really liked. This one is a HUGE exceptions. It is an absurdly bad product. Other reviewers have likened it to Jello. I disagree. Jello would be easier to use. It does have the look and consistency of Blueberry Jello. That is true. It also applies easily. That is the only good thing I can say. It goes on easily. Then it is unbelievably difficult to buff out. It normally takes me about an hour to wash and wax my car. I washed my car and dried it. Then applied this product. An hour later I was still trying to buff it out. Then I noticed it leaves these tiny “gummy” blue blobs of residue everywhere after buffing. Then it hazed over again so I buffed it again. Then it hazed over again. I buffed again. This happened 3 times. Buff, haze, buff again, haze again … get the picture. A day later it hazed hazed again. I had to clay bar that stuff off after that. Then I used two coats of CG JetSeal followed a day later with a coat of CG Butter Wax to give it a really deep shine. I wasted money and a LOT of time spreading this Jello on my car then fixing the mistake. Don’t duplicate my mistake. Purchase ANY OTHER Chemical Guys product and you will love it. But not this one.

Looks great once done and pretty easy too however it does not last long and once it dissolves you will have zero protection. In hot climates I would say it lasts a month.