I've had excellent results by spraying the TW Hybrid Ceramic and new Graphene sprays directly on a square microfiber applicator pad and applying in a cross-hatch pattern. Very effective on the application and a bit more economical.
I’ve been struggling with streaks on my scatpack from this spray wax but after watching your video I finally have learned how to successfully spray wax my car without streaks! Thanks!!!
I also did the same… I did polished my bike, it’s 2 years old now but I always take care of it, so I was confident of the paint condition. I did a hand polish & then washed and applied the product. The only thing I’m wondering is that the water bedding has improved not by a big margin, may be because it was already smooth surface, secondly I did not notice any improved shine, again my bike is white. Let me know your thoughts.
Thanks for the update. BTW, for those wondering about TW Ceramic Sealant and the new and improved S n’ S vs. graphene coatings, there are a few videos showing that the TW products are longer lasting.
@@epicautomotivedetailing Please do a video on improved S n’ S. There’s a recent video comparing it to the original formula, and it beaded better and lasted longer, even after being assaulted by multiple applications of nasty cleaning products.
@@ChicagoRob2 yeh I been thinking about testing it. I'd like to test it while I'm out and about so I can make relatable for car cleaners and see how to make it good for business with cost per application and look at how much you can charge for using it. I'll definitely do that
Brilliant. Used this stuff last year on my black Range Rover after spending hours - clay bar, cut and polish. So disappointed with all the streaks, they disappeared after about 3 washes and there was obvious protection. Same process this week and tried less product, more clothes, more wiping off etc to avoid streaks. So bad I only did the bonnet and front wings. I'll give her another wash and try your method. Many thanks.
Thanks for this video. I had exactly this issue on my Black Alfa. Streaking looked awful. Tried the damp cloth trick but it didn't improve the situation until I followed the damp cloth immediately (literally damp cloth left hand, buffing cloth right hand) with a bone dry buffing cloth. Then it started to look great. As you say you will go through multiple buffing cloths because the need to be bone dry. This product still takes a lot of effort to apply to a black car so its not for everyone but if you use it have confidence to power on knowing the streaks will come out with these tips. Also, the direct sunlight tip is bang on product bakes almost immediately in direct sunshine making life even more difficult so choose a grey day, should be too hard in the UK.
Yeah it's definitely not my favourite by far there is too many better ones out there. I think for most people it's not worth the hassle this ceramic spray
great video. as a long time detailer, I suggest misting di water from a spray bottle immediately after applying. then b7ffing dry for no streaks at all. or dampen a new microfiber towel an vs then buff off with that. good videos thanks
Very honest review. I had the same streaking on my black BMW with the ceramic spray after I used Turtle ceramic polish and wax. With your tips it works much better. Thanks
@@epicautomotivedetailing after I bought the regular ceramic spray, I saw that Turtle also released ceramic black spray and black polish. Did you tested these as well?
This is exactly what I needed, I think I was having this problem with Meg's hybrid ceramic. The biggest issue was on outer trim and windows where it left oily looking streaks, and I had the best luck with reappling over those areas with a thicker coat.
I bought this product as soon as I saw the many amazing videos out there. But, after watching your video - and other videos of some lesser known UA-camrs - and quitted even trying it. I am very glad you did this video. Now I am feeling more confident to apply this on my black car.
Nice to see the integrity shown by not only making this video but pulling down the others. From my point of view (just doing my own cars), I'm sticking with Seal'n'Shine (or whatever we call it in the UK). The results are stunning, especially if the first application is done slowly with an applicator. I think the longevity, gloss and slickness are hard to beat for the money. However, if I was selling it as a service, like you, I'm sure selling a ceramic sounds much better than selling something from a £10 bottle from Halfrauds ...
What a faff! 5 towels? 😳 I used Yum Cars Ceramic last weekend and only used one of their towels for the whole car - one side to spread it then the other side of the towel to buff. It's a great product too, thanks to your Yum Cars reviews my car is now the shiniest I've ever seen it. 😎👍
Good video and agree like many, the first time I used this I wasn't impressed at all, especially after watching all of the rave reviews. However, I've stuck with it and found the best way of applying on my black car (including in the summer), is to spray the product onto the microfiber cloth rather than directly onto the paintwork. Still streaks a bit here and there but much easier to work with. Also using the applicator cloth as the damp cloth to go over any bits again rather than another wet cloth. Good results and okay for once or twice a year but not an easy product.
Hi Joe, my first attempt not great so i'm reading all the comments and advice here. Did you mean that you have one applicator cloth that is wet with water or product? and use this for the whole car. Plus do you use multiple dry buffing cloths? Sorry if i have misunderstood.
Dave a great video working in the heat is hard and a hot surface on a vehicle can be a challenge. You state the facts and some products are recommended not to be used in direct sunlight. I know that a majority of the products are not to be used in direct sunlight and it's always wise to read the manufacturer directions. Thanks for taking the time to encourage and to teach others the mistakes you have made and to avoid them. I live across the pond and working in the direct sunlight in Texas is challenging. I have products that can be used in direct sunlight and streaking with any product on a dark color vehicle can also be an issue. You said it best power through it and take the time to use more than one towel and just don't get discouraged. If you are ever across the pond and come to SEMA Show drop me a line.
Great video. I’ve been using this since April 2020. The key to this product is the damp cloth. It’s one extra step but it’s worth it. I also use the TW ceramic polish before this spray and that gives you 2 layers of protection. TW also came out with the black version of this that gives more depth while retaining the same gloss and protection.
I'm glad I stumbled across this video because after using this product yesterday I found it streaked terribly. I did a full correction prior to using it. I thought these spray polishes were supposed to be faster to apply and some would have you believe they are, but in my opinion, the traditional paste waxes are far easier to use given that you don't have to franticly remove the product before it starts to flash-off and I think that's the problem with the streaking with these spray polishes, they start to flash-off before you have a chance to buff it off, especially on the larger panels, so it's those areas that have dried are what cause the streaking. You also mention about it being too warm when you applied this previously but TW claim you can use this in direct sunlight.
@@epicautomotivedetailingwell i bought version that says "new", yet i have same problems :D sio2 % is high enough to cause these peoblems + solvents in this bottle arent as agressive as they are in some other professional coatings where you can really smell them. Those strong solvents are bad for health but, comparing to something as TW spray ceramic, they actually help you remove streakings MUCH easier (before coating is fully curred).
Thanks for the video. To make this work in the heat (I'm in Vegas where it can get super hot and super dry!), do only one section at a time. Then make sure you use a dry cloth to buff it. That's it! I do it once a month after the first time, and it's incredibly good.
A bit surprised that you suggest a clean NEW towel as opposed to a clean properly laundered towel. I can see the price going up for the weekend warrior like me. Always enjoy your tutorials and honesty. All the best from Ontario 🇨🇦
Applied it 2 months ago and didn't really have any issues on a dark grey metallic. Used cheap/less plush MF for application, 1 to apply, damp one to remove and a quality buffing towel. Found it pretty easy and no issues. Over application seems to generate most people's problems imo. Throw towels in a bucket of warm water as soon as you are done to stop the product curing into them and a subsequent wash makes them good as new.
Hello just curious on the weather conditions when you applied it. The horror stories I seen were from the really hot days in direct sunlight. Thanks for your feedback and experience it really does help other who read comments 😃
@@epicautomotivedetailing 12c bright and sunny. I'd parked the car in the shade too. Machine polished with The TW Polish on a finishing pad, then 2 coats of the Ceramic. Done over 2 days so slightly reduced the cure time between ceramic coats 1 & 2.
I have a dark grey Toyota and applying TW, I will get the streaks. But using it on my wife's silver car, it looks absolutely fine! It's nice to find a the work around is extra micro fibres!
Yeh I've done fair few videos on this ceramic spray now and I've used it for a year I use it in lighter cars and save the darker coloured paint for things like yum cars or bear car care
I made a right arse of this product the first time I used it. Sprayed the whole car before buffing. Lesson learned the hard way. Little areas at a time are the trick.
I had a hell of a time with this stuff , and after applying to the car sone days later parked outside a pub in the sunlight and it looked dreadful, but on the driveway it looked ok , so will now try it again , with your method , cheers great video and top tip with the damp microfibre cloth i will try again 😊
Nice revisit, I used it on my black Golf this summer. Good results if a bit difficult to apply, IMHO. I will likely go for something quicker and simpler when the bottle runs out. Cheers Dave.
Excellent video. I have used this product. Works well. Just takes time to apply. Dave please test this product over 6 months months to check if it lasts.
I just finish to apply the first layer on my BMW i4 and I agree about the quality of this product. Maybe I would add some advices to easyly get the job done: first of all, don't do this outside if the sun is shining. It's way better to to it inside when at temperature under 10° C. You will not have traces problems. Second, don't spray too much product and work on a single panel ay a time. Spray as you would paint: keep your hand moving toward the surface when spraying. Third, use good microfiber special clothes, one to spread, one dry to polish/finish. Don't wait too long to finish after spreading. I tested with and without polishing car before on small surface and if you have time it's way better to do it first. You will got a better result. It's not very difficult to use, but it requires a few hours of good working. Tomorrow, I will go for the second layer, it will be more relax and a quick job, I think. I hope this will help some of you.
Loved the video. I have a dark blue car and have had streaking issues with several different products. Instead of using a dry MF towel to spread the product, I've tried smoothing out the product with a damp MF towel. This adds just enough moisture to allow the product to spread around evenly until I can buff it off. It's not a perfect solution but has helped tremendously.
Good to see you got it working. I only use 3 towels (but that Tesla was a bit of a barge, so understand the issues), and as I mentioned to you on the previous vid comments before, the wet one is absolutely key to getting results. Little tippy hint from my experience of the range. If you use TW ceramic on a customer car and just one coat, you should try to upsell a leave behind of the ceramic wet wax for them to use after maint washes. It is simple to use, they will love the results and you will become their trusted advisor. A couple of bottles will easily see them through six months on an average car. When you return to re apply the ceramic seal in six months, you will have an easy job and you may of course choose to make a couple of quid on the upsell too if you can get a discount from TW.
@@epicautomotivedetailing Can understand your point entirely as a valeting business and a UA-camr. With me just maintaining a few cars, I quite like the finish, longevity and simple maint washes the TW offers, and don’t have to worry about time too much. You get out what you put in as a weekend warrior I guess.
I spent all day on my car trying to remove streaks. Not at all easy and for this I will never use this again. You’re right in what you say. To Pell you the truth my Porsche came up brilliantly with Halfords own liquid polish. It was brilliant and easy to do.
I tried this product a few times on my bright red car and the streaking was terrible. And yes I even tried applying on the cloth rather than direct on the paint. It was like I rubbed oil from the side of my nose on the paint. Took a lot of time and aggrevation trying to rub out the streaks using dry and then damp towels. I could have used old school wax in the same time and not have dealt with streaks. I don't get how people are successfully using this product, maybe they don't notice the streaks because they only show at certain lighting angles.
I first used Turtle Wax ICE Spray Wax' then bought the TW Ceramic Polish, and the TW Ceramic Wax. I found the same streaking you shown. It takes more work. I am going back to the ICE products.
Yeh it's a shame but it looks like they have their graphene coming out before Xmas. I could be wrong but judging by there (something big is coming promo) it looks like graphene
Another great video Dave. Very handy tips you gave about using that product. It doesn't seem the easiest but the end result was excellent. Keep up the good work.
Thanks mate, yeh it scrubbed up well. The product is very good and I think it is better for people with a lot of time and and indoor space. Thank you for commenting on my videos and supporting the channel ✋
Absolutely perfect mate you actually did nail it must watch video before anybody uses this spray first-time users will fall into the Trap take your time follow this man's instructions he has now added a lot of us found out using this product the hard way but I must admit great product as all the turtle Wax products have become this spray is near enough on professional level ceramic coating that cost vast amounts of money and you require goggles gloves hazmat suit
This video gives out great advice about the smearing etc, just a note about the Ceramic spray you use which has great results, especially the following washes which makes cleaning more easier.
Great video Dave, think you've identified where I went wrong with this product when I bought it originally, may have to buy it again and rtry using your tips although I think yim cars ceramic is a far easier product to apply now I've tried it and like it
Yes yum wins hands down for me. I had to remake this video because it would be pretty poor of me if i left my old video without giving it a fair crack. Yum ceramic is mind blowingly good
Good points raised Dave, to help us learners/student of detailing! Meg's HCW first applies similarly, best done with a wet car and damp MF for applying, then use the 2nd cloth to dry and buff (hot day not ideal time to play with this kind of product). Similarly priced to TW, but I will be trying the new (cheaper) Infinity Wax QDX Graphene spray bought recently, but not the weather to test this weekend. ⛈⛈⛈⛈
@@epicautomotivedetailing TW HCW is a good product but those smirs or dark spots appear on dark colored vehicles because you spray directly on the panel here is a Tip for you. Try spraying on a towel and then just spread it on a panel then buff off with a second towel on any dark color (no more). this can happen on any spray sealant/wax not just TW. I've seen it happened even on meguiars NXT wax 2.0.its simple to much product on a surface and not enough time to wipe off.
I had best results by applying it with thin cloth, so it spreads more evenly, and most of it disappeared. The bits that didn't disappear - I buffed them with DRY, fuzzy cloth. Took some time, but I think that removing marks with damp cloth also removes the product.
As a mobile car detailer, I use this product because it's the best, but smearing is my biggest problem, making the job take much longer, and yes I spray directly onto the microfibre cloth, and I have to use water to remove the smear, but the results are outstanding, and worth the added time.
So,, it's spray onto a dry cloth, and apply,, wipe off after a minute or two, with a damp cloth,, and then almost immediately, buff with another dry cloth,,, is that correct,, ??? Just trying to find the "perfect scenario" ". Cheers,,,,
Fair play for doing a 3rd follow up on this. To be honest, if the instructions were better and indeed of any benefit nobody would have an issue. Always makes my teeth itchy when you see a product being hammered by other channels after a little organized holiday by the manufacturers....... fair and well for them to be wined and dined and then spout their recommendations, but here we have the peoples choice giving a REAL review in real conditions on a car he is getting paid to do or not if you fu sorry get it wrong. Most of us normies by now would have moved on and this would be in the bin or the "run out of everything else shelf". We the people are the Gods, not the Voodoo pedlars. Thanks for doing this Dave and hope you all had a great Christmas. Rant over 🤗
Cheers Roy. I removed previous negative bits from my first turtle wax videos as i was being too lazy to give it a fair go. To be fair once its on and its been applied correctly its amazing and that's not just me saying that. I think because of the initial Hype i got carried away and was hoping for a miracle. When it comes to ceramic protection as long as it holds out in between washes that's all i need personally as i enjoy the entire cleaning process so there is no way i would wash a car and leave it without some of quick detailer of ceramic spray at the end of it. Hope you had a nice Christmas too. Ours was ok, Sadly our dog didn't make it so it took the shine off it but ill be glad to move on with 2021
@@epicautomotivedetailing Sorry about the dog man. Kinda figured after reading your other posts, nothing screws you up like that unless you like humans of course. Your spot on regarding the hype though. Personally had enough of the hype that turns to tripe. Anyhow, when are you and Nick getting it on for the podcast. Tell him to get a move on I've been off or 3 days my IBC is frozen solid and it's minus 5 here so can't go and wash anything as bits will fall off....and I'm bored. 😁😁
@@royarmstrong3537 Im going to yum next month to film a few collabs and i genuinely want to make less serious videos and try new ideas now so hopefully ill get him on board with my new ideas.
Interesting comments. Here in California, with 2 black cars after about 2 1/2 years, I've had minimal problems, just used a microfiber applicator towel to spread the product around, with not too much product sprayed directly onto to the vehicle and then wiped off with the same microfiber towel using the opposite non damp side, and then buffed with a fresh microfiber towel. Rare streaking, which cleaned off easily with the same applicator which was still damp and wiped off. I spray after each wash ie every 2-4 weeks depending, and can do the entire cars in about 15-20 minutes. No problems with layering. The vehicles look great and get compliments. I have found that streaking can occur when one uses too much product on the same panel.
OMG, yes!!! I have Toyota Camry with the red pearl paint (7 layers of paint + 2 layers of coat)! I have a terrible problem with this product, I literally sweat myself and push really hard trying to remove the streaking... So far the only workaround I found is using barely any product, wiping it off almost instantly and buffing off with a second towel right away...
@@epicautomotivedetailing Most of the videos about this product are super inconsistent too... One guy is saying it's perfectly fine to use in direct sunlight, as the product was designed having in mind the hot climates, another is saying avoid the sunlight, one is saying it's super easy to apply, etc. But it's not easy to apply. Probably , theoretically, after doing a near professional level of paint preparation and while you already have other products applied to the paint afterwards... then MAYBE it would be somewhat easier to apply... For me it got really frustrating and I even thought of throwing the bottle out for good... In addition, I got their 3in1 Ceramic Detailer Waterless Blah-Blah product as well - and I got exactly the same streaking problems as with the ceramic wax... And worse, the product says to pretty much spray generously and wait a few seconds... BIG mistake! Edit: I've never, ever had such problems using the Waterless wax by Meguiar's
@@epicautomotivedetailingwait a second fella... i have read your replies you made under this video where you say you like this product and will keep using it. And here you are claiming you won't use it again. You must realize one thing, people will read these comments many years after uploading a video. Be consistent with replies
How many of you have had this problem with turtle wax? After seeing this would you be prepared to give it another go? Let me know in the comments.... It's actually pretty good once you establish how to apply it!
Great video Dave , had the same issues with this product, then sorted with the damp towel. It is a good product ,but a lot of fannying about ,if you have the time. Tried others in the range ,shampoo, qd and the wet wax , shampoo and wet wax is a good combo. Done several different cars with the ceramic sealent for mates and family and only have a bit left which i use on my wheels. I have moved on to Garage Therapy 3cs and sigma now for my winter protection which is quicker and easier to apply. I personally would not buy this product again . keep up the good work
@@skidmarkbill very well spoken mate. From a business point of view. It didn't work perfectly for me but I really wanted to rectify what I said in the past. That's why I love yum cars, sonax for the simplicity of their application. One thing I will definitely give them credit for is the durability which I seen over the past 12 months. Thanks Dude 👍
No streaking, no mess at all. Follow the directions, just 2 sprays per panel, never overspray. I spray directly on the panel or microfiber. For best results, I use Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Wash.
Good tip about uber clean towels... I hadn't cracked that code yet. All these type of ceramic type products are way too much work on dark paint compared to how easy it *should* be. Also, UV tests I've seen people conduct on products like this seem to show they really have no UV protection.
I've got a new black car. And it has a Graphene Ceramic Coating on it And it drives me crazy with all the streaks. No matter what I use. And I'm not a rookie started by detailing planes and private jets working at a small airport 36 year's ago. Trying to work off my pilots license. But this thing is insane!! Someone can look at wrong and it gets a smudge on it, so it seems.
Good vid sir! A fair assessment. Even with the fix here, there are still way too many caveats for how to apply this stuff. Also a 24hr cure time per coat and recommended 2 coats for that 12 month protection. For most driveway detailers/weekend warriors thats just not going to be possible, even with a garage. Quick winter prep, this stuff aint ;) I mean its like the Dulux Paintpod. Too costly for pros and too much hastle for everyone else Does it do a good job? Yes, but the cost, time and prep required, when you can throw on just about anything else as a base thats not as fussy. I'd even use Fusso coat over this in a heartbeat. I can't recommend this product at all, but I cant recommend the older Tw hybrid and Dry n shine enough. i hope that the V2 stuff gets released in the UK
Hello I simply had to make this video as I did one in the summer which wasn't fair of me to be too harsh on it as I said some bad things. But Yeh it's definitely not ideal with the 24 hours waiting time compared to other brands and no I'm not going to sway people into buying it either. This channel is all about simplicity and this product is the complete opposite.
@@epicautomotivedetailing Thank you for the Demo. My Question is: Say you have washed your car and apply the product. And say after 2 weeks you need to wash your car, do we need to apply this every time we wash the car? Also what sort of wash we need to have ? Just a normal sope and wash Rinse without wax? Please let me know. Thanks.
Thanks mate. Yes it's not simple as it looks and I think there is better out there In terms of simplicity but it's well priced at cost per application 😞
It's very hit and miss depending on these factors in the video. I was guilty of not liking it but the truth is I do and it was my own misunderstanding of the product that was a let down not the ceramic spray itself
Hi Dave,the damp cloth idea does work,after applying the Ceramic Spray,it takes a while on a black car.i wonder if you can spray the TW ceramic on a damp cloth,wipe the paint work then take it off.
No need to be damp. Just spray it on a towel and spread it on a panel and buff off. its that easy. I recommend this to all spray sealants and waxes especially on dark colored vehicles .
hello my friend i already have another video on this which may help. long story short use a damp towel to go over the streaks and follow up with dry one
@@epicautomotivedetailing I applied the coating yesterday. Just went out and wiped the bonnet down this evening and streaks are still showing :-( might have to do an IPA wipedown and do it again I think
Brandnew car, so the first time I washed it I used the Turtle Wax Hybrid wet wax the yellow bottle and that stuff is amazing so easy to use. But after the car was all dry and done, it was parked for about an hour Later in the night I decided I was goin put some turtle wax ceramic spray on it. The green bottle. I just noticed and found out you have to use a damp micro fiber when using the green bottle and very light application, well anyways I didn’t do that so now I kinda have that sappy streak look on my pant. Not horrible but I can see it when looking for it. What’s the best strip wash I could use? Turtle wax Max wash? Or Adam’s Strip wash? The car overall has two coats of wax technically it should be super hard to get off. I didn’t put a crazy amount on the first or second time. But it did have time to cure, so I’m afraid the wet damp cloth trick won’t work for me right now. Just basically want to start over and fresh, then I’ll probably only use the hybrid spray when the car is wet cause I like that the most and I get better results, probably cause it’s easier to use.
That’s the only down fall I have with turtle wax ceramic wax. In their direction you always have to use a damp towel as part of removing the ceramic wax. Even with there new graphene wax in their removal direction you have to use a damp towel also with removal.
Great video and tips as well. This product is very streaky and a challenge to apply especially on dark cars. This has been out for over a year with tons of videos on UA-cam did you just get this product?
Hello no, I made a few videos back in the summer and I wasn't fair on it. I was pretty brutal and wasn't professional and this channel is all about being fair so I had to remake it and highlight important factors 😃
Great vid, me and my brother in law tried this a while back on his black Volvo and we struggled as it ended up covered in those marks. I tend to use the spray on sealants via foam cannon (auto glym) polar blast… how long does this actually last for in your opinion? The stuff I do use usually needs re doing monthly (even less over winter months)
You nailed Dave well done video. I like the product myself and your right to much product will give you mega streaking. I like to use applicator pads as well. Cheers from 🇨🇦🇨🇦
I’m way late to the party but I ran up on someone else’s video who is a “professional” who said they cut this and other type of sprays with up to 1:1 water. It works great coming right off the drying step. In fact, I use the already moist PLUSH drying towel and prime it with the 1:1 spray and it almost goes on 98.5% perfect and that’s already super good for most novice or casual eyes. You could quickly go over windows and chrome trim with a dryer clean primed MF towel. Works super quick on problematic dark and black paint. The beads are a HAIR weaker (meaning I had to look for weakness) but if you wash and wax this way at least every 3 months you are more than good even kept outdoors.
Epic vid i have 2 coats on my black Skoda yeti used a microfibre applicator pad and loads of cloths and it looks ace top up every few washes with i si02 detail spray bit of a faf to use but the results speak for themselves
Yeh that's the problem I thought before. I first saw the streaks and chucked it but glad I got it out the bin. I even bought a second bottle because I felt bad for slagging them off lol
I've just used this after watching loads of videos on this. Having used a few pro coatings, I found this to be excelent. The thing here is I thing you've made a big job out of this. You sprayed way too much on a panel, try just using a small amount on a micro fiber applicator instead. With regards to the streaking, try just using a small amount of a microfiber towel. I do a car with 1 applicator and 1 towel.
I found it hard work, harder than it should have been, Black SUV car 21 degrees, smearing like crazy. Got there in the end but I won’t rush to use it again.
I’m not one for giving up easily so thought I’d use it again on a c200 Merc estate, the results were outstanding, however I simply cannot get on with the product…it’s too labour intensive for me. Shame because I really like the end results.
thanks for the great tips! Unfortunately I found this video after I used the ceramic spray wax, and I have streaks right now. It's already been a day after I have applied it so the streaks are cured in. Will the streaks deteriorate on its own as time passes by, or will I have to go through a special process to remove the streaks?
@@epicautomotivedetailing are you saying the next time I wash my car, the streaks will go away as I wash? What I meant in my original comment is that the ceramic spray has already dried and cured in. What shampoo do you recommend? Thanks!
I see what you mean. Well it's not 100% sio2 in fact it's very little. Adams strip wash shampoo would sort that out. But first see how a standard wash goes with a panel wipe after. Has it cured badly?
So all in all pretty tedious stuff this turtlewax. The solution is : take most of the wax off with a damp cloth, so the streaky stuff is almost gone it can not streak. Right. Any tips for other brands that do not require this ?
Quick question. Now that I have applied this stuff it is the next day and I am stuck with (Permanent?) streaks. I failed to spend the necessary hour buffing and rebuffing yesterday. What's the cure? A couple washes and reapply? Go get some Ceramic polish and wax? I'm not completely pissed, but I don't have time for this learning curve.
Thanks for the video. However, I think that most people (including you) are just applying too much product. I have a dark blue car and I don’t have any smearing issue. How? I never, ever spray the product directly on the paint. I put a single spray (not even a full trigger pull) on a microfiber sponge pad and then I apply it on a panel. By the time I’m done with the pad, it’s already almost dry, then I buff out the rest with a microfiber towel. I agree with you that you need multiple towels, though.
Great review. Could you dilute 50:50 with de-ionised water and would this make it easier for black cars. I had the streaking happen to a detail I was doing with TAC Wax undiluted and I over reacted and stop using and went back to the EZ Ceramic Wax. The Tesla looks amazing.
Its easy you just need to wash your microfiber towels before using it for the first time . The microfiber having a coating from the manufacture . The product instructions also say 2sprays per panel .
I think it’s streaking for you because your towel has longer fibers. I guess something flush like the 3M microfibre towel will help reduce or eliminate the streaks.
great video dave .. you ought to do a video of the turtle wax headlight restore kit , it looks good thanks to your good videos going to try some of yum products... best wishes
@@epicautomotivedetailing thanks dave nice to hear from you.. so many products on the market autobrite are good but not the best .. you got to try other products was up at 8.30 for a clean but it was getting so hot rol on midweek or next super sunday best wishes
After I apply this, I let it cure for 24 hours and then apply a topper, like Bead Maker to enhance the shine. I never allow my car to be this neglected!!
could you wax with say "K2 Ultra Wax, Carnauba wax paste" and then apply this ??? where does something like this fit in .. is it a replacement for wax ??
I've had excellent results by spraying the TW Hybrid Ceramic and new Graphene sprays directly on a square microfiber applicator pad and applying in a cross-hatch pattern. Very effective on the application and a bit more economical.
Yeah I love this spray the only thing that lets itself down is the time it takes to apply
@@epicautomotivedetailingany recommendations for good products that are faster to put on?
I’ve been struggling with streaks on my scatpack from this spray wax but after watching your video I finally have learned how to successfully spray wax my car without streaks! Thanks!!!
Nice one thank you
You have to go behind it with a dry towel right?
Lol I should have watched the video longer lol
I have had success at avoiding the streaking by applying the spray to the towel itself not the car.
Yes good call 👏
I was going to say the exact same thing. I've discovered applying directly the applicator tends to work better.
Good video though for sure
I recently discovered the same thing.
I also did the same…
I did polished my bike, it’s 2 years old now but I always take care of it, so I was confident of the paint condition. I did a hand polish & then washed and applied the product.
The only thing I’m wondering is that the water bedding has improved not by a big margin, may be because it was already smooth surface, secondly I did not notice any improved shine, again my bike is white.
Let me know your thoughts.
How many sprays did u do on ur towel?
Thanks for the update. BTW, for those wondering about TW Ceramic Sealant and the new and improved S n’ S vs. graphene coatings, there are a few videos showing that the TW products are longer lasting.
Thank you Robert. I liked the old seal and shine so hopefully the new one will even better
@@epicautomotivedetailing Please do a video on improved S n’ S. There’s a recent video comparing it to the original formula, and it beaded better and lasted longer, even after being assaulted by multiple applications of nasty cleaning products.
@@ChicagoRob2 yeh I been thinking about testing it. I'd like to test it while I'm out and about so I can make relatable for car cleaners and see how to make it good for business with cost per application and look at how much you can charge for using it. I'll definitely do that
Brilliant. Used this stuff last year on my black Range Rover after spending hours - clay bar, cut and polish. So disappointed with all the streaks, they disappeared after about 3 washes and there was obvious protection. Same process this week and tried less product, more clothes, more wiping off etc to avoid streaks. So bad I only did the bonnet and front wings. I'll give her another wash and try your method. Many thanks.
Thanks for this video. I had exactly this issue on my Black Alfa. Streaking looked awful. Tried the damp cloth trick but it didn't improve the situation until I followed the damp cloth immediately (literally damp cloth left hand, buffing cloth right hand) with a bone dry buffing cloth. Then it started to look great. As you say you will go through multiple buffing cloths because the need to be bone dry. This product still takes a lot of effort to apply to a black car so its not for everyone but if you use it have confidence to power on knowing the streaks will come out with these tips. Also, the direct sunlight tip is bang on product bakes almost immediately in direct sunshine making life even more difficult so choose a grey day, should be too hard in the UK.
Yeah it's definitely not my favourite by far there is too many better ones out there. I think for most people it's not worth the hassle this ceramic spray
great video. as a long time detailer, I suggest misting di water from a spray bottle immediately after applying. then b7ffing dry for no streaks at all. or dampen a new microfiber towel an vs then buff off with that. good videos thanks
Very honest review. I had the same streaking on my black BMW with the ceramic spray after I used Turtle ceramic polish and wax. With your tips it works much better. Thanks
Thank you. It's a good product but i can see why people became frustrated with it 👍
@@epicautomotivedetailing after I bought the regular ceramic spray, I saw that Turtle also released ceramic black spray and black polish. Did you tested these as well?
This is exactly what I needed, I think I was having this problem with Meg's hybrid ceramic. The biggest issue was on outer trim and windows where it left oily looking streaks, and I had the best luck with reappling over those areas with a thicker coat.
thank you
I bought this product as soon as I saw the many amazing videos out there.
But, after watching your video - and other videos of some lesser known UA-camrs - and quitted even trying it.
I am very glad you did this video.
Now I am feeling more confident to apply this on my black car.
It's worth a crack if you still got it. It does shine up well and doing it now in the UK with weather cooler it's worth doing
Apply on a black car but spray the product on towel not on the car after just buff with a second towel. (Thank me later ) :) :) :)
@@darker3rrr
Thanks for the tip,, how long do you leave it, between applying on the towel, and buffing it off,, ??
Nice to see the integrity shown by not only making this video but pulling down the others. From my point of view (just doing my own cars), I'm sticking with Seal'n'Shine (or whatever we call it in the UK). The results are stunning, especially if the first application is done slowly with an applicator. I think the longevity, gloss and slickness are hard to beat for the money. However, if I was selling it as a service, like you, I'm sure selling a ceramic sounds much better than selling something from a £10 bottle from Halfrauds ...
Hello I'm definitely buying some seal and shine tomorrow I need to try asap for a video 👏
What a faff! 5 towels? 😳 I used Yum Cars Ceramic last weekend and only used one of their towels for the whole car - one side to spread it then the other side of the towel to buff. It's a great product too, thanks to your Yum Cars reviews my car is now the shiniest I've ever seen it. 😎👍
Hi Phil yes 100% agree Yum is my number 1 ceramic spray. It doesn't get enough credit for how it performs 😁🇬🇧
@@ozgoodphotos lol too much hassle
This guy is totally right, I’ve used the black wax with is amazing but it still streaks like crazy! Using a damp towel does work
Thank you Phil, it's a good ceramic spray for sure but think it needs a little tweaking to be something special. You just got to power through it 💪
Good video and agree like many, the first time I used this I wasn't impressed at all, especially after watching all of the rave reviews. However, I've stuck with it and found the best way of applying on my black car (including in the summer), is to spray the product onto the microfiber cloth rather than directly onto the paintwork. Still streaks a bit here and there but much easier to work with. Also using the applicator cloth as the damp cloth to go over any bits again rather than another wet cloth. Good results and okay for once or twice a year but not an easy product.
It's definitely a love hate product. I got few more ceramic sprays to try this month as I'm definitely using them more and more now
Hi Joe, my first attempt not great so i'm reading all the comments and advice here. Did you mean that you have one applicator cloth that is wet with water or product? and use this for the whole car. Plus do you use multiple dry buffing cloths? Sorry if i have misunderstood.
@@Tim955w What I mean is that I use the same applicator cloth to go back over any streaks then buff again with the dry towel. Seemed to work okay.
@@joespavin3792 Thanks for replying.
Dave a great video working in the heat is hard and a hot surface on a vehicle can be a challenge. You state the facts and some products are recommended not to be used in direct sunlight. I know that a majority of the products are not to be used in direct sunlight and it's always wise to read the manufacturer directions. Thanks for taking the time to encourage and to teach others the mistakes you have made and to avoid them. I live across the pond and working in the direct sunlight in Texas is challenging. I have products that can be used in direct sunlight and streaking with any product on a dark color vehicle can also be an issue. You said it best power through it and take the time to use more than one towel and just don't get discouraged. If you are ever across the pond and come to SEMA Show drop me a line.
Thank you my friend. Its actually hot over here right now. It hit 31 yesterday which was mad. still not a patch on texas i bet lol
Love you honesty, I'm not a detailer just someone that likes a clean shiny car
Thank you 🙏
Great video. I’ve been using this since April 2020. The key to this product is the damp cloth. It’s one extra step but it’s worth it. I also use the TW ceramic polish before this spray and that gives you 2 layers of protection. TW also came out with the black version of this that gives more depth while retaining the same gloss and protection.
Thank you Ron, sounds good idea I'll try that next time
What about the damp cloth?
I'm glad I stumbled across this video because after using this product yesterday I found it streaked terribly. I did a full correction prior to using it. I thought these spray polishes were supposed to be faster to apply and some would have you believe they are, but in my opinion, the traditional paste waxes are far easier to use given that you don't have to franticly remove the product before it starts to flash-off and I think that's the problem with the streaking with these spray polishes, they start to flash-off before you have a chance to buff it off, especially on the larger panels, so it's those areas that have dried are what cause the streaking. You also mention about it being too warm when you applied this previously but TW claim you can use this in direct sunlight.
I think it's just a troublesome product in general. They know that. I expect this to be gone soon as they will probably have a better version
@@epicautomotivedetailingwell i bought version that says "new", yet i have same problems :D sio2 % is high enough to cause these peoblems + solvents in this bottle arent as agressive as they are in some other professional coatings where you can really smell them. Those strong solvents are bad for health but, comparing to something as TW spray ceramic, they actually help you remove streakings MUCH easier (before coating is fully curred).
Agreed. I had same issue and also ended up resorting to a quality paste wax. Wax on, haze and wax off ... without dealing with streaks.
@@bigworldparty The polished surface failed to bead when it rained.. in just five weeks.
Thanks for the video. To make this work in the heat (I'm in Vegas where it can get super hot and super dry!), do only one section at a time. Then make sure you use a dry cloth to buff it. That's it! I do it once a month after the first time, and it's incredibly good.
A bit surprised that you suggest a clean NEW towel as opposed to a clean properly laundered towel. I can see the price going up for the weekend warrior like me. Always enjoy your tutorials and honesty. All the best from Ontario 🇨🇦
Applied it 2 months ago and didn't really have any issues on a dark grey metallic. Used cheap/less plush MF for application, 1 to apply, damp one to remove and a quality buffing towel. Found it pretty easy and no issues. Over application seems to generate most people's problems imo.
Throw towels in a bucket of warm water as soon as you are done to stop the product curing into them and a subsequent wash makes them good as new.
Hello just curious on the weather conditions when you applied it. The horror stories I seen were from the really hot days in direct sunlight. Thanks for your feedback and experience it really does help other who read comments 😃
@@epicautomotivedetailing 12c bright and sunny. I'd parked the car in the shade too.
Machine polished with The TW Polish on a finishing pad, then 2 coats of the Ceramic. Done over 2 days so slightly reduced the cure time between ceramic coats 1 & 2.
@@UltimateAccuracy nice 12 is good temperature. I really struggled when I did it on hottest day of the year
I have a dark grey Toyota and applying TW, I will get the streaks. But using it on my wife's silver car, it looks absolutely fine!
It's nice to find a the work around is extra micro fibres!
Yeh I've done fair few videos on this ceramic spray now and I've used it for a year I use it in lighter cars and save the darker coloured paint for things like yum cars or bear car care
I made a right arse of this product the first time I used it. Sprayed the whole car before buffing. Lesson learned the hard way. Little areas at a time are the trick.
Yeh it's frustrating to say the least. I think if they tweak it a bit which I'm sure they will it will be a real winner
I had a hell of a time with this stuff , and after applying to the car sone days later parked outside a pub in the sunlight and it looked dreadful, but on the driveway it looked ok , so will now try it again , with your method , cheers great video and top tip with the damp microfibre cloth i will try again 😊
Nice revisit, I used it on my black Golf this summer. Good results if a bit difficult to apply, IMHO. I will likely go for something quicker and simpler when the bottle runs out. Cheers Dave.
Hello Simon, yeh it's good but think it needs a tweak to be better for the mobile valeter or weekend warrior. Yum ceramic all day long for me
Excellent video. I have used this product. Works well. Just takes time to apply. Dave please test this product over 6 months months to check if it lasts.
Happy to mate. It's a new regular client so can definitely do that
I just finish to apply the first layer on my BMW i4 and I agree about the quality of this product.
Maybe I would add some advices to easyly get the job done: first of all, don't do this outside if the sun is shining. It's way better to to it inside when at temperature under 10° C. You will not have traces problems. Second, don't spray too much product and work on a single panel ay a time. Spray as you would paint: keep your hand moving toward the surface when spraying. Third, use good microfiber special clothes, one to spread, one dry to polish/finish. Don't wait too long to finish after spreading.
I tested with and without polishing car before on small surface and if you have time it's way better to do it first. You will got a better result.
It's not very difficult to use, but it requires a few hours of good working.
Tomorrow, I will go for the second layer, it will be more relax and a quick job, I think.
I hope this will help some of you.
Loved the video. I have a dark blue car and have had streaking issues with several different products. Instead of using a dry MF towel to spread the product, I've tried smoothing out the product with a damp MF towel. This adds just enough moisture to allow the product to spread around evenly until I can buff it off. It's not a perfect solution but has helped tremendously.
Good to see you got it working. I only use 3 towels (but that Tesla was a bit of a barge, so understand the issues), and as I mentioned to you on the previous vid comments before, the wet one is absolutely key to getting results.
Little tippy hint from my experience of the range. If you use TW ceramic on a customer car and just one coat, you should try to upsell a leave behind of the ceramic wet wax for them to use after maint washes. It is simple to use, they will love the results and you will become their trusted advisor. A couple of bottles will easily see them through six months on an average car. When you return to re apply the ceramic seal in six months, you will have an easy job and you may of course choose to make a couple of quid on the upsell too if you can get a discount from TW.
Thanks Kev, once I'm through with this bottle I'll be on meguiar's spray sealant it infinity wax graphene maybe. Just love trying all sorts of brands
@@epicautomotivedetailing Can understand your point entirely as a valeting business and a UA-camr. With me just maintaining a few cars, I quite like the finish, longevity and simple maint washes the TW offers, and don’t have to worry about time too much. You get out what you put in as a weekend warrior I guess.
@@kevtheargonut I'm all about simple and easy products
I spent all day on my car trying to remove streaks. Not at all easy and for this I will never use this again. You’re right in what you say. To Pell you the truth my Porsche came up brilliantly with Halfords own liquid polish. It was brilliant and easy to do.
He used it wrong. Spray it on the applicator not the car.
I tried this product a few times on my bright red car and the streaking was terrible. And yes I even tried applying on the cloth rather than direct on the paint. It was like I rubbed oil from the side of my nose on the paint. Took a lot of time and aggrevation trying to rub out the streaks using dry and then damp towels. I could have used old school wax in the same time and not have dealt with streaks. I don't get how people are successfully using this product, maybe they don't notice the streaks because they only show at certain lighting angles.
I first used Turtle Wax ICE Spray Wax' then bought the TW Ceramic Polish, and the TW Ceramic Wax. I found the same streaking you shown. It takes more work.
I am going back to the ICE products.
Yeh it's a shame but it looks like they have their graphene coming out before Xmas. I could be wrong but judging by there (something big is coming promo) it looks like graphene
Another great video Dave. Very handy tips you gave about using that product. It doesn't seem the easiest but the end result was excellent. Keep up the good work.
Thanks mate, yeh it scrubbed up well. The product is very good and I think it is better for people with a lot of time and and indoor space. Thank you for commenting on my videos and supporting the channel ✋
Absolutely perfect mate you actually did nail it must watch video before anybody uses this spray first-time users will fall into the Trap take your time follow this man's instructions he has now added a lot of us found out using this product the hard way but I must admit great product as all the turtle Wax products have become this spray is near enough on professional level ceramic coating that cost vast amounts of money and you require goggles gloves hazmat suit
Thank you very much. To be fair I've been still valeting this car and it's held up incredibly well.
This video gives out great advice about the smearing etc, just a note about the Ceramic spray you use which has great results, especially the following washes which makes cleaning more easier.
Thanks David 🙏
Great video Dave, informative and real world relationship to time available being a working detailer.
Thanks mate. I have a real passion for this. I love what I do and want to help others ❤️
Great video Dave, think you've identified where I went wrong with this product when I bought it originally, may have to buy it again and rtry using your tips although I think yim cars ceramic is a far easier product to apply now I've tried it and like it
Yes yum wins hands down for me. I had to remake this video because it would be pretty poor of me if i left my old video without giving it a fair crack. Yum ceramic is mind blowingly good
Good points raised Dave, to help us learners/student of detailing! Meg's HCW first applies similarly, best done with a wet car and damp MF for applying, then use the 2nd cloth to dry and buff (hot day not ideal time to play with this kind of product). Similarly priced to TW, but I will be trying the new (cheaper) Infinity Wax QDX Graphene spray bought recently, but not the weather to test this weekend. ⛈⛈⛈⛈
I need to try graphene. I need to see how it holds up in winter
@@epicautomotivedetailing TW HCW is a good product but those smirs or dark spots appear on dark colored vehicles because you spray directly on the panel here is a Tip for you. Try spraying on a towel and then just spread it on a panel then buff off with a second towel on any dark color (no more). this can happen on any spray sealant/wax not just TW. I've seen it happened even on meguiars NXT wax 2.0.its simple to much product on a surface and not enough time to wipe off.
I had best results by applying it with thin cloth, so it spreads more evenly, and most of it disappeared. The bits that didn't disappear - I buffed them with DRY, fuzzy cloth. Took some time, but I think that removing marks with damp cloth also removes the product.
I started using it as a kinda drying aid on wet paint after maintenance wash. Works great!
But still.. Doesn't matter how I apply, it is not very durable..
I've done 24 hours in between coats and that's the best way to get real good durability.
As a mobile car detailer, I use this product because it's the best, but smearing is my biggest problem, making the job take much longer, and yes I spray directly onto the microfibre cloth, and I have to use water to remove the smear, but the results are outstanding, and worth the added time.
Yes the time is an issue but the results are amazing
So,, it's spray onto a dry cloth, and apply,, wipe off after a minute or two, with a damp cloth,, and then almost immediately, buff with another dry cloth,,, is that correct,, ??? Just trying to find the "perfect scenario" ". Cheers,,,,
Fair play for doing a 3rd follow up on this. To be honest, if the instructions were better and indeed of any benefit nobody would have an issue. Always makes my teeth itchy when you see a product being hammered by other channels after a little organized holiday by the manufacturers....... fair and well for them to be wined and dined and then spout their recommendations, but here we have the peoples choice giving a REAL review in real conditions on a car he is getting paid to do or not if you fu sorry get it wrong. Most of us normies by now would have moved on and this would be in the bin or the "run out of everything else shelf".
We the people are the Gods, not the Voodoo pedlars.
Thanks for doing this Dave and hope you all had a great Christmas.
Rant over
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Cheers Roy. I removed previous negative bits from my first turtle wax videos as i was being too lazy to give it a fair go. To be fair once its on and its been applied correctly its amazing and that's not just me saying that. I think because of the initial Hype i got carried away and was hoping for a miracle. When it comes to ceramic protection as long as it holds out in between washes that's all i need personally as i enjoy the entire cleaning process so there is no way i would wash a car and leave it without some of quick detailer of ceramic spray at the end of it.
Hope you had a nice Christmas too. Ours was ok, Sadly our dog didn't make it so it took the shine off it but ill be glad to move on with 2021
@@epicautomotivedetailing Sorry about the dog man. Kinda figured after reading your other posts, nothing screws you up like that unless you like humans of course. Your spot on regarding the hype though. Personally had enough of the hype that turns to tripe. Anyhow, when are you and Nick getting it on for the podcast. Tell him to get a move on I've been off or 3 days my IBC is frozen solid and it's minus 5 here so can't go and wash anything as bits will fall off....and I'm bored. 😁😁
@@royarmstrong3537 Im going to yum next month to film a few collabs and i genuinely want to make less serious videos and try new ideas now so hopefully ill get him on board with my new ideas.
Interesting comments. Here in California, with 2 black cars after about 2 1/2 years, I've had minimal problems, just used a microfiber applicator towel to spread the product around, with not too much product sprayed directly onto to the vehicle and then wiped off with the same microfiber towel using the opposite non damp side, and then buffed with a fresh microfiber towel. Rare streaking, which cleaned off easily with the same applicator which was still damp and wiped off. I spray after each wash ie every 2-4 weeks depending, and can do the entire cars in about 15-20 minutes. No problems with layering. The vehicles look great and get compliments. I have found that streaking can occur when one uses too much product on the same panel.
can i use this as a ceramic booster for an already ceramic coated car?
OMG, yes!!! I have Toyota Camry with the red pearl paint (7 layers of paint + 2 layers of coat)! I have a terrible problem with this product, I literally sweat myself and push really hard trying to remove the streaking... So far the only workaround I found is using barely any product, wiping it off almost instantly and buffing off with a second towel right away...
It's a real pig isn't it. I won't get any more ever again
@@epicautomotivedetailing Most of the videos about this product are super inconsistent too... One guy is saying it's perfectly fine to use in direct sunlight, as the product was designed having in mind the hot climates, another is saying avoid the sunlight, one is saying it's super easy to apply, etc. But it's not easy to apply. Probably , theoretically, after doing a near professional level of paint preparation and while you already have other products applied to the paint afterwards... then MAYBE it would be somewhat easier to apply... For me it got really frustrating and I even thought of throwing the bottle out for good...
In addition, I got their 3in1 Ceramic Detailer Waterless Blah-Blah product as well - and I got exactly the same streaking problems as with the ceramic wax... And worse, the product says to pretty much spray generously and wait a few seconds... BIG mistake!
Edit: I've never, ever had such problems using the Waterless wax by Meguiar's
@@epicautomotivedetailingwait a second fella... i have read your replies you made under this video where you say you like this product and will keep using it. And here you are claiming you won't use it again. You must realize one thing, people will read these comments many years after uploading a video. Be consistent with replies
That's exactly what happened to me it's a pain in the ass. The car looked like crap with those streaks. Had a hard time to remove them too.
It's very tricky but once you get the hang of it you will be impressed
How many of you have had this problem with turtle wax? After seeing this would you be prepared to give it another go? Let me know in the comments.... It's actually pretty good once you establish how to apply it!
Liked it, but before buying again I'll wait for more graphene sprays to hit the market.
@@gert-janvandenberg4156 I'm not on graphene yet. Give it 12 months everyone will have graphene products out
@@epicautomotivedetailing for sure, but those 303 graphene spray vids look promising.
Great video Dave , had the same issues with this product, then sorted with the damp towel. It is a good product ,but a lot of fannying about ,if you have the time. Tried others in the range ,shampoo, qd and the wet wax , shampoo and wet wax is a good combo. Done several different cars with the ceramic sealent for mates and family and only have a bit left which i use on my wheels. I have moved on to Garage Therapy 3cs and sigma now for my winter protection which is quicker and easier to apply. I personally would not buy this product again . keep up the good work
@@skidmarkbill very well spoken mate. From a business point of view. It didn't work perfectly for me but I really wanted to rectify what I said in the past. That's why I love yum cars, sonax for the simplicity of their application. One thing I will definitely give them credit for is the durability which I seen over the past 12 months. Thanks Dude 👍
No streaking, no mess at all. Follow the directions, just 2 sprays per panel, never overspray. I spray directly on the panel or microfiber.
For best results, I use Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Wash.
Hey dave, can you please tell me the approx wait time to ceramic coat your car after polishing?
The streaks will be gone the next day, or at latest after the first rain.
No worries.
Great product that when done twice will hold a year or so.
I'm a massive fan. Stay tuned for Friday as I'll be revealing something new from turtle wax
Good tip about uber clean towels... I hadn't cracked that code yet. All these type of ceramic type products are way too much work on dark paint compared to how easy it *should* be. Also, UV tests I've seen people conduct on products like this seem to show they really have no UV protection.
I've got a new black car. And it has a Graphene Ceramic Coating on it And it drives me crazy with all the streaks. No matter what I use. And I'm not a rookie started by detailing planes and private jets working at a small airport 36 year's ago. Trying to work off my pilots license. But this thing is insane!! Someone can look at wrong and it gets a smudge on it, so it seems.
Wet towels straight after followed by fresh new ones is the cure
Good vid sir! A fair assessment. Even with the fix here, there are still way too many caveats for how to apply this stuff. Also a 24hr cure time per coat and recommended 2 coats for that 12 month protection. For most driveway detailers/weekend warriors thats just not going to be possible, even with a garage.
Quick winter prep, this stuff aint ;) I mean its like the Dulux Paintpod. Too costly for pros and too much hastle for everyone else
Does it do a good job? Yes, but the cost, time and prep required, when you can throw on just about anything else as a base thats not as fussy. I'd even use Fusso coat over this in a heartbeat.
I can't recommend this product at all, but I cant recommend the older Tw hybrid and Dry n shine enough. i hope that the V2 stuff gets released in the UK
Hello I simply had to make this video as I did one in the summer which wasn't fair of me to be too harsh on it as I said some bad things. But Yeh it's definitely not ideal with the 24 hours waiting time compared to other brands and no I'm not going to sway people into buying it either. This channel is all about simplicity and this product is the complete opposite.
Thanks for watching too 😁
Excellent content as per usual pal. Thanks for sharing and keeping us informed.
Different colored towels to “wax on” and “wax off” is an alternative to numbering them.
These towels are very posh 😅. I will badger them to make them in different colours
So this only be applied if no sign of rain or if you have garage? As it needs to cure!
Yes I'm impressed too! Be Fair to the Product, I appreciate your honesty. I FIND TURTLE THE BEST. HAVE A BLACK CAR ( NO STREAKS)
Yeah once you crack the method it actually is incredible to use
@@epicautomotivedetailing
Thank you for the Demo. My Question is:
Say you have washed your car and apply the product. And say after 2 weeks you need to wash your car, do we need to apply this every time we wash the car? Also what sort of wash we need to have ? Just a normal sope and wash Rinse without wax? Please let me know. Thanks.
Again a really good thorough review! Really helpful stuff coming from you all the time, keep up the great work ! Thank you
Thanks Daniel just trying to do my but for small detailing UA-cam channels here in the 🇬🇧
This is the best stuff I've ever used on my car. Its been a year and its still beading (the car is garage kept though).
I've got a client who's Letting me run a few comparisons on his car with this and graphene flex wax
@@epicautomotivedetailing I would love to see that comparison!
Great video mate. Personally abit to much of a faff for me but the Tesla looks really nice. With these sealants dry cloths are definatly a must
Thanks mate. Yes it's not simple as it looks and I think there is better out there In terms of simplicity but it's well priced at cost per application 😞
Great video
Always been a little un decided on this product, but after watching this,
Going to give it a try...thanks mate.
It's very hit and miss depending on these factors in the video. I was guilty of not liking it but the truth is I do and it was my own misunderstanding of the product that was a let down not the ceramic spray itself
This video was very helpful. Thanks my friend. I'm going to sub. The finished car looks awesome.
Thanks so much I appreciate every single subscriber 🙏
Hi Dave,the damp cloth idea does work,after applying the Ceramic Spray,it takes a while on a black car.i wonder if you can spray the TW ceramic on a damp cloth,wipe the paint work then take it off.
Yeh I should of mentioned that lol. Thanks for watching my friend
No need to be damp. Just spray it on a towel and spread it on a panel and buff off. its that easy. I recommend this to all spray sealants and waxes especially on dark colored vehicles .
Thanks for the video. Applied the other day disappointed with the streaks.
Does this mean i need to wash, decontaminate, polish and reapply to fix it?
hello my friend i already have another video on this which may help. long story short use a damp towel to go over the streaks and follow up with dry one
@@epicautomotivedetailing I applied the coating yesterday. Just went out and wiped the bonnet down this evening and streaks are still showing :-( might have to do an IPA wipedown and do it again I think
Mist a towel after getting most of the product off the car and then dry it with a micro fiber. Looks amazing.
YEs thats all it takes for an incredible gloss
Do you mean, apply with spraying the TW onto a dry cloth, then wiping over with a damp cloth, and then buffing with another dry cloth,, ???
Instead of numbering clothes use different color clothes for each task. I used this on my black F-150 and it lasted all summer.
Sadly my favourite cloths don't come in other colours. Hopefully one day though
Brandnew car, so the first time I washed it I used the Turtle Wax Hybrid wet wax the yellow bottle and that stuff is amazing so easy to use. But after the car was all dry and done, it was parked for about an hour
Later in the night I decided I was goin put some turtle wax ceramic spray on it. The green bottle.
I just noticed and found out you have to use a damp micro fiber when using the green bottle and very light application, well anyways I didn’t do that so now I kinda have that sappy streak look on my pant. Not horrible but I can see it when looking for it.
What’s the best strip wash I could use? Turtle wax Max wash? Or Adam’s Strip wash? The car overall has two coats of wax technically it should be super hard to get off. I didn’t put a crazy amount on the first or second time. But it did have time to cure, so I’m afraid the wet damp cloth trick won’t work for me right now.
Just basically want to start over and fresh, then I’ll probably only use the hybrid spray when the car is wet cause I like that the most and I get better results, probably cause it’s easier to use.
Hello just re wash with a strip wash and you will be golden
That’s the only down fall I have with turtle wax ceramic wax. In their direction you always have to use a damp towel as part of removing the ceramic wax. Even with there new graphene wax in their removal direction you have to use a damp towel also with removal.
I'll be testing the graphene soon to see how it performs. Looking forward to it and hoping they got it right this time
More great tips Dave thanks. I think I prefer the look of the meguiars ceramic wax.
Yeh I'm definitely not going to tell people to go out and buy it. It's not my place to but it's ok. Meguiar's is pretty amazing stuff
This is the kinda stuff I like to find! Great video!
Thank you 🙏
Great video and tips as well. This product is very streaky and a challenge to apply especially on dark cars. This has been out for over a year with tons of videos on UA-cam did you just get this product?
Hello no, I made a few videos back in the summer and I wasn't fair on it. I was pretty brutal and wasn't professional and this channel is all about being fair so I had to remake it and highlight important factors 😃
Great vid, me and my brother in law tried this a while back on his black Volvo and we struggled as it ended up covered in those marks. I tend to use the spray on sealants via foam cannon (auto glym) polar blast… how long does this actually last for in your opinion? The stuff I do use usually needs re doing monthly (even less over winter months)
You nailed Dave well done video. I like the product myself and your right to much product will give you mega streaking. I like to use applicator pads as well. Cheers from 🇨🇦🇨🇦
Hello Canada form 🇬🇧. Thank you so much my friend 😁
I spent 4hrs many times just to have the hood streak when no other pannel did. So will differently try the wet towel trick
Waaah man, thank you. I used 1 cloth, it got wet very quickly. Smudging it around. 😅😅
Yeah it's a pain lol
I’m way late to the party but I ran up on someone else’s video who is a “professional” who said they cut this and other type of sprays with up to 1:1 water. It works great coming right off the drying step. In fact, I use the already moist PLUSH drying towel and prime it with the 1:1 spray and it almost goes on 98.5% perfect and that’s already super good for most novice or casual eyes. You could quickly go over windows and chrome trim with a dryer clean primed MF towel. Works super quick on problematic dark and black paint. The beads are a HAIR weaker (meaning I had to look for weakness) but if you wash and wax this way at least every 3 months you are more than good even kept outdoors.
Epic vid i have 2 coats on my black Skoda yeti used a microfibre applicator pad and loads of cloths and it looks ace top up every few washes with i si02 detail spray bit of a faf to use but the results speak for themselves
Yeh that's the problem I thought before. I first saw the streaks and chucked it but glad I got it out the bin. I even bought a second bottle because I felt bad for slagging them off lol
Curious if a video be made about TW Max Power Car Wash.
Would be interesting to see a comparison b/t its Xtreme method and a clay bar.
Great video. I think you'll like their wet wax as a one step drying aid/ceramic coating combo
Hi Robert yes I'll be giving it a go and doing a review on it 👍
@@epicautomotivedetailing Excellent. I'd also love to see your thoughts and approach on rinseless
@@roberthodges164 happy to do it
I've just used this after watching loads of videos on this. Having used a few pro coatings, I found this to be excelent.
The thing here is I thing you've made a big job out of this. You sprayed way too much on a panel, try just using a small amount on a micro fiber applicator instead. With regards to the streaking, try just using a small amount of a microfiber towel. I do a car with 1 applicator and 1 towel.
I found it hard work, harder than it should have been,
Black SUV car 21 degrees, smearing like crazy. Got there in the end but I won’t rush to use it again.
I agree mate. I like but I always use other ceramic sprays first
I’m not one for giving up easily so thought I’d use it again on a c200 Merc estate, the results were outstanding, however I simply cannot get on with the product…it’s too labour intensive for me.
Shame because I really like the end results.
Just tried Gtech ceramic coat on mythos black Audi. Went on so easily it felt weird after years of using paste waxes!
thanks for the great tips! Unfortunately I found this video after I used the ceramic spray wax, and I have streaks right now. It's already been a day after I have applied it so the streaks are cured in. Will the streaks deteriorate on its own as time passes by, or will I have to go through a special process to remove the streaks?
Hello those streaks can fixed with a damp towel. With darker cars it shows more. Alternatively give it a quick wash with a bit of shampoo 👌
@@epicautomotivedetailing are you saying the next time I wash my car, the streaks will go away as I wash? What I meant in my original comment is that the ceramic spray has already dried and cured in.
What shampoo do you recommend? Thanks!
I see what you mean. Well it's not 100% sio2 in fact it's very little. Adams strip wash shampoo would sort that out. But first see how a standard wash goes with a panel wipe after. Has it cured badly?
@@epicautomotivedetailing i see. I just have some streaks on the hood.
So all in all pretty tedious stuff this turtlewax. The solution is : take most of the wax off with a damp cloth, so the streaky stuff is almost gone it can not streak. Right. Any tips for other brands that do not require this ?
Love this mate gives me a reason to pick that bottle up again👍
Nice one. You just got to work through it and keep going
Quick question. Now that I have applied this stuff it is the next day and I am stuck with (Permanent?) streaks. I failed to spend the necessary hour buffing and rebuffing yesterday. What's the cure? A couple washes and reapply? Go get some Ceramic polish and wax? I'm not completely pissed, but I don't have time for this learning curve.
If washing afterwards doesn't work then go for an abrasive polish like Autoglym super resin Polish
Thanks for the video.
However, I think that most people (including you) are just applying too much product. I have a dark blue car and I don’t have any smearing issue. How? I never, ever spray the product directly on the paint. I put a single spray (not even a full trigger pull) on a microfiber sponge pad and then I apply it on a panel. By the time I’m done with the pad, it’s already almost dry, then I buff out the rest with a microfiber towel. I agree with you that you need multiple towels, though.
Thank you it's good of you to share your experiences to help others 👋🙏
Great review. Could you dilute 50:50 with de-ionised water and would this make it easier for black cars. I had the streaking happen to a detail I was doing with TAC Wax undiluted and I over reacted and stop using and went back to the EZ Ceramic Wax. The Tesla looks amazing.
Thanks mate. I wouldn't dilute because this product is unpredictable as it is. For me I'd sooner Go for Autoglym
Its easy you just need to wash your microfiber towels before using it for the first time . The microfiber having a coating from the manufacture . The product instructions also say 2sprays per panel .
Good video mate, hope the rage is still bubbling away 🤣🤣. Really enjoy the content so keep up the great work 👍 🌈
Lol the rage is a boiling point 😅 it's so hard doing this channel being Mr political without the bad language
@@epicautomotivedetailing
Bad language 🤣🤣🤣, name and shame mate on the video front. 🌈
@@philipdemarco9222 it's not worth the hassle mate. They just holding me back from what I want to do
I think it’s streaking for you because your towel has longer fibers. I guess something flush like the 3M microfibre towel will help reduce or eliminate the streaks.
Another great video mate keep the good work up and keep safe mate
Thank you so much mate
great video dave .. you ought to do a video of the turtle wax headlight restore kit , it looks good thanks to your good videos going to try some of yum products... best wishes
Thanks mate. Yeah I did buy some but never got round to trying it. My shed is full of stuff. Looking to shift it all soon
@@epicautomotivedetailing thanks dave nice to hear from you.. so many products on the market autobrite are good but not the best .. you got to try other products was up at 8.30 for a clean but it was getting so hot rol on midweek or next super sunday best wishes
@@nigellewis8461 got my own now so won't be featuring as many other brands of chemicals. Loads of tools and equipment though
Keep up the great work Dave!!🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
Thank you Rob
After I apply this, I let it cure for 24 hours and then apply a topper, like Bead Maker to enhance the shine.
I never allow my car to be this neglected!!
Always a smart idea 💪
Can't wait to see you make a Turtlewax graphene video. When's it coming?
Yeah its coming soon as it arrives ill be testing
Hi can you advise please is it possible to wax my car after washing or do I need to do a full decontamination
Less streaking if it is applied in a cross hatch pattern.
Absolutely 👌
Is the damp cloth used to remove streaks applied with water or ceramic spray?
What is the easiest / quickest to apply?
could you wax with say "K2 Ultra Wax, Carnauba wax paste" and then apply this ??? where does something like this fit in .. is it a replacement for wax ??