Turtle Wax 53409 Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Spray Coating, Incredible Shine and Protection for Car Paint, Extreme Water Beading, Safe for Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, RV's and More, 16 oz. (Pack of 1)

I've used multiple detailing products over the years, always on the hunt to see if I can find something better. I stumbled upon this ceramic spray coating after watching a Project Farm video, and this might be the best detailing product I have ever used.I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. I've used this on just about everything I own. My Corvette is relatively new with only 5,000 miles on it, so the paint was already in great condition and free of contamination. Application was easy and straightforward, spray on and wipe off. Use a small amount of product, less is more. The shine and slickness is unbelievable.My truck sits outside pretty much 24/7. Paint is full of contamination and I didn't clay bar and remove it as I should (directions state to start with a very clean surface.) I'm not trying to win any beauty contests with my truck, so I gave it a good wash and applied this product. Again, the pictures will speak for themselves. After a few rains and several mornings of morning dew, the surface is still spotless and slick. You'll find that dirt, dust etc won't stick to the paint as easily and obviously water will run right off. This is the most my truck has ever shined. I haven't washed it since application and have taken it on a few long trips, this is how the surface presents.And finally, this works on boats too! I couldn't find anything that said this can be used on gelcoat, but I've used spray ceramic coatings on gelcoat in the past and it works great. My boat is kept inside and I keep the surface very clean, so application was easy. Spray on, wipe off, repeat. Again, less is more or you can end up with streaking and high spots. As you can see, the shine is nothing short of impressive. I've had it in the water a couple of times since application and it is still holding up, although being that part of the surface glides through water at 60+mph, it won't last as long as on a vehicle. At the price of this product, I'll happily reapply multiple times per year if needed.I hit both of my jetskis with this too (not pictured) and also got great results. Mind you, this is all with ONE bottle, and I still have some left. This stuff goes far. Will probably hit my 4 wheelers and side by side painted panels once I have those clean to provide some extra protection.If you're on the fence, BUY IT! Impressive stuff for a bargain price. I'll be a customer for life.

Ok, so it isn't truly a hard core ceramic coating with SiO2 content and it is not going to protect your paint for three years (as other brands might claim). I have tried many many formulations over the years. Carnauba is unmatched for deep shine with dark paint but as a natural extract from a tree, is provides only limited durability and water repellency. I have also used Klasse products and Zaino but the application process is more involved and I would not say that the durability is anything to brag about. Mothers CMX is comparable to this Turtle Wax hybrid solutions spray but does leave some annoying little white beads on the paint; one drive down the road and beads are gone so I would say that it is not a problem. This Turtle Wax formulation is pretty impressive. I own four cars ranging from 2011-2023. They are fairly new and so they have modern clear coat paints. For 90% of applications, I would say that this spray will work well. If you work in the shade and wipe it off after a quick flash, it is very easy to use. I apply it every 6-8 months because it usually wears off but the durability is pretty impressive. Protection against bird droppings and acid rain is excellent. I apply it to glass and it leaves none of the white residue associated with other brands. It wipes off dark plastic trim without smears. Super glossy finish on painted surfaces. Easy to use. Very long lasting. Inexpensive. In 2024, it is hard to match for price and value. 5-stars!

Like any coating, make sure your paint is absolutely clean and free of dirt, oils or oxidation. My small Miata was a perfect test subject. I went through my normal clay treat procedure using a clay pad and a container of detailing spray as a lubricant. The clay treat/detail fluid can leave a slight residue so I always do a final wipe down with a microfiber towel slightly dampened with distilled water, then a dry towel. The prep was the hard part. Applying the coating was a breeze.Make sure you shake this stuff real good before and during the application process. That’s really important. Also, I read reviews stating people had problems with coating spray on the windshield. I usually throw a towel over the window before using any spray applications to eliminate such problems. The other advice would be to work in small areas. There is a tendency to overspray with too much coating when you hit big areas. The applicator towel becomes too saturated and it takes so long to wipe the area that the coating starts to evaporate, leading to streaks. Also, in tight or contoured areas, it’s easier to spray the fluid onto the applicator towel than it is to spray directly onto the car. But the application goes fast with very little effort.The result: First, let me state that I have babied my Miata for 28 years, therefore, it always looks great after a waxing. But I have noticed that some conventional wax can discolor and can cause the car to slightly milky. Not this stuff. The car looks showroom new after a 2 coat application about six months ago. And surprisingly, the attached photo was taken without the car even being washed for over a week. Nothing seems to want to stick to this protective coating. The big test will be to see how it takes the spring treatment and how it survives the harsh Arizona summer sun and heat.Update:It’s been a little over 6 months since the original application. Washings every 2-3 weeks, a couple rainstorms and good old Arizona sun and heat. The TW application is surviving quite well. Just simple washings and microfiber towel drying. As can be seen in this recent photo of the car’s rear view that I added, my Miata’s original 28 year old paint job is looking great.