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I would say that's pretty glossy. Actually kind of hard to see with all the reflections.

Yep, you're right... just found that comment again in the pinned HGG thread. It wasn't about the carnuba, it was about having no sio2. The comment was recent (April): "...it would detract from the characteristics of a ceramic coating as HGG has noSIO2..." Apparently still talking about the old version, doesn't know there is a new version? I think this is one of the comments I read before you cleared things up for me. Maybe they should have rebranded the new version with a new name? Or maybe add a callout on the front of the bottle "New Improved Formula, Now with SiO2" IDK... just a thought, if anyone from adams is reading? Oh, and I did wash it today. It looks great. They should definitely leave the word "gloss" on the bottle! I think it looks better than when I first applied it, if that's possible, lol

FYI... In my quest for info on proper layering, I found the following SiO2 percentages. Ceramic Paste Wax 35 Ceramic Liquid Wax 30 Ceramic Boost 15 Ceramic Wash and Coat 10 Ceramic Waterless Wash 10 H2O Guard and Gloss 5

I applied the HGG a few days ago using the damp towel method. The gloss is great, but so is the CB. Both leave a glass-like wet look. I think the HGG does add a little depth, and definitely makes the metallic paint pop a bit more. It’s rained on it a few times and the hydrophobics still look pretty good. I had read that the HGG might change the characteristics of the ceramic due to it also having some carnuba in it. So far, I don’t see any difference… still has the same small tight beads. I guess I’ll know a little more after I do a quick wash today with a plain car wash soap (no wash and wax or drying agents). Just wash and dry.

Right on! and cleared up the old version/new version confusion I thought I read somewhere it was 5% SiO2. I just found it again. Also answered on Amazon.

Well, here we go. Official answer from Adam's over on the Bezos...

Yes. I’ve never done it yet, just watched some videos using diluted rinseless wash in a bucket as lube for a clay mitt. Do one panel at a time (or less) and spray the mitt with a hose, then dunk again. Dunk > Panel > Rinse > Repeat I guess this is probably best in a new post… I'm getting way off topic, haha. But anyway… I ordered a bottle of HGG, so I’ll post something after I try it out.

Hmm... I got an answer here in just a couple hours. I did order this through Amazon. Saved a few bucks. After I use it, I'll leave a review over there and include info about the old/new version that @falcaineer describes. I think that's where the confusion is about what product family HGG belongs.

Has anyone used this with a clay mitt? Dunk > Wipe > Rinse > Repeat And when will Adam's come out with a fine-grade mitt?

I might visit the car wash once or twice a year in the winter, but I usually stay away. I get an undercarriage wash (touchless tunnel) to blast away the salt and grime build-up in the spring before I start waxing/coating again. I live in the Rust Belt of Western Pennsylvania, so I have to wait until April before the rains get all the salt washed away. There’s a carwash right around the corner from my house that has a touchless tunnel and a few pay n spray bays, and they do detailing. The owner tells me the drain water all runs through the same tanks and same recycling filters, and they all use the same high-ph soap no matter what bay you're in. The only really clean water is the spot-free rinse which runs through the RO filter. Municipalities all have different water restrictions, but I believe this is typical of most car washes. I’m sure some of the pros on here could offer more insight on this. Which reminds me… I used the CSC and CB on the plastic wheel wells. The grime just sprays right off now. I also keep an old wash mitt around just for this. I think I’ll hit it again with the CB a few times this summer/fall. I don’t imagine there will be anything left after being blasted with salt all winter, but I guess I’ll see how long it lasts.

I actually found the CSC looking for a coating that has less cure time than the usual 12-24 hours of thicker coatings. This is on a daily driver that sits outside. 12 hours after a wash it has some dust on it from a busy highway nearby, and it almost always has dew settled on it overnight. I applied it in the morning after a rainy night (keeps the dust down a bit). So, yeah, the 4 hour cure time was just what I was looking for. It’s also very forgiving. I think Adam’s recommends an MF towel, but I used an MF applicator. It rainbows like any true ceramic; however, it still comes off easy if you leave it on too long. I even had the sun hit it mid process, and it still came off easy. I wouldn’t recommend applying it in direct sunlight or on a hot surface, but, you know, stuff happens when you’re working outside. Wait. What. I didn’t realize the CWW could also be used as a drying agent. I’ll be trying that. Ah! Ha! So maybe some of the comments I’ve read might be talking about the old version. I’ve read some saying there is NO SiO2 in HGG, and others saying there is 5%. That clears up some confusion. I haven’t purchased the HGG yet, so I’ll make sure it’s the new version. I was thinking I would try HGG in the summer and then stick with the Ceramic Boost just before winter. From what I understand, the Boost is the more-durable of the two? Not much car washing around here from December thru February… maybe a touchless drive thru if its above freezing for a few days. Thanks for the replies!

Hello, new here and new to Adam’s products… I just bought a new crossover suv with lots of black plastic, silver painted wheels, and silver-blue metallic body paint. It’s a daily driver that sits outside in the northeast (90’s in the summer and lots of salt and snow in the winter). This is what I have from Adam’s: Ceramic Spray Coating (CSC), Ceramic Liquid Wax (CLW), Ceramic Boost 2.0 (CB2), Ceramic Waterless Wash (CWW), Glass Sealant (GS), Tire & Rubber Cleaner (TRC), Tire Armor (TA). I also have a various collection of Strip Wash, Clay Bars, Polishes, etc. This is what I’ve done so far In > This > Order (after iron remover, strip wash, clay): On the plastic: CSC > CB2 > CWW On the paint: CSC > CLW > CB2 > CWW On the wheels: CSC > CLW > CB2 > CWW On the glass: GS only on the windshield, GS > CB2 > CWW on all other glass First question… Am I doing it right? Layers in the right order? Second question(s) is about HGG. I read that it is a hybrid with Carnuba and SiO2. Is that right? It sounds like it would really add some pop to the metallic paint, and really easy to apply. I was thinking CB2 about 2-3 times a year with the HGG about once a month. Can it be used as a topper over the CB2? Or is that a bad idea? Should I just stick to CB2 with CWW about once a month? I just asked this question on Amazon, and then I found this forum. Lots of great info here! Thanks!

Hello, New here and new to Adam's products. I was looking for a ceramic coating that I could apply outside and didn't require a long cure time. That's when I found the Ceramic Spray Coating. I've been using a few other Adam's products and so far I'm impressed. I just posted a question on Amazon on the HGG product page, and then I found this forum. Does anyone from Adam's monitor those questions? Just curious. Anyway... I'll post my question in the detailing forum.