Would H2O Guard and Gloss be good for me?

[GST Auto Detail]

I have a garage queen Trans Am WS6.  It always gets the Brilliant Glaze and Americana Wax treatment.  The car gets driven on the weekends and only during nice weather.  I was just curious if H2O Guard and Gloss would be something I could add to the detail regimen, or is it better suited for a car that gets daily driven? 

[chops1sc]

I think it wouldn't hurt. It would be another step but you only need to add it about every month or two for a DD.

[Beemer]

I have a garage queen Trans Am WS6.  It always gets the Brilliant Glaze and Americana Wax treatment.  The car gets driven on the weekends and only during nice weather.  I was just curious if H2O Guard and Gloss would be something I could add to the detail regimen, or is it better suited for a car that gets daily driven? 

 

I don't believe it would help you at all. What you're using now is giving you a world-class shine and it's not going to wear off anytime soon with your driving schedule.

[GST Auto Detail]

I'm going to get some either way.  I'm sure I'll use it a lot on the DD BMW, as well as on customer's cars.  Would putting Americana or Buttery Wax on top of H2O Guard and Gloss be okay, or would that be unnecessary?

[Mariner]

I'm going to get some either way.  I'm sure I'll use it a lot on the DD BMW, as well as on customer's cars.  Would putting Americana or Buttery Wax on top of H2O Guard and Gloss be okay, or would that be unnecessary?

 

I believe putting Americana over HGG would help a little with some added depth and gloss. Personally, I like to apply Patriot over my H20 G&G.

Edited July 26, 2016 by Mariner

[jakerodz7]

My go to is G&G for the daily man, you definitely won't go wrong if you get it.  It beads extremely well, smells amazing (IMO), and is well worth the money, on top of the fact that it helps with the drying process so that if you do it well and quickly enough you're done with your wash after that.  I usually do a coat a month on the daily and have been successful so far with that process.  I don't really think you need it on your garage queen, but if you so decide to add it to the mix I don't think it would hurt honestly.

[Dwhite0960]

I say get it for the dd if the wife asks why you bought more stuff. And when you do a wash on the queen give here a application with the wet method it's so easy since you dry a car anyways. I use it and I have paint sealant and patriot down as well

[GST Auto Detail]

It sounds like it will be a perfect fit for the DD BMW.  Can someone walk me through the "wet" and "dry" method? 

[Dan@Adams]

Hi Nathan,

 

HGG is primarily designed to be applied to a just washed and rinsed vehicle, while the vehicle is still wet. It's a water-activated acrylic sealant, so it does need water to work effectively.

 

Wet Application:

 

1. While the vehicle is still wet after rinsing the soap off, thoroughly shake the HGG bottle to mix it up before use.

2. Spray a few light sprays onto 1 or 2 panels at a time, i.e. 2 full-pull trigger sprays on a door panel and 1 on a side window.

3. Take one completely wet plush microfiber towel (spray it with your hose fully and then wring it out so it's not dripping wet), fold it into fourths, and quickly wipe the product into the two panels, left-right and up-down motions.

4. Take a second dry plush microfiber towel and immediately buff off the residue, leaving a dry, clean, protected surface.

5. Repeat this process for the rest of the vehicle, leaving rocker panels and wheels for last.

6. Wring the wet towel out as necessary. As it gets more HGG built up in the fibers, you can spray less on the vehicle.

7. Work quickly if in direct sunlight on darker colored vehicles to avoid streaking.

 

Dry Application:

 

1. On a clean, dry vehicle, take one completely wet plush microfiber towel (spray it with your hose fully, and then wring it out so it's not dripping wet), fold it into fourths, spray about 2 trigger pulls of HGG into the towel, and quickly wipe the towel into a panel or two, left-right and up-down motions.

2. Continue with steps 4-7 above, spraying more product into the wet towel as necessary.

[GST Auto Detail]

Thanks Dan!

[Beemer]

Don't be discouraged if you have trouble the first time.  It actually takes a little practice.

 

By my 3rd application I was loving the stuff.

[PHOKUS]

I have a garage queen Trans Am WS6.  It always gets the Brilliant Glaze and Americana Wax treatment.  The car gets driven on the weekends and only during nice weather.  I was just curious if H2O Guard and Gloss would be something I could add to the detail regimen, or is it better suited for a car that gets daily driven? 

 

I am now firmly in the camp of Americana + H20 GG. I used to use Detail Spray as a drying lubricant. However, the net effect was that my car became a dust magnet with the Detail Spray. H20 GG actually seems to repel dust. And layered on top of Americana + Brilliant Glaze, H20 GG seems to be a near-perfect complement.

Edited July 30, 2016 by PHOKUS

[LT1xL82]

I am now firmly in the camp of Americana + H20 GG. I used to use Detail Spray as a drying lubricant. However, the net effect was that my car became a dust magnet with the Detail Spray. H20 GG actually seems to repel dust. And layered on top of Americana + Brilliant Glaze, H20 GG seems to be a near-perfect complement.

 

Aaron...

 

Assuming (!) you don't use H2O G&G for every wash, in those cases what do you use as a drying agent?

[falcaineer]

I'm not Aaron, but I'll chime in...

 

I like to use HGG every 3-4 washes, and like jakerodz7 says above, you'll have a sealed and dry car at the end if done correctly.

 

To your direct question...DS is used by many as their drying agent of choice. That said, you don't HAVE to use it. Try sheet rinsing, then a simple dry with the Great White. Works like a charm.

[LT1xL82]

I'm not Aaron, but I'll chime in...

 

I like to use HGG every 3-4 washes, and like jakerodz7 says above, you'll have a sealed and dry car at the end if done correctly.

 

To your direct question...DS is used by many as their drying agent of choice. That said, you don't HAVE to use it. Try sheet rinsing, then a simple dry with the Great White. Works like a charm.

Thank you for the reply.

 

I do everything you mentioned in your post...except drying without a drying aid. I guess I have to get over my fear of no drying aid...or get a Blaster...or...find a drying aid that will not attract dust and play well with Paint Sealant + Brilliant Glaze + H2O G&G.

Edited January 20, 2017 by LT1xL82

[mc2hill]

Some prefer WW as a drying aid, as it is a little slicker than DS.

[LT1xL82]

Some prefer WW as a drying aid, as it is a little slicker than DS.

Just to be certain...WW, not RW?

 

RW (diluted 16:1) and DS seem to attract too much dust. I have rarely used WW product so I don't know how it compares to as for as dust. 

Edited January 21, 2017 by LT1xL82

[mc2hill]

Just to be certain...WW, not RW?

 

RW (diluted 16:1) and DS seem to attract too much dust. I have rarely used WW product so I don't know how it compares to as for as dust. 

 

I have not used used the diluted Rinseless wash for this, only WW, but I would expect they would perform similarly.  

[LT1xL82]

I have not used used the diluted Rinseless wash for this, only WW, but I would expect they would perform similarly.  

 

Michael, I'm going to try your suggestion about using WW as a drying aid.

 

Being that the original WW has no shine enhancers and current product has a small amount might just make for a safe drying aid that attracts less dust than 16:1 WW or DS.

 

I haven't looked at the comparative attraction for dust, but otherwise WW and 16:1 RW perform VERY similarly.