H2O GUARD & GLOSS Question

[Hamilton Detail]

So I've decided it's time to finally place my order for this after hearing so many great things about it.  My question is, should I order the 16 oz bottle or should I go ahead and get the gallon?  It would be used on my truck and wife's Acadia.  I'm guessing I would use it every other week or so?  So I'm unsure how long the 16 oz would last me.  

[flyboy9994]

Yeah... I'm totally in love with this stuff. I would recommend starting with the 16 oz. and try it to make sure you like it first. I can't imagine why but some people don't care for H2O.

 

If you already have a good paint sealant (Liquid Paint Sealant?) as a base than you shouldn't need to apply it much more than once a month or every third or fourth wash or so. I personally used it for two washes in a row to establish a good layer and it worked really well. Now I use it once a month but it's hard to resist how easy it is to apply so sometimes more than that. I mean you have to dry the car anyway right? All it takes is a spritz or two per panel and dry it off... Done! Stuff is amazing.

 

Throw a coat of Brilliant Glaze on top of the H2O and I swear it looks like somebody poured liquid glass on my car!

[McDuff]

I second Randy's comments!

[Chris@Adams]

​I agree every other week is too much......once a month is plenty providing you are washing once a week.

I would recommend buying a gallon it's cheaper per ounce.

[Ricky Bobby]

I say you get about 25 applications out of the bottle (you only need about 2-3 sprays per panel) so the 16 oz is a good start. Once a month is plenty

[Marylander]

Wow, good to know. I'd been putting too much on... 5-6 or more spritz per panel (though admittedly my truck's panels are larger than most cars).

[Chris@Adams]

Wow, good to know. I'd been putting too much on... 5-6 or more spritz per panel (though admittedly my truck's panels are larger than most cars).

Rich after your MF towel get loaded up with product after you get say a 1/3 to a half of the car done it takes even less sprays per panel.

[jaybob]

Yeah, I'm guilty of using too much as well.  I think I usually end up using about 1/4 of the bottle per wash.  

 

That's ok though since I've recently gotten a gallon of G&G in 2 different mystery box orders.  No complaints about that!!

[AvsBest]

I'm using 1 spray per panel so I guess I win ????

[Rich]

Love the stuff.  Any of your buddies have some you can try first?  My advice is to get a gallon, but it wouldn't hurt to take Flyboy's advice and get a smaller bottle first to try out.  

But I know  you're going to want a gallon......or ten.  

[GST Auto Detail]

Someone educate me on the H2O Guard and Gloss and what it's used for/what it does.  My car is a garage queen that only gets driven on nice days/weekends.  It has, in this order, Adams Quick Sealant, Adams Brilliant Glaze, and Adams Americana Wax.  Would H20 Guard and Gloss be beneficial for me?

[chops1sc]

I started with a 16oz bottle and I'm a little more than half way done with it and I've applied it to my truck twice so far. I gage I can get about 4 uses per bottle which SHOULD last all year. I can't imagine needing the gallon unless you plan on using it more often or if you have more than one vehicle.

 

Having said that I probably will get the gallon when I run out because I will have my wife's car dialed in by then (hopefully lol).

 

It takes a few tries to get the process down for your vehicle but you will get the knack of how much to use the more you use it. 

[chops1sc]

Someone educate me on the H2O Guard and Gloss and what it's used for/what it does.  My car is a garage queen that only gets driven on nice days/weekends.  It has, in this order, Adams Quick Sealant, Adams Brilliant Glaze, and Adams Americana Wax.  Would H20 Guard and Gloss be beneficial for me?

It is a "boost" so to speak for PS (but also for wax) and it beads water like crazy. I have the same order you have on my truck and I love it! Being a garage queen, your car probably doesn't NEED it, but it's also the process that we love so much!

Edited June 23, 2016 by chops1sc

[Hamilton Detail]

Thank you all for the advise!  Another reason why I love this forum so much!  

I believe I'll do as some of you advised and start with the 16oz.  I'm sure I'll fall in love with it like I do everything else Adam's makes and end up with a gallon before long.   I have a mystery box coming in on Saturday, so fingers  I get some in that, but if not, I'll be placing my order for the 16 oz.  

[GST Auto Detail]

It is a "boost" so to speak for PS (but also for wax) and it beads water like crazy. I have the same order you have on my truck and I love it! Being a garage queen, your car probably doesn't NEED it, but it's also the process that we love so much!

 

Thank you.  In addition, I have the Adams detail spray and the Adams waterless wash.  I've always used and love the detail spray, but have yet to try the waterless wash.  I figured since I don't get my car out a whole lot, and never in inclement weather, the waterless wash will be a good thing to have to use after I've driven the care a few times to freshen it up.

[meinen10]

I've done 4 applications with guard and gloss on 3 different cars! (The addiction is strong) that being said I way over applied it on each vehicle because I'm a newbie. I'd suggest a 32oz bottle for a single car and I'd think that should last about a whole year for one vehicle assuming it's a regular car and it gets washed regularly with Adams products and you apply smarter not harder. The stuff rocks though, just try it! One time and I was hooked, smells great, shines great, and you can visibly see the protection via water beading. No doubt a must have!

[marquez93]

I'd suggest a 32oz bottle for a single car and I'd think that should last about a whole year for one vehicle assuming it's a regular car and it gets washed regularly with Adams products and you apply smarter not harder.

I totally forgot about the 32oz size and I even got one on my last order. I would agree that the 32oz is the way to go. It's a better value over the 16oz and plenty to last you for awhile, probably more than a year unless you use it all the time. A gallon is a little much to start with if you've never even tried it before.

[gabhart]

As much as this stuff rocks I am going with trying it first before committing to a gallon. Hold off (I know it's difficult!) until you get your MB though. I have received several bottles in past MB's!

[rrmccabe]

I personally would go for 16oz. If its going to last a while as mentioned above. If you decide its something that isn't going to work for you then you wont have excess product of something you dont need.

 

Everything I have bought was something I tried in 16oz and liked. I think I have eight different gallon products which I am now using a fair amount of. The only thing I have in gallons that I have not tapped yet is interior detailer as I dont use as much as I thought I would of it.  I ended up using the leather and interior cleaner and then the leather conditioner more.

 

Its a learning thing. Try the 16oz and once you see how much you use and what products you like then save money with gallons.

[red94chev]

Do the 16oz to see if you like it and then pick up the gallon later.  You would need a bottle for it anyway.

 

Edit: just remembered they have it in 32oz bottles too but I prefer the 16oz in the situation.

Edited June 24, 2016 by red94chev

[PacificNWBuckeye]

I've done a 2013 Explorer, a 2012 Veloster, 2006 Crown Vic and the hood of my 2002 Dakota and still have more than half of a 16oz bottle left, like they've said above once the towel loads you use less.

 

Get the 16oz and make sure you like it, you can always get a gallon later. They are not going to get rid of it anytime soon, it's darn near magic in a bottle.