Hydrophobic Water Beading Protection
HydroSlick uses ceramic SiO2 nanotechnology to seal the pores of your car’s paint, creating a perfect layer where water behavior becomes highly and excessively active, resulting in rapid water acceleration off any treated surface. The durable shield helps protects against water spots, the elements, UV rays, and more for up to one year. Now, you can achieve intense ceramic water beading on your paint, glass, painted wheels, chrome, and headlights too! Throw out what you know about waxes: HydroSlick revolutionizes the industry by delivering a superior shine, wax-like ease of application, and the longevity and protection of a ceramic to create the ultimate hybrid product that offers the best of both worlds with none of the drawbacks!

hy·​per | \ ˈhī-pər \: over; beyond; above. + Wax (we all know what that does) HyperWax is a true ceramic coating formulation that delivers a crystal-like superior shine, incredible reflective finish, and durable protection of a ceramic with the ease of use you’d expect from a wax. HydroSlick isn’t a wax, it’s a HyperWax!

How to use it
Thoroughly wash surface.
For flawless results, clay surface well to remove contaminants.
Machine polish away imperfections, swirl marks, and scratches if necessary.
Squeeze 4 – 5 dots of HydroSlick onto a Premium Microfiber Applicator Pad.
Apply a thin, even coat to a cool, clean, and dry surface out of direct sunlight working one panel at a time.
HydroSlick can be removed in as little as 30 seconds, however we recommend allowing 1 – 2 minutes.
Buff off with a clean microfiber towel to reveal an intense crystalline shine!
After HydroSlick treatment is applied, it is ideal to keep it out of the elements, dry and clean for 2 – 3 hours.
Depending on the climate, the hydrophobic effects will continue to improve even more after 24 hours of being applied.

Time

Expertise

Prep

What Else You’ll Need

15 – 25 Minutes

Beginner

claybar

Microfiber or Foam Applicator Pad

polish

Microfiber Towels

What is a HyperWax?
There is no easy explanation when you invent something new, but stick with us and here we go! In order to define a category, Chemical Guys had to put innovation first by creating a new product that truly deserves its own category. Introducing HydroSlick Ceramic HyperWax: the first product with the ease of use of a wax combined with the longevity, beading, slickness, and insane shine of a ceramic! Oh ya, did we mention it has no wax? HydroSlick is not a wax, it’s a HyperWax! No compromise can be made in making a HyperWax, meaning that we had to start fresh with a new formula and an idea that had never been done before. We wanted to develop something truly unique and exceptional; a product unlike any other. We love the history and connection you get with a wax, the way it feels when you apply it, and the way it looks, but we also wanted so much more… Adding SiO2 to a wax just doesn’t work. The product just does not shine well or protect well. In order to improve the industry, you have to think outside the box. In our case, this required a new category in the industry! Enter the first-ever HyperWax, a product like you have never seen before that has no wax in it but applies like a wax, shines like crazy, and protects like a ceramic.

How is this different than HydroCharge?
HydroCharge is a Ceramic Spray Coating. HydroSlick is the first-ever HyperWax. Yes, that’s right: HyperWax! We listened to customers across the globe and in the interest of constantly innovating the industry and the category, we wanted to develop something truly unique and exceptional. The idea was to make a product that delivers a superior shine, applies like a wax, and delivers the longevity and protection of a ceramic. HydroSlick is a true ceramic coating just like HydroCharge, but this formulation is offered in a suspension gel for the first time ever, making it as easy to apply as a wax.

Where can HydroSlick be applied?
HydroSlick can be applied on glossy painted surfaces, glass, headlights, and chrome wheels.

Do I need to clay and polish first?
If you want a flawless finish, then we recommend claying and polishing first, however, you can still apply without claying and polishing and still get the incredible water beading properties!

Is HydroSlick layerable?
Yes, HydroSlick is layerable! You can apply as many layers as you want and as frequently as you want to improve the depth and reflection.

Is this just a wax with SiO2 added?
It is not just a wax with SiO2 added, it is a true ceramic coating engineered from the start as a ceramic coating in easy to use gel format. HydroSlick is the first-ever HyperWax.

Does HydroSlick contain carnauba?
It contains no carnauba, but is as easy to apply as a wax while delivering an even better shine and durability thanks to cutting edge HyperWax suspension gel technology.

Can I apply HydroSlick on top of HydroCharge?
Yes! You can apply HydroSlick on top of HydroCharge to make the shine and reflection pop even more!

How often can I apply HydroSlick?
HydroSlick lasts up to one year, but you can apply as frequently as you would like. Let’s look at a few case by case scenarios:

Can I apply HydroSlick with a DA polisher?
HydroSlick applies and buffs off very easy and doesn’t need to be applied by a machine. The special bonding agents make this perfect to apply by hand without the use of a machine.

Can I apply a glaze, sealant, and wax on top of HydroSlick?
Yes! You can apply your favorite Chemical Guys glazes, sealants, and waxes on top of HydroSlick! Just remember to HydroSlick first and wait 2 – 3 hours after applying HydroSlick.

Where does HydroSlick fall in the detailing flowchart?
HydroSlick is a ceramic coating and would be applied during the “Protective Coating” step before glazing, sealing, and waxing.

Which soap is best for HydroSlick?
HydroSuds Ceramic Car Wash Soap is the perfect way to add additional shine and protection to your HydroSlick ceramic coating with every wipe of your mitt!

Specifications
Part Number WAC22916
UPC 842850103421
Size 473ml
Top Ketchup top
Color Blue
Applicable Materials Painted Surfaces
Applicable Locations Exterior
Car Finishes Gloss
Product Form Liquid
Shine Preference High
Weight 1.3 lbs / Gram
Safe for light color cars Yes
Safe for dark color cars Yes