HydroSilex Recharge a Game Changer? Will your Last Step Ever Be the Same?

Detailers Domain · 01-05-2018, 09:39 PM

HydroSilex Recharge

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We received the HydroSilex Recharge a little while ago and all I can say is it's incredible! If you are looking for a super easy and quick way to get your car protected this is what I feel is the best way to do it.

It's hard to compare this to anything out there because it's so versatile. It's a hybrid of sorts, it's as easy to use as a detail spray but has the traits and strengths of products like Reload, Brilliant Shine, Polymer Net Shield, Cure, Wet Coat, Wash Coat, SiFinish, and many others. What's funny is where most other manufacturers have two products or even three, HydroSilex Recharge has condensed the two or three into 1 product! The HydroSilex Recharge will save you time and provide results.

Now if you love waxing your car or pulling out your orbital polisher to lay down your favorite sealant or wax, this is not the product for you.

Where we see this product:

Early adopter - diy guy - that loves everything about a coating but doesn't want the fuss of the potential risks involved of a coating.
diy or pro that wants to take some time off his routine maintenance
for pros - an easy, efficient, effective way to protect customers' cars

What the manufacturer says:

HydroSilex is the first “professional” coating that doesn’t need a professional to do the install. The simplicity of the installation makes HydroSilex into the perfect coating for the DIY.

Once applied HydroSilex cures into a durable transparent ceramic layer on top of the substrate. The new top layer adds shine and protects the substrate from getting in contact with contaminants, UV, minor scratches and other harmful chemicals.

HYDROSILEX Recharge - As a maintanence Spray
Ceramic coatings will not perform as promised unless they are cared for. HydroSilex is the perfect product for your already installed proffesional coating.

Let's get all the questions out of the way, these were some of the questions th came to mind when we were testing the product out.......

IS THIS THE SAME AS AN ACTUAL COATING?
Recharge is engineered to be used as both a maintenance coating for traditional coated surfaces or as a stand-alone protection. It works with any coating brand to help maintain gloss, self-cleaning, UV protection and slick surface feel. As a stand-alone, it also provides those features.

WHAT DOES HYDROSILEX RECHARGE PROTECT AGAINST?
HydroSilex Recharge creates an extremely slick surface which serves as a repellent from environmental contaminants, while providing UV protection against fading.

IS HYDROSILEX RECHARGE RESISTANT TO SCRATCHES?
HydroSilex Recharge is a ceramic-based coating, it is not designed to resist scratches like a conventional glass coating.

WHAT CAN IT BE USED ON?
HydroSilex Recharge can be used on virtually any surface. It can be applied to bare metal, stainless steel, aluminum, glass, plastic, wood, fiberglass, stone, marble tiles, automotive paint, gel coats and more.

HOW IS IT APPLIED?
HydroSilex Recharge is extremely easy to use! It's as easy as spray on and wipe/rinse off. Unlike other maintenance coatings that only have one method of application. HydroSilex Recharge can be applied numerous ways. It can be applied using both wet and dry methods. Refer to our "How to Install" section for instructions on each method of application.

CAN HYDROSILEX RECHARGE BE APPLIED USING A FOAM CANNON?
Yes, it can be applied using the recommended mixing ratio for application with a foam cannon. Mix 1 ounce of Recharge in a typical 32oz foam cannon bottle, with water. For a heavier application, simply pour Recharge into the foam cannon bottle, then apply. Pour any unused product back into Recharge bottle when finished.

DOES HYDROSILEX RECHARGE GIVE HYDROPHOBIC PROPERTIES AND SELF-CLEANING EFFECT?
By design, HydroSilex Recharge gives instant hydrophobic effect upon contact. Because it is engineered to be applied wet, the surface can be exposed to water immediately. Yes, HydroSilex Recharge creates a slick surface that is extremely hydrophobic and thus creating a self-cleaning surface that requires less maintenance.

HOW LONG DOES IT LAST?
HydroSilex Recharge can last from 6 to 8 months, but will last indefinitely longer if used routinely as it was designed. The product is designed to be layered, so the more often it is used, the longer the durability and effect.

DOES IT PROTECT SURFACES FROM OXIDATION AND FADING?
Yes, HydroSilex provides protection against oxidation and fading from UV exposure.

CAN I USE RECHARGE ON A CLEAR BRA?
Yes, HydroSilex Recharge is great for use on Paint Protection Film as those products do not have built in protection against UV exposure. It will help keep those surfaces easy to clean by creating a slick barrier, without the common build up by waxes and sealants on the edges of the film.

This BMW M2 was Recharged - the full front has a clear bar on it.

Installation is as easy as it can possibly get, here is what HydroSilex wants us to use the product.

My favorite way to apply the product is probably going to be dry, for some reason my head is telling me that it will be the best way to get the most out of the product (in the sense of durability), without diluting it like on a wet application via drying the vehicle or installing it via a foam cannon or foam gun.

So that being said my thinking is for the 1st application go dry and for maintenance with HydroSilex use it in a foam cannon, foam gun, or as a drying agent, either way imagine that while you are drying the car you are adding that slick feel to it as well as giving your car protection 1-8 months worth!

Dry Application

Spray Hydrosilex Recharge onto clean vehicle surfaces
Follow up immediately and dry with a clean microfiber towel
Buff with an additional clean microfiber towel if necessary.

*****Always use clean towels. Microfiber towels are recommended.*****

Wet Application

During the wash process, rinse the vehicle.
Spray Hydrosilex Recharge onto all wet exterior surfaces
Rinse treated surfaces immediately before Recharge dries on surface until water runs clear.
Dry vehicle properly with a microfiber towel

*****Always use clean towels, microfiber towels are recommended. *****

Foam Cannon Application

Once the wash final rinse process is complete, fill the foam cannon dispenser bottle with Hydrosilex Recharge
Apply to Hydrosilex Recharge utilizing the foam cannon on all exterior surfaces of the vehicle. use approximatly 250 ml per vehicle.
Rinse treated surfaces with water thoroughly until water runs clear.
Dry vehicle properly with a clean microfiber towel

*****Always use clean towels, microfiber towels are recommended. *****

Water Beading is on point, HydroSilex Recharge was used over this coated BMW M3, in this case Recharge was used to boost the current coating.

Some of the microfibers we have used with the HydroSilex Recharge with great results:

The Rag Company Drago
The Rag Company Pluffe
The Rag Company Eagle Edgeless
Uber Classic
Uber Quick Detail
Uber All Purpose
Adam's Great White
Uber Super Drying

Wo-Wo · 01-06-2018, 02:01 AM

Is this available in the U.K?

EALm4 · 01-06-2018, 10:14 AM

DetailersDomain Phil, can this be stacked on top of Collinite Liquid Insulator Wax #845? I got a bottle of that stuff from you in a mystery box and looking to try it.

KevinM · 01-06-2018, 11:39 AM

Sounds too good to be true...

I've been using PNS. Can this be used without removing the PNS with a clay bar?

Teeone · 01-06-2018, 04:52 PM

I will give this a try.

Zoli007 · 01-06-2018, 05:43 PM

How will this behave if applied on a car recently coated with carpro reload? I had Cquartz finest done and have been refreshing with reload. Had looked at Gliss from carpro but it has a pretty intense process to remove reload before using it. Would this work just as is on top of the existing reload?

Detailers Domain · 01-07-2018, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by EALm4

DetailersDomain Phil, can this be stacked on top of Collinite Liquid Insulator Wax #845? I got a bottle of that stuff from you in a mystery box and looking to try it.

I haven't tried it with a wax yet but I can't see why not the only problem is this will change the behavior of the 845.

Detailers Domain · 01-07-2018, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teeone

I will give this a try.

Detailers Domain · 01-07-2018, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KevinM

Sounds too good to be true...

I've been using PNS. Can this be used without removing the PNS with a clay bar?

You can use this over PNS, honestly give it a try, for the ease of use I feel this is comparable if not better than PNS. PNS still has better beading behaviour, but I have swapped out especially due to the ease of use.

Figure you lose some of the beading properties of PNS but it's slick to the touch and looks soooo good.

Detailers Domain · 01-07-2018, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Wo-Wo

Is this available in the U.K?

you can order it from us or directly but at the moment not yet.

tunedser031 · 01-07-2018, 10:01 AM

BUMP! Phil just place my order for 2 bottles! thanks.

Bruce_SC · 01-08-2018, 07:01 AM

What I really like about this is the slick feel left behind and the different application options. I have used it on wheels with a wet application and then used it as a dry application over GTechniq.
I bought two big bottles after the initial smaller bottle.

I really like this stuff.

Bruce

Racer20 · 01-12-2018, 07:24 PM

How is this different than other spray on coatings like CarPro Hydro2?

danniexi · 01-17-2018, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DetailersDomain

You can use this over PNS, honestly give it a try, for the ease of use I feel this is comparable if not better than PNS. PNS still has better beading behaviour, but I have swapped out especially due to the ease of use.

Figure you lose some of the beading properties of PNS but it's slick to the touch and looks soooo good.

and how would you compare this to Brilliant Shine? They seem similar in design. I've just recently bought a bottle of Brilliant Shine and it works extremely well and lasts a long time, but do not like the fact that it's so grabby. I miss the slickness of other QDs.

jasnh · 01-17-2018, 07:15 PM

I’m a DIY and will definitely check this out....I have a 2018 M3 in Atlantis Metallic in production right now and had planned on getting a coating applied, but will try this instead first.
Sucks that I just bought a 5L bottle of Kenotek Showroom Shine...Can that be used on top of the HydroSilex as a maintenance or would that just be a waste of time?

Detailers Domain · 01-18-2018, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danniexi

and how would you compare this to Brilliant Shine? They seem similar in design. I've just recently bought a bottle of Brilliant Shine and it works extremely well and lasts a long time, but do not like the fact that it's so grabby. I miss the slickness of other QDs.

you won't get that grabby feeling and your slickness will come back if you swap over to recharge.

Detailers Domain · 01-18-2018, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasnh

I’m a DIY and will definitely check this out....I have a 2018 M3 in Atlantis Metallic in production right now and had planned on getting a coating applied, but will try this instead first.
Sucks that I just bought a 5L bottle of Kenotek Showroom Shine...Can that be used on top of the HydroSilex as a maintenance or would that just be a waste of time?

you will still need that showroom shine, for touch ups, wheels, jambs etc.

Hydrosilex Recharge would be great last step solution.

Detailers Domain · 01-18-2018, 06:20 AM

beading shots from a Toyota wearing nothing but HydroSilex Recharge

HydroSilex Recharge beading behavior on my RS3.

cb804 · 01-21-2018, 07:56 AM

I gave the Hydrosilex a try. I was very skeptical but so far I'm impressed. I applied it using the dry method after I washed the car. Went on super easy and left a super slick surface. Shine is very good too!

KevinM · 01-21-2018, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cb804

I gave the Hydosilex a try. I was very skeptical but so far I'm impressed. I applied it using the dry method after I washed the car. Went on super easy and left a super slick surface. Shine is very good too!

Thanks. Was it as easy to apply as your typical detail spray?

cb804 · 01-21-2018, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KevinM

Thanks. Was it as easy to apply as your typical detail spray?

Easier than any detail spray I ever used. No streaking... super easy on and off!

Detailers Domain · 01-23-2018, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cb804

Easier than any detail spray I ever used. No streaking... super easy on and off!

great feedback keep us posted on what you are seeing with the products. I know what I see but not many want to hear what I think LOL.

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Detailers Domain BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 1997 Rep 6,916 Posts Drives: 20 M2C / 22 X3MC Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (24)	HydroSilex Recharge a Game Changer? Will your Last Step Ever Be the Same? HydroSilex Recharge Click here for your chance to Win a Bottle of HydroSilex Recharge We received the HydroSilex Recharge a little while ago and all I can say is it's incredible! If you are looking for a super easy and quick way to get your car protected this is what I feel is the best way to do it. It's hard to compare this to anything out there because it's so versatile. It's a hybrid of sorts, it's as easy to use as a detail spray but has the traits and strengths of products like Reload, Brilliant Shine, Polymer Net Shield, Cure, Wet Coat, Wash Coat, SiFinish, and many others. What's funny is where most other manufacturers have two products or even three, HydroSilex Recharge has condensed the two or three into 1 product! The HydroSilex Recharge will save you time and provide results. Now if you love waxing your car or pulling out your orbital polisher to lay down your favorite sealant or wax, this is not the product for you. Where we see this product: Early adopter - diy guy - that loves everything about a coating but doesn't want the fuss of the potential risks involved of a coating. diy or pro that wants to take some time off his routine maintenance for pros - an easy, efficient, effective way to protect customers' cars What the manufacturer says: HydroSilex is the first “professional” coating that doesn’t need a professional to do the install. The simplicity of the installation makes HydroSilex into the perfect coating for the DIY. Once applied HydroSilex cures into a durable transparent ceramic layer on top of the substrate. The new top layer adds shine and protects the substrate from getting in contact with contaminants, UV, minor scratches and other harmful chemicals. HYDROSILEX Recharge - As a maintanence Spray Ceramic coatings will not perform as promised unless they are cared for. HydroSilex is the perfect product for your already installed proffesional coating. Let's get all the questions out of the way, these were some of the questions th came to mind when we were testing the product out....... IS THIS THE SAME AS AN ACTUAL COATING? Recharge is engineered to be used as both a maintenance coating for traditional coated surfaces or as a stand-alone protection. It works with any coating brand to help maintain gloss, self-cleaning, UV protection and slick surface feel. As a stand-alone, it also provides those features. WHAT DOES HYDROSILEX RECHARGE PROTECT AGAINST? HydroSilex Recharge creates an extremely slick surface which serves as a repellent from environmental contaminants, while providing UV protection against fading. IS HYDROSILEX RECHARGE RESISTANT TO SCRATCHES? HydroSilex Recharge is a ceramic-based coating, it is not designed to resist scratches like a conventional glass coating. WHAT CAN IT BE USED ON? HydroSilex Recharge can be used on virtually any surface. It can be applied to bare metal, stainless steel, aluminum, glass, plastic, wood, fiberglass, stone, marble tiles, automotive paint, gel coats and more. HOW IS IT APPLIED? HydroSilex Recharge is extremely easy to use! It's as easy as spray on and wipe/rinse off. Unlike other maintenance coatings that only have one method of application. HydroSilex Recharge can be applied numerous ways. It can be applied using both wet and dry methods. Refer to our "How to Install" section for instructions on each method of application. CAN HYDROSILEX RECHARGE BE APPLIED USING A FOAM CANNON? Yes, it can be applied using the recommended mixing ratio for application with a foam cannon. Mix 1 ounce of Recharge in a typical 32oz foam cannon bottle, with water. For a heavier application, simply pour Recharge into the foam cannon bottle, then apply. Pour any unused product back into Recharge bottle when finished. DOES HYDROSILEX RECHARGE GIVE HYDROPHOBIC PROPERTIES AND SELF-CLEANING EFFECT? By design, HydroSilex Recharge gives instant hydrophobic effect upon contact. Because it is engineered to be applied wet, the surface can be exposed to water immediately. Yes, HydroSilex Recharge creates a slick surface that is extremely hydrophobic and thus creating a self-cleaning surface that requires less maintenance. HOW LONG DOES IT LAST? HydroSilex Recharge can last from 6 to 8 months, but will last indefinitely longer if used routinely as it was designed. The product is designed to be layered, so the more often it is used, the longer the durability and effect. DOES IT PROTECT SURFACES FROM OXIDATION AND FADING? Yes, HydroSilex provides protection against oxidation and fading from UV exposure. CAN I USE RECHARGE ON A CLEAR BRA? Yes, HydroSilex Recharge is great for use on Paint Protection Film as those products do not have built in protection against UV exposure. It will help keep those surfaces easy to clean by creating a slick barrier, without the common build up by waxes and sealants on the edges of the film. This BMW M2 was Recharged - the full front has a clear bar on it. Installation is as easy as it can possibly get, here is what HydroSilex wants us to use the product. My favorite way to apply the product is probably going to be dry, for some reason my head is telling me that it will be the best way to get the most out of the product (in the sense of durability), without diluting it like on a wet application via drying the vehicle or installing it via a foam cannon or foam gun. So that being said my thinking is for the 1st application go dry and for maintenance with HydroSilex use it in a foam cannon, foam gun, or as a drying agent, either way imagine that while you are drying the car you are adding that slick feel to it as well as giving your car protection 1-8 months worth! Dry Application Spray Hydrosilex Recharge onto clean vehicle surfaces Follow up immediately and dry with a clean microfiber towel Buff with an additional clean microfiber towel if necessary. ***Always use clean towels. Microfiber towels are recommended.* Wet Application During the wash process, rinse the vehicle. Spray Hydrosilex Recharge onto all wet exterior surfaces Rinse treated surfaces immediately before Recharge dries on surface until water runs clear. Dry vehicle properly with a microfiber towel *Always use clean towels, microfiber towels are recommended. * Foam Cannon Application Once the wash final rinse process is complete, fill the foam cannon dispenser bottle with Hydrosilex Recharge Apply to Hydrosilex Recharge utilizing the foam cannon on all exterior surfaces of the vehicle. use approximatly 250 ml per vehicle. Rinse treated surfaces with water thoroughly until water runs clear. Dry vehicle properly with a clean microfiber towel *Always use clean towels, microfiber towels are recommended. *** Water Beading is on point, HydroSilex Recharge was used over this coated BMW M3, in this case Recharge was used to boost the current coating. Some of the microfibers we have used with the HydroSilex Recharge with great results: The Rag Company Drago The Rag Company Pluffe The Rag Company Eagle Edgeless Uber Classic Uber Quick Detail Uber All Purpose Adam's Great White Uber Super Drying
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Bruce_SC Second Lieutenant 80 Rep 257 Posts Drives: Truck Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: South Carolina iTrader: (0)	What I really like about this is the slick feel left behind and the different application options. I have used it on wheels with a wet application and then used it as a dry application over GTechniq. I bought two big bottles after the initial smaller bottle. I really like this stuff. Bruce
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cb804 Captain 2351 Rep 936 Posts Drives: 340 xDrive, M2C Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I gave the Hydrosilex a try. I was very skeptical but so far I'm impressed. I applied it using the dry method after I washed the car. Went on super easy and left a super slick surface. Shine is very good too! Attached Images Last edited by cb804; 01-21-2018 at 02:05 PM..
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