I'm a long-time user of Meguiars Ultimate Quik Wax (also sold under the name Meguiar's D15601 Synthetic X-Press Spray Wax). It's a synthetic sealant, and is my go-to. To date, it had been easiest-to-use spray sealant I could find. I'd spray it on paint, windows, trim, etc - during and/or after the drying process.
I've had a really hard time finding good comparisons between those products, and the newer Hybrid Ceramic Spray Wax. Here's my take so far.
As far as ease-of-use, the nod still goes to Ultimate Quik Wax. It leaves no residue unless you WAY over-apply it. It leaves a beautiful finish, and a surprisingly nice wet look that rivals a lot of traditional waxes. In full sun, it still works very well and resists streaking.
In comparison, the new Hybrid Ceramic Spray wax is quite a bit thicker (make sure you shake the bottle frequently). What I like about the Hybrid Ceramic wax is that it seems to last longer, and leave the paint even slicker than Ultimate Quik Wax. It also has a very nice depth and gloss, giving the paint a shockingly good glow and candy look. It also darkens plastic quite well, noticeably better than Quik Wax. It has a good amount of fillers in it that will help to mask swirl marks and light scratches. Hybrid Ceramic is somewhat more prone to streaking, but it is very manageable due to how water-friendly the product is. If you're getting streaking you either have too much spray per panel, or not enough water on the panel, or both. I keep a spray bottle of distilled water handy to help eliminate any streaks that show up (the most common place is the windows). Just spritz the water and wipe with a clean microfiber. I also found that it helps to work in small sections and to NOT let the product dry before you wipe it off.
I still use both Ultimate Quik Wax and Hybric Ceramic Spray Wax. I use the Ultimate 1) if I'm out in the sun, 2) It's really cold (the Hybric seems almost too thick to apply in the winter), or I'm in a hurry (because it's thinner and pretty much never streaks). I use Hybric Ceramic 1) if I'm in the shade, 2) if my plastic trim is getting lighter, or 3) I just want to take the time to apply a longer lasting coat of protection. Both are outstanding products that are great to work with - texture, smell, and ease of results. I've tried a bunch of other spray wax products, and always find myself coming back to Meguiar's.
Update January 2024:
I've updated my application method a bit after finding this method online. I take my clean microfiber and dunk it in distilled water, and then wring it out. After washing and rinsing the vehicle, I'll spray the Hybrid Ceramic on a panel, spread it around with the damp microfiber, and then wipe it dry with a clean microfiber. This seems to get very even coverage and lessens the chance of streaking. It's super easy.
I also tried Griot's 3-in-1 ceramic spray wax. It seems to last just as long as the Megs Hybrid Ceramic, and also seems to resist dust better. However, the appearance is nowhere near as good as the Meguiar's. The Megs has much more glow, pop, and show-car finish. To get that with the Griot's, I have to polish beforehand (which takes vastly more time and I only do once every year or two). I use the Griot's if I know I'm going somewhere very dusty, such as a desert camping trip. Otherwise I'm sticking with Meguiar's.
| Manufacturer | Meguiar's |
|---|---|
| Brand | Meguiar's |
| Model | MEGUIAR'S G190532SP Hybrid Ceramic Wax - The Car Enthusiast's Car Wax, 32 Fluid Ounces |
| Item Weight | 14.1 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 13.03 x 5.24 x 2.28 inches |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Item model number | G190532SP |
| Manufacturer Part Number | G190532SP |
