Slick??? What am I supposed to do with it...

['Rita]

And be nice please. I have clayed and put Wolfgang sealant on 'Rita. Sorry, found it on line before I heard about Prima. I am receiving my order with Hydro, Slick, and some other products. The only one I'm not sure of is the Slick. Does that go on after Hydro? Before??? I haven't taken this kind of care of a car since my 1969 GTO and needless to say...things have changed a touch. I used to use a product callled "Angel Spit" that I got from the Costa Mesa market place, but in 1999 that vendor left the area. It was wonderful stuff. All the polymer stuff in it. I used to get asked about my little Honda Civic because the paint was really brilliant red and when it rained the water just blew off. So anyway...Slick? Sounds wonderful just need to understand it a little better. Thanks....

[kenchan]

slick is your quick detailer spray. use it for cleaning bird crap,
dust, fresh road tar spots, etc. i use it to clean wheels too.

it's got super lifting power and leaves behind like this almost teflon-like finish to
minimize dust/dirt build up next time.

[Jeremy1026]

Kenchan again.

[pray4dirt]

Perhaps someone has alreay asked this question already.

Why Slick when you can use Hydro as a QD and have the added benefit of wax.

[SNEEEZY - Erika]

Originally Posted by pray4dirt

Perhaps someone has alreay asked this question already.

Why Slick when you can use Hydro as a QD and have the added benefit of wax.

Let me take a stab at the answer...

I think Hydro doesn't have the lifting capabilities that Slick possesses...so if you aren't careful, you could be rubbing fine grit into your paint's finish.

Plus, I believe Slick is a bit less expensive than Hydro.

Kenchan...how'd I do?

['Rita]

Prima Hydro is a remarkably durable wax-as-you-dry product. The polymer structure means your vehicle’s finish is left glossy, slick and well-protected. Hydro is so high in polymer that it actually cures… 24 hours later you’ll have an even slicker and glossier finish! You’ll be amazed at how well it repels dust too.

To use, simply wash your car normally then rinse. While the car is still wet, spritz Hydro on the surface. Dry normally with any fabric drying towel (ie, microfiber waffle weave). That’s it!

This versatile product can also be used as a quick detailer on a dry surface with a plush microfiber cloth. It’s so simple…Why wax when you can Hydro? $12.95

Prima Slick is a polymer-fortified quick detailer that leaves paint with a warm glow and fantastic slickness.

The blend of polymers produce a shimmering wet-look shine while leaving an extremely slick finish. Mild cleaners lift grime, smudges and fingerprints. Its anti-static properties resist dust accumulation. Prima Slick is even an excellent glass cleaner. Slick is silicone-free and safe on paint, plastic, glass, metal, vinyl and rubber trim. Try Prima Slick on your eyeglasses for a surprisingly clear and bright finish. $10.95

STILL CONFUSED???:impatient

[OctaneGuy]

Simple.

Hydro provides protection and costs more per use.
Slick reveals the beauty but does not protect and is less expensive.

Although Hydro could be used in place of Slick, Slick is optimized to clean light dust off the paint and make the paint look wet and glossy.
Hydro is optimized to protect the paint and not designed to be used as a quick detailer.

Though Hydro costs a bit more, you would use Hydro less often--you might use Hydro every time you wash, and Slick every day in between washes.

Originally Posted by 'Rita

STILL CONFUSED???:impatient

['Rita]

It's sitting at my front door and 'Rita went to Vegas last weekend. Been waiting to wash her until I got my Prima. Now I know what to do. Thank you.

[kenchan]

Originally Posted by Uber Blu

Let me take a stab at the answer...

I think Hydro doesn't have the lifting capabilities that Slick possesses...so if you aren't careful, you could be rubbing fine grit into your paint's finish.

Plus, I believe Slick is a bit less expensive than Hydro.

Kenchan...how'd I do?

that's right, from my experiments, Hydro does not have
the lifting power of Slick. so i would only use Hydro over clean
surfaces to get that extra deep lustor.

im not sure about the price... i try not to look. jk,
it's not THAT expensive.

[Detailers Paradise]

Slick vs Hydro... it's a common question because they do overlap and are yet somewhat different.

Below is a merging of two posts I wrote previously that I think may help define them and their uses:

Slick is pretty much what is considered a "traditional quick detail spray" that also happens to leave an unusual super-slickness on the paint.

Traditional quick detail sprays, including Slick, typically have the following in common:

• Mild cleaners/lifters
• Lubricants (primarily to help in safely touching/rubbing the paint)
• Polymers (primarily to add shine)

So when might you use Slick?

• After a wash- to add some shine or extra shine or just for the fun slickness!
• To remove water spots, bird droppings and other nasties- when you simply aren't able to do an immediate handwash (it's of utmost importance to remove such things ASAP or they will likely etch your paint... sometimes irreversibly)
• To wipe down wheels- if you're using a wheel sealant or other synthetic wax on your wheels and you don't need to use a powerful wheel cleaner (not to mention you'd want to avoid using a wheel cleaner when you're using a wheel sealant/wax unless really necessary simply because you'd be really wearing down your sealant!)
• To "dust" your car- IF AND ONLY IF your car is perfectly clean of real dirt or heavy dust. An example of this might be the morning after an evening handwash when the car has been garaged all night. As a rule, you never want to touch your paint unless it's been handwashed first or you could scratch it (unless you have water spots/bird droppings... it's worth the risk in that case!).

By contrast, Hydro is a concentrated spray wax. Yes, it can be used like a quick detail spray but it contains less cleaners/lifters (therefore less effective at any of the cleaning-related tasks) and actually has a “true” synthetic wax in it. It also gives a more glossy/wet/deep look than Slick.


Slick vs. Hydro by attribute

Durability: Hydro lasts several weeks to 3 months (Generally, longer when applied to a dry surface and shorter when applied to a wet surface). Slick lasts several days and up to 3 weeks.

Appearance: Hydro tends to have more depth, gloss, and warmth than Slick, although Slick has a nice amount of glossiness too. Both create nearly the same super-slick surface. Note that Hydro's appearance will improve in the 24 hours after application (similar to Epic).

Function: Hydro is primarily a polymer-based spray wax (aka spray sealant) and contains a very small (almost negligible) amount of cleaners. Slick, as most traditional quick detail sprays, contains some polymer-based wax but also contains light cleaners/surfectants too. This means that Slick can be used not only for "shine" touch-ups but for light "problem" cleaning (ie, cleaning bird droppings or water spots, from a relatively clean surface). Some people like to use Slick for glass cleaning as well.

Other: Hydro is thicker and heavier and is therefore a little stubborn to buff off (relative to Slick). Having said that, Hydro is still easier to buff off than any other spray wax I've used. Slick, on the other hand, is very light and super easy to buff off.


The one you choose ultimately depends on your preference! ...ease of use vs. the different looks each imparts, etc.
It also depends on what your goal is. Again, for me, I use Hydro only as a spray wax, mostly on a wet post-washed surface. I use Slick as a QD... when I want to spruce up the car and/or if I'm cleaning off light dust, bird droppings and water spots. I do sometimes use Hydro on a dry surface... but not as often as Slick. However, Nick sometimes uses Slick to spruce up but usually just when the cleaners are needed. He uses Hydro much more often as his touch-up QD. So even between the two of us, we use them differently based on our different preferences.


-Heather

['Rita]

Thanks

['Rita]

don't mix very well. I got my order of Hydro....LUV it. Played with the Slick...very cool product. Decided I would spray just a touch on my bathroom counter tops....just to see...looks beautiful, nice shine, slick just as the name indicates. Then up jumps the cat who slides a good two feet and ends up in a sink full of water. Where's my camera when I need it!! So...I love Slick..the cat...not so much

[Detailers Paradise]

Originally Posted by 'Rita

don't mix very well. I got my order of Hydro....LUV it. Played with the Slick...very cool product. Decided I would spray just a touch on my bathroom counter tops....just to see...looks beautiful, nice shine, slick just as the name indicates. Then up jumps the cat who slides a good two feet and ends up in a sink full of water. Where's my camera when I need it!! So...I love Slick..the cat...not so much

That is a very funny story! We like to hear about alternate uses for Slick... this one tops them all! Slick as a cat slide maker!

-Heather

[MiniMaybee]

If you were to Hydro the cat the water would just bead right off.

['Rita]

Or maybe some 303 Fabric Guard!!

[kenchan]

im thinking about hydro'ing my bathroom marble tops too. it's got
quite a bit of swirls from the 8yrs use (or shall i say careless use).

[MiniMaybee]

Originally Posted by kenchan

im thinking about hydro'ing my bathroom marble tops too. it's got
quite a bit of swirls from the 8yrs use (or shall i say careless use).

I've used Hydro on our granite counter tops in the kitchen. Very nice!

[kenchan]

Originally Posted by MiniMaybee

I've used Hydro on our granite counter tops in the kitchen. Very nice!

does it make clean up easier by any chance?

[kenchan]

so slick can also be used as a weapon. hummm...

[MiniMaybee]

It helped to fill the small natural pores that can trap and hold small solids and liquids. So yes. Plus it did not make it super slick such that plates, glasses or bowls full of pasta would slide right off. Maybe a cat though - can't really tell since we don't have cats and our dogs are either too old or too small to climb up to the counter.

[kenchan]

cool. i should give this a try during my next big cleaning day.