Chemical Guys, Hybrid V7 High Gloss Spray Sealant & Quick Detailer, 16 oz

I've used Hybrid V7 twice now and I really like it. It smells great and is pretty much removed in an effortless manner. I don't intend on using it as a quick detailer for in between washing. My main use will be for... wait for it... DRYING my car. Once my car is fully washed and there's standing water left on the paint, I take a damp microfiber towel, mist the V7 in a sweeping motion to achieve better coverage on each panel, and then I dry the paint with the damp MF towel. Sounds kinda weird to dry water with a damp towel and using a liquid spray, but it works and the V7 adds a layer of lubrication between the paint and the drying towel, making a safer drying technique. The Hybrid V7 also adds a nice shine to paint that is well maintained or polished (in this case, my paint has been polished and well maintained) and also adds some slickness to the paint. My plan is to use it after every wash during the drying process and also add that fortifying protection for the paint sealant (Menzerna Power Lock, in this case), so I'm getting two jobs done during one process. My gallon of V7 is nowhere near done and I'm already itching to buy more, lol. EDIT: 05/07/2013 I recently made a discovery about the V7, a negative one at that. I use Menzerna Power Lock paint sealant on my paint as the main protection, two coats of it to be exact. I noticed that every time I used the Hybrid V7 after the wash during the drying stage, it seemed as if the water was no longer beading and had a lot of surface tension going on as if there was no wax protection whatsoever. After talking with some fellow auto geeks on the Autogeek forums, I've discovered that the V7 must not "play well" with the Menzerna sealant. It's not necessarily a bad product, the V7, but it seemed to have an ill effect on the MPL, so I stopped using it altogether and I moved onto using a different synthetic spray wax. I'm sure the V7 works well with other Chemical Guys products, but certainly not with Power Lock. If any of you guys use Power Lock, I suggest you use something else to top off your main wax/sealant protection.

Perfect for touch-ups between wash/polish/wax. I've gone through the whole line of Chemical Guys exterior car care products, and I've got to say I'm impressed. I've worked with other systems before, as well as trying to piece together my own lineup of product to go from swirled, scuffed, hazy, oxidized paints to shiney and new again. CG's entire line takes top marks from me for three reasons: 1) Does it work? A: Absolutely! Following directions and using the correct pads and microfiber, I can confidently say that CG's lineup worked wonders for my 12-year-old Audi 2) Ease of use - The products are easy to use, with directions clearly spelled out on the labels, and most don't require too much elbow grease if you've got a good random orbital buffer 3) Hazmat - Some of the products I've tried over the years have had harsh residues, toxic fumes, or just downright made the car smell like skunk spray. All of CG's products have some kind of pleasant aroma, and while I wouldn't necessarily ingest them, I don't need heavy-duty gloves to apply them to the car, which makes a world of difference when you're trying to give a soft touch to feel for small scratches and grit resting on the surface of the paint. This spray, coupled with a nice microfiber cloth, keeps the investment of your hard work looking like you'd just finished cleaning out the wash bucket. A couple of sprays directly on the painted surface, wiped well like you would with Windex, and you've got that smooth glossy wet look back again. One word of warning: if your car is a dark color, don't spray _anything_, including this product, to any surface that's been sitting in direct sunlight - the surface temperature can be hot enough to instantly boil off that mist of liquid, leaving a hazy waterspot where you've sprayed it. Not a knock against this spray, just a general tip about keeping the ride looking fresh and clean.

Use on my Runner between washes and it keeps it looking clean and glossy.

Okay, I have used this on three of my vehicles, four if you count the Vespa. Here's what I've learned. The silver Lincoln Town looked liked I'd waxed it, not the shiniest finish (Yellow Carnuba (Meguire's) and Butter Wet Wax (Chemical Guys) win that contest. But it was nice. Since I rn the Town through the car wash at least three times per week, I will admit it doesn't last. Wife's silver Fiat (which never gets washed) looked good, stayed cleaner much longer. It works there. WHER I FELL IN LOVE WITH THIS PRODUCT was on my RV. I was stupid enough to buy a Ram Promaster based Hymer class B motorhome IN SOLID BLACK. I still don't know what I was thinking. It is 10 feet tall, has about an acre of black glass and sheet metal,. and was MISERABLE to keep clean and shiny. Test this sealant on a small section and it was immediately evident, this is not a good product for an unprepared finish. Prepared finish (had ben sitting on a sales lot on Mississippi Gulf Coast for over a year) with Meguire's Ultimate Polish (two day job) then used the spray sealant. Looked FABULOUS, went on and off easily, so I parked and watched. After each rain, the water disappeared and there was NOT ONE WATER SPOT to be found on the beautiful black finish. Week after week, rain after rain, drying in full sun - NO SPOTS! I applied a second coat, washed van after a camping trip, it rained again - NO SPOTS. I love this stuff. Having owned many black cars in my life, I wish I had found this product earlier. Also works very well in keeping fingerprints and stains off black stainless steel appliances.

all i can say is im glad i took a chance and bought the gallon size. my car is a black camry and after i washed it with ultimate waterless wash+, i sprayed this on and it really made the paint glossy. application was a breeze and alittle goes a long way. it is easy to over apply but if you do just keep wiping and it will "disappear" into the paint. im not really sure if you are supposed to buff it out but i did so just by flipping the mf towel over and lightly buffing. literally no elbow grease involved and it took me about 15-20mins to finish, and thats with me fumbling through and figuring out the best way to apply this product. it does not streak and has a pleasant orange sherbert ice cream scent. i did a second layer just to see if layering made it stand out more and it did help but slightly. one layer applied thinly is all you need and that makes this a cost effective purchase. i did one spray per panel except for the hood, roof, and front bumper which i used 2. to me v7 is best used on a recently waxed surface/new cars because it will enhance the existing layer of protection. i have barrier reef from surf city garage on it(applied 2wks ago) and it really enhanced the depth of the black paint. if your are unsure whether or not v7 is worth it, try the smaller size and i can almost guarantee youll be running back for more. also i wont update on durability because i rarely go more than a week without detailing my car. bottom line: try it. Update: the car had not been washed/detailed in over a week(8 days). there was a decent amount of dirt but no caked on dirt. i used a car duster and it came right off. i was actually suprised how well the car retained its shine before i went over it with a QD. this stuff seems to hold up well.

Incredible shine. Super easy to apply. Decent price.

I've been using this to wash my car for years and nothing does a better job at removing dirt and dust without the hassle of a hose. Gives a great shine and holds up pretty well--even after it rains. Would highly recommend.

Is the product slightly more difficult to apply than store brand quick detailer - YES More Importantly, Are the results 10x as good as store brand quick detailer - YES IF YOU WANT A WATERED DOWN PRODUCT THAT PROVIDES NO PROTECTION, but takes 10% less time to apply, you are not going to be happy. If you want something that actually provides protection, goes on easily, and wipes off relatively streak free if using high quality high nap microfiber towels (like those from CG), this is the best car care product I have ever used. Check out the pics. Truck was purchased in Sept 18, i treated it with CG clay, optical polish, and Jet Seal before winter in MA. We had snow last week, and I took the truck to the laser touchless car wash after plowing. It then sat for 2 days in the rain. Truck is stored outside. I had surgery on my left shoulder shortly after the snow, so I did the cleaning with only my right arm. I applied the detailer liberally, and did notice it is a little harder to buff out than normal Detailer, but that was quickly resolved by using 2 high quality towels. One to wipe the majority of the product off, and a second fresh towel to buff out the final streaks. It worked perfectly, and I am in awe of the results. This took just about an hour with 1 arm (no joke). I did the entire truck, + used CG High gloss dressing on tires and all vinyl. I ran out of Time and didn’t have a chance to do the glass, but I consider these results to be truly amazing for a quick wipe off. The depth and reflectivity it brings out is awesome.

I bought the black car kit which comes with a 16oz spray bottle of this. After detailing 2 vehicles, I was pretty low in the bottle so I looked into buying more. For the cost of buying 2 more bottles, I could get 8 bottles worth of quantity with this jug. No brainer and now I can be liberal with the spray. On the first black car, I washed, clay bar, black light, then waxed. The car looked brilliant! Later on, the car had a little dust on it so i used the V07 and a microfibre cloth and the car looked like it was just washed and waxed again; no scratches (although be careful using this without washing first). The second car was my dark grey Ridgeline. I washed, clayed, black light, then waxed it. It wasn’t as shiny and wet as the black car (which was amazing) but I then put a coat of the V07 on about an hour later. Didn’t affect the look at all. Later on I used the V07 to clean up a couple spots on the truck and it made it look freshly washed there again. Really nice spray to touch up and revive your car’s shine. Using it after a wax coat is great. If you haven’t properly waxed and protected your paint first, don’t think this will be a substitute. It will pull of dirt from above the wax layer beautifully.

Really bad product. 100% not a quick detailer.. Left stain all over Everyone please avoid.

It was a very nice finishing product. I loved it. Great shine and it leaves the paint smoooooth

This stuff is amazing

Great for removing light dust and adding extra shine to the car