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McKee's is a part of the Palm Beach Motor Group. Autogeek is a part of that family. Here take a look at this. It maybe available from other sources though so don't give up hope. You should act fast though if this is what you are considering.
https://www.autogeek.net/mckees-hydro-blue-coating.html
https://www.autogeek.net/mckees-hydro-blue-coating.html
i'm merely speculating, but i think auto geek may have had a fall out with Mckees. I noticed they are pushing their new DP line lately . Anyways, i found a 64oz jug for a decent price.
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https://www.mckees37.com/hydro-blue-coating.html
Cant believe I've never seen this stuff... I've got some on order so I can try it out myself.
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Don't believe everything you read. The $400 price tag is for the Master Blaster "Revolution" model. It's the top model. It comes with front 360 spinning caster wheels, a 30 ft hose, a wall hanger for machine and hose, and 3 filters. You don't have to spend that kind of coin. The only way I could see a negative review is from someone who doesn't know how to properly blow dry a car.
You can get the base model Master Blaster with 10 foot hose and 4 plastic wheels for a lot cheaper. It's the exact same dryer, just less options. I got my base model MB from Chemical Guys. It was $349 and I got 20% off just for joining their mailing list. I applied the discount to my purchase which dropped my purchase price to $279.99. I had to pay just short of $23 for tax but got free shipping. $302.74 was my total price.
I use it on all of my cars and it is way better than using my leaf blower.The heated air makes a big difference. It doesn't just blow the car off, it DRIES it. The more you use it, the better you'll get with it and the faster you'll get at drying the car. Today I washed and dried my Z vert and my GF's Stingray in less than 40 minutes. Not ONE water stain on either car and no water runs. My only regret is I didn't buy one years ago.
You can get the base model Master Blaster with 10 foot hose and 4 plastic wheels for a lot cheaper. It's the exact same dryer, just less options. I got my base model MB from Chemical Guys. It was $349 and I got 20% off just for joining their mailing list. I applied the discount to my purchase which dropped my purchase price to $279.99. I had to pay just short of $23 for tax but got free shipping. $302.74 was my total price.
I use it on all of my cars and it is way better than using my leaf blower.The heated air makes a big difference. It doesn't just blow the car off, it DRIES it. The more you use it, the better you'll get with it and the faster you'll get at drying the car. Today I washed and dried my Z vert and my GF's Stingray in less than 40 minutes. Not ONE water stain on either car and no water runs. My only regret is I didn't buy one years ago.
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in stock ready to ship!
https://www.mckees37.com/hydro-blue-coating.html
Cant believe I've never seen this stuff... I've got some on order so I can try it out myself.
https://www.mckees37.com/hydro-blue-coating.html
Cant believe I've never seen this stuff... I've got some on order so I can try it out myself.
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When using any SiO2 product you must follow the directions exactly as they state on the label. If you don't you run the risk of having unsightly "high-spots" that will be difficult to remove. You can remove them but you will have to polish them to remove them. You don't want to be that guy. Trust me on this.
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in stock ready to ship!
https://www.mckees37.com/hydro-blue-coating.html
Cant believe I've never seen this stuff... I've got some on order so I can try it out myself.
https://www.mckees37.com/hydro-blue-coating.html
Cant believe I've never seen this stuff... I've got some on order so I can try it out myself.
I personally don't use it as a stand alone but on already detailed vehicles as a refresher.
PS don't forget to use it on wheels. Here's the wheels on my wife's car after a spray and rinse.
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Black and Decker 20V, but only to get excess rinse water off the panels and out of the nooks and crannies (seams, rear window and deck, emblems, lug nuts). I use Adam's detail spray while it's still somewhat wet and wipe dry with the waffle towel. No streaks or spots.
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I really like McKee's Marine products and buy their Marine/RV Si02 coating by the gallon to use on the boat so I am not bashing them at all. I am just wondering how the Hydro Blue coating compares with Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax for about half the price? They look to be quite similar - even down to the color.
To keep on topic - I am a fan of the Master Blaster for the Corvette but still use a leaf blower on my other rigs. It does not do nearly as good a job as the MB and is not a good tool for the black C7 but for the white truck and the green tractor the leaf blower is good enough although it's more of a feel good thing than an actual dryer. I do use the Master Blaster to blow out the interior of the truck with all the doors open, and the Vette vert with the top down.
Good luck with however you choose to go, and even if your first try doesn't work out the tool will be useful for other things.
To keep on topic - I am a fan of the Master Blaster for the Corvette but still use a leaf blower on my other rigs. It does not do nearly as good a job as the MB and is not a good tool for the black C7 but for the white truck and the green tractor the leaf blower is good enough although it's more of a feel good thing than an actual dryer. I do use the Master Blaster to blow out the interior of the truck with all the doors open, and the Vette vert with the top down.
Good luck with however you choose to go, and even if your first try doesn't work out the tool will be useful for other things.
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I have several batteries, as this is my standard tool set, but I've never had to change one to finish drying off the car. They last a good long time. (I didn't buy this just for the car drying, but I use since it is something I already have). It is a little awkward, though, holding it up at various angles. And you still need to wipe the car down some, but it does help get most of the water off. I may get a MasterBlaster one of these days. Seems like the hose and the heat would help a lot.
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I really like McKee's Marine products and buy their Marine/RV Si02 coating by the gallon to use on the boat so I am not bashing them at all. I am just wondering how the Hydro Blue coating compares with Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax for about half the price? They look to be quite similar - even down to the color.
I'll give the Meguiars some credit though. I used it on 2 fairly neglected newer cars. One silver and one white and it did put a decent shine on it. Didn't add any slickness but it did bead water pretty good.
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Thanks. I will give the McKee's a try on the Vette the next time I order from them. The extra cost isn't that big a deal considering how little you use at a time. My biggest problem is remembering to use it sparingly.
And you are right about the silver - my GF has a silver Rav4 that looks brand new after a wash and Si02 treatment. Not so much on my white SIlverado, but maybe the McKee's will wow me more.
Back to the leaf blower - whatever you do, don't get the battery wet if using the cordless variety. I left my Ryobi blower out in the rain one night and ruined a 40v 4ah battery. BTW - the 40v Ryobi is great for the price.
And you are right about the silver - my GF has a silver Rav4 that looks brand new after a wash and Si02 treatment. Not so much on my white SIlverado, but maybe the McKee's will wow me more.
Back to the leaf blower - whatever you do, don't get the battery wet if using the cordless variety. I left my Ryobi blower out in the rain one night and ruined a 40v 4ah battery. BTW - the 40v Ryobi is great for the price.
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When using any SiO2 product you must follow the directions exactly as they state on the label. If you don't you run the risk of having unsightly "high-spots" that will be difficult to remove. You can remove them but you will have to polish them to remove them. You don't want to be that guy. Trust me on this.
I'll stick to detail spray and SiO2 maintenance sprays (BlackFire SiO2), those work great. Why did I fall for the easy halfbaked as seen on TV solution? I know better, yet!
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Used Hydro Blue exactly as prescribed.... MotherF$#king streak city! A normal wash turned into an all day project, thank god it came off... I'm so pissed I didn't try this on one of the beaters first.
I'll stick to detail spray and SiO2 maintenance sprays (BlackFire SiO2), those work great. Why did I fall for the easy halfbaked as seen on TV solution? I know better, yet!
I'll stick to detail spray and SiO2 maintenance sprays (BlackFire SiO2), those work great. Why did I fall for the easy halfbaked as seen on TV solution? I know better, yet!
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Sorry to hear about your experience. Shade and one panel at a time as well as a immediate andbthorough rinse is very important. Also, don't go overboard with the product.
My buddy just used a whole bottle on his Porsche . Told him that bottle should of at least lasted him twice. The only streaking he got was on the glass.
I used it on two black vehicles and not once has it shown streaks. I do love me some Blackfire products too though.
My buddy just used a whole bottle on his Porsche . Told him that bottle should of at least lasted him twice. The only streaking he got was on the glass.
I used it on two black vehicles and not once has it shown streaks. I do love me some Blackfire products too though.
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Oh well, live and learn. Told you "I'm that Guy"!
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Many detailers strongly recommend you stay within the same family of products. Well anyway. SiO2 will eventually wear off. I had it happens to me. I skipped rinsing off my passenger window. I noticed it the high spots the next day. It took me about a dozen times scrubbing the window with a concentrated APC to get it off. SiO2 is some tough stuff. It leaves a great gloss though.