Better Than Ceramic? Chemical 404 HydroSilk Full Exterior Detail

This video was filmed over a year ago, but I still wanted to release it because the process and the product are still extremely relevant. In this one, we take a Dodge Challenger Scat Pack through a full exterior detail from start to finish: foam bath, wheel cleaning, contact wash, water spot removal, chemical decontamination, clay towel decon, paint prep, correction prep, and finally Chemical 404 HydroSilk. HydroSilk is a really interesting product because it is not a traditional wax and it is not a traditional ceramic coating. It is a versatile paint protection product that gives you a lot of the benefits people want from ceramic-style protection, but with a much more approachable application process. If you have a wrapped vehicle, if you are nervous about applying a true ceramic coating, or if you just want a solid starter protection product that can still deliver real gloss, slickness, and water behavior, HydroSilk is worth looking at. Especially now that Chemical 404 has expanded the system with TopCoat and supporting products. I made mistakes in this video, used too much product in some areas, and tested it in real time because that is how most people actually learn. Hopefully this helps you understand not just how HydroSilk works, but also how much prep matters before you protect paint. Use code HAPPINESSBAG on the Chemical 404 site for a discount: https://www.chemical404.com/ Shop Chemical 404 on That Detail Shop: https://www.thatdetailshop.com/collec... For the month of July, Chemical 404 products on That Detail Shop have free shipping and 20% off: https://www.thatdetailshop.com/collec... Shop That Detail Shop: https://www.thatdetailshop.com/ Join That Detail Group:   / thatdetailgroup   Follow Thatdtailguy: YouTube:    / thatdtailguy   TikTok:   / thatdtailguy   Instagram:   / thatdtailguy   Facebook:   / thatdtailguy   My Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thatdtailguy Walmart Finds: https://walmrt.us/4h6RL0q As always, I appreciate you guys. Drop any questions in the comments and let me know what you think about HydroSilk. Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 Intro / Beading Preview 00:10 Full Decon Wash on a Dodge Challenger Scat Pack 01:04 Step-by-Step Wash Plan 02:12 Why Paint Prep Matters Before Protection 04:57 Initial Thoughts on HydroSilk 05:51 TDS Foam Cannon Apex Contact Wash 06:45 Water Spots, Wheels, and Paint Decontamination Plan 09:41 Removing Water Spots and Starting Chemical Decon 10:15 How to Tell if Paint Needs Decontamination 11:52 Chemical Decontamination Complete 12:24 TDS Clay Towel Breakdown 13:42 How to Use a Clay Towel 15:36 Why Mechanical Decon Matters Before Polishing 17:36 Final Strip Wash Before Correction 19:03 Why I Do Not Protect Dirty Paint 20:48 How to Prime and Apply HydroSilk 22:08 Applying HydroSilk to the Hood 23:03 Real-Time Mistakes and Learning the Product 24:07 Correcting the Application Process 25:50 Final Application Notes 26:35 HydroSilk Cure Time and Longevity Thoughts 27:07 Buff-Off Process Begins 27:26 What I Learned During Application 28:08 HydroSilk on Plastic Trim 28:47 Buffing Effort and Final Thoughts 29:41 Shine, Glass, and Surface Versatility 30:24 Does HydroSilk Bead? 30:45 Final Water Test 31:02 Outro / Engine Rev