{"product_id":"hydracoat","title":"HydraCoat - Polymer Sealant","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"akem-product-description\" style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 22px !important; line-height: 1.3 !important; margin: 0 0 14px !important; font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003eHydraCoat | More than just a drying aid.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome products help water run off your car. Very useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe thought we'd go a little further.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydraCoat is our advanced reactive polymer sealant, designed to deliver impressive water beading, excellent sheeting, outstanding gloss and 10–12 weeks of protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplied through your foam cannon after washing, HydraCoat adds a hydrophobic protective layer without the time-consuming process of applying and buffing traditional waxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it on unprotected paintwork or as a maintenance top-up over compatible existing protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeading or sheeting? We'll have both, thanks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px !important; line-height: 1.3 !important; margin: 26px 0 12px !important; font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003eWhy use HydraCoat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 22px; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10–12 weeks of protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-lasting polymer protection that keeps working well beyond your next wash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoam on, rinse off:\u003c\/strong\u003e No traditional waxing or buffing required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeading and sheeting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent water repellency that helps water run away from treated surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutstanding gloss:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enhances your paintwork with a glossy, freshly detailed finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for compatible paintwork, exterior plastics and glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks with existing protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use alone or to refresh compatible waxes, sealants and coatings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcentrated formula:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dilute 10:1, using ten parts water to one part HydraCoat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking drying easier is a bonus. Protecting your vehicle is the real job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLess time protecting. More time enjoying the result.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px !important; line-height: 1.3 !important; margin: 26px 0 12px !important; font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003eHow to use HydraCoat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 16px !important; line-height: 1.4 !important; margin: 18px 0 6px !important; font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003e1. Wash your vehicle thoroughly\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete your normal pre-wash and contact wash before applying HydraCoat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse thoroughly, leaving the vehicle wet. Ensure the surfaces are cool and out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 16px !important; line-height: 1.4 !important; margin: 18px 0 6px !important; font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003e2. Prepare your foam cannon\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShake HydraCoat thoroughly before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDilute at 10:1, using ten parts water to one part HydraCoat.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 16px !important; line-height: 1.4 !important; margin: 18px 0 6px !important; font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003e3. Apply to the wet vehicle\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing your foam cannon, apply HydraCoat evenly across the clean, wet exterior, including compatible paintwork, plastics and glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 16px !important; line-height: 1.4 !important; margin: 18px 0 6px !important; font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003e4. Allow 4–5 minutes of dwell time\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow HydraCoat to work for approximately 4–5 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever allow the product to dry on the surface.\u003c\/strong\u003e If conditions are causing the product to dry sooner, rinse immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 16px !important; line-height: 1.4 !important; margin: 18px 0 6px !important; font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003e5. Pressure wash thoroughly\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing clean water, pressure wash the vehicle thoroughly, \u003cstrong\u003eworking from bottom to top\u003c\/strong\u003e to ensure all product residue is removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 16px !important; line-height: 1.4 !important; margin: 18px 0 6px !important; font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003e6. Finish and dry\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce thoroughly rinsed, dry any remaining water using a clean microfibre drying towel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy enhanced gloss, impressive water repellency and a protective finish designed to last 10–12 weeks under suitable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 16px !important; line-height: 1.4 !important; margin: 18px 0 6px !important; font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003e7. Clean your foam cannon\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter application, flush your foam cannon thoroughly with clean water to remove any remaining sealant solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRun clean water through the lance to prevent residue accumulating inside the gauze and internal components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't skip this step. Your foam cannon deserves a clean too.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px !important; line-height: 1.3 !important; margin: 26px 0 12px !important; font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003eA couple of questions we get asked\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 16px !important; line-height: 1.4 !important; margin: 18px 0 6px !important; font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003eIs HydraCoat a drying aid or a paint sealant?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydraCoat is a reactive polymer paint sealant. Its hydrophobic properties also help water run off treated surfaces, making drying easier, but its main purpose is to provide lasting protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaking drying easier is a bonus. Protecting your vehicle is the real job.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 16px !important; line-height: 1.4 !important; margin: 18px 0 6px !important; font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003eWhat's the difference between HydraCoat and UltraGloss?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltraGloss was our previous rinse aid and gloss-enhancing product. HydraCoat has now superseded it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile UltraGloss focused on helping with drying and improving gloss, HydraCoat delivers those benefits alongside a longer-lasting reactive polymer protective layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe could have continued selling both. Two products, two sales opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut we'd rather sell you the product we believe does the better job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNovel idea, we know.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px !important; line-height: 1.3 !important; margin: 26px 0 12px !important; font-weight: 700 !important;\"\u003eComplete your wash\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydraCoat takes care of the protection stage. Here's what we'd recommend for the rest of your wash:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 22px; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreClean:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our non-caustic pre-wash for loosening road grime before contact washing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCitraClean:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our citrus pre-wash, particularly suited to ceramic-coated vehicles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePuro Shampoo:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our pH-neutral shampoo for the contact wash stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid Quick Detailer:\u003c\/strong\u003e An easy way to refresh gloss between washes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClean it properly. Protect it properly. 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