HYDRO BLUE PEARL Gladiator JT Club

[Commodus]

I have had my Hydro Blue Gladiator for over a year and a half, and I do have some pin stripping, but not too bad. I did have it ceramic coated as soon as I bought it, and I think that has helped, but I don't know about other users, but the ceramic doesn't seem to hold up very well. Anyway, here is a shot of my Heep...

I had mine professionally ceramic coated as soon as I bought it. They used a two step process that took 2 days to complete and the top layer is a sacrificial coat that gets replaced every year. After 3 1/2 years still looking good and all the pinstripes do either wipe away or polish out very easily

 

[Blue Falcon]

Haven't posted here but thought I'd share a quick video of my JTRD putting the smackdown on my partner's 5.7L Hemi Ram. We had that ice storm hit Texas a week ago and there wasn't too much to be done around here other than this.

 

[SSinGA]

I'm unsure about ceramic, may just use a good wash that can be poor man ceramic-like.

I have found the Meguiars hybrid ceramic car wash and their hybrid ceramic wax and detailer spray to be excellent on the hydro blue.

 

[GladLad]

I had mine professionally ceramic coated as soon as I bought it. They used a two step process that took 2 days to complete and the top layer is a sacrificial coat that gets replaced every year. After 3 1/2 years still looking good and all the pinstripes do either wipe away or polish out very easily

What's that service called and cost? If you don't mind.

I have found the Meguiars hybrid ceramic car wash and their hybrid ceramic wax and detailer spray to be excellent on the hydro blue.

Thanks. That's exactly the type of thing I was thinking of. Knowing me, I'll probably only wash and not keep up on waxing regularly.

 

[Commodus]

What's that service called and cost? If you don't mind.




Thanks. That's exactly the type of thing I was thinking of. Knowing me, I'll probably only wash and not keep up on waxing regularly.

The ceramic coatings are called ceramic pro 9H (only sold to professional detailers) and I think it was about $500 or $600 then about $175 a year but they coat everything, paint, plastic, and glass..

 

[GladLad]

The ceramic coatings are called ceramic pro 9H (only sold to professional detailers) and I think it was about $500 or $600 then about $175 a year but they coat everything, paint, plastic, and glass..

That first payment isn't fun, but yearly isn't too bad. Especially for total coverage.

Glass seems like it'd be a good indicator to how well it lasts. Get to see how well rain beads away and if wipers rub it away.

 

[bshenderson1]

My 2023 JTSS came with the gloss black 17-in wheels. I'd like to upgrade to either matte black or bronze. Who's got some pictures of bronze with a hydro Blue Gladiator?

 

[antwon412]

My 2023 JTSS came with the gloss black 17-in wheels. I'd like to upgrade to either matte black or bronze. Who's got some pictures of bronze with a hydro Blue Gladiator?

Here’s mine on Method 70….3s? 705? I forget now -

 

[bshenderson1]

Here’s mine on Method 70….3s? 705? I forget now -

Love it!

 

[bshenderson1]

Picked up my Hydro Blue on Monday and have replaced all the exterior lighting as of yesterday. I also added running boards earlier today. The DRL/turn signal lights were the biggest pain out of all of it.

I will take my time to decide about lift and tire options.

What did you use for DRL/turn? Any decision on wheel/tire combo yet?

 

[billfraley]

What did you use for DRL/turn? Any decision on wheel/tire combo yet?

Build thread:
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/2022-hydro-blue-sport-s-altitude.61423/

Turn/DRL:
Renegade Series by Winjet Compatible with [2018 2019 2020 Jeep Wrangler JL Gladiator JT] X-LED DRL Daytime Running Lights with Sequential Fender Turn https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X6KQNFG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_KWyLjOPPzuLsl

 

[jonsheritahe04]

Put in the bed rug today - so much better on my knees

 

[MojaveMags]

Joined the club. Picked up a new to me 2020 Mojave Hydro Blue. Love how the light changes the color. First ever Jeep. Going to be a fun summer.

 

[Bathory1990]

cleaned up today

 

[Larry D]

My JTRD