Alchemy Duck Tail Hydrophobic Wet Coat 500ml

Hydrophobic spray on wet coat sealant

Alchemy Duck Tail Hydrophobic Wet Coat 500ml

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Duck Tail is a hydrophobic spray on wet coat that is simple to use and gives up to 4 months protection.

  • Hydrophobic spray on wet coat
  • Up to 4 months of protection
  • Sprayed onto clean, wet paint
  • Rinsed straight off with a pressure washer
  • Water beading finish on treated paint
  • Shields the wax or sealant underneath
  • Made for standard paint finishes
  • Supplied in a 500ml bottle
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Full Description

Duck Tail is a hydrophobic spray on wet coat that is simple to use and gives up to 4 months protection.

After applying Duck Tail, you'll be willing it to rain so you can watch the incredible water beading. And when it's not raining you can enjoy the shine and gloss of your wax or sealant that is being protected by this Alchemy wet coat.

Duck Tail is safe to use on almost every exterior surface of your car.

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Key features

  • Hydrophobic Wet Coat
  • Spray Sealant
  • Pressure Washer Rinse
  • Standard Paint Finishes
  • 500ml Bottle

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Expert Notes

Alchemy Duck Tail Hydrophobic Wet Coat is a spray sealant that goes on at the end of a wash: spray it onto clean, wet paint and rinse it straight off with a pressure washer. Alchemy quotes up to 4 months of protection and highlights water beading, and the coat also protects the shine and gloss of any wax or sealant already on the car. That makes it a practical way to keep protection topped up during routine maintenance washes. Use it on standard paint finishes only, as Alchemy advises against matte paint and wraps. Pair it with a snow foam pre-wash, a pH neutral shampoo and a plush microfibre drying towel. This is the 500ml bottle.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Standard paint finishes
  • Waxed paintwork
  • Sealant protected paintwork
  • Bonnets, roofs and boot lids
  • Painted doors, wings and bumpers
  • Freshly washed, still wet cars
  • Maintenance washes between details

Caution: Alchemy states Duck Tail is for standard finishes only, not matte paint or wraps. Spray it onto clean, wet paint and rinse it off straight away.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Spray On Wet Coat Sealant
Brand
Alchemy
Use
Adding Protection During A Wash
Suitable For
Standard Paint Finishes, Over Wax Or Sealant
Not Suitable For
Matte Paint And Wraps
Size
500ml
Format
Spray On, Rinse Off Wet Coat
Application Method
Spray Onto Clean Wet Paint, Rinse Off Immediately With A Pressure Washer
Finish
Hydrophobic, Water Beading
Durability
Up To 4 Months

How To Use

Application

  1. Wash and rinse the car thoroughly, leaving the paint clean and still wet.
  2. Work in the shade on cool panels, one section at a time.
  3. Spray Duck Tail evenly over the clean, wet paint.
  4. Immediately rinse the section off with your pressure washer, as Alchemy directs.
  5. Move around the car until every standard painted panel has been treated.
  6. Dry the car with a clean, plush microfibre drying towel.

Aftercare

  1. Keep the car clean with regular, gentle washes using a pH neutral shampoo.
  2. Watch how water behaves on the paint to judge when protection is fading.
  3. Reapply Duck Tail when beading drops off, as Alchemy quotes up to 4 months of protection.
  4. Keep Duck Tail off matte paint and wrapped panels.
  5. Store the bottle sealed, upright and away from frost and direct heat.

Top Tip: Have the pressure washer running and ready before spraying, so each section is rinsed off straight away.

Performance Benefits

  • Makes rain bead on treated paint
  • Protects your existing wax or sealant
  • Keeps wax and sealant gloss on show
  • Applied and rinsed off during the wash
  • Protection lasting up to 4 months
  • Safe on almost every exterior surface

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alchemy Duck Tail?

Alchemy Duck Tail is a hydrophobic spray on wet coat, sold by Alchemy as a spray sealant. It goes onto clean, wet paint and is rinsed straight off with a pressure washer.

How long does Duck Tail last?

Alchemy quotes up to 4 months of protection from Duck Tail. Real durability depends on how often the car is washed, the shampoo used and the weather.

How do I apply it?

Spray Duck Tail onto clean, wet paint and immediately rinse it off with a pressure washer, as Alchemy directs. Work section by section after the final rinse of your wash, then dry the car.

Can I use it on matte paint or a wrap?

No, Alchemy states Duck Tail should be used on standard finishes only and not on matte paint or wraps.

Can I use it over wax or a sealant?

Yes, Alchemy describes Duck Tail protecting the shine and gloss of the wax or sealant underneath. Apply it to the clean, wet car at the end of a wash.

What does hydrophobic mean for my paint?

Hydrophobic means the treated surface repels water, so rain forms beads that run off. Alchemy highlights water beading as a key result of Duck Tail.

What size is the bottle?

This Alchemy Duck Tail Hydrophobic Wet Coat is a 500ml bottle.

Where can I buy Alchemy Duck Tail?

The Drivers HQ sells Alchemy Duck Tail online with UK-wide delivery, and you can also visit our walk-in store in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Apply only to clean, wet paint straight after the final rinse.
  2. Rinse Duck Tail off immediately with a pressure washer.
  3. Treat one side of the car at a time so no panel is missed.
  4. Avoid applying it in direct sun or on hot panels.
  5. Keep the pressure washer lance moving to rinse each panel evenly.
  6. Note the date you apply it so you know when to reapply.
  7. Wash with a pH neutral shampoo to look after the protection.
  8. Order online with UK-wide delivery from The Drivers HQ.

The Brand

Alchemy

Alchemy Car Care was developed from what the company describes as years of grassroots detailing experience. Rather than building the range around a catalogue of existing products, Alchemy says its formulas were repeatedly developed, tested, adjusted and tested again before release. Testing was carried out across different vehicles, paint types and paint colours, with the aim of producing products that worked in the way the people behind the brand wanted to use them themselves.

That practical approach is still reflected in the range. Products are generally straightforward in purpose, with clear applications rather than unnecessary overlap between multiple versions of the same chemical.

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A Range That Covers the Detailing Process

A Range That Covers the Detailing Process

Alchemy has built a broad car care range covering pre-washing, contact washing, chemical decontamination, paint preparation, polishing, protection, interior cleaning, wheels and tyres. Grime provides the citrus pre-wash stage, Whitewash covers snow foam, Dirty Harry handles contact washing, while Chemical X and Diss-olve tackle iron contamination and tar. Further through the process, One Hit provides single-stage paint correction, with products such as Shell Suit, Duck Tail and Suga Coat covering different methods of adding protection and finishing the vehicle.

The range extends beyond liquids into clay, applicators, microfibres, brushes, buckets and other detailing accessories, allowing Alchemy products to be used through much of a complete exterior and interior detailing process.

Practical Chemistry With Useful Dilution

Practical Chemistry With Useful Dilution

A notable part of Alchemy's cleaning range is its use of concentrated products rather than relying solely on ready-to-use formulas. Grime Citrus Pre-Wash, for example, can be adjusted from around 10:1 for heavier contamination through to 100:1 for lighter cleaning, while also having applications beyond exterior pre-washing. Whitewash Snow Foam and Dirty Harry Shampoo are also sold as concentrated products, allowing the user to alter product strength or quantity according to the level of contamination and the job being carried out.

Alchemy is based in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, and its range is also distributed to the detailing trade through Linntec. This places it firmly within the UK detailing market, with products covering enthusiast maintenance as well as the larger sizes and concentrated chemicals useful to regular and professional users.

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