Ok so I am a bit confused here. Help me if you can please.

I am a big fan of gtechniq csl/exo coatings. I get 2 solid years of protection from a good application. It is however a lot of work.

I am seeing a lot of info on the silica type spray and rinse products. These have a shorter lifespan but seem much easier to apply.

My big question here is: Would the silica sealants (ie hydro2, hydro blue, HCW etc) be a comparable replacement to CSL/EXO if done more often? It seems it might be easier to spray something on when I wash every few months rather than the full 1-2 day gtechniq application. Am I totally off base here?

THanks!!