I tried some Hydrobead- not sure if it’s the same stuff but it seems to work about the same as the demos for NeverWet

http://www.hydro-bead.com/

I used a straightedge and put several coats on the leading edges of my IV.  I unfortunately did not have icing conditions but did fly through rain. It wore off abut the stagnation point and back about1.5 inches each way, leaving exposed paint.  Doubt it would have prevented ice.  I am recoating it to see if it helps with bug cleaning.  It does leave a milky white glaze, moderately noticeable.  I wish there were something decent out there for icing

Michael Smith