Gtechniq - is it any good ?
Discussion
After having a full bare metal respray , I was thinking about getting Gtechniq applied to my 964 (Polar Silver metallic) any thoughts from people who've had it done - Is the benefit purely water run off / easier to clean or is there an aesthetic benefit in terms of improving the look of the cars paintwork ? Any thoughts would be most welcome , thanks.
Cheers guys very good to know - sometimes these things are pants !
Without wanting to get too technical , there are apparently two different types - does anyone know the difference between Gtechiq C1 and EXO - I assume the EXO costs more / is "better" it's a whole new world to me
cheers.
Without wanting to get too technical , there are apparently two different types - does anyone know the difference between Gtechiq C1 and EXO - I assume the EXO costs more / is "better" it's a whole new world to me
cheers.coccodrillo said:
C1 is a 'glass' type coating that provides some resistance to wash marring as well as providing the aesthetic and maintenance benefits that a traditional wax or sealant provides (but much longer lasting than these). Due to the semi-permanent nature of these coatings they are best applied to paintwork that has been corrected for swirls and scratches as these can be highlighted by the coatings and would be 'locked in' once it's applied. Can be applied at home, but probably best if you have a good amount of detailing experience as can be tricky to get right and it's difficult to rectify mistakes.
'Crystal Serum' is their top-end glass coating product which I believe is even harder and longer lasting compared to C1. This is professional application only.
'Exo' is a different type of product from the glass coatings and is often applied over the top of the aforementioned coatings. This adds an extreme 'slickness' and gloss and repels water, dirt and contamination to an even greater degree therefore keeping the car cleaner and shinier for longer. No protection from wash marring from Exo on its own. Personally, I've found this one a bit fussy to apply (lots of smearing).
Gtechnic are not the only suppliers of these types of products and they are all very, very similar. Other names to look out for are Gyeon, CQuartz and Modesta, but there are an awful lot more to choose from.
Glass coatings are well worth using in my opinion and provide really great looks and protection to the paintwork. I've had a glass coating on my car for the last two years and wouldn't switch to anything else now.
p.s. they look fantastic on metallic paints - really bring out the flake, compared to a wax which dulls the flake IMO. Would be perfect for Polar Silver!
Thank you very much for taking the time to post this , it's very good of you. Really clear - sounds like Crystal Serum is the way to go . What is wash marring ? Cheers :'Crystal Serum' is their top-end glass coating product which I believe is even harder and longer lasting compared to C1. This is professional application only.
'Exo' is a different type of product from the glass coatings and is often applied over the top of the aforementioned coatings. This adds an extreme 'slickness' and gloss and repels water, dirt and contamination to an even greater degree therefore keeping the car cleaner and shinier for longer. No protection from wash marring from Exo on its own. Personally, I've found this one a bit fussy to apply (lots of smearing).
Gtechnic are not the only suppliers of these types of products and they are all very, very similar. Other names to look out for are Gyeon, CQuartz and Modesta, but there are an awful lot more to choose from.
Glass coatings are well worth using in my opinion and provide really great looks and protection to the paintwork. I've had a glass coating on my car for the last two years and wouldn't switch to anything else now.
p.s. they look fantastic on metallic paints - really bring out the flake, compared to a wax which dulls the flake IMO. Would be perfect for Polar Silver!
Edited by coccodrillo on Thursday 16th July 14:09
coccodrillo said:
No problem at all. Any excuse to talk detailing!
Wash marring is the tiny, tiny scratches and swirl marks that accumulate just from the process of washing and generally any manual contact with the paint. It's usually very visible on a bright sunny day and more so on darker colours. White and silver cars hide it well but it's usually there. Can't be completely avoided but can be minimised with a good wash technique (and a glass coating of course).
Right I'll shut up now, I don't want to become the resident detailing bore!!
Thanks - this puts a name to my wash technique : put my sponge in the water that I've used to clean all the dirt off the body / wheels and then accidentally drop it on the gravel drive & pick it up and rub it really hard on the car to get a good shine - works a treat Wash marring is the tiny, tiny scratches and swirl marks that accumulate just from the process of washing and generally any manual contact with the paint. It's usually very visible on a bright sunny day and more so on darker colours. White and silver cars hide it well but it's usually there. Can't be completely avoided but can be minimised with a good wash technique (and a glass coating of course).
Right I'll shut up now, I don't want to become the resident detailing bore!!
coccodrillo said:
Ouch! That's bringing me out in a cold sweat just thinking about it!
If you're looking for a volunteer to keep the new RS shining then I'm happy to be considered. This will, of course, require the car to be dropped off to me each weekend for TLC
That sounds like a pain - all that driving , more efficient just to leave it with you I guess If you're looking for a volunteer to keep the new RS shining then I'm happy to be considered. This will, of course, require the car to be dropped off to me each weekend for TLC
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hstewie said:
hstewie said: There is a serious point here though in that spending a ton of money on having your car detailed and sealed using something like Gtechniq counts for jack st if you continue to wash it that way
Basically you'd do better spending £30 on some decent wash media and buckets before considering anything else.
I know , I was joking t if you continue to wash it that way Basically you'd do better spending £30 on some decent wash media and buckets before considering anything else.
paddy328 said:
Hi guys, my name is francis and I'm a Gtechniq authorised detailer and will be happy to answer any questions. if you've had your car detailed at paintshield prior to having film installed, chances are that was me.
Anyway, what has been said in a previous reply by croccodrilllo is pretty much correct. C1 and exo are sealants that anyone can buy, but even that will change in the near future. Crystal serum is a authorised detailer only applied sealant, which is the hardest wearing sealant out there right now. Platinum is only available in dealerships that have signed up to gtechniq.
C1- very good sealant, easy to apply and offers good scratch resistance and water beading.
Exo - This product is designed to add gloss and a high level of water repellency, however, it doesn't really have much in the way of scratch resistance.
Crystal serum - This offers the best in terms of chemical and scratch resistance. it is detailer applied because it is very easy to get things wrong while applying it and any missed spots will either have to be machined or sanded off.
Platinum - This brings the gap between serum and C1. Its not as scratch resistance as serum, but its more forgiving to apply, like C1, so its easier for valuators in dealerships to apply. It will also be available to detailers soon too.
For the lazy amongst you, there is a product called wet coat, which is by a company called gyeon. With this, you simply spray it on the car while its wet after having washed it and rinsed it and blast it off with the pressure washer. You just dry it off and you have a good moth of protection without having to do anything.
As for modesta, i was one of the first people in the uk to try it and while it is a good sealant, its not as good as serum. Its pretty much along the lines of platinum i would say. This used to be available to anyone, but it is only available to a few authorised guys now and for some reason, one of them is charging thousands to put it on the car, which is just ripping people off. Anyway...
If anyone ever needs any advice, just drop me an email. Also, when people say they have had their car treated with Gtechniq or people offer it, check what is going on the car, as there are a few different products and price ranges.
Its also worth saying that i wouldn't put any of the sealants on my car unless it had been machine polished first, even brand new cars. Ive just spent 20+ hours detailing a brand new 991 gt3 rs before the sealant went on. The last thing you want is to seal the defects in the paint.
Francis
Thanks for this great info - one question , if my main motivation isn't scratch resistance and beading , but high high gloss , showroom , lux finish which would you recommend - the car will be a fair weather only garage kept , washed as much as driven pampered thing , cheers Anyway, what has been said in a previous reply by croccodrilllo is pretty much correct. C1 and exo are sealants that anyone can buy, but even that will change in the near future. Crystal serum is a authorised detailer only applied sealant, which is the hardest wearing sealant out there right now. Platinum is only available in dealerships that have signed up to gtechniq.
C1- very good sealant, easy to apply and offers good scratch resistance and water beading.
Exo - This product is designed to add gloss and a high level of water repellency, however, it doesn't really have much in the way of scratch resistance.
Crystal serum - This offers the best in terms of chemical and scratch resistance. it is detailer applied because it is very easy to get things wrong while applying it and any missed spots will either have to be machined or sanded off.
Platinum - This brings the gap between serum and C1. Its not as scratch resistance as serum, but its more forgiving to apply, like C1, so its easier for valuators in dealerships to apply. It will also be available to detailers soon too.
For the lazy amongst you, there is a product called wet coat, which is by a company called gyeon. With this, you simply spray it on the car while its wet after having washed it and rinsed it and blast it off with the pressure washer. You just dry it off and you have a good moth of protection without having to do anything.
As for modesta, i was one of the first people in the uk to try it and while it is a good sealant, its not as good as serum. Its pretty much along the lines of platinum i would say. This used to be available to anyone, but it is only available to a few authorised guys now and for some reason, one of them is charging thousands to put it on the car, which is just ripping people off. Anyway...
If anyone ever needs any advice, just drop me an email. Also, when people say they have had their car treated with Gtechniq or people offer it, check what is going on the car, as there are a few different products and price ranges.
Its also worth saying that i wouldn't put any of the sealants on my car unless it had been machine polished first, even brand new cars. Ive just spent 20+ hours detailing a brand new 991 gt3 rs before the sealant went on. The last thing you want is to seal the defects in the paint.
Francis
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