Gtechniq C1 Crystal Lacquer

[ScottishA4B9]

Hi all!

Has anybody used this stuff before? It's very pricey but have heard good things about it.

Is it hard to use?

Is it a replacement for wax?

Many thanks in advance.

 

[wxc]

It looks easy to apply from YouTube videos and essentially provides protection like a sealant or wax would do but lasts a lot longer, I haven't used it before, am quite happy with synthetic sealant for now. Maybe when I fully detail my car I will consider this c1 application.

 

[Jimmeh]

Have applied C1 to many a cars now. Can be topped with a wax, or, a sister hybrid product such as EXOv2 (which is AWESOME)

It's a hardy base layer - once on, really, your only hope of removing it is via machine polishing.

Some say it's beading/properties aren't the best but it will go on protecting and sheeting for months, years. Again, topped with EXO (or your fav wax) it's a killer combo. Have just topped a basalt black Boxster S with x2 EXO coats and it's stunning.

 

[ScottishA4B9]

Have applied C1 to many a cars now. Can be topped with a wax, or, a sister hybrid product such as EXOv2 (which is AWESOME)

It's a hardy base layer - once on, really, your only hope of removing it is via machine polishing.

Some say it's beading/properties aren't the best but it will go on protecting and sheeting for months, years. Again, topped with EXO (or your fav wax) it's a killer combo. Have just topped a basalt black Boxster S with x2 EXO coats and it's stunning.

So you highly recommend it then? How do you apply it? So it's something you apply AFTER all the polishing,correction and waxes then?

 

[Jimmeh]

Plenty of guides and how-to's on Detailing World and YouTube.

Supplied with little cotton make up pad; they do recommend professional application only: Exterior Coatings // G|Techniq

I see you're based in Moray... My good friend Alan who operates AMDetails ( AMDetails – Detailing – Car Care – Gtechniq – Dodo Juice - https://www.facebook.com/amdetails ) is located in Elgin, AND, GTechniq accredited. Give him a bell and that "Jim WhiteDetails" sent you.

 

[johnnythepie]

Ive had this on for about 12 months now, and must say that it is a good base layer. Pretty average on its own, but as said put a good wax over it and its pretty good. Must say though that I much prefer my previous blackfire which i will be applying again when i have the time. It beads better and has a real deep shimmer but a pain to upkeep, as it doesnt last that long. Gtech lasts longer but is not so impressive.Just my pennys worth