GTechniq

Louda0801 · 01-30-2016, 01:39 PM

So I've got the new car going off for a new car detail and GTechniq protection. For those of you who have GTechniq crystal serum, what's the best way to wash it to maintain the protection and shine. What products to use?

Ice Man · 01-30-2016, 01:48 PM

I have c1 exo on mine, 2 bucket with g wash and its great again. The gtechniq quick detailer works really well as does diluted C2 to get rid of water marks etc

....,,,,..,,.. · 01-30-2016, 02:36 PM

If you have serum on, just Gwash.

Remember 2 bucket wash though.

Decent mitt and one for alloys as well.

allachie9 · 01-30-2016, 03:01 PM

Yes, definitely the same as Ice Man and the Buccaneer says.

Louda0801 · 01-30-2016, 04:18 PM

Thanks guys. Are you happy with the product?

Mrklaw · 01-30-2016, 04:41 PM

Is there a list of recommended detailers? Any good ones in the slough area?

Ice Man · 01-30-2016, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Louda0801

Thanks guys. Are you happy with the product?

Yes I am big gtechniq fan

....,,,,..,,.. · 01-31-2016, 02:41 AM

Have it on our Peugeot makes it a doddle to clean, especially the alloys.

A number of forum members have it either Exo V2 or Serum on.

Andrewthefirst · 01-31-2016, 03:48 AM

I have the serum with EXO. I use g-wash which is great, I can't get on very well with the quick Detailer though....I find it smeary and doesn't give the shine that I have got from other brands.

The Detailer who applied my serum was insistent that I use cold water to wash the car, so I've been doing that for the last year...water proof salzskins are essential!

I love gtechniq. Be sure to get their tar remover and iron away stuff...supposedly it is safe with their coatings (although I can't understand how).

A year on the beading and protection is great, all I've done is redone the windows and wheels.

Dipak27 · 01-31-2016, 04:13 AM

Snow foam followed by GWash and then pat dry with a good quality towel.
Be careful to pat down and not swipe the towel to reduce chances of scratching and swirling.

Louda0801 · 01-31-2016, 07:39 AM

Thanks for all the advice. I have just dropped it off. It will be ready on Wednesday. Damn this wait. I'm so impatient

Louda0801 · 01-31-2016, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrklaw

Is there a list of recommended detailers? Any good ones in the slough area?

I'm in Reading the guy I'm using seems really sound. I will let you know how it comes out and can pass you his details of you want.

Mrklaw · 01-31-2016, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Louda0801

I'm in Reading the guy I'm using seems really sound. I will let you know how it comes out and can pass you his details of you want.

That'd be great,thanks

edz_f06 · 01-31-2016, 11:13 AM

Same as above, just G wash on mine (has Serum). Really pleased with the ease of cleaning and the result each time

HiBee · 01-31-2016, 05:43 PM

I'm sure most ceramic coatings are generally the same. They for certain for protecting the paintwork.

I know that there is differnet curing dates on some of those though.

I can't wash my motor until around a week after application. Apparently any pressure washing can remove coating. This is Max Potect, although not sure about Gtech.
My motor is mankey & needs another good wash

Louda0801 · 02-03-2016, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrklaw

That'd be great,thanks

Fantastic. Thoroughly recommend this dude.
Bradley from concours detailing.
info@concours-detailing.co.uk
07545 959505

JayOne · 02-07-2016, 09:55 AM

Use G-Wash if you have Crystal Serum applied as its made for the Gtechniq range of coatings they offer.

Esto-Grande · 02-09-2016, 04:02 PM

My last two cars were were both fully detailed by my GTechniq guy in Bristol.

The GC is scheduled to have a full Detail as soon as we collect it, it will have the Wheels and Glass Treated and the paint with Crystal Serum, still debating if to add Exo or not, as the car will always be cleaned with G Wash (2 bucket method, Ultimate Finish Wash Mitt and dried with portable Blaster) and topped off with C2v3.

I'm very happy with the GTechniq stuff.

ZeroFx · 02-09-2016, 04:47 PM

My Crystal serum is swirling up and i have managed to polish out scratches which isnt supposed to be possible.

Either the detailer i used didnt do a good job or the product claims are misleading. It looks good though but this swirl resistance claim i think is not true. I can literally scratch with my finger new swirls then polish them out with a MF cloth and Scratch X.

Esto-Grande · 02-09-2016, 04:56 PM

That doesn't sound like Crystal Serum or a product that has been applied properly.

I know of owners who have had the odd ding or graze and the Crystal Serum has to be aggresively removed before repair and retreating.

ZeroFx · 02-09-2016, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Esto-Grande

That doesn't sound like Crystal Serum or a product that has been applied properly.

I know of owners who have had the odd ding or graze and the Crystal Serum has to be aggresively removed before repair and retreating.

Yeh i dont know what is going on to be honest.

The detailer has let me down, never returns calls or texts. Gets plenty of advertising up on FB though for more business.

JayOne · 02-09-2016, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZeroFx

My Crystal serum is swirling up and i have managed to polish out scratches which isnt supposed to be possible.

Either the detailer i used didnt do a good job or the product claims are misleading. It looks good though but this swirl resistance claim i think is not true. I can literally scratch with my finger new swirls then polish them out with a MF cloth and Scratch X.

Crystal Serum isnt 100% swirl resistant, did the detailer tell you it was?

01-30-2016, 01:39 PM	#1
Louda0801 Private First Class 55 Rep 179 Posts Drives: F31 335d X drive Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Reading iTrader: (0)	GTechniq So I've got the new car going off for a new car detail and GTechniq protection. For those of you who have GTechniq crystal serum, what's the best way to wash it to maintain the protection and shine. What products to use?
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

01-30-2016, 01:48 PM	#2
Ice Man Captain 325 Rep 737 Posts Drives: F36 435i M-Sport Join Date: May 2015 Location: BSE iTrader: (0)	I have c1 exo on mine, 2 bucket with g wash and its great again. The gtechniq quick detailer works really well as does diluted C2 to get rid of water marks etc
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-30-2016, 02:36 PM	#3
....,,,,..,,.. General 6734 Rep 20,651 Posts Drives: xxxx Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: xxxx iTrader: (0)	If you have serum on, just Gwash. Remember 2 bucket wash though. Decent mitt and one for alloys as well.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-30-2016, 03:01 PM	#4
allachie9 Grumpy Old Man 1334 Rep 1,306 Posts Drives: G30 520i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: North East Scotland iTrader: (0)	Yes, definitely the same as Ice Man and the Buccaneer says. __________________ Alan
	Appreciate 1 Quote

01-30-2016, 04:18 PM	#5
Louda0801 Private First Class 55 Rep 179 Posts Drives: F31 335d X drive Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Reading iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys. Are you happy with the product?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-30-2016, 04:41 PM	#6
Mrklaw Captain 170 Rep 785 Posts Drives: F30 LCI 320i msport Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Windsor uk iTrader: (0)	Is there a list of recommended detailers? Any good ones in the slough area?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-31-2016, 02:41 AM	#8
....,,,,..,,.. General 6734 Rep 20,651 Posts Drives: xxxx Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: xxxx iTrader: (0)	Have it on our Peugeot makes it a doddle to clean, especially the alloys. A number of forum members have it either Exo V2 or Serum on.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-31-2016, 03:48 AM	#9
Andrewthefirst Major 1219 Rep 1,319 Posts Drives: M140i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I have the serum with EXO. I use g-wash which is great, I can't get on very well with the quick Detailer though....I find it smeary and doesn't give the shine that I have got from other brands. The Detailer who applied my serum was insistent that I use cold water to wash the car, so I've been doing that for the last year...water proof salzskins are essential! I love gtechniq. Be sure to get their tar remover and iron away stuff...supposedly it is safe with their coatings (although I can't understand how). A year on the beading and protection is great, all I've done is redone the windows and wheels.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-31-2016, 04:13 AM	#10
Dipak27 Private 29 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 320i Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Swindon iTrader: (0)	Snow foam followed by GWash and then pat dry with a good quality towel. Be careful to pat down and not swipe the towel to reduce chances of scratching and swirling.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-31-2016, 07:39 AM	#11
Louda0801 Private First Class 55 Rep 179 Posts Drives: F31 335d X drive Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Reading iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all the advice. I have just dropped it off. It will be ready on Wednesday. Damn this wait. I'm so impatient
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-31-2016, 11:13 AM	#14
edz_f06 Lieutenant 43 Rep 412 Posts Drives: F06 640d MSport Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Cumbria, England iTrader: (0)	Same as above, just G wash on mine (has Serum). Really pleased with the ease of cleaning and the result each time __________________ F06 640D Gran Coupe M Sport+ Alpine White with Black Nappa Previous: F31 320D M Sport Touring Mineral Grey / Coral Red
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-31-2016, 05:43 PM	#15
HiBee Major 121 Rep 1,089 Posts Drives: F90 Comp 2019. DG & Silverston Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Edinburgh iTrader: (0)	I'm sure most ceramic coatings are generally the same. They for certain for protecting the paintwork. I know that there is differnet curing dates on some of those though. I can't wash my motor until around a week after application. Apparently any pressure washing can remove coating. This is Max Potect, although not sure about Gtech. My motor is mankey & needs another good wash
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-07-2016, 09:55 AM	#17
JayOne New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: South West UK iTrader: (0)	Use G-Wash if you have Crystal Serum applied as its made for the Gtechniq range of coatings they offer.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-09-2016, 04:02 PM	#18
Esto-Grande First Lieutenant 86 Rep 373 Posts Drives: 435d Gran Coupe Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Cotswolds iTrader: (0)	My last two cars were were both fully detailed by my GTechniq guy in Bristol. The GC is scheduled to have a full Detail as soon as we collect it, it will have the Wheels and Glass Treated and the paint with Crystal Serum, still debating if to add Exo or not, as the car will always be cleaned with G Wash (2 bucket method, Ultimate Finish Wash Mitt and dried with portable Blaster) and topped off with C2v3. I'm very happy with the GTechniq stuff.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-09-2016, 04:47 PM	#19
ZeroFx Major 454 Rep 1,373 Posts Drives: M4x Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: West Mids iTrader: (0)	My Crystal serum is swirling up and i have managed to polish out scratches which isnt supposed to be possible. Either the detailer i used didnt do a good job or the product claims are misleading. It looks good though but this swirl resistance claim i think is not true. I can literally scratch with my finger new swirls then polish them out with a MF cloth and Scratch X.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-09-2016, 04:56 PM	#20
Esto-Grande First Lieutenant 86 Rep 373 Posts Drives: 435d Gran Coupe Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Cotswolds iTrader: (0)	That doesn't sound like Crystal Serum or a product that has been applied properly. I know of owners who have had the odd ding or graze and the Crystal Serum has to be aggresively removed before repair and retreating. __________________ 435d GC M Sport, Estoril Blue, M Sport Plus, Adaptive LEDs, 19" 442M Bi Colour Orbits & HUD
	Appreciate 0 Quote