How to Apply Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light and EXOv4 // Lotus Evora
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What a simple and cool idea to number the sides. Sometimes the most simple (hmm...or is it simpliest?) ideas are the best.
Yep...gonna need those now. 😆
Car looks amazing!
Nice video. CSL is super easy to use. Wipe on, wipe off. Does not flash like you said. Very slick wiping off. I prefer CQ UK 3.0. Holds onto its hydrophobicity a lot longer = more durable. Never used EXO V4.
Great video thanks for the information. Getting ready to apply this weekend. I can’t find any information on how many drops you should apply after the initial priming. Would you mind sharing how many you use? Many thanks!
Hi. Thanks. So don’t worry about how many drops, I basically eyeball it. I try not the over saturate the pad. I usually just do a quick line across the applicator and that’s it. Hope that helps 😎👍🏼
Love me some Gtechniq! I've been doing a lot of CSL jobs lately and I'm thoroughly enjoying the product.
I just applied this to my car yesterday. A lot of work and a long day applying coatings.
Nice I been waiting on to see this product go head and send me the rest left in the bottle
Great application video. I have my fair share of using Light and it’s very easy to use. Their pro version is more finicky and must be leveled within 10 seconds. Having a 9 year guarantee is great tho 👍. I have their crystal serum ultra and ExoV4 on my own car
Thanks!
Great video man!!
I just applied this particular coating today.
Question…I know the coatings are prone to water spots while they go on their week curing time
Atm I have hybrid solution ceramic wet wax and ceramic spray coating
Can I use that as a topper over those exo and csl to prevent water spotting?
Hi. Awesome! Actually it’s better to use the Gtechniq C2V3 because that’s also a spray ceramic sealant meant to use as a topper for their coatings.
@@MirandaDetailing I see.
So it’ll be best not to use the hybrid solutions as a topper
Any recommendations to prevent the water spotting while they’re curing if you don’t have their ceramic sealant?
Well If you don't have the C2V3 then I guess you could use the Hybrid Solutions Wet Wax after the 24h period and it should be fine.
Do you recommend Crystal Serum Light and Exo 4? Should two coats of Exo 4 be applied or is one enough?.Can a person who never applied a ceramic coating apply it or should it be done by a professional?
Oh yeah. It’s easy to apply. I only apply one layer of EXOv4. I find it unnecessary to apply two layers.
I'm getting ready to apply it my Lexus, gonna polish off my C Quartz 3.0 and apply these 2. I like how easy it was to use at the detail clinic 🤙🏽
Awesome...Is the Cquartz getting old and not respoding well anymore?
@@MirandaDetailing user error on my part. I messed up and left a couple high spots ( first time using a coating) when I applied it back in October, but it worked Excellent after I applied 3.0 and Gloss v2. Then after a few weeks I wanted to see how Essence Plus would work on top of them since it's supposed to be a booster in gloss and help the coating, but it took away the hydrophobic priorities for some reason on the spots that I polished. So I have just have been maintaining it with a mix of Sonax BSD ( you need to try it 💯) and Meguiars Ceramic detailer. Crazy water beading!!! Just got my delivery of CSL and Exo in last week so just need to find time to apply it.
Oh I see. Yeah man. Gtechniq coatings are great!
@@LilRick96 Essence Plus will do this. It is not the best hydrophobics which is why I don't recommend it to anyone using it over a coating. You would have been better using one of the spray products you mention. You could have easily removed Essence Plus with a decon wash as it is not that durable. Even by itself expect to get about 3 months before it starts to fade away. Your Cquartz Coating will be revived.
@@MikeGDetailing Damn wish I knew that before hand! I thought I messed up. Appreciate the information 🙏🏾. I applied CSL and 2 coats of EXo Tuesday and Wednesday. Very impressed with the Shine, gloss and slickness. Just waiting a week to give my car it's first wash.
I also have the Evora 400 and from the factory has PPF installed.
On the doors the PPF is only a 12"+/- strip (from the bottom of the door up) and is not applied on every panel.
Will using the coatings give a different look over PPF vs paint?
Is is worth using the coatings over a PPF or should I just work around the film, applying only to painted surfaces?
If you do suggest using on the PPF are there any additional steps to take?
Thanks
Hi. You can totally use pretty much any Ceramic Coating over PPF. Gtechniq also have HALO which is specifically made for PPF. they claim its thicker and doesn't absorb into the PPF as much and offers better protection, but it only last 2 years or so But you can also use CSL or CSU over PPF and its fine. You can lightly polish and penal prep PPF just like paint, just don't heavily compound it or anything.
Thanks for sharing the video! That numbering of the towels is quite interesting and helpful. I myself prefer and love using CSL. Would you throw these leveling towels away after use or wash them with microfiber specific detergent right away? I’m just not sure/concerned if they are safe to use after being washed. I’ve been using those bundle packs of yellow microfiber towels from Costco and just tossing them after use
Thank YOU for watching. I wash those towels after the coating but never use them again on paint. Just glass or other interior stuff.
@@MirandaDetailing I just threw away 36 pearl gray towels after wiping off avalon king from our '99 Odyssey.
Aw man! You could still wash them use them for other things. It’s cool. I just feel I waste towels by chucking them. I can always repurpose. 😎👍🏼
I really enjoy watching these videos and you provide such excellent content. Our of curiosity, what would be your top 3 coatings for easy of application on a consumer grade level. Trying to get into the coating game but so many out there. Not trying to offer 10 different coatings.
Thanks! Definitely try Carpro Cquartz UK3.0. It’s very easy to use and provides awesome results. Gtechniq CSL is also very easy to use and boasts even more durability. You can also try Gyeon Mohs. Same easy application and great protection
@@MirandaDetailing Thank you for the suggestions! I actually have a bottle of CSL/EXOV4 at the house but was looking at coatings that you can apply one layer and be done. Stuff like Owners Pride or others. How do you like the Graphene coatings? Similar experience?
You’re welcome. I haven’t use enough of the graphene coatings yet to really make a fair comparison. I haven’t used the owners pride yet either. But from what I have seen it’s pretty awesome.
What is the thickness of single coating of CSL +EXO?
Good question. I’ll have to measure it sometimes.
Some say leave 3-4 hours before applying exo but you said apply immediately. Kinda confused
Hi. I talked with the Gtechniq guys directly and they said within an hour of applying CSL it’s ok to apply.
@@MirandaDetailing Hi. Thank you so much for you response. I just noticed it today. I appreciate it!
Love the effects on this video!!! Your on 🔥🔥👨🚒🚒🧯
Appreciate it man!
Phil&Jess,what's the largest panel size You've applied csl/exo to?
Hi. Full truck doors. Almost 4x4 sections.
@@MirandaDetailing Thank You. How many towels do You go through coating a full sized vehicle?
Usually about 2-4.
I ended up using the same coating I did Get three high spots any tips
The only Hong I can say is have plenty of lights and always triple check the paint. I will even go around the vehicles 4-5-6 times to make sure it all looks good.
Would you say CSL is somewhat better than CQ UK 3.0? Or what your opinion on that be?
I wouldn’t really say either is better, just different. Everyone has their favs. I really like how easy CQUK is to apply and remove. But CSL is also nice to work with. Gtechniq is also a little high price tag also.
Miranda Detailing i currently have Uk 3.0 installed on my car, i was just wondering if i should keep it or switch over to CSL, im mostly in it for the gloss lol
How long have you had the CQUK on?
Miranda Detailing ive had it for about half a year already, I usually apply bead maker every 2-4 weeks
Exo Indeed hazes on top of CSL. Really tricky on black cars
Thanks for this video
Thanks for sharing Phil 👍
Whats the life expectancy of this coating combo? Also did you apply 1 or 2 coats of EXO?
Hi. CSL on it’s own is rated at 3-5 years. It can be topped with EXO right away or at the 3 year mark to extend it to 5 years. Only one layer of CSL is needed and one layer of EXO is needed. 2 layers of either is unnecessary and a waste of product. This is coming from the U.S Gtechniq trainers.
@@MirandaDetailing thank you!
Do you typically apply C2 liquid crystal as a topper on top of the EXO?
Yes. I also apply C2 on CSL if I’m not using EXOv4 on it.
@@MirandaDetailing gotcha, thanks!
👍 good job.
Thanks!
This is awesome i need to get these asap
Can I use beadmaker to maintain my ceramic coating or should I use something Carpro reload?
You certainly can. But it doesn’t last as long as Reload.
@@MirandaDetailing so I can just use the carpro reload on top of CSL? Don't need their brand top coat?
Hi. You can, but I feel that each manufacturers products work better on their own coatings. So I would use the C2V3 on CSL instead. But it’s totally fine to use other toppers as well. There is no rule to break on that. If it works, it works. 😎👍🏼
@@MirandaDetailing awesome, thanks a lot
Also, do I NEED to use exo4 on top of CSL during application or can I just use CSL? Also, will it work for a gelcoat? (Jetski)
You’re welcome. No you don’t need to apply EXOv4 on top of CSL. It’s an option that adds another layer and awesome hydrophobics. But CSL can be a stand alone one layer system on its own. This is coming from the Gtechniq training I received. It can work on gel coat also, but Gtechniq has a marine line that is designed for gel coat.
🤣🤣 love the editing
great video and product review Phil..b well
Thanks so much for the great content
Does any body know if this product takes out swirl marks?
No the ceramic coating is just for protection. For swirl removal you need to compound and polish. Check this video ua-cam.com/video/oPHBFsL6mi8/v-deo.html
Great Video!!
Can you apply exo 4 out doors ?
Any coating outdoors is risky to apply. I don’t ever apply coatings outside. Always in my garage/shop
How many coats of each? I know you said up to 2 coats of evo
I only apply one coat of CSL and one coat of EXO.
@@MirandaDetailing awesome, I’ve been through week long processes of applying ceramic pro and jeeez that’s tiring.
Also, what do you do to preserve your rags and applicator pad? I’ve just been keeping everything submerged in warm water.
Love the informative video man!
Oh wow. A week?! Did you have to multi layer is that why? Yeah we just soak the towels and applicators in hot water and APC before we wash them.
@@MirandaDetailing yep, 45 minutes in between each coat and after you top with the top coat
Oh man. 3 layers is as far as I’ll go and that’s pretty much a whole day for my just applying coatings. 🙄
I loved CSL but trying to top it with EXO was a smearing hazy mess!
Yeah it can be! That’s why I don’t do it often. Unless the customer pays for it.
@@MirandaDetailing Ok, so it wasn’t just me. I’m in Florida with 100% humidity.
Yeah coatings hate humidity. Even in cool temps it’s annoying. It takes more towels and more patience to apply EXOv4 on CSL
@@MirandaDetailing I didn’t have it, it looks good enough haha, thanks brother, much success to you!
Hey great video! I have decent experience polishing and using sealants/wax, this is my 1st coating. Im doing CSL and exo v4 this weekend on my new CX50 polymetal grey (greyish baby blue, metallic), is topping with Exo v4 worth it if it's your vehicle? (And I already bought it) also how often do you change applicators during the process? Thanks
better late than never
50mil is enough for a suburban
Oh yeah. You should have some left over. Suburban so are huge but also mostly glass. Its like a crew cab truck but with more roof to cover.
@@MirandaDetailing thank you
You're a high spot lol
GREAT VIDEO MAN, BUT I DEFINITELY HAVE TO DISAGREE WITH THE APPLICATOR PAD YOU'RE USING, THE PROPER APPLICATOR PAD FOR CERAMIC COATING SHOULD NEVER BE ABSORBENT IT IS A BAD IDEA BECAUSE YOU WILL WASTE WAY TOO MUCH PRODUCT.
Thanks. It’s ok. You can use whatever works for you. I have never had issues with the applicator absorbing and wasting product at all. In fact I always have plenty of product left in the bottle and I over apply also. So dispute what others have said I just find experience that at all. Never have and never will. I always have tons of products left. But it’s ok. You can use what ever works for you.
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Are there any coatings that are easier to apply than this or safer for a first time user
Crystal Serum Light is very easy to apply, but also Carpro Cquartz UK 3.0 is super easy ua-cam.com/video/aC2N0ON6sHQ/v-deo.html
@@MirandaDetailing I find that I’m using way too much product , I use the applicator that comes with it I like it but feel that it absorbs so much feel like I need to add a lot more and use more product than needed not sure but I always drop the pad or it gets discolored like it picked up a little dirt so I’ll change to a new one but it still takes me forever to apply only 1 layer of coating it’s just myself working and applying but I find that I have to do half the car and stop take a break do the other half like today took 6 hours to apply 1 layer what can I do better
Wow! That’s certainly a long time. It really shouldn’t take that long. Sorry you’re having a hard time with it. Keep practicing and learning.
@@MirandaDetailing It seems that it was a little cooler than I thought but definitely took a minute or two for flash time
How can I get faster at it when first starting applying them ? Was it taking a little longer when you first applied them ?
It just takes time. Temps do make a difference. But you also don’t have to wait to for the coating to flash completely. Once it starts to evaporate and separate you can start to level and wipe. I also sometimes use the towel like a fan and wave it to add air movement and that helps the coating flash faster also.