Can I use crystal serum + exo v4 on the windshield and glass windows as well? One more thing: can I use it on the gelcoat of my boat?

@@kingsterre You cannot use it on windshield and glass. If you're looking for something GelCoat based. Checkout our Marine line!

A few years ago, a friend coated His GT-R. There were claims that csl could need to be wet sanded if left on too long. My first time using exov3, I literally wiped on/wiped off as I was nervous.

Dylan Irv what is the longevity comparison between UK3.0 and CSL? I’m indecisive on which one to choose.

Nope, works well.

Yep, C2V3 is good stuff. That works well too.

I just received mine. Never tried csl. That’ll change later this week!

Both work well. I prefer the look of Bead Maker.

Don't mess with it. Just wash it and top with Bead Maker, C2V3, or ECH2O.

Yes, I toss them.

You can, but I'm telling you the OG drying aid is the best topper for this by far.

It's still legit, but this will likely replace it for me.

You can coat them.

I would use my Decon soap then do a quick finish polish with a white RUPES pad and Sonax Perfect Finish to prep it.

That's OG Decon Soap. www.obsessedgarage.com/products/c1-citrus-wash

JP Details the blocks are actually better in my opinion. I have tried most of the common application methods and have found that the grechniq applicators not only absorb a huge amount of the product (requiring significantly more product) and tend to fall apart. The combo I have found that I feel is the best way to apply just about every coating on the market is by using a Kamikaze block (has more foam than the other blocks and allows the block to contour) paired with the microfiber applicator cloths that Esoteric sells. The applicator squares seem to be in the neighborhood of 300-350gsm and work remarkably well. They seem to spread the product incredibly well and I find that I use around 30% less product and am getting better coverage as opposed to using the gtech. applicators or the suede/mf applicators.

@@FlyingStuff have u tried autofibers microfiber block savers with microfiber and foam inside? How are those if u have?

Oh man I don't like this I respect both of your channels... Let's go out drinking together

Wolf's Nano Glass Sealant

CSU is pro only. I don't have any.

CSL/EXOv4 & Bead Maker might be the new Jescar/collinite.

I know it’s probably too late, but I just did my 2021 crew cab 1500 Silverado with a 50ml bottle and had maybe 10ml leftover. So definitely 50ml for a truck! 👍

Yes, that is what I do.

With CSL, you can do a whole car with two towels.

And just toss the towels afterwards?

Wolf's Nano Trim Coat. www.obsessedgarage.com/products/wolfs-nano-trim-coat

It will darken it a bit, but I'd use Solution Finish first.

I like EXO.

To some extent. Too little will drag and too much will be wasting product and make it harder to remove.

It was about 24 hours.

Doesn't know what he's doing. Exo V4 needs to be applied between 3-12 hours after crystal serum otherwise crystal serum will become so rock hard that any ceramic layer over the top wouldn't bond to it correctly. Between those 3-12 hours crystal serum is still slightly spongy, which is when it needs additionally layers applying for it all to harden at once together in unity.

Gtechniq USA says for Exo over CSL, apply immediately afterwards OR up to 24 hours after CSL application. The 3-12 hour thing is for Exo over Gtechniq C1. Matt's process was just fine and I'm pretty darn sure he does know what he's doing. He's worked with actual Gtechniq professionals.

Can I still apply Exo after about 36hr cure time? That’s as soon as I can get to it to put a top coat.

Yes, when I was at the Optimum training a few years ago.

I am an accredited Gtechniq detailer.

@@ObsessedGarage Then you should know that Exo V4 needs to be applied between 3-12 hours after crystal serum light. Period.

It's not that complicated. Period. Loser.

@@ObsessedGarage Yeah I guess I am. I'll earn my Audi R8 one day.

@@ObsessedGarage You are a jock strap.

30 and I had a half a bottle left over.

I'd chose CSL/EXO for that task. No wax on top of a coating.

Obsessed Garage thanks! I’ll be ordering that up from you this spring.

raceteker Shine Supply do a Wax that can be applied on top of a coating. Cherry Wax it’s called and is a SIO2 based product ..

@@bretthamilton8658 Thanks for the suggestion. Any first-hand experience with Cherry? Seems a bit pricey for a "wax", especially since I plan on topping with Beadmaker as well. I've never used any of Shine Supply's products that I recall.

raceteker yes I do have experience and shine supply have a range of maintenance products for coatings starting with Cherry Wax can be applied by hand or machine less is more when using,then there is Clutch Silica Spray which is used as a longer term maintenance 6 months spray applied like a wax and can be left for a short or long time and is very user friendly and gives an incredible look. Then there is Punch it a synergy detail spray which is a shorter term detail spray 3months wipe on and off very easy to use as well... check out Shine Supply they do an incredible line of products and compounds and polishes ... Out of a variety of products and compounds and polishes nothing comes close for userbility and how they look and perform... cheers

Depends on the application, but generally yes.

@@ObsessedGarage ok I'll order it, thanks for the feedback.

I generally don’t. I am certified.

Ha, ha... No

It will not bond to itself, so only one layer.

@@ObsessedGarage thank you so much

I find Exo tends to make the paint look a bit darker

Yeah, I'd probably dig it. It's just too hard to get.

That's not a bad idea.

Friends

No sitting allowed at OGHQ.

It is marketing junk.

That’s I thought about using it by the way you inspired me to start detailing two years ago when I was 12

wait, special soaps needed to wash a coated car?? First I've heard of this. I'm still up in the air on whether to use sealant/wax or a coating on our Mazda CX5 after I correct the paint. Obviously sealant/wax would have a lower initial cost.

@@Patrick94GSR any soaps with waxes or gloss enhancers will mask the properties of the coating, hence why I said special soaps because alot of the soaps that are just pure soap free of that junk cost alot more per ounce.

What email are you sending them to?

You must have an incorrect email address. We don’t miss them. Matt@obsessedgarage.com

Richard Clark Update OP? Did you try again?

We respond to email, all day, everyday. Sometimes people email at like 2AM and expect a response at 3AM, or their email is span filter prone. We rarely miss an email. I have 6 people monitoring them daily and weekends.

Yes I am.

@@ObsessedGarage Well it isn't the way Gtechniq UK teach. Period.

JP Details and what is different about the “right way?”

JP Details How Gtechniq have done it?

Ha, ha... Get out here.

Piotr Wojcik see ya

@@patricktuggles4815 .it took you all day to create that sentence .wow

Peace out broseph...