GTechniq

[WillS]

Afternoon All,

Does anyone have a view on GTechniq products? I'm thinking of getting my 2016 GT completely done including Crystal Serum Ultra, EXO sealant, wheels, the lot. But it is very lumpy @ £2k+.

I'm thinking about going to these guys: https://1080london.com/ - I've done some business with the in another life, their work is very high quality and I trust them.

So my questions are:

• Is it worth it?
• If so, any recommendations or advice?

Cheers,

W

 

[Felonious Crud]

It likely comes down to the talent of the retailer, but from my point of view Gtechniq stuff is phenomenal. It's made washing my car an absolute breeze, and it also stays clean longer (largely because a decent amount of rain will wash it for me!). I'd assume for £2k you'll be getting a very thorough mop and polish; it sounds on the expensive end of the spectrum.

 

[WillS]

It likely comes down to the talent of the retailer, but from my point of view Gtechniq stuff is phenomenal. It's made washing my car an absolute breeze, and it also stays clean longer (largely because a decent amount of rain will wash it for me!). I'd assume for £2k you'll be getting a very thorough mop and polish; it sounds on the expensive end of the spectrum.

Good to hear the product is so effective.

Yes, that's their highest level. Includes clay bar, engine bay detailing, trim restoration, leather, smart glass, the works. I think you can just to the Crystal Serum, EXO and glass treatments for about £500 which is a lot less.

 

[sionie1]

I’ve had the treatment and a top up on my GC. Would throughly recommend it, but I didn’t pay that much and I’d now look at some of the graphene treatments .

 

[WillS]

I’ve had the treatment and a top up on my GC. Would throughly recommend it, but I didn’t pay that much and I’d now look at some of the graphene treatments .

Thanks for this. Which graphene treatments would you look at?

 

[sionie1]

Thanks for this. Which graphene treatments would you look at?

https://kustomwizards.co.uk/graphene-coating/
I’m looking at this because this chap has Ceramic coated 2 of my cars and does a great job. Others may be available and I dont know if you could get the best of both combining ceramic and graphene coatings,

 

[Simon1963]

I’ve used the C4 trim restorer on Mrs1963s SLK and it does a fantastic job and has so far lasted 9 months.

 

[c4sman]

Had it a couple of times both on GTs. More impressed the first time around with my first GT than this time. Why? it’s all down to who applies it. My current GT was done at MD and it’s so so. Admittedly I paid not a lot to add it to the deal (£250) so I’m not losing sleep over it. The protection is lasting but the prep was below average. Also the entire front end and lower body has been redone anyway by a top quality retailer and then XPELed so not a biggie. My first GT I paid for with a first class detailer (c£2k from memory) and was stunning. Mirror finish that lasted over 2 years and looked like new when I sold it (ask Dicky ).

So all in all Gtechnic does the business as long as the right detailer applies it.

 

[TimR]

I’ve used the C4 trim restorer on Mrs1963s SLK and it does a fantastic job and has so far lasted 9 months.

Mmmm..Im finding it a bit pants...
..doesnt last barely between washes. Permanent it isnt !!
Got some of the 'booster'- whichever that one is (tyres & trim) When that doesnt work, I'll try the hairdryer trick...

 

[MaserMike]

Afternoon All,

Does anyone have a view on GTechniq products? I'm thinking of getting my 2016 GT completely done including Crystal Serum Ultra, EXO sealant, wheels, the lot. But it is very lumpy @ £2k+.

I'm thinking about going to these guys: https://1080london.com/ - I've done some business with the in another life, their work is very high quality and I trust them.

So my questions are:

• Is it worth it?
• If so, any recommendations or advice?

Cheers,

W

£2k sounds steep for a temporary treatment / ultimately a fancy deep clean and polish etc, as ultimately it will wear / wash off.

Putting things into perspective you could have all 4x wheels powder coated & tyres refitted+balance for less than £300. Also the remaining money can easily buy you a front end respray and other panels etc….

 

[c4sman]

£2k should include full paint correction

£2k sounds steep for a temporary treatment / ultimately a fancy deep clean and polish etc, as ultimately it will wear / wash off.

Putting things into perspective you could have all 4x wheels powder coated & tyres refitted+balance for less than £300. Also the remaining money can easily buy you a front end respray and other panels etc….

£2k should include full paint correction which may or may not be necessary. If it is necessary it can be very time consuming and therefore expensive to do it right. However if not necessary the actual protection stage should be below £500

 

[c4sman]

Mmmm..Im finding it a bit pants...
..doesnt last barely between washes. Permanent it isnt !!
Got some of the 'booster'- whichever that one is (tyres & trim) When that doesnt work, I'll try the hairdryer trick...

Suggests it wasn’t applied well in the first place as mine definitely lasted 2+ years and 11k miles and only part time garaged

 

[WillS]

https://kustomwizards.co.uk/graphene-coating/
I’m looking at this because this chap has Ceramic coated 2 of my cars and does a great job. Others may be available and I dont know if you could get the best of both combining ceramic and graphene coatings,

The finish on the Aston on their website is astonishing. I still can't get my head around 'self healing coating' - sounds too good to be true!

 

[WillS]

£2k sounds steep for a temporary treatment / ultimately a fancy deep clean and polish etc, as ultimately it will wear / wash off.

Putting things into perspective you could have all 4x wheels powder coated & tyres refitted+balance for less than £300. Also the remaining money can easily buy you a front end respray and other panels etc….

Agreed. For £2.5k you get a whole package of stuff, check it out here: https://1080london.com/packages/level-4-the-ultimate-detail/

I probably wouldn't go for that as the car I bought was in near perfect condition. But, I have to confess, I have put some light scratching on the front of the bonnet....much to my chagrin, so it does need a bit of love over and above normal. And I've seen 1080's work in the flesh, it's very, very good.

 

[WillS]

£2k should include full paint correction

£2k should include full paint correction which may or may not be necessary. If it is necessary it can be very time consuming and therefore expensive to do it right. However if not necessary the actual protection stage should be below £500

Yes, I think that's what I understand from the 1080 website https://1080london.com/packages/level-4-the-ultimate-detail/

Car in no way needs major body treatment, but some scratches, which I am guilty of causing, need sorting. And I just think anything that's going to lengthen the looks and integrity of the paint work is worth it - if it's effective.

 

[TimR]

Suggests it wasn’t applied well in the first place as mine definitely lasted 2+ years and 11k miles and only part time garaged

It’s not rocket science..
Deep clean . Apply. Wipe off excess. Keep dry for 12 hrs....

 

[mjheathcote]

What's wrong with these?




Seriously spending £2k on fancy coatings, you must be mad!
There are so many modern coatings available, that are so easy to apply yourself these days, that spending a fortune for a detailer to apply just isn't necessary. Some you don't really apply in the traditional sense, just add to a bucket of warm water, like Bilt Hamber Touch on.
As long as the paintwork isn't scratched and swirled to death, give these a go, and pocket the cash!

 

[Marco07]

This is very interesting and all new to me.

I’m about to have my DB6 repainted and before I refit the windows and shiny bits it mights make sense to coat with something. However, I don’t want it to look super glassy and new. But I would like paint protection and to reduce polishing times.

It’s a gorgeous blue and when polished it shows off the lines really well. But also any imperfections.



What would you guys suggest?

 

[CatmanV2]

Lord that's gorgeous!

C

 

[TimR]

Alot will depend on what you start with,...and personal preference.
Modern clear coats and lacquers are all high solids as paint systems change. Dark colours are way harder to "maintain" in the sense that they show every little detail against the dark base...
A car of this age would have been painted with a traditional paint system. You already say you dont want a glass finish. Most factory paint has a degree of orange peel...You can cut and polish new lacquer/clear coat to a finish you can live with and like..Avoiding a galss like finish is wise IMO...
If its a bare metal respray resto, then you should have confidence in the paint system...What is discussed here are fancy coatings for people with money to burn. They are primarily aimed at aesthetic gains and a degree of convenience, admittedly.
For PPF's, open your cheque book and write a blank cheque. A good system will cost as much as the paint job- and may still leave damage beneath the film once spent and in need of replacing...
There are plenty of cheap alternatives that can be applied with a hose attachment ( Gtechniq included) and last 6 months or more....

Not to say there isnt devil in the detail. It really is a case of where/what you have to start with, what you want to achieve, and how much you are prepared to spend...

You can blow thousands but you wont polish a turd !

edit- something to consider is the fact that you need to allow new paint to 'cure' before doing anything at all to the paint. Its alot longer than you think...but it depends on the chemistry the painter preferred. Probably. At least 6 weeks...but 6 months is better !