Very nice results! Tried a bunch of coatings until I tried CSL / EXO and never turned back. Even after explaining to her that i had C1 & Exo & the difference between the two; she wonted CS Light. But it does claim to be the thickest and most durable Ceramic Coating in the industry and that you would be able to remove it only using 1500 grit sandpaper or something more aggressive. I hope it holds up. Have not applied it to the car as of yet but I can. Results are glassy like shine. I have found that cure times can vary by 100% between summer and winter temps. Other coatings I've used are finicky when it comes to flash off time, or simply just fight with you on removal no matter what. Don't get me started on the "real ceramic coatings" advertised often on social media from no name companies. Unlike most Ceramic Coatings, even those with amazing hydrophobic properties, this one has amazing sheeting properties when getting rid of water. If it removes too easily, I let the next section set an additional 30 secs and repeat as necessary until the product is a little tacky to remove. Last but not least we recommend you use Cure or Reload as your ceramic sealant. All of my Pro buddies kept telling me Crystal Serum Light. Shipping costs calculated at checkout. and Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light Ceramic Coating handles itself well among the top brands on the market. And living in Florida it holds up very well. This was my first coating I ever applied to my vehicle myself and I was definitely nervous about messing up my paint! But you need to look past the face value numbers especially if you're used to buying ceramic sealant like Gyeon Cure for $35. I truly don't think I had the right polish/pad combo to perfect the paint, as there are still some imperfections,. Then we have dried it to get the best results. I'm very impressed with CSL. There are lots of great coatings on the market, but I don't want to be a retailer. But this is my DD and I really don't care that much since it is white. This is the easiest I've use to date. I'll be anxious to see how it holds up over time. Especially the Ceramic Coating, since that is the only layer of sacrificial protection that is keeping your car's paint from starting to decay. Coming In August - Private Audio Sale: A Three Part Series. This step is CRUCIAL to a proper install and good durability. I have 2 minor issues with application. So for the next 2 weeks, we will drive the vehicle daily with a bit of dirt driving every day to get those stone chips, dust, and dirt going. For the beginner and has good results for the price and effort. 30ml Bottle: This will do at least 2 car the way that I use it. Most of them I have been using for years or there is a very clear front runner for use in my garage. You will have to wait anywhere from 20 seconds to a minute or two. If you buff an area too late or forget to buff it, you will likely have to compound or polish the defective area, degrease it, and coat again for safe measure instead of potentially leaving an ugly, noticeable spot on an otherwise great-looking vehicle. - If the car is polished or not polished the next step is to use Gyeon prep or Carpro eraser to prep the paint. I've only started using it a year ago so I'm not too sure about durability yet, but given its from GTechniq, I'll take their word for it! Once applied, gloss levels will remain in the upper 90th percentile for significantly longer when compared to traditional paint protection products, and cleaning your car will be a breeze. The finish is now so shinny, it actually looks wet. It is a tremendously robust Ceramic Coating that will deliver 3 to 5 years of durability. Get your Gtechniq CSL on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3bBaP7L. - Clay bar the paint if it feels rough after the paint is clean from the wash. - If the paint is still rough or has small rust spots use CarPro Iron X. Ok, so after a week we are ready to start doing some testing. Does what is described. Absolutely fantastic product. Today we are giving Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light a go, and we are excited to see how it will perform on all the testing we usually do. CSL is basically as easy as applying a traditional wax! I chose to use new, high quality 70/30 blend microfibers for the job. It does have some drawbacks but are minor in the grand scheme of things. We will wash the car at the end of almost every day up to a maximum of 10 washes using regular, non-pH-neutral car shampoo. EXO is VERY easy to work with. Have not had one problem with product on customers cars unlike a few other brands that made me work harder. Our final thoughts on Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light Ceramic Coating? Blow drying is safest and fastest. It turned a milky white color and when I went to apply it to my 2nd car it began to cure white. This won't give you full durability but it will be easy and reduce the risks of putting a ceramic coating on wrong. Serum Light offers 80% of Professional Serums performance, but if applied incorrectly can be machine polished from your vehicles paintwork. So even if your install is not perfect in your garage, you're getting real ceramic for a fraction of the price and getting tremendousvalue! Also, the curing procedure might not be finished correctly due to UV radiation. Review: Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light Ceramic Coating. I put it on my Audi S6 phantom black pearl paint over a year ago and it's still holding up great, water glides right off. During the six days you can drive the car but should not wash it unless it gets covered in bird poo or salt or something that would be considered heavy dirt. Really impressive. You can use a cross hatch pattern too. Was a little hesitant about the CS Light & was up front with customer that it was first time using it. and the best looking also. Directions were easy to follow and didn't leave any guess work. We will follow the manufacturer's instructions during the application process and we will prepare the surface to ensure the best finish and best adhesion possible. Firstly, CQuartz recommends 2 coats which is not a big deal but it is time consuming. Secondly, if you are a do it yourselfer and applying in a non-climate controlled environment such as in a garage or under a car port, there is a little guess work on set times (remove it too early and too much of the product is removed resulting in less protection, let it set to long and it will be really difficult to remove). Not with CSL though! Once you coat a panel it is advised to wait for about one minute so the solution can settle on the worked area. MY fifth different name brand coating applied. Get Exclusive Sales, Coupons, Detailing Articles & More, Initial Impressions: Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light (CSL), Initial Impressions & Application: Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light (CSL). When you top Crystal Serum Light with EXO V4 and create a Dual Layer Coating you can see up to 7 Years of durability! Since the coating will cure for the next 1 week, we will wait until that period has passed to get real-world results. Crystal Serum Light is the little brother to product in this video. The high density ceramic layer is resistant to chemicals ranging from pH2 - pH12. The csl only coated the vehicle, I have done multiple coats, 3 to be exact and the gloss and candy just seemed to be getting more and more after each coat. Extremely easy application and wipe off. Only negative for me was the "eye dropper" style applicator. You do not want to let the coating sit for too long because it might be increasingly difficult the more you wait. The detail process began with prewash and (2) bucket contact wash, next applied Gyeon Iron & tar remover followed by clay bar treatment. I applied it to my brand new SUV after polishing the paint and using the panel wipe to remove polishing oils. Certainly a recommendation and Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light Ceramic Coating handles itself well among the top brands on the market. car has white paint that looks deep!!! Makes car washes much easier. We washed the car first and rinsed the shampoo off with water using the pressure washer. When you apply EXO you wait roughly one minute and then remove it. Click on Out of Stock in the footer for the most recent stock updates. Used the foam block/suede cloth applicator as opposed to the included one, seemed to go quite far. We simulated rain using an extension on the water hose that gives multiple modes of water distribution and were pleased to see the water sheeting really well and fast and leaving an almost dry surface with only very few water beads here and there. This item is not currently in stock. Okay, I've done two more cars with the C1/EXO combo and have waited 1, 6 and 12 hours to apply the EXO. Awesome coating, was easy to apply but wasn't my first time coating. 9 out of 10 times I recommend you get the 50ml bottle. Or new car. A winner so far. I've installed it on 4 vehicles and I will continue to use it. It doesstart to sweat after just a few minutes in my Hawaii weather, but it was plenty of time for me to cover about a quarter of a hood and wipe off with no issues. I quickly removed it before it cured, so it didn't ruin my car. It wait to see the results when applied to a Destroyer Grey Charger. I've been using C1 & Exo for about (3) years now & love the combination of the two. It wasn't an easy decision for me to decide what coating to offer. So the common shampoo anyone is probably using at home or in those self-service car washes since they usually go by what is the cheapest and most effective way. With proper application I can usually get 2.5 - 3 applications out of one bottle. So much so, I almost didn't think it was worth it to top with the EXO, but did anyway.