Crystal Serum Light

**zmcgovern45** · 11-22-2016, 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by richluu

Has anyone tried just applying exo2 or csl over essence or is it still recommended to use panel wipe or that sort prior to app?

Is 2nd layer recommended?

Thanks!

I have a test going on where I polished half a panel with Essence with no alcohol or prep wipe, and the other half of the panel with M205 followed by panel wipe. The entire panel was then coated with CSL. It has been 4 months and there is no difference in behavior between the 2 sides. I have consulted with the GTechniq US rep, and he tells me the coating will work fine over Essence, which is what I am seeing in my real world testing.

**Eldorado2k** · 11-22-2016, 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by zmcgovern45

I have a test going on where I polished half a panel with Essence with no alcohol or prep wipe, and the other half of the panel with M205 followed by panel wipe. The entire panel was then coated with CSL. It has been 4 months and there is no difference in behavior between the 2 sides. I have consulted with the GTechniq US rep, and he tells me the coating will work fine over Essence, which is what I am seeing in my real world testing.

Thanks for the feedback.

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**DaveT435** · 11-22-2016, 03:21 PM

It seems that most of the tests I've seen all the coatings have performed well over Essence. Since Essence works under it, I would assume Essence + will work on top of it. Hopefully I get my bottle soon so I can try it.

**OptimumAutoSpa** · 11-22-2016, 03:41 PM

Link to essence anyone?

I will be doing CSL and EXO in a few weeks on the daily after it comes back from getting a few parts touched up. I will most likely be topping it off with a wax as well.

**58LesPaul** · 11-22-2016, 03:49 PM

http://www.autogeek.net/carpro-essence-xtreme-500.html

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**Justin at Final Inspection** · 11-22-2016, 03:58 PM

CSL is my go to coating. I have had awesome results with it. Zach pretty much hit the nail on the head. Easy to apply, slick, glossy, hydrophobic.

Here are a few clients cars I have done with it.

**OptimumAutoSpa** · 11-22-2016, 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by 58LesPaul

CarPro Essence Xtreme Gloss Enhancer 500 ml

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Thank you!

**Joe@NextLevelDetail** · 11-26-2016, 02:54 AM

Crystal serum light + fast cream + perfecting cream

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**zmcgovern45** · 12-15-2016, 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by zmcgovern45

.... I have CSL on the hood of my personal vehicle, and it is very hydrophobic IMO. Water just slides right off of it in the rain or during washes.

Just wanted to follow up on this since I pressure washed my car yesterday and snapped a couple of pictures... The hood just has CSL on it, it is not topped with EXO or anything else. One half was polished with Essence and then coated, the other half M205, IPA, then coated. No noticeable difference in performance many months later (none expected when Essence used properly).

CSL might not have as high of a contact angle as some other coatings, but it still repels water like crazy and the beads slight right off when driving.

**tytus1994** · 01-01-2017, 04:22 PM

I'm getting ready to apply csl this week on my 2016 gti. I don't have essence. But I have a flex with adams orange compound and white fine polish. I also was going to do the IPA wipe. Can someone walk me through the process to make sure I'm doing everything correctly. This will be my first ceramic coating. Thanks

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