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    Carpro vs Gtechniq

    So I made a big mistake. I ordered Carpro UK3.0 last year, and life got in the way. I am planning on costing my 2018 GMC Sierra this fall.

    I have two concerns about the Carpro bottle (in the plastic wrap)

    1. I pulled the Carpro box out and it looks like it’s set to expire soon.
    2. It was shipped to me in December, I think the temps were above freezing, but I can’t remember.

    Autogeek said I could use the bottle, but it might be harder to get off and the it could have a shorter lifespan

    I’m considering of replacing the coating

    This year I have been researching other brands as well and really like Gtechniq. I would flat out switch, however I have invested in Carpro products (reload gloss enhancer, finishing pads, swade towels, etc)

    My question is this... is it worth switching to Gtechniq, when I have everything for the full Carpro process?


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    Re: Carpro vs Gtechniq

    I dont think there is a reason to switch. Try that bottle of UK on a small section of another vehicle to see if it will come off ok. IF its good then use it. If not just get yourself another bottle of CQUK. I personally have used CQUK2.0 and Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light and wouldnt throw a bottle of CQ away for some CSL. I do like CSL better tho.
    "Dirt likes detergent so much better than the surface that it's attached to, it'll leave that surface to go hang out with the soap"...aim4squirrels

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    Re: Carpro vs Gtechniq

    If the bottle is still sealed I would just use it. The expiration date on CarPro products is something you can ignore.
    Bruno Soares


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    Re: Carpro vs Gtechniq

    As long as it has not shown signs of crystallization then it is fine.

    In my experience/opinion I would stay with CQUK 3.0. It flat out outperforms CSL as a stand alone and CSL + Exo in durability and self cleaning. CSL and Exo are nice to work with in overall application and overall feel.

    But Exo is the icing on the cake as CSL’s water behavior and self cleaning is underwhelming compared to CQUK 3.0.

    CQUK 3.0 is almost wipe on wipe off these days. Give it a try.

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    Re: Carpro vs Gtechniq

    Think your good

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    Re: Carpro vs Gtechniq

    I checked with Carpro USA and they confirmed I should be ok.

    Thanks all for the responses!


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