What is Gtechniq?

[cleanmycorolla]

This video is what I was not impressed with:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QOkjRTg4u4

How wasn't that impressive? Looked so pretty. The Exo side was sheeting really well.

[allenk4]

Assuming that you did know that Gtechniq is on the left, what is it about that ONE video that didn't impress you? I'd say that was a pretty good result for any coating. (And is that the only video out of the dozens upon dozens?)

I am impressed with the sheeting in the video.

Person who posted the video indicates:

Oct 9, 2012·Sheeting after 2 months
On the Left EXO --- On the right Wax Low Cost ^^

[george type-s]

The GTechniq is on the LEFT

Wow!! You're a total ####. You might as well stop commenting at this point.

Assuming that you did know that Gtechniq is on the left, what is it about that ONE video that didn't impress you? I'd say that was a pretty good result for any coating. (And is that the only video out of the dozens upon dozens?)

It may sound unbelievable but I've seen wax do the same thing and it doesn't even come close to the cost of the Gtechniq. I'm well aware that the Gtechniq is designed to last long, but it's longevity will depend on the weather conditions and how well you maintain the car.

[FUNX650]

I suggest household vinegar as a glass treatment and wheel coating. It is very inexpensive .

•For a glass treatment:
-Yes.

•For a wheel coating:
-Not so much.

•Instead, for a wheel (and tire!! ) coating I'll suggest:
-A cooking-spray-product such as P.A.M.

-Maybe costs more than household vinegar...
But what's a few pennies amongst friends?


Bob

[swanicyouth]

This thread makes no sense to me.

[MarkD51]

This thread makes no sense to me.

I think the basis is of course "sticker shock".

I can understand this, and sympathize. When I was a new member here, and perused the vast myriad of products here, yes, I was shocked by some of the prices of certain products, but this shock was pretty much due to product inexperience, and naivety.

It can too often come down to the perceived, or true value of one's vehicle.

Although my 13 year old junker kia has been lavishly treated to many of the fine products here, in some ways the vehicle truly isn't worth the expense of blowing uber dollars on it. But, this beater did play an important role, being a "Test Bed".

Having "tasted" many of these fine products, such as the coatings, and other great products, experience has been greatly gained here, and I myself now know basically where I stand, and what is available at current day.

That should a new, or newer vehicle come along in my future, coatings such as GTechniq C1/Exo, CQuartz, Opti-Coat, Pinnacle GL, etc, are just a few that will be definitey on my "short list".

[allenk4]

Wow!! You're a total ####. You might as well stop commenting at this point.



It may sound unbelievable but I've seen wax do the same thing and it doesn't even come close to the cost of the Gtechniq. I'm well aware that the Gtechniq is designed to last long, but it's longevity will depend on the weather conditions and how well you maintain the car.

If you want to hurt my Feelings....you are going to have to try harder than that.

[allenk4]

•For a glass treatment:
-Yes.

•For a wheel coating:
-Not so much.

•Instead, for a wheel (and tire!! ) coating I'll suggest:
-A cooking-spray-product such as P.A.M.

-Maybe costs more than household vinegar...
But what's a few pennies amongst friends?


Bob

I am making my product choices based only on cost.

Pam is way more expensive than vinegar

[FUNX650]

Pam is way more expensive than vinegar

IMO:
Depends on how a person defines more expensive.

Note:
Please remember this is coming from a guy that believes full-heartedly in the following AGO member Goodloe3's thread-starter's topic:
Why I will never pay more than $20 for a wax!


Bob

[swanicyouth]

I think the basis is of course "sticker shock".



I can understand this, and sympathize. When I was a new member here, and perused the vast myriad of products here, yes, I was shocked by some of the prices of certain products, but this shock was pretty much due to product inexperience, and naivety.

It's probably just me. Sometimes my perception of reality is actually different than actual reality.

This is what is swimming in my head:

1. Why is the OP saying G-Tech is so expensive - when the prices are pretty much mid line to comparable coating/glass/silica based products?

2. Why is the OP question G-Tech's performance when he hasn't used it?

3. Why why G-Tech singled out for this thread when really any line of coatings could be substituted for the words "G Techniq" here?

4. Why is Bob recommending PAM for someone's car?

5. How did this thread go from "what is G Tech" (obviously a brand of many types of products) to "G-Tech is not impressive"?


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