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Fair point - GTechniq specifically mentions not to use Tax X on their coatings, so I always stayed away from it... That being said, I guess I have nothing to lose by trying... I will order some next...

Thanks for all the responses guys

Responses to some questions:

I wash the vehicle weekly (I'll admit sometimes it goes to every 2 weeks during the winter, but still try for weekly). Every wash...

I Iron-X before and after winter. Does not seem to change anything with regards to water performance on the coating.

Thanks! Yes, cars were always clayed, Iron-X'd, corrected and then panel wiped before application.

Hi guys,

I am a hobbiest and have ceramic coated 3 of my own cars in the past. All with GTechniq CSL+EXOv4. I have been disappointed with the longevity and performance (water beading, self...

Well at least in that case you don't have to worry about a tip anymore since the extra part is no longer discretionary. Yes, you will make the same as when he did tip, but as you said he didn't...

Isn't Acetone incredibly dangerous on clear coat? Not sure if I am comfortable as I know Acetone will eat clearcoat if exposed to it in sufficient quantities for a bit of time. Makes me a bit...

Another question for you guys - my new vehicle is arriving soon and I have already purchased bottles of CSL and EXOv4. I want to be sure to do it right this time. I forgot to order Gtechniq panel...

Guys, re-awakening this thread. Does anyone have any experience with CarPro Multi-X and more specifically it's level of safety for use on a ceramic coated car?

I have been looking for a strong but...

Tip : The biggest enemy of detailing is swirl marks. Avoiding them requires extra attention and additional details when washing.

The two-bucket method would be a good place to start (2x 5 gallon...

I am located in Atlantic Canada - so much worse winter road conditions than Toronto and much more road salt, etc.

I did a CSL application on my brand new Volvo XC90 in December. I've noticed the...

Ordered CSL and EXOv4 for my next ride when it shows up in May.

It was mentioned above that Opti mineral deposit remover could be safely used on a coating as it's acidic instead of an alkaline to...

Guys - I did a full wash with Reset last night (wow that stuff works well, my first time using it!). Also did a full Iron-X decontamination with some heavy elbow grease (using a soft wax applicator...

Great - thanks! That looks promising. It's a bit more than I was looking to spend (especially delivered in Canada) but looks very promising. I love Griot's garage products.

Hi all,

I have 2 white cars - have already coated one and only ended up with 1 small high spot that I missed. I would like better lighting for when I apply to my second vehicle this spring.
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Unfortunately I ordered a 500ml bottle of C2V3 last week. Will give it a try - won't be the last time I waste $40 on something lol.

I will try to revive the coating with Iron-X, APC and few baths...

Thank you for all the replies!

I have always clayed and have never seen any marring. Perhaps it's because all my cars are white and it's not visible or that I use very mild clay with very little...

Hi all,

I am hobbyist for my own vehicles and love to learn from other's experiences.

I recently coated my brand new XC90 (white pearl) with CSL only. Application was done in a heated garage in...

Looks great! For that much grime I would probably pressure wash it off first though since my garage is 26 x 26 with a 13 foot ceiling height (heated with 2 floor drains) so I can comfortably pressure...

Yeah, Chemical Guys site (in North America, anyway) has Citrus Wash Clear as CWS303 while mine is CWS302, which I can't find on chem guys website. The one on the Chem Guys website (303) has the words...

Water is average... I have municipal water and I have a water softener in my house so my water is soft (but has sodium content due to water softening process - so if not dried properly I get soft...

I looked at the label on my current car soap :https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61M0MlMM0SL._SL1000_.jpg

According to the description it is supposed to wash off clean with no...

I will try my best to revive it - bottle of Reset on order (along with some other goodies - Master Blaster Revolution!! :))

What product should I use to decontaminate beyond Reset? I have Iron-X...

Bad link? I don`t see any photos and the link gives me a 404 error... Would love to see it though! thanks

I think I've come to the conclusion that my application did not turn out okay. On the bottom 12-16 inches of doors, the water literally just stays there, even after "cleansing" the panel with IPA to...