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General => Detailing => Topic started by: kC99 on 09 May 2014, 13:17

Title: How best to use Gtechniq C2v3 liquid crystal
Post by: kC99 on 09 May 2014, 13:17

Hi, has anyone got any handy hints on how to best use Gtechniq C2v3 liquid crystal?

I pick up my brand new Mk7 GTD (tornado red) on Monday, but when I practiced applying this to my present car it just didn't look good.

Thanks

Title: Re: How best to use Gtechniq C2v3 liquid crystal
Post by: seabrook132 on 09 May 2014, 17:08

Hi congrats on the new car,

What was the problem you had with the finish? How are you applying it at the the min?

Personally I use C2v3 over the top of wax to improve durability and hydrophobic properties. I spray it on to a clean microfiber (roughly 3 squirts for a panel of say door size) and then apply it with that making sure to cover the whole panel. Then I immediately buff off with another microfiber cloth, taking probably 4 times as long buffing than applying.

Also some application advice here if you want another method to try:
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=212121 (http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=212121)

My GTi is Tornado Red and I haven't had any problems with the finish after C2v3 yet. It's probably one of my favourite products as it's so quick to apply and lasts really well.

Dan

Title: Re: How best to use Gtechniq C2v3 liquid crystal
Post by: kC99 on 14 May 2014, 13:53

Thanks for the tips Seabrook132 - I'd been spraying it directly on the paintwork and then wiping off almost straight away, which gave a horrid mottled finish!
 

Title: Re: How best to use Gtechniq C2v3 liquid crystal
Post by: seabrook132 on 14 May 2014, 14:40

No problem mate, I think applying it with something is definitely the way to go

Title: Re: How best to use Gtechniq C2v3 liquid crystal
Post by: JB GTI on 19 May 2014, 18:02

Most of these products go on better to cool paintwork too  :smiley: