Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light

The complete process of applying the Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light coating:

1. Preparation

1. The process of applying the coating may take 2 to 4 hours if you are not experienced. Make sure you can work uninterrupted during this period. Washing and polishing the paint is not included in this time frame.
2. Make sure your vehicle is not in direct sunlight, warmer than 5° degrees Celsius but colder than 25° degrees Celsius. Make sure the vehicle is completely dry and remains dry for at least 12 hours after application and is not exposed to contaminants.
3. Make sure you also have Gtechniq Panel Wipe, at least 8 edgeless microfiber cloths weighing at least 400GSM and around 8 applicators at your disposal. Gloves are also recommended.
4. Store the product in a dry, cool place.
5. Use within 3 months of opening.

2. Paint preparation

1. Wash and decontaminate your paint thoroughly before applying coatings with a good shampoo, iron remover and tar remover.
2. If necessary or desired polish the paint, by machine or by hand, and remove defects. Any defects that are present in the paint before the application of CSL will remain in the paint during the durations of the coating!
3. Spray Gtechniq Panel Wipe on a microfiber cloth and wipe each panel in small sections.

3. Application of Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light

1. Soak the application pad with 3 full measures of CSL from the pipette and work the liquid into the pad to achieve even saturation.
2. Place the lid back on the bottle and set it aside. Do not hold the bottle in your hand as this promotes premature curing.
3. Apply in overlapping motions with the AP2 Ultra Soft Foam Filled Applicator to an area approximately 60 by 60 cm.
4. Immediately remove residue with a microfiber cloth from the moment you see streaks with globules. You may need to wipe the same area several times with a microfiber cloth, but avoid doing it with too much force.
5. We recommend using 2 cloths at a time. Be sure to rotate the cloths during residue removal to prevent CSL from curing in the cloth. Also, replace the cloths with new cloths regularly.
6. Inspect the surface for residue with a bright light source.
7. Remove residues of Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light with a microfiber cloth if you still see them anywhere. If you cannot get it off with a microfiber cloth, you can try reapplying Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light locally to the area and remove it again with a microfiber cloth immediately after application. If you still cannot remove the cured residue you are forced to re-polish the entire panel and reapply the coating to the entire panel.
8. As soon as you are done, put your microfiber cloths in water, wash and dry them as soon as possible. However, we recommend that you simply discard your microfiber cloths that you used to remove the coating to avoid possible damage to the paint when you next use them.

4. Aftercare of the coating

1. After applying Gtechniq CSL, keep the car away from water and dirt for 12 hours. In addition, the car should also remain at temperatures of 5°C and 25°C to ensure proper drying and curing of the coating.
2. Curing of the coating can be accelerated with a specialized infrared dryer for the lacquer. This can also potentially enhance the hydrophobic properties of the coating.
3. After the coating has dried we do not recommend washing the car or using other chemicals on the car for the first week. However, if the car gets dirty between the first 24 hours and the following 6 days, you can rinse it with water.
4. For good coating durability, we recommend maintaining the coating every 2 months with Gtechniq C2 Ceramic Sealant.