Questions on ceramic/graphene coatings as well as what Car shampoo

[lucky417]

First off I coated my wifes brand new lunar rock 4runner with Gtechniq crystal serum light and 2 coats of exo v4. I swore I was going to sell the rest (bought 50 ml and 30 ml bottle of each and only used half of the 50ml) and buy a single or 2 coats ceramic/graphene for my truck lol. It was a long weekend prepping and coating it by myself. However I'm very pleased with final results. My questions are

1) Would gyeon mohs/skin be better than the csl/2 coats exo v4 I used? I know it would save me one coat as well as towels and time. Or is there a better choice or coating?
2) Do i need sio2 infused soap? Gtechniq doesn't make a soap with Si02 i believe? I know carpro reset is highly regarded. What Do i need to do to maintain the coating the best? Si02 topper? Exo can be applied later at any time just decon then panel wipe then apply so I didn't know if it was best to use a si02 wash to keep it "topped with si02" or reset then spray a topper or just wash it and apply exo when it starts degrading in performance?
3) is there a si02 or another topper that will help with drying? Also best drying towel? I have a leaf blower but I hate using it

 

[The Guz]

First off I coated my wifes brand new lunar rock 4runner with Gtechniq crystal serum light and 2 coats of exo v4. I swore I was going to sell the rest (bought 50 ml and 30 ml bottle of each and only used half of the 50ml) and buy a single or 2 coats ceramic/graphene for my truck lol. It was a long weekend prepping and coating it by myself. However I'm very pleased with final results. My questions are

1) Would gyeon mohs/skin be better than the csl/2 coats exo v4 I used? I know it would save me one coat as well as towels and time. Or is there a better choice or coating?

Yes Gyeon Syncro Evo is better than CSL/Exo. As a matter of fact Gyeon Mohs Evo is better than CSL and CSL/Exo. Gyeon Syncro will not be as slick.

2) Do i need sio2 infused soap? Gtechniq doesn't make a soap with Si02 i believe? I know carpro reset is highly regarded. What Do i need to do to maintain the coating the best? Si02 topper? Exo can be applied later at any time just decon then panel wipe then apply so I didn't know if it was best to use a si02 wash to keep it "topped with si02" or reset then spray a topper or just wash it and apply exo when it starts degrading in performance?

No you don't need an SiO2 infused soap. If you wish to try one Gtechinq has ceramic G Wash. But Reset is a better option followed by the topper of your choice. Seems like you are new to this so for a first timer stick with the topper of the brand you purchased. In this case C2v3. It can be diluted down to make a drying aid. The Gtechniq Detailer is another good option for a drying aid but it won't have the protection of C2v3.

It is also recommended to do a chemical decon wash every few months to keep the coating clean as they can get clogged.

3) is there a si02 or another topper that will help with drying? Also best drying towel? I have a leaf blower but I hate using it

I answered this in the previous question. A blower will get the paint 90-95% dry and your drying aid will touch up any reaming water still left on the paint.

I would recommend sheeting the water off the paint first with the sheet rinse technique and then using a blower of some sort prior to using your drying aid.

These are two good options for towels. The gauntlet for the initial pass and the FTW for the final wipe. I prefer the 15x24 guantlet which autogeek does not carry.

The Rag Company Gauntlet 20x30 Microfiber Drying Towel

The Rag Company FTW Premium Orange Microfiber Towel

 

[DFB]

Another vote for the TRC Gauntlet and FTW.

The Gauntlet is one of my favorite towels, just a pleasure to use. I too like and use the medium 15x24 version, if you don't like using a blower, you would probably benefit from the larger 20x30 or 30x36.



I also have the small 12x12 Gauntlet for wheels, which I found to be just the right size for that task and doesn't need to be folded or managed to prevent dragging it on the floor.





The FTW is a smaller towel, but still worth having for the second pass. Available in Orange, Blue and Pink............I have all three colors. :laughing:

 

[Coatingsarecrack]

Another vote for the TRC Gauntlet and FTW.

The Gauntlet is one of my favorite towels, just a pleasure to use. I too like and use the medium 15x24 version, if you don't like using a blower, you would probably benefit from the larger 20x30 or 30x36.



I also have the small 12x12 Gauntlet for wheels, which I found to be just the right size for that task and doesn't need to be folded or managed to prevent dragging it on the floor.





The FTW is a smaller towel, but still worth having for the second pass. Available in Orange, Blue and Pink............I have all three colors. :laughing:

Hand drying wheels? Archaic!


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[DFB]

Hand drying wheels? Archaic!


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Ha ha, not quite.

I blow them down along with the rest of the car, in theory I could leave it there, but I like to wipe them over with something towards the end of the detail, one of my favorite little touches.