Review w/Video - Gtechniq G1 Clear Vision Smart Glass

Lowejackson said:
I have it on all the glass but the biggest gain is on the windscreen and rear window. We have had some biblical rain recently (in the UK) and the Gtech stuff has proved its worth over and over again.

Application and buffing are straightforward.
Click to expand...

I will definitely do the front and rear.. I think I'm going to do the the side windows as well closer to the winter. appreciate your input.
 
Nick, just to make things a little clearer. GTechniq recommends putting 3 coats of G1 on the front windshield. After cleaning, apply the 1st coat, wait 10-15 minutes, apply second coat, wait 10-15 minutes and apply 3rd coat and wait 10-15 minutes. Use G2 to remove. G2 is just alcohol so if you run out of G2, plain old alcohol will work. It will take a little elbow grease to remove G1..work small sections at a time.
 
Rsurfer said:
Nick, just to make things a little clearer. GTechniq recommends putting 3 coats of G1 on the front windshield. After cleaning, apply the 1st coat, wait 10-15 minutes, apply second coat, wait 10-15 minutes and apply 3rd coat and wait 10-15 minutes. Use G2 to remove. G2 is just alcohol so if you run out of G2, plain old alcohol will work. It will take a little elbow grease to remove G1..work small sections at a time.
Click to expand...

I've heard to wait anywhere from 2 - 15 minutes between each coat. I waited approximately 2 minutes between coats (3 coats total). After the final coat, I waited about 3-4 minutes before using G2 (residue remover). If you run out of G2, you can also use alcohol to help remove the residue.
 
The reason I brought up the 3 coats and then remove is because your instructions might be taken to remove with G2 after every coat. Dunno, maybe it's just my interpretation.

"Gtechniq includes a residue remover with every bottle of G1 Clear Vision Smart Glass. You apply this immediately after application of G1. Using firm pressure, wipe in a side to side and up and down motion, making sure no area is missed. "

Nick@Autogeek said:
I've heard to wait anywhere from 2 - 15 minutes between each coat. I waited approximately 2 minutes between coats (3 coats total). After the final coat, I waited about 3-4 minutes before using G2 (residue remover). If you run out of G2, you can also use alcohol to help remove the residue.
Click to expand...
 
Rsurfer said:
The reason I brought up the 3 coats and then remove is because your instructions might be taken to remove with G2 after every coat. Dunno, maybe it's just my interpretation.

"Gtechniq includes a residue remover with every bottle of G1 Clear Vision Smart Glass. You apply this immediately after application of G1. Using firm pressure, wipe in a side to side and up and down motion, making sure no area is missed. "
Click to expand...

I updated the instructions so it's a little more clear for everyone to understand. :props:
 
Nick, thank you for the review and the video you have included. :props:

Rsurfer said:
The reason I brought up the 3 coats and then remove is because your instructions might be taken to remove with G2 after every coat. Dunno, maybe it's just my interpretation.

"Gtechniq includes a residue remover with every bottle of G1 Clear Vision Smart Glass. You apply this immediately after application of G1. Using firm pressure, wipe in a side to side and up and down motion, making sure no area is missed. "
Click to expand...

Thank you for the info Ron. Also, do you know if this is similar to other coatings where it is recommended to NOT wash with soap and water for say 5-7 days? Or should we just proceed with this mentality just to be safe?
 
Nick I was going to use this all of our family cars (3 Acuras, a expedition, and a crv)
I take it I need to buy the larger bottles, but would I need 2 bottle of the glass polish or will one suffice. I will be doing all glass including sunroofs.
 
Bigbull2984 said:
Nick I was going to use this all of our family cars (3 Acuras, a expedition, and a crv)
I take it I need to buy the larger bottles, but would I need 2 bottle of the glass polish or will one suffice. I will be doing all glass including sunroofs.
Click to expand...

I'd get two bottles of the glass polish to be safe. :dblthumb2:
 
I was able to apply the G1 to the glass over the weekend on my wife's subaru forester using the kit below.

Gtechniq G1 Clear Vision Smart Glass 100 ml.

[video=youtube_share;zsSX_kaetgw"]Instructions for Gtechniq G1 application - YouTube[/video]

This was used on all of the glass.
- 3 coats on the wind shield
- 1 coat on side glass
- 2 coats on back glass
- 1 coat on side view mirrors
- 1 coat on sun roof

Judging from the coating completed and remaining product in the bottle, I'm planning 4 - 5 vehicles before running out of G1. The G2 looks like it will last 8 - 10 vehicles before I run out of product.

Tonight the coating will be applied to the Ridgeline, and a M3.

Meghan, I need your help! Send the rain this way! We NEED IT!!!
chris<pixelmonkey>:D
 
shoeless89 said:
I wonder if the added cost is worth it compared to Aquapel?
Click to expand...
It's sounds like they have very similar results. What I like about the Gtech is there is no hurry up, you can do one window or the entire car one window at a time. With the aquapel you break the tube and go, if you run out, you are done if you are or not. If it takes a second tube, the Gtech isn't expensive anymore.:props:
 
Buckskincolt said:
It's sounds like they have very similar results. What I like about the Gtech is there is no hurry up, you can do one window or the entire car one window at a time. With the aquapel you break the tube and go, if you run out, you are done if you are or not. If it takes a second tube, the Gtech isn't expensive anymore.:props:
Click to expand...

Good point! I'll probably buy some either way lol I have a problem with that
 
What is recommended to clean the windshield after G1/G2 application throughout the year? Should only soap/water be used to clean the windshield? Would putting Stoner Invisible Glass Cleaner over the top it hurt the application?
 
Wors said:
What is recommended to clean the windshield after G1/G2 application throughout the year? Should only soap/water be used to clean the windshield? Would putting Stoner Invisible Glass Cleaner over the top it hurt the application?
Click to expand...

any glass cleaner will be fine - nothing other than cerium oxide polish will remove g1
 
gtechrob said:
any glass cleaner will be fine - nothing other than cerium oxide polish will remove g1
Click to expand...

Although G1 may well be able to cope with glass cleaners, in the last few years I have found that 99% of the time, simple soap and water will clean the glass
 
The timing of this is uncanny because I bought this about 3 weeks ago and haven't tried it yet....After reading and watching I'm looking forward to seeing what this product brings to the game over a long hard New England winter.....:props:

Thank you Nick!! :dblthumb2:
 
I did all the glass on my tC last week with the G1 and I have mixed feelings. I polished the glass with DP glass restorer then cleaned with IPA very well before applying the G1 to remove any waterspots. The glass was very clean and spotless. The G1 applied and removed very easily. I did 3 coats on the windshield and 2 coats on everything else (I think this car has more glass than paint). Three days after applying I drove the car and it started raining. The water just flew off the glass, I didn't need wipers at all. I was very impressed! But before I got home it stopped raining and the water had dried on the glass and left spots all over. I tried cleaning with Stoners IG and even tried some vinegar but the spots are still there. I was really hoping the G1 would help keep spots from forming since this car is going to be my daily driver and I can't go dry it off every time it rains. I know I can get the spots off with the DP GR but then I am back at square 1. I guess I am just stuck with spots.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top