{"product_id":"gtechniq-crystal-serum-light-csl-exov5-kit","title":"GTECHNIQ Crystal Serum Light CSL + EXOv5 Kit (*)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePACK INCLUSIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x 30ml or 50ml CSL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x 30ml or 50ml EXOv5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x pair of nitrile gloves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x AP2 Ultra Soft Foam Filled Applicator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x Master Instruction Leaflet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x WS1 Gtechniq Window Sticker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptimise your vehicle's protection and shine with Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light, the leading prosumer choice in the acclaimed GTECHNIQ paint protection range. This version, akin to the professional-grade Crystal Serum Ultra, delivers up to 80% of its performance, with the added benefit of being correctable by machine polishing if misapplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior Gloss and Defence Against Damage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-Lasting Gloss:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAchieve a durable, high-gloss finish that outperforms traditional paint protection methods, maintaining superior shine long-term.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResistance to Swirls and Contaminants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCrystal Serum Light excels in repelling swirl marks, environmental contaminants, and dirt, keeping your car in pristine condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Grade 9H Ceramic Coating:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis chemically bonding, inorganic layer of optically clear 9H ceramic ensures exceptional protection and easy maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobust Protection for Your Vehicle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide-Range Chemical Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEffective against chemicals with pH values from 2 to 12, facilitating the removal of stubborn contaminants such as tree sap, tar, and hard water spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtreme Temperature Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUnlike traditional waxes and polymer coatings, Crystal Serum Light withstands temperatures from -40°C to +250°C, offering unparalleled protection in any climate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGtechniq Crystal Serum Light stands at the forefront of paint protection technology, offering an easy-to-use solution that doesn't compromise on professional-quality results. Its innovative formula not only enhances the visual appeal of your vehicle but also significantly reduces maintenance efforts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your car care experience with Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light for the ultimate balance of performance, durability, and aesthetic excellence in paint protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal Serum Light comes with a 5 year guarantee when applied by a GTECHNIQ Accredited Detailer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.detailstore.com.au\/collections\/annual-awards\"\u003eVoted \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBest Protective Product\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - Detail Store Annual Awards.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUser-Friendly Application:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDesigned for effortless application, perfect for both DIY enthusiasts and professional detailers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Gloss Levels:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAchieves unparalleled high-gloss finishes, enhancing your vehicle’s aesthetic appeal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable Swirl Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCSL's advanced formula offers robust protection against wash-induced swirls and scratches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlick, Contaminant-Resistant Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCreates a barrier that repels dirt and contaminants, making cleaning your car easier and more effective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced Stain Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGuards against staining from industrial pollutants and environmental fallout, preserving your car’s pristine look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional-Grade Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProvides up to 80% of the formidable shield offered by Crystal Serum Ultra with just a single layer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemovable with Polishing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUnlike permanent coatings, it can be corrected using traditional 3-stage polishing methods if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLayerable for Extra Defense:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOffers the flexibility to add layers for increased protection against the elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with Additional Coatings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCan be used alongside\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.detailstore.com.au\/products\/gtechniq-exov5-ultra-durable-hydrophobic-coating-30ml-50ml?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=6a8712083\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eEXOv5 Ultra Durable Hydrophobic Coating\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.detailstore.com.au\/products\/gtechniq-c2v3-liquid-crystal-v3?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=766eadc58\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eC2v3 Liquid Crystal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor added glossiness and hydrophobic properties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO APPLY (CSL)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure your vehicle is indoors and remains indoors for 12 hours post-application. Avoid direct sunlight during application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply CSL only when the temperature is between 5°C and 25°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake the product well before use and wear protective gloves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash and decontaminate your vehicle's paintwork thoroughly using W6 prior to application. If necessary, polish the paintwork to remove any imperfections, either by machine or by hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpray Panel Wipe onto a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.detailstore.com.au\/products\/gtechniq-mf1-zeror-microfibre-buff-cloth-300gsm\"\u003eGtechniq MF1 Microfibre Cloth\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand wipe down each panel carefully in small sections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak the application pad with 3 full measures of CSL from the pipette, ensuring the liquid is evenly distributed within the pad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImmediately close the bottle after use to prevent premature curing. Do not hold the bottle in your hand during application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply CSL in overlapping strokes to a small area, approximately 2ft by 2ft, or align with the vehicle's body lines for guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter 10 to 15 seconds of application, promptly remove any residue with an MF1 cloth. You may need to buff the area multiple times gently. Utilising two cloths simultaneously is recommended for efficiency and to avoid the CSL curing in the cloth, which complicates residue removal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect the treated surface with a bright, diffused light source to ensure no residue is left behind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn cases where residue has cured completely, polish the affected area and reapply CSL.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImmediately place used MF1 cloths in water after finishing, and ensure they are washed and dried as soon as possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow approximately 2 hours after applying CSL before applying\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.detailstore.com.au\/products\/gtechniq-exov5-ultra-durable-hydrophobic-coating-30ml-50ml?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=6a8712083\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eEXOv5 Ultra Durable Hydrophobic Coating\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.detailstore.com.au\/products\/gtechniq-c2v3-liquid-crystal-v3?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=766eadc58\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eC2v3 Liquid Crystal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor additional protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore the CSL in a cool, dry place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the product within 3 months of opening for optimal performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/64dZX4Ujdr8\" height=\"252\" width=\"448\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEXOv5 delivers a hard film that makes water-spots easy to remove, offers great resistance to all wash chemicals and can help withstand micro-marring. It produces a high-gloss, warm-looking, extreme hydrophobic finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEXO delivers a consistent film that is more durable and resistant to road salt and wash chemicals than its predecessors. Application is easy, with a slow flash-off time, giving more time to achieve a perfect finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll of the above combined with the introduction of a good degree of swirl resistance means EXOv5 represents a major leap forward in Last Surface Protection (LSP) technology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnsure that you have sufficient product to coat your vehicle: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e- For cars up to and including a medium estate car (eg a BMW 3 series touring) 30ml is sufficient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e- For full sized cars including 4x4’s and SUV’s you will need the larger 50ml bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHighlights Overview:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18-24 months durability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA less porous coating makes it much more resistant to clogging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncreased hydrophobic performance and dirt repellency.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncreased water contact angle of 115%. Improved water draining angle of 13 degrees.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEXOv5 can be applied as a standalone sealant or as a top layer for Gtechniq C1 Crystal Lacquer or Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light  (CSL) - we recommend applying C1 or CSL as a base coat for easy to mark and dark paints\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen applying over a ceramic coating (C1 Crystal Lacquer): EXOv5 should be applied more than 2 hours but less than 12 hours after you finish the C1 application. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen applying over CSL, EXOv5 can either be applied immediately after you have finished or up to 24 hours after completing application of CSL.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you are applying immediately after CSL application, make sure you are starting the process at the same place you did with CSL and following the same order of panels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHelpful Hints:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn addition to this kit you will need at least two but ideally four quality Edgeless 300, Edgeless 365 or Pearl towels from The Rag Company.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure that your vehicle is out of direct sunlight but warmer than 5 degrees Celsius, is completely dry, and will stay dry for at least 12 hours after application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf needed, polish your paintwork either by machine or by hand to remove any imperfections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO APPLY (EXOv5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe down all surfaces using Gtechniq Panel Wipe and a quality Edgeless 300, Edgeless 365 or Pearl towel from The Rag Company (apply the Panel Wipe to the cloth and buff - not directly to the panel) –\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003eif you are applying over newly applied C1 or CSL, this step is not required\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePut on the nitrile gloves provided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrop between 5 and 10 drops of EXOv5 onto the applicator provided.  Work the liquid into the pad to get an even saturation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApply in overlapping strokes to an area roughly 2’ x 2’ (60x60cm), or work to the bodylines of the vehicle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the surface of the vehicle is between 40 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit, wait for two minutes If the surface is between 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit wait for one minute and for temperatures above this, remove immediately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFold your first microfiber towel twice to form a square, spread and remove most of the residue using a light touch.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith your second folded microfiber cloth remove all remaining residues.  We advise to move your head so that you get direct and oblique views of your finish to spot all residue. It is also advisable to use bright, but flat lighting, to make residue spotting easier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will find that your vehicle is significantly easier to clean and whilst EXOv5 has significantly better resistance to caustic wash chemicals these chemicals will shorten the lifespan of any coating and are not recommended as part of your care routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEXOv5 can be overcoated with other products, but if this is done you will get the surface performance of the product you overcoat it with and not EXOv5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unopened bottle of EXOv5 has a 12-month shelf life from the time of purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Detail Planet","offers":[{"title":"30ml","offer_id":47614267851010,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50ml","offer_id":47614267883778,"sku":null,"price":324.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/0946\/5090\/files\/GTECHNIQCrystalSerumLightCSL_EXOv5Kit.webp?v=1775097474","url":"https:\/\/www.detailplanet.com.au\/products\/gtechniq-crystal-serum-light-csl-exov5-kit","provider":"Detail Planet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}