{"product_id":"gtechniq-exov5-hydrophobic-coating","title":"Gtechniq EXOv5 Ultra Durable Hydrophobic Coating","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExtreme water beading, built to last.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGtechniq EXOv5 is an ultra-durable hydrophobic coating that delivers a high-gloss, warm-looking finish with extreme water beading. It forms a hard, dense film that resists wash chemicals and road salt, makes water spots easy to remove, and helps withstand micro-marring. Gtechniq rates it at 18–24 months' durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUse it alone or as a top coat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply EXOv5 as a standalone coating, or as a hydrophobic top layer over Gtechniq C1 Crystal Lacquer or Crystal Serum Light. Gtechniq recommends a C1 or CSL base coat for soft or dark paints that mark easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStays performing for longer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA less porous coating resists clogging, so EXOv5 keeps its hydrophobic and dirt-repellent performance between washes. It has a 115° water contact angle and a 13° water drainage angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEasier to apply\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA slow flash-off time gives you more working time to achieve a perfect, streak-free finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18–24 months:\u003c\/strong\u003e durability rated by Gtechniq\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtreme hydrophobics:\u003c\/strong\u003e a 115° water contact angle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh gloss:\u003c\/strong\u003e a warm, glossy finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChemical and road salt resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e a more durable film\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwirl resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e helps withstand micro-marring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClog resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e a less porous coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy water-spot removal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow flash-off:\u003c\/strong\u003e more time to get it right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 mL EXOv5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA pair of nitrile gloves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAP2 Ultra Soft Foam Filled Applicator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster instruction leaflet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGtechniq window sticker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 mL:\u003c\/strong\u003e cars up to and including a medium wagon (for example a BMW 3 Series Touring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarger SUVs, 4WDs and full-size vehicles:\u003c\/strong\u003e allow two 30 mL bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore you start\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork out of direct sunlight, with the vehicle above 5 °C and completely dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe vehicle must stay dry for at least 12 hours after application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolish the paint first if needed, because a coating locks in the current finish. An all-in-one like \u003ca href=\"\/products\/3d-400-one-hybrid-compound-and-polish\" style=\"color: #4275b4;\"\u003e3D ONE\u003c\/a\u003e is ideal, as it's filler-free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou'll need at least two, ideally four, clean edgeless microfibre coating towels, such as our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/edgeless-pearl-knit-coating-removal-cloths-20-pack\" style=\"color: #4275b4;\"\u003eKorean Edgeless Pearl Knit Coating Removal Cloths\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to apply\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWipe down:\u003c\/strong\u003e apply a panel wipe to a clean edgeless microfibre towel and wipe all surfaces. Apply it to the towel, not the panel. Skip this step if you're applying straight over freshly applied C1 or CSL.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGloves on:\u003c\/strong\u003e wear the nitrile gloves provided.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoad the applicator:\u003c\/strong\u003e put 5–10 drops of EXOv5 on the applicator and work it in for even saturation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApply:\u003c\/strong\u003e use overlapping strokes over an area of about 60 × 60 cm, or work to the body lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWait:\u003c\/strong\u003e how long depends on the surface temperature (see the table below).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst wipe:\u003c\/strong\u003e fold a microfibre towel twice and, with a light touch, spread and remove most of the residue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinal wipe:\u003c\/strong\u003e with a second folded towel, remove all remaining residue. Check from direct and angled views under bright, flat lighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFlash time by surface temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background-color: #e6e6e6; color: #222222; text-align: left;\"\u003eSurface temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background-color: #e6e6e6; color: #222222; text-align: left;\"\u003eWait before removing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4–16 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16–27 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 minute\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbove 27 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemove immediately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplying over C1 or CSL\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOver C1 Crystal Lacquer:\u003c\/strong\u003e apply EXOv5 more than 2 hours but less than 12 hours after finishing C1.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOver Crystal Serum Light:\u003c\/strong\u003e apply immediately, or up to 24 hours after finishing CSL. If you apply immediately, start in the same place and follow the same panel order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAftercare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash with a pH-neutral shampoo such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/car-candy-candycoat-revive-ph-neutral-car-shampoo\" style=\"color: #4275b4;\"\u003eCar Candy CandyCoat Revive\u003c\/a\u003e. Caustic wash chemicals shorten the life of any coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducts applied over EXOv5 replace its surface performance with their own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnopened shelf life is 12 months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGtechniq rates EXOv5 at 18–24 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs 30 mL enough for my car?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor cars up to a medium wagon, yes. For large SUVs and 4WDs, use two bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it on its own?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It works as a standalone coating or as a top layer over C1 or CSL.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gtechniq","offers":[{"title":"30ml","offer_id":50958665580802,"sku":"5060147729917","price":121.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/0946\/5090\/files\/GTECHNIQEXOv5UltraDurableHydrophobicCoating.webp?v=1773793159","url":"https:\/\/www.detailplanet.com.au\/products\/gtechniq-exov5-hydrophobic-coating","provider":"Detail Planet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}