C1 Crystal Lacquer 3 to 5 years durability Excellent swirl mark resistance Crystal clear finish 5 year guarantee when applied by a Gtechniq accredited Detailer/Applicator EXOv4 Ultra Durable Coating Improved durability Same great gloss, water and dirt repellency Significantly easier to apply Why Use Gtechniq C1 Crystal Lacquer And EXOv4? C1 has been independently proven in the world’s most respected weathering facility. You can see in the YouTube video attached, it offers the best gloss retention of any other product tested. Over a simulated run of 3 years in Arizona sunlight, a C1 coated panel lost half the amount of gloss than its next best competitor, and a third less gloss than the average score for all other products tested. As well as gloss retention C1 Crystal Lacquer is extremely durable, as it actually becomes the functional surface of a cars paintwork. Also scratch resistant, C1 forms a crystalline film which is extremely hard, this characteristic makes it effective at preventing minor scratching from poor wash technique on relatively soft automotive paint. C1 coated panels have been tested against uncoated panels, as well as high-end carnauba waxes and polymer sealants. On average, panels coated with Gtechniq C1, exhibited 50 percent less swirl marks than those coated with waxes or left uncoated. EXO is Gtechniq’s ultimate hydrophobic coating – it simply out-beads any other products on the market, providing a lotus leaf effect which repels dirt and water ensuring your vehicles surface stays cleaner and glossier for much longer. Based on the next generation of organic materials EXO embodies Gtechniq’s goal to offer products that work harder, and smarter, meaning more time enjoying your car and less time maintaining it. Simple to apply EXO offers the ultimate dirt and water repellency (it has a contact angle of 110 degrees), is resistant to regular wash chemicals with applications typically lasting as long as 24 months.