Crystal Lacquer (3 to 5 Year) is a chemically bonding quartz paint coating. It can bond to any type of gel coat, vinyl and all kinds of paint – eg clear coat, acrylic, nitro-cellulose, two-pack, solid paint, metallic paint, pearlescent, urethane, polyurethane and matt paint surfaces.

As C1 is a relatively thin and relatively hard it offers good swirl resistance but we recommend overcoating it with either C2 or EXO to give your finish the ultimate in dirt and water repellency, gloss and slickness. C1 is also resistant to temperatures up to 500 degrees Celsius.

What is it?

Crystal Lacquer is a chemically bonding quartz (ceramic) paint coating.  It can bond to any type of gel coat, vinyl and all kinds of paint – eg clear coat, acrylic, nitro-cellulose, two-pack, solid paint, metallic paint, pearlescent, urethane, polyurethane, matte etc.  As C1 is a relatively thin and relatively hard it offers good swirl resistance but we recommend over coating it with either C2 or EXO to give your finish the ultimate in dirt and water repellency, gloss and slickness.  C1 is also resistant to temperatures up to 500 degrees celcius.

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.

On average, panels coated with Gtechniq C1, exhibited 50 percent less swirl marks than those coated with waxes or left uncoated. We are provides Gtechniq crystal lacquer services.

How long will C1 last on my car?

If C1 has been applied correctly, and is maintained using Gtechniq shampoos and cleaning products, it has potential outlast its 5 year guarantee. If mistreated and looked after incorrectly, then the lifespan of the coating will be substantially reduced.

What's the best way to maintain my vehicle's finish once this product has been applied?

Even though, when compared to traditional waxes and sealants, this product is exceptionally durable, we recommend using products such as Gtechniq GWash or koch-chemie NanoMagic Shampoo

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