Understanding Ceramic Coatings
From advanced graphene-infused professional coatings to high-performance ceramic protection, discover the ultimate protection and gloss for your vehicle's paint.
Not All Coatings Are Created Equal
Ceramic coating is a liquid polymer that chemically bonds with your vehicle's factory paint, creating a layer of protection. But the longevity, hardness, and hydrophobic properties vary significantly based on the formulation.
Below is an in-depth guide to the three main types of professional ceramic protection: Consumer-Grade Coatings, Professional-Grade Coatings, and Graphene Coatings.
Consumer Grade
Gtechniq C1 Crystal Lacquer
Gtechniq C1 Crystal Lacquer
Authorized InstallerC1 Crystal Lacquer is our premium consumer-grade offering. It forms a sub-micron crystalline film that is extremely hard, providing superior resistance to wash-induced swirls and environmental fallout. It chemically bonds to your paint for long-lasting protection.
Key Benefits
- • Up to 5 years durability
- • Excellent swirl resistance
- • Extreme UV protection
- • Chemical resistance (pH 2 - pH 12)
Performance
- • 9H Hardness
- • High-gloss finish
- • Sub-micron film thickness
Pro-Grade
Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light
Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light
Authorized InstallerCrystal Serum Light (CSL) is the prosumer version of the world-famous Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra. It delivers 80% of professional Serum Ultra's performance — offering incredible gloss, swirl and chemical resistance, and dirt repellency that lasts up to 5 years. Applied by our accredited installers, your vehicle is covered by a full 5-year guarantee.
Key Benefits
- • Up to 5 years durability — 5-year guarantee
- • Swirl and chemical resistance
- • Incredible, pinnacle-level gloss
- • Superior contamination & dirt repellency
Performance
- • 80% of Serum Ultra performance
- • Deep hydrophobic water-beading
- • Must be applied by accredited installer
Pro+ Grade
Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra
Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra
Accredited OnlyCrystal Serum Ultra (CSU) is the world's best paint protection coating — available exclusively through Gtechniq Accredited Detailers. Featuring a revolutionary dual-layer system (hard 10H top + flexible 7H base) and cutting-edge 7nm nanoparticle technology, CSU delivers matchless gloss, swirl resistance, and chemical resistance backed by a full 9-year guarantee.
Key Benefits
- • 9-year guarantee (Accredited Detailer)
- • Matchless gloss, slickness & swirl resistance
- • Withstands strongest wash chemicals & bird droppings
- • Temperature resistant: -40°C to +250°C
Performance
- • 10H hardness — dual layer system
- • 7nm revolutionary nanoparticle technology
- • Can be overcoated with EXO or C2
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Quick Comparison
| Feature | Consumer (C1) | Pro-Grade (CSL) | Pro+ (CSU) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longevity | Up to 5 Years | Up to 5 Years | 9-Year Guarantee |
| Hardness | 9H | 9H | 10H (Dual Layer) |
| Chemical Resistance | Good | Very High | Maximum |
| Gloss Level | Very High | Mirror-like | Matchless |
| Price Point | $$ | $$$ | $$$$ |
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We exclusively use premium Professional and Pro+ coatings to guarantee lasting performance and unmatched gloss.