Gtechniq G5

dobe · 9th July 2012, 18:22

I tried some of this on my front and rear screens last week to see what is was like.

After a week I decided to do the rest of my windows.

I think after a week on my front and rear screens it could do with a top up, can this be done or do I have to remove the coating already on or can I apply on top?

shaunwistow · 9th July 2012, 18:25

It can be topped up, but I would question why it needs topping up after a week. I would strip back & start again.
Wash screen & apply APC to strip.
Clay
wash
dry
Glass polish
IPA wipedown
Appply G5

Mine still going strong after 3 months

dobe · 9th July 2012, 18:29

It's still doing its job, obviously the other windows have the fresh coat and look as if it's beading off better.

Maybe I'll strip it off and give the screens a clay.

Bit off putting driving on the motorway last week after first putting it on, too busy watching the rain slide off the windscreen instead of watching the road!

How long did you leave it before buffing it Shaun?

shaunwistow · 9th July 2012, 18:39

Prep is the key, good prep & the G5 will last 3+ months. I left it for 10 minutes before buffing off. On the motorway I did not need to use my wipers

mickspy · 9th July 2012, 19:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaunwistow

Prep is the key, good prep & the G5 will last 3+ months. I left it for 10 minutes before buffing off. On the motorway I did not need to use my wipers

+1

wanner69 · 9th July 2012, 21:08

Same here

robbo51 · 10th July 2012, 07:18

I wouldnt bother claying but a good glass polish and followed by a good wipe with IPA is essential
As said..Start again and it will last months

borse2010 · 10th July 2012, 08:30

Please can you name a decent glass polish?
Do you need to use the residue cleaner after g5 has been applied like g1.

shaunwistow · 10th July 2012, 08:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by borse2010

Name the glass polish

Always used Autoglym Glass Polish, works very well & cheap as chips.

robbo51 · 10th July 2012, 08:38

+1 aggp

regan1985 · 10th July 2012, 10:41

+1 for claying if your polishing by hand

shaunwistow · 10th July 2012, 10:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by borse2010

Please can you name a decent glass polish?
Do you need to use the residue cleaner after g5 has been applied like g1.

No, once the G5 has been applied & buffed off then job is done.

shrek101 · 11th July 2012, 01:37

I did mine in Feb and it lasted several months I only just re did mine last week but I noticed as soon as I did how much better water came off

logie48 · 28th September 2012, 19:29

Can anyone give me a step by step guide on how to apply this?

Many thanks in advance.

shaunwistow · 28th September 2012, 19:30

Wash screen
Clay screen
Dry screen
Polish screen
IPA wipedown
Apply G5 in tight circular pattern
Leave 10/15 mins
Buff off
Job done

logie48 · 28th September 2012, 19:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaunwistow

Wash screen
Clay screen
Dry screen
Polish screen
IPA wipedown
Apply G5 in tight circular pattern
Leave 10/15 mins
Buff off
Job done

Thanks. Just one coat? Unlike G1.

shaunwistow · 28th September 2012, 19:39

Yep 1 coat, lasts about 4 months

logie48 · 6th October 2012, 08:21

Applied this yesterday. Went through the stages and all was well up until that point.

Last night noticed the windows we streaky under the street lighting. So buffed it off with a micro fibre.

Then woke up this morning to do the paper run and found that the misting on the windows were worse than normal. Had to put the wipers on for 5 minutes till the heaters fired up. Couldn't see a thing at times.

Starting to think i've maybe left the product on too long. It was hard to remove after I had applied. Watched the G1 video and they say this can happen with G1. Don't know if G5 is the same.

shaunwistow · 6th October 2012, 10:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by logie48

Applied this yesterday. Went through the stages and all was well up until that point.

Last night noticed the windows we streaky under the street lighting. So buffed it off with a micro fibre.

Then woke up this morning to do the paper run and found that the misting on the windows were worse than normal. Had to put the wipers on for 5 minutes till the heaters fired up. Couldn't see a thing at times.

Starting to think i've maybe left the product on too long. It was hard to remove after I had applied. Watched the G1 video and they say this can happen with G1. Don't know if G5 is the same.

Never had a prob with G5, sounds like too much product. Did you clean & prep the screen & IPA wipedown before applying?

logie48 · 6th October 2012, 11:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaunwistow

Never had a prob with G5, sounds like too much product. Did you clean & prep the screen & IPA wipedown before applying?

Yeah, they were spotless. Windows were washed, dried, polished with G4, IPA'd, then applied the G5.

Might have used too much. I used a dab for each side window, and 2 for the back and front (left and right sides).

Will try it more sparingly next time.

9th July 2012, 18:22	#1 (permalink)
dobe The Dugs Baws Car: CW-0575 Join Date: 20th February 2011 Location: Ayrshire Posts: 2,123 Thanks given: 210 Thanked 447 Times in 418 Posts iTrader: (6)	Gtechniq G5 I tried some of this on my front and rear screens last week to see what is was like. After a week I decided to do the rest of my windows. I think after a week on my front and rear screens it could do with a top up, can this be done or do I have to remove the coating already on or can I apply on top?

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borse2010 Supporter Car: 2011 Type S 1.4 Join Date: 7th November 2010 Location: Manchester Posts: 839 Thanks given: 35 Thanked 36 Times in 35 Posts iTrader: (0)	Please can you name a decent glass polish? Do you need to use the residue cleaner after g5 has been applied like g1. Last edited by borse2010; 10th July 2012 at 08:53.

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dobe The Dugs Baws Thread starter Car: CW-0575 Join Date: 20th February 2011 Location: Ayrshire Posts: 2,123 Thanks given: 210 Thanked 447 Times in 418 Posts iTrader: (6)	It's still doing its job, obviously the other windows have the fresh coat and look as if it's beading off better. Maybe I'll strip it off and give the screens a clay. Bit off putting driving on the motorway last week after first putting it on, too busy watching the rain slide off the windscreen instead of watching the road! How long did you leave it before buffing it Shaun?

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robbo51 Civinfo Trader Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, West Yorks Posts: 15,412 Thanks given: 1,100 Thanked 1,477 Times in 1,361 Posts iTrader: (8)	I wouldnt bother claying but a good glass polish and followed by a good wipe with IPA is essential As said..Start again and it will last months

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robbo51 Civinfo Trader Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, West Yorks Posts: 15,412 Thanks given: 1,100 Thanked 1,477 Times in 1,361 Posts iTrader: (8)	+1 aggp

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logie48 Car: 2010 2.2 i-Ctdi Si Join Date: 15th January 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 26 Thanks given: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Can anyone give me a step by step guide on how to apply this? Many thanks in advance.

28th September 2012, 19:30	#15 (permalink)
shaunwistow PM me for a shaunyshine Car: Type S GT-t Urban Titanium Join Date: 5th March 2010 Location: Sheffield, S6 Posts: 6,727 Thanks given: 1,958 Thanked 1,515 Times in 1,362 Posts iTrader: (21)	Wash screen Clay screen Dry screen Polish screen IPA wipedown Apply G5 in tight circular pattern Leave 10/15 mins Buff off Job done

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logie48 Car: 2010 2.2 i-Ctdi Si Join Date: 15th January 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 26 Thanks given: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Applied this yesterday. Went through the stages and all was well up until that point. Last night noticed the windows we streaky under the street lighting. So buffed it off with a micro fibre. Then woke up this morning to do the paper run and found that the misting on the windows were worse than normal. Had to put the wipers on for 5 minutes till the heaters fired up. Couldn't see a thing at times. Starting to think i've maybe left the product on too long. It was hard to remove after I had applied. Watched the G1 video and they say this can happen with G1. Don't know if G5 is the same.