Applying Garage Therapy CS. Filthy Audi A6 gets a GT makeover.

[@ObsessiveCarDetailer]

Really good video again Mark. That has got to be my number one protection, I had it on the Audi all last year and it kept the car clean and protected all year with occasional applications of Sigma as my sacrificial layer. When I look at all my favourite products on the shelf most of them have GT on the bottle

[@SparkleanAutos]

I'm heading that way myself Martin, hard to fault any of GT's products and the range is getting bigger and bigger. For such a new brand they really are showing up the establishment and moving the goalposts! Long may it continue.

[@ObsessiveCarDetailer]

@@SparkleanAutos you just keep bashing those videos out Mark, you always hit it just right. I really appreciate them👍👍

[@SparkleanAutos]

I really appreciate that Martin! Thank you for your support and kind words, it really means a lot when people take the time to comment, as I'm sure you know more than I do! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@pmbrowny]

Great video Mark, superb finish and shine on the car, I really must treat myself to some CS to go with my Sigma, I'm already amazed at how long that stuff stays slick for. Also where did you get the microfibre applicator from? Had a little chuckle at the point where you covered your a$$ crack as I thought just before it "blimey nearly saw next week's washing"! 🤣

[@SparkleanAutos]

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[@SparkleanAutos]

The applicators are just cheap ones from amazing Paul... Nothing special. I'll pop the link below... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07QLTJ7ZV?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@mikethomas8782]

Brilliant video Mark, the GT products work so well together, I've noticed when the car has been washed with GT shampoo and having previously been coated with 3cs and sigma, the drying towel glides effortlessly. As I'm now getting low on most of the GT products I'm now going large on sizes. Like some others on here,the shelves are full of other brands that haven't been touched in many many months. Looking forward to the sigma video.

[@SparkleanAutos]

Thank you Mike. Agreed, Sigma is just an incredibly slick product, both to use and even for weeks afterwards! Can't wait to get it on the car! 👍🏼

[@Hughjass2855]

Brilliant, really enjoyed your video as always, well made. Feel guilty now as I haven't cleaned my car this weekend, 😧. I've been using most of the GT range for a while now, Inc 3CS. They are currently unbeatable imo. A great British brand pushing the boundaries and only launching a product once it's at the head of it's field!

[@SparkleanAutos]

They are definitely changing the game for the better, long may it continue, amazing product range 👍🏼👍🏼

[@DetailingandtheBeast]

That looks like a very long day... but a massive turnaround, and regardless of the lack of daylight you can see it!

[@SparkleanAutos]

Thanks Dave, it was a lot of grafting but, as always, very satisfying in the end! 😁👍🏼

[@GarageTherapyOfficial]

Hi Mark, Thank you for taking the time to review /THREE: Ceramic Sealant. Perfect following of instructions and good video showing the process.We look forward to the Sigma treatment in a couple of weeks. Thanks, GT

[@SparkleanAutos]

Thank you! Always good when your efforts are appreciated and even better to know the information is accurate! 👍🏼 I'm looking forward to the Sigma application myself, arguably one the best products to apply from any brand! Thanks again, Mark.

[@andykerr415]

Awesome 1st part bro, I have to say I love the GT products, reapplied the Sigma on the Alpina last week and washing it is just effortless, still looks as good as it did 5 months ago

[@SparkleanAutos]

Cheers bro 😁 it's so easy to use... I'm really looking forward to applying the Sigma next week! Glad the Alpina is still looking well 👍🏼

[@Civicky]

Car came up really well! And thanks for the mentions of raze! Much appreciated and hope to see you at the opening day!

[@SparkleanAutos]

If I'm off work, I'll be there! And thank YOU! I really do love my new gear 😁😁👍🏼👍🏼

[@AutoCareHQ]

Another great video Mark! What a transformation, the finish looked fab! Looking forward to those videos on the Tyre Serum and Sigma :)

[@SparkleanAutos]

Thank you Heather, they're great products to use... very video-friendly 🤣 👍🏼👍🏼

[@PaulDoldenDetails]

Audi looks lovely I love the end shots Mark 👍🏻

[@SparkleanAutos]

Cheers Paul! Daylight let me down a bit but not too worried, there'll be a follow up one in the next couple of weeks 👍🏼

[@alangligor]

Great video Mark! Preparation is key and when you working with very good products the results are top!! Love the end bit! 👍💪

[@SparkleanAutos]

Thank you Alan! It really is key, those extra couple of hours work can add months of protection durability! Thank you as always 👍🏼👍🏼

[@florencekerr4542]

Great job son.... looking forward to the follow up..good craic as usual..😜🤩 liked the music too btw..

[@SparkleanAutos]

I do try lol filming next weekend all being well 🤞🏼🤞🏼

[@Steven85-8i]

Hi, nice work done on the Audi,the difference before and after are amazing.

[@SparkleanAutos]

Cheers Steven, definitely a huge improvement!! One happier owner. Even more so next week when the Sigma is applied 🤣

[@GMDetails]

Brilliant video yet again Mark!, editing and music is spot on, nothing worse than music blaring 100% above the speech on some youtubers , yours is always perfect 👌 Yet to try GTCS , shameful I know 😞

[@SparkleanAutos]

I'm surprised at that Graeme, knowing how much you like GT I guess I just assumed you'd already used it lol it's great stuff, very easy and enjoyable to apply. Thanks for the support and comments about the audio, you know how much I like to get those things right! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@DavidMcBay]

Great job on the application Mark, car is looking superb! I’ve yet to try any of the GT LSP’s 🤫😲

[@SparkleanAutos]

You don't know what you're missing Dave, get on it lol

[@gillywash1487]

Great results, will be interesting to see what durability you get from CS with your prep and using it alone too....also I’m Sitting here watching in one of my RAZE T-shirts #community 👍🏼

[@SparkleanAutos]

Well it'll be getting a sigma top up on the first wash next weekend, using the complete GT system 😉

[@triggerhappyautos]

Great transformation! From rags to riches there! 👍👍

[@SparkleanAutos]

And not a lot of effort when the products perform! Cheers mate 👍🏼

[@MilesDrive]

Great vid Mark👌...super product too👍

[@SparkleanAutos]

Cheers MD, pleasure to use and I know from experience I'll have great results 👍🏼👍🏼thanks for the support 👍🏼

[@kinnonmcallister]

Excellent job Mark. What gsm were the towels you used? I think you forgot to leave the links. Cheers 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@SparkleanAutos]

Well spotted Kinnon you past my secret test 😬🤦🏻‍♂️ Link added now but FYI, the low pile ones are 320 and the edgless buffing ones are 380... I think 🤔

[@kinnonmcallister]

@@SparkleanAutos Thanks for the reply. Yeah I thought that the first one was 300GSM that's what I use for spreading the product and as the cloth gets more damp you need less product. I would buff off with an 850gsm Faireach Towels from Amazon. And then finally go round the car with 1200gsm Glart Towels also from Amazon. And for my party piece I grab the 1200gsm towel 40x40 on the bonnet and spin it with a quick flick of the wrist so it does 4 or 5 revolutions on its own. Brilliant way of showing folk the slickness of the paint. I always use GT SIGMA as my LSP now as I am astounded by the properties of it. Spent 100s on products in the last 10 years but now I will never buy another paint Sealant. Incidentally the towels I mentioned above are superb quality. My Glart ones are 10 years old and look like brand new. 👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@SparkleanAutos]

I know the ones you mean, I actually use those Glart towels for drying my wheels off lol. To be honest I find 380-500 more than enough for buffing off products, maybe it just suits my technique but if we all did everything the same way there wouldn't be much need for KZbin or discussion groups 🤣 I'll definitely give that a try going forward and see if it makes a difference to my process 👍🏼👍🏼

[@kinnonmcallister]

@@SparkleanAutos Jesus.. Lol. My whole family and my mates have the 1200gsm Glart Towels and nobody uses them on the wheels 🤷‍♂️😂 They are about a fiver each. You must have to much money.. Lol. Yeah I agree whatever works best for you. I also have 480 gsm and 500 gsm. So I don't always go with the 850gsm on other folks cars. But I always go round with the 1200gsm because as a final buff on the Sigma it takes only a few extra minutes and it gives you a buzz. First time I went to do a door with final buff. I almost face planted myself on the ground because the paint was so slick.. Lol. When I say buff with the final towel I don't use barely any pressure I just let it glide under its own weight. Really looking forward to your next video Mark. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🚗

[@SparkleanAutos]

Gloss black wheels take a lot of care so £5 for a specific towel is well worth it to me 🤣 The Sigma video should be uploaded within a couple of weeks, might fill the gap with a few shorter videos in between 👍🏼👍🏼

[@____stu____]

Awesome work maestro!

[@SparkleanAutos]

Awesome music Maestro 😉👍🏼

[@adrianmoore3118]

Hey bro, just a question could you have put a wax on top of the CS even though it had a polish also.

[@SparkleanAutos]

Hi Adrian, apologies for the delay. Technically there is no reason you couldn't apply a wax on top of the CS, provided you give it sufficient time to cure (ideally 24 hours in dry conditions if possible - this may be overkill but if possible it would give the product a better chance to reach its maximum potential!) Personally I'm not a fan of layering different types of protection, largely because I just feel it's a waste of time, money and effort. If you prep the paintwork as good as you can - chemical decontamination AND a good polish - then a product like CS will last for months and then be easily reapplied 4-5 months later... But like I say, there is no technical reason you couldn't apply a wax over it, once the CS (or any other protection) has been given time to fully cure 👍🏼

[@adrianmoore3118]

thanks for that bro very much Appreciated

[@SparkleanAutos]

@adrianmoore3118 any time 🤙🏼

[@jamesbartlett5005]

Hi Mark. I've just bought some GT Cs for winter prep so could I use an AIO or Poorboys black hole or do you have to use pure polish then panel wipe for best results. Cheers pal

[@SparkleanAutos]

Hi James - for best results your always better with an abrasive polish and panel wipe but that's not to say using and AIO and then sealing the fillers in with CS wouldn't give you good results, the issue would be the durability - the CS would be bonded to the AIO and as it breaks down, so would the protection... Whereas with a proper polish to remove the swirls and then a panel wipe to remove polishing oils etc., The CS would then bond to the paintwork, therefore last longer!! I hope that clarifies it and I haven't made it even more confusing?! Basically both options work, but it's finding a balance between how much time you have to put into it Vs how good the results are and how long you want results to last!

[@jamesbartlett5005]

@@SparkleanAutos thanks for your brilliant reply. That all makes sense. Cheers bud

[@SparkleanAutos]

Any time James 👍🏼