EM1 Civic Si: Ceramic Coating The Si With Gtechniq CSL & EXOv4

Now that compounding and polishing is all done on the EM1 Honda Civic Si, it's time to move onto coating the car with Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light (CSL) and EXOv4. This will give the car a thin ceramic barrier from the outside elements while allowing for easier cleaning.
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[@scottshipley]

Matt I think the problem is you only want 1 of everything, Hector is ordering 3 of everything so they've got no time for your minuscule order

[@ObsessedGarage]

Ha, ha... I just spit out my drink.

[@richardroberti1192]

😂

[@myboy051]

Lol the first time he said I want one of everything I started laughing. All I could think of was fast and furious.

[@dave3952]

Happy Mother’s Day to all the OG mothers!

[@zerokool327]

Can't lie. I think the em1 has been my favorite car on the channel. It just takes me back to a way better time in the car scene (import scene).

[@davidhunternyc1]

I just started watching this channel. I like you for some reason. You're grumpy, for sure, but you're keeping it real. Very refreshing.

[@owuzet]

Talk to the guys from Gears & Gasoline. They have just done a Civic build and should have contacts for JDM stuff importerts.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Yep, I talked to Ben last week.

[@johnwalters878]

Matt Moreman - “professional shopper for crap” 🤣

[@Mrtrunks]

You can use Recaro seat rails to attach to the Mugen seats, just make your the rails are for your model. Keep the builds coming Matt you always do a killer job.

[@wallie004]

Lol I want 3 sets of wheels for the Honda Civic. Sounds like something straight of of fast and furious

[@audiofiil]

19:07-19:24 reminds me of Hector at Racer's edge.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Ha, ha.... I ordered 5!

[@Dan_AYP]

This civic is going to be an absolute gem! It's pampered!

[@Bruddahwill]

Matt the best way to receive parts is to join the "EM1 crew" on facebook and other EM1 groups. People always have parts for sale. EM1'S only.

[@tran1025]

If you only made videos of the EM1 going forward I wouldn't even be mad!

[@shane9976]

The Bob Ross of the car world

[@PolishedMobileDetailing503]

Wow this is not anything like any other Honda enthusiast I’ve came across definitely staying tuned. “I want it all” lol I love it. Far too much money for most of us but I’m glad someone is spending it.

[@shervsgarage]

I have a huge respect for you Matt. I love your video's and you always inspire me to be more obsessed with my cars. BTW, love your products as well.

[@grinddetailing419]

I enjoy watching your video's....you say things that all other you tuber's want to but are afraid too. Awesome looking Honda!

[@07wrxtr1]

Another great example of doing it the right way! Nice work OG!

[@DJwessling]

The quality of the intros and outros has quadrupled in the last few months. Keep it up!

[@hm_tcs1469]

yea i absolutely agree!

[@MrAumbra]

The best scissors made that I have found are by Ernest Wright. I just ordered another pair (The Turton) and they are back ordered . The Kutrite re-launch should be in the coming months. They are individually hand made out of the UK and very legit. You will like them.

[@kyleshelton1636]

Bob Ross of detailing? You have the voice for it.

[@josecoreas554]

The jescar and collinite combo is absolutely amazing!

[@josecoreas554]

Joe Joe not on this series but i tried it and results are the best ive ever had on any car

[@wallie004]

Man the lighting and 4K look fantastic on KZbin. Much better than the Facebook stream! For the record I’ve been watching all the videos on fb until this video.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Thanks man. It's not looking good for me hitting 30,000 1 minute views anytime soon.

[@wallie004]

@@ObsessedGarage I'll do what I can to help in the meantime. Also, I spoke to Bryce about something that I could add value to Obsessed Garage. I will be sending you a quick email within the next few days. Just so you have a reference on who it's coming from.

[@emadallie3721]

36:45 yeah because of watching your videos I've decided to save up money and get my civic resprayed and body realigned, thanks Matt for your inspiration

[@beeher4298]

Your level of car detailing with all your set up is is honestly something I would love!! To bad I’m broke!! Help a brother out :)

[@danielbrv222]

Art of attack might be able to help you source these parts.

[@scott02464]

Mate I love it how you are not following all the bull crap, there’s too many snowflakes around these days you’re a breathe of fresh air to watch. I’m going to ceramic coat mine your style 👍

[@abdullah_fardm.9725]

27:05 You asked in a previous video if you should keep the wing. Yes and I love the fog lights too. I'm wondering if you're going to put LED bulbs in the fog lights.

[@xkjagxk]

Like the exit montage!! Nice to have some nice shots of the end result 👍 Keep up the good work Matt, love watching your stuff and I learn a lot about the cars and detailing.

[@manny5023]

Em1 is my dream car. I had one for less than a year. It got totaled by a drunk driver hit and run!

[@dawsonpublicover]

I mean no offense by this Matt, but I honestly laughed out loud when you said you disagree with your therapists observation of you being a perfectionist. You're the first person who comes to mind when I hear the word perfectionist. Regardless, can't wait to see the enjoyment of building this car to your dream spec.

[@chasewright7667]

I wish I could afford to have your mindset with this car on my own em1. “Get me one of everything” Loving it.

[@ObsessedGarage]

It's been a whole lot of work and effort to get to this place!

[@MitchellCamps]

That thing is so incredibly clean

[@jaywest4102]

This sounds like an opportunity, hire someone with good communication skills, tell them what parts you want. They can start calling everyone from retailers and manufacturers to collectors, building resource relationships.

[@Phantaystic]

Ml

[@mattssi]

Matt's like the Bob Ross of car maintenance

[@stephenlouden480]

"More is not better.. More,.. is just a waste of product" 🤣 so true. Hey it wasn't about going fast in this thing it was about vtec kicking in from 4000 all the way to your shift to the next gear at 8000rpm 🤣

[@GoebelsDetailshop78]

Love your videos , pretty much the only Detailer I watch . I’m the head Detailer at Porsche in Florida , and also have my own Mobile detailing business full time . Been detailing for 14 plus years . Videos are very professional and top chemicals . Give my local chemicals guys ( psi chemicals ) out , the all purpose cleaner “citrus” good stuff

[@GoebelsDetailshop78]

Destin/fort Walton, panhandle . They also have a few trucks out where you live , polishing systems inc

[@markmccullough6873]

awsome video my man.love when i see a old car come back life.well done.Stay Safe Stay Healthy

[@japscaballes5064]

Shop's so clean that Matt didn't even hesitate putting the microfiber on the side of the lift.

[@Olie_d94]

This was therapeutic to watch

[@cristianherrera8564]

Hey Matt you been watching The Last Dance documentary?

[@ObsessedGarage]

Yep...I was a Jordan kid.

[@hm_tcs1469]

JEEEZ that outro though!!!! Sick. and car looks amazing

[@bjlaughter5654]

Man if this was a Porsche that you needed stuff for.... No contacts in the Honda world but sounds like a fun and challenging project!

[@lukeanders6286]

Good to see the softbox in action!

[@charlesandjulien]

I had the same issue with the laziness brought about by this virus. I recently went to a relatively known garage in my area to get my E46 M3 bumper repainted (god bless the rock chips). I told them “I don’t care the time frame and the cost, I just want a great quality job”. They ended up stalling me for weeks since the virus had “stressed them out in ways that affects their skills”. I took my car and swung it somewhere else.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Oh lord...

[@Schwabz33]

Matt- Thanks for doing this. I’m in the process of doing the same to my M2C.

[@KMD-if2gm]

Awesome! Car is looking great Matt.

[@silvrbreez]

Jesse with the white Jetta and Dom can get those overnight parts from Japan. Just ask Brian.

[@abdullah_fardm.9725]

23:19 Probably the lowest seats that fit are year 2000 Prelude seats, and EP3 Si seats. Or LHTP can easily professionally make short the current seat rails. I'm 6'3" and my adjustable 2000 Si seat doesn't go low enough, I want mine to be 2 or 3 inches shorter.

[@2redrods]

Just done the gts after watching your videos , got some beadmaker coming to, can shinee wax be used on top of exo instead ? All as easy as you have said , great videos thanks for your help in explaining the processes ..

[@ObsessedGarage]

I'm not familiar with that product.

[@kevinali1642]

Milwaukee scissors are definitely OG spec!

[@ryanwaite9143]

For the seat rails look into a company called planted. I had their rails before and loved them.

[@charliebarge2693]

Great video again Matt. Keep it up

[@joshwattonS2000]

There are lots of companies in the UK that could get the stuff you need I reckon. Torque GT are import specialists and I'm currently in the process of importing my second ITR with them. I'm sure they could get it for you.

[@CalvinGroover]

this video spoke to me. i went through the same process when buying my current toy (2016 austin yellow m4). called the dealer with cash in hand and said i want that car. draw up the paperwork. and you would think the sales associate would be like damn i dont have to sell the car it has sold itself this is an easy commission for me. it was like pulling teeth to get the paperwork draw up and sent to me to sign.

[@boostedfb6brah609]

Beautiful EM1, I would love to find an EM1 with low mileage like this one. Awesome job on the detailing I subscribed to your channel.

[@nwfrs8208]

Favorite car on the channel. And I really loved the s2k. Contact Honda about your needs and get into Sema. Problem solved.

[@mykolcarlos725]

If you’re looking for parts like CTR pieces look up hondamotorsonline, but I understand the stress of being given the run around!

[@chucko83]

This is literally the cleanest Civic Si in the 6 gen history.

[@tunertime9554]

Cars absolutely gorgeous!

[@abdullah_fardm.9725]

21:15 Obviously that product doesn't stink, that's a top 3 pro. I used Gyeon q2 Rim a few times and it does, it's probably the only con. Gyeon's instructions do state to wear the respirator mask that's in the kit, and to only use in a ventilated are.

[@sbcl7]

I am not worried about applying this incorrectly myself. I am just scared of water spotting. Both my cars are black and they live outside 24/7. Should I just stick to using power lock?

[@lexushummer98]

Scissors recommendation: Klein Tools Electrician's Scissors Nickel Plated 2100-5

[@123jrichie]

You could use the community for parts too.. create a discord and have a section dedicated to finding parts for projects. Would help centralize everything

[@gabea.458]

If I were looking for a consultant on that car I would hit up Joey from the Stickydiljoe channel/The Chronicles site maybe. You are both KZbinrs, make friends. Matt, I'm good with polishing and sealants/waxes. Going to do my first CSL/EXO on my personal car. Looks easy enough, the only thing that makes me feel unsure is when to swap out the suede and towels so the stuff doesn't dry and scratch. You said it would get grabby, do it then or just do it every 2 or 3 panels? Trying to figure out the balance between safe and not wasting $. Thank you.

[@jimsmopars1614]

been a parts guy for 40 years and i feel your pain. Zero motivation

[@Iwannagofast94]

I love the idea of bringing an affordable car like this to it’s full potential. Just as much a thing of beauty as any exotic when given the attention. Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

[@Cmacnoles]

"Professional shopper for crap..." that's the one for this video!

[@jasprince5969]

Enjoying this series for the civic but when are you going to finish your M3 or GT3?

[@abdullah_fardm.9725]

36:51 My new wondering is if you're going to have it made AWD.

[@pjfan173]

Matt, you need to get set up with a tire changer and balancer.

[@civic1285]

Dr colorchip works wonders

[@Fittedland]

I will treasure this thing

[@MahendraSingh-rp6er]

contempo concept channel, literally sources all their parts from Japan, watch their restoration series on the nsx, 400R, S2000, thats the stuff you need and probably fits you. good luck i understand your frustration

[@QasimHussain95]

Hi Matt been watching you a couple years now, love what you do, can you just do one layer of the ceramic coat or does it have to be 3? or do you do 3 just to make sure it fully covered?

[@belgian_i30n]

I wish i could have a civic like that😍

[@dhgadventures8492]

PCI seat rails. Fully adjustable

[@2bParagon]

Matt, where is the polishing video? the episode after "compounding" video in the playlist says "private video"?

[@ObsessedGarage]

I didn't make one. I got in the zone and just finished the car.

[@calawaydp]

I've seen different people/shops use different amounts of time in between csl and exo. What have yall found to be the sweet spot so to speak for time interval between completing csl and starting exo? And how long do you let exo sit before leveling?

[@Rocheman79]

Why would you finish with a medium cut yellow pad? From my experience most cars you can finish with a white polishing pad and often you get better gloss that way

[@juanpauruguay]

I think it would look amazing without the tinted windows, it's just my humble opinion. Anyway the civic already looks amazing!

[@DreamOfWeed]

Heal Toe Auto should be able to help you guys out

[@Anienee]

Hey Matt, great video. Love the way the civic is gracefully being pampered to your ultra high standards of flawless car prep. You surely have Midas Touch my friend. Also, I had a question. I am super pumped and inspired from you to prep, correct and coat my car. I have a 2 month old Mazda3. Planning to use sonax perfect finish paired up with yellow Rupes pad on my LHR15. I got Kamikaze collection Miyabi and ISM COAT. The only problem is, I do not have the luxury of a garage to keep my car in between coats. What would your advice be. The area I am planning to do isn’t directly in sunlight. Thanks in advance. Can’t wait to see what’s next in your project pipeline.😉

[@ObsessedGarage]

You'll be just fine applying it outside. You'd just wipe it down before applying each coat. I'd spray a bit of eraser on the towel and use lots of them.

[@pjfan173]

Next episode, Matt takes his Porsche GT3 out of the capsule and puts his Honda Civic in it.

[@colerenyer2141]

I would say buddy club seat rails for the civic.

[@tvi0274]

Have you tried contacting Turn 14 Distribution for parts?

[@uninvestigated]

AWD k swap turbo EM1 sold here in my home town for 30k. same color.

[@torks2339]

Matt, can't Throtl help you out with all of your stuff? Be a good colab at the same time. Dustin Williams definitely knows his Honda stuff too.

[@JohnPerez-fn2ok]

Why not use the same coating for the Glass as well?

[@Fittedland]

I need this its my dream car im going for it

[@chubyberto]

There is recaro brand rails for this chassis but are usually just found in japanese retailers. There's also bride 'ro' type rails for recaros. Maybe you can get lucky with decent customer service at Nengun

[@ObsessedGarage]

Good stuff. I ordered Bride and Buddy club rails to see how they fit.

[@Patrick94GSR]

How are the MS-Z seats going to work in this car? Everything I've seen says FD2 CTR, Fit and CR-Z applications only.

[@EAADetailing]

CIVIC TYPE R (FD2) CR-Z (ZF1) FIT (GE6-9) FIT HYBRID (GP1) FIT HYBRID RS (GP4) FIT SHUTTLE (GG7,8) FIT SHUTTLE HYBRID (GP2) These are the vehicles that fit the MS-Z's Might have to source rails from these guys.

[@gmax876]

How the hell do you find a civic that clean.

[@JasonTylerRicci]

What's the story behind this EM1? Where did you get it? I saw this EBP EM1 a while back (Oct 2017) for sale on bringatrailer.com? Was that you that won it? Or maybe it exchanged hands before you got it. Regardless, it's so cool seeing it on here. The comments on bringatrailer.com were pointing out how the mods hurt the final winning bid.

[@peterbangaroo4919]

Beautiful car👌🏾

[@jayman2309]

He sounds like Napoleon Dynamite when he says "God dang it!"

[@AC-kp8sp]

Is it getting a turbo kit?

[@nwfrs8208]

You should reach out to Tommy F yeah/Adam to ask about the Japan connect.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Tommy is a friend. He has been sending me tons of ideas and teaching me how to play the import game.

[@bobbob-jw6zf]

Hey Matt, I'm considering making the move from Collinite to ceramic coating for my Mustang. I know Gtechniq has a trim-specific product, but do you just apply CSL and EXO to porous black trim? Does it have a restorative effect or would you need to use something like Solution Finish first?

[@ObsessedGarage]

Try cleaning the plastic with Meguiar's 39 first. Then see how it looks. It will probably be good to CSL/EXO right afterwards.

[@notbabyrodney7040]

Where did you get the towels from, do you have a link.? Greta job by the way.

[@ObsessedGarage]

www.obsessedgarage.com/collections/towels-applicators

[@Living_Lodka]

someone find Adam the king of Honda parts in the midwest