Gtechniq
Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra
9-year manufacturer guarantee when correctly applied and maintained
12 posted prices from 7 shops.
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| Question | Gtechniq Crystal Serum UltraGtechniq | System X MAX G+System X |
|---|---|---|
| Who can buy it | Maker’s claim professional | Maker’s claim professional System X says the warranty only applies if an approved installer puts it on. We couldn’t confirm whether you can buy it retail. |
| What it goes on | Maker’s claim Automotive exterior paint Guarantee exclusions include matte/satin paint, PPF, vinyl, decals and livery. | Maker’s claim Automotive paint; gel coat; vinyl wraps; paint protection film |
| What’s in the system | Maker’s claim 7h base and 10h top; EXO/C2 are optional, not required. | Maker’s claim MAX G+ resin coating Wheel+, Glass+, LVP and Textile are separate products or package elements; “Hyper Gloss” is descriptive wording, not a separate product. |
| How long it lasts (maker’s claim) | Maker’s claim 9-year manufacturer guarantee when correctly applied and maintained | Maker’s claim 10+ years, depending on environmental conditions |
| Warranty | Maker’s claim Not transferable. Gtechniq requires an Accredited Detailer to apply it, plus registration, a yearly inspection and its own care routine. | Maker’s claim Lifetime warranty, as long as an approved installer puts it on, it’s registered within 30 days, the car isn’t used commercially and you get the required yearly inspections. |
| Upkeep the maker requires | Maker’s claim Gtechniq’s wash and care routine; a yearly inspection. | Maker’s claim Wait two weeks before washing; Wash by hand or touchless about every two weeks with mild pH-neutral soap and microfiber; Dry the vehicle; do not wax or polish; Complete required annual inspections |
| Shops on the maker’s installer list | Not established Not established Gtechniq certification alone doesn’t tell us which shops install Crystal Serum Ultra. | Not established Not established System X certification alone doesn’t tell us which shops install MAX G+. |
| What shops charge | Shop prices About $1,750; half of posted prices fall between $1,500 and $1,900 12 prices from 7 shops, as of 2026-09-16. | Shop prices About $2,000; half of posted prices fall between $1,799 and $2,200 18 prices from 9 shops, as of 2026-09-16. |
“Not established” means we couldn’t confirm it from the maker’s documents. It doesn’t mean the feature or requirement isn’t there.
System X
System X MAX G+
10+ years, depending on environmental conditions
18 posted prices from 9 shops.
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