GtechniqCeramic Top - Professional Marine Coating for Boats - High Gloss, Optically Clear Finish, UV Protection - Dirt & Water Repellent - Kit includes Applicator Pad & Gloves - 50ml

Easy to apply with great shine.

I didn't use this on my boat; I used it on the front fiberglass cap of my RV. I buffed first (1000, then 2000 buffing compound) then washed and dried again before applying. It really deepened the color and made it look new again. The gloss was substantially improved from the start, but I can't say it was this product alone - I believe it was a combination of the buffing and then sealing with this coating. Traveling here in the South, we get lots of bugs (including the infamous "love bugs") that splatter on the front. I have found that they come off much easier than before - with just a garden hose pressure rinse - even though before I had been using wax. I don't know how long it will last, but it has been 4 months now and it is still going strong. If I could purchase this in larger quantities and priced better, I would love to do my entire RV with it.

My bassboat is 27 years old and though it is garage kept when not on the water and has been well taken care of for as long as I’ve had it, something that old is gonna start to show its age. My gel coat is in really good condition but it takes a lot of tlc to keep it that way. I’ve noticed I spend more time and more frequently to keep it pristine. That was until I got this ceramic topcoat. These folks make some really good marine products but I believe this is one of the best. This stuff is like so healthy for gel coat it makes mine look new again. It’s like the very best anti aging skin cream that my wife loves but for my bassboat. This product is super easy to use and lasts longer than anything I’ve tried so not only do I do this less frequently it doesn’t take as long. The time saving gain alone is worth the price. It must be seen to believe. This product creates a protective barrier and repels dirt/dust, pollen, water, and UV rays. Got a boat your proud of then try this and you will be glad you did.

I’ve used ceramic coating on my cars before and I found it to be much better than wax. This is a similar product and I used it on my RV after getting the oxidation off. Unfortunately I neglected keeping the exterior of the RV waxed and it has succumbed to UV exposure so using a clay bar was needed first. It’s best to work in small areas and out of the sun so the ceramic can be applied evenly. After it dries to a haze, it just needs a buffing with a soft buffing pad on an orbital buffer. So far it has made a huge difference, I’ll see how long it lasts.

This is used in conjunction with other products from this line, when all used together they produce good results.

the photos show before and after applicationo of the Gtechniq Ceramic Top coat. Although initended for boats, this nanocoating can be used for other purposes like wood finishes. The coffee knock box was originally finished by the manufacturer to have a nice finish, but I applied Gtechniq Ceramic Top as a final coat to shine up the surface and improve the waterproofness (for ease of cleaning). Note that, although the knock box is used to make edibles, it only touches the post products and the finish does not come in contact with the food (coffee). I mention this so that you do not think this is suited for food-contact surfaces like cutting boards; it may be perfectly safe, but I have not tested it and the manufacturer recommends use for boating surfaces, not food-contact surfaces. I think the Gtechniq finish significantlly deepened and improved the appearance of the original finish and it added waterproofing to further protect the wood from coffee splashes. I will also use the Gtechniq product on a boat, but this is not boating season and I wanted a quick test of the product for this review. Excellent!

This coating is absolutely killer, just as I'd expect from Gtechniq. All their products I've used are great. I found this to be easy to apply as well as remove. Finish is beautiful after it's applied. I like that it's specifically formulated for gelcoat as it's certainly not the same as automotive clear coat. If you're putting this much time and money into a ceramic coating for your boat, might as well use the correct product like this one from Gtechniq.

Since it isn't boating season yet where we live, we tested this top coat on the motor cowling on our fiberglass boat. The cowl was prepped and we applied Gtechniq Ceramic Base first. The Top coat goes on easy over the base, and a little went a long way!Now we wait for warmer weather to do the rest of the boat with the Base & Top coatings. Hopefully these products will provide a weather and sun-proof finish that will last a LONG time, since they are very expensive compared to waxes and other more-frequently applied coatings.