FAQs

What Is It?

Using composite siloxane technology, EXO makes water spots and road grime easy to remove, offers excellent resistance to all wash chemicals and can help withstand micro-marring. It produces a high-gloss, warm-looking, extremely hydrophobic finish.

It has a consistent film that is more durable and resistant to road salt and washes chemicals than its predecessors. Application has been improved with just a single layer of product required, with a slow flash-off time, giving more time to achieve a perfect finish.

All of the above combined with the introduction of a good degree of swirl resistance means EXO represents a significant leap forward in Last Surface Protection (LSP) technology.

Is It Ok To Top Up EXO After 6 Months?

For cars, we always recommend G1 ClearVision. The reason is that even though the G5 Water Repellent Coating is more hydrophobic, the durability of the G1 ClearVision makes it the better choice. But if you are looking for a product to minimise water spotting on, for example, shower screens, marine glass or building windows, G5 Water Repellent Coating is the right choice as this application will deliver the very best water repellency.

Can EXO Be Used On Top Of Other Coatings?

For cars, we always recommend G1 ClearVision. The reason is that even though the G5 Water Repellent Coating is more hydrophobic, the durability of the G1 ClearVision makes it the better choice. But if you are looking for a product to minimise water spotting on, for example, shower screens, marine glass or building windows, G5 Water Repellent Coating is the right choice as this application will deliver the very best water repellency.

How Can EXO Be Removed?

For cars, we always recommend G1 ClearVision. The reason is that even though the G5 Water Repellent Coating is more hydrophobic, the durability of the G1 ClearVision makes it the better choice. But if you are looking for a product to minimise water spotting on, for example, shower screens, marine glass or building windows, G5 Water Repellent Coating is the right choice as this application will deliver the very best water repellency.

Will EXO Mean Bird Droppings Will No Longer Stick To My Car?

EXO is a very hydrophobic coating designed to repel water and dirt, helping to make your car easier to maintain. While it is unlikely that a bird dropping would completely slide off the surface, EXO would certainly make the mark easier to remove.

What’s The Best Way To Store Opened Bottles And How Long Do Opened Bottles “Keep”?

The best place to store opened bottles is at a cool stable temperature, dry and out of direct sunlight. We recommend using up the bottle within 3 months of opening.

Can I Use On Matt Paint, Powder Coat, Carbon Fibre And Vinyl?

The best place to store opened bottles is at a cool stable temperature, dry and out of direct sunlight. We recommend using up the bottle within 3 months of opening.

Can It Be Layered/Stacked?

The best place to store opened bottles is at a cool stable temperature, dry and out of direct sunlight. We recommend using up the bottle within 3 months of opening.

How Long After Application Does The Coating Need To Keep Dry?

We recommend you allow this coating cure for 12 hours before you get it wet.

What About Water Spots?

As with many things in life, there are often downsides to great things. With any hydrophobic (water-repelling) coating be it a wax, sealant or coating, if dirty water and in particular hard tap water is left on the surface to dry, it often leaves any residues that were in the water behind as unsightly spots on your beautifully glossy paintwork.

In most cases, these will wash off. But in some cases, particularly with hard water which leaves white spots of calcium and magnesium behind, they don’t. In this case, we suggest using our W9 Water Spot Remover followed by a neat application of our W5 Citrus All Purpose Cleaner or a light hand polish and reapplication of EXO. Our best advice to prevent this from happening is to never allow tap water to dry out on your vehicle.

What’s The Best Way To Maintain My Vehicle’s Finish Once This Product Has Been Applied?

Even though, when compared to traditional waxes and sealants, this product is exceptionally durable, we have built an entire and fully compatible maintenance line. All of the products you find here have been tested for 100 wash cycles on EXO, C1, Crystal Serum Light, Crystal Serum Ultra and Platinum without damaging the coatings.

How Do I Reapply/Refresh My EXO Coating?

In many cases your EXO coating can be refreshed by a thorough decontamination wash. You can watch the full step-by-step decontamination wash guide by clicking here. In many cases the horizontal surfaces of your vehicle will have a fine film of contaminants that a normal wash routine does not remove. This film blocks the function of the hydrophobic, but W5 and or W6 will, in many cases, remove these contaminants thereby refreshing the coating. If after doing this the coating is still not functioning, you can reapply a new layer of EXO using the standard application technique.