Pinnacle Crystal Mist Carnauba Detail Spray

Eurocougar

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After reading some of the product reviews about this product I thought it would work great. Much to my dismay I was wrong. This stuff feels like you are rubbing your car with fine sandpaper. Even with the best MF towels. I've used the green 750 MF towels and it still feels like sandpaper. This product does not Wipe on/ wipe off well at all.

Overall I am displeased with this product. This stuff doesn't even smell good and I get a sick feeling in my stomach using it.

Although it leaves a decent shine, the detailing spray you can pick up at any auto parts store will do just as good without half the hassle. Not to mention it'll smell better too.

Sorry this product disappoints and needs to be looked at over again. Maybe I got something else entirely in the bottle, probably not however.

Do not buy. DP does what this product does for a much cheaper price and it smells much better doing it.

I honestly feel like I got ripped off. If I could only get my $60 back or spend it on another detailing spray. Mind you this is the first time I have ever been disappointed buying something at Autogeek.
 
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Eurocougar said:
After reading some of the product reviews about this product I thought it would work great. Much to my dismay I was wrong. This stuff feels like you are rubbing your car with fine sandpaper. Even with the best MF towels. I've used the green 750 MF towels and it still feels like sandpaper. This product does not Wipe on/ wipe off well at all.

Overall I am displeased with this product. This stuff doesn't even smell good and I get a sick feeling in my stomach using it.

Although it leaves a decent shine, the detailing spray you can pick up at any auto parts store will do just as good without half the hassle. Not to mention it'll smell better too.

Sorry this product disappoints and needs to be looked at over again. Maybe I got something else entirely in the bottle, probably not however.

Do not buy. DP does what this product does for a much cheaper price and it smells much better doing it.

I honestly feel like I got ripped off. If I could only get my $60 back or spend it on another detailing spray. Mind you this is the first time I have ever been disappointed buying something at Autogeek.
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it is hard to remove i will agree with you .. this is why i use pinnacle souveran spray wax.. very light sprays perpanel. comes off with ease...i bought the gallon of crystal mist a while back . and probably wouldnt buy it again once its out . but i still use it from time to time mostly on my wood interior trim and door jams for now..
 
by the way if ur looking for a q/d that comes of with ease try adams detail spray.. i use this on the car while its still wet and it comes of with the wipe. windows crome everything...
 
Try Poorboy's Spray and Gloss, there are sample sizes available.
 
trhland said:
by the way if ur looking for a q/d that comes of with ease try adams detail spray.. i use this on the car while its still wet and it comes of with the wipe. windows crome everything...
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:iagree:
 
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Meguiars Ultimate Quik Detailer is pretty good for an OTC product
 
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never seen a displeasing review before this one, and product has been a staple in Pinnacles products and kits for more than 10 years. It has no appreciable buffing needed, and you can feel some lubrication while using.

It should always be shaken well prior to use, as other products, and only one spritz is needed per panel. Souveran Spray needs a little more buffing, but not much, as higher use of carnauba in it. I would however use both as detail sprays versus a true quick detailer and some additional gloss should be present after use. Both are best used outside of direct sunlight.

Luckily we each are afforded an opinion, and hope the poster finds something more in tune with his needs. FK425 and Optimum are nice too, and Aquawax has a nice following too.
 
perhaps you got a bad batch? Maybe it was "spoiled"? Contact CS for a replacement...
 
First I'd open the bottle and look inside to make sure there aren't any inconsistencies as far as separation, clumping, etc.

Second, it sounds like you're using too much product. I just lightly mist a panel - I mean 1 mist across the entire panel. A little bit goes a very long way with this product and if you use too much it will not be as easy to work with.

I've never seen a bad review or had any complaints for Crystal Mist, so there has to either be something wrong with the product, or the application process. Either way, we're here to help you out and if there is something wrong with the product we will gladly exchange it for you.
 
I use Crystal Mist spray quite a bit and have had no issues...as was stated maybe you have a bad batch. I just shake it and use it sparingly.
 
I forgot to bring a my bottle in last winter. In the spring I went to use it and it felt tacky when wiping down the car. So maybe yours went bad. I blame myself for forgeting it. I know it didn't freeze because the garage is insulated, but the extreme temp changes probally messed it up.
 
Just curious, have you ran a clay bar across your paint recently? Maybe the fact that it feels like sandpaper is from contaminants on your paint that you didn't really notice until the carnauba started sticking to it. Just a thought. If you want to send me a sample of your Crystal Mist and it checks out ok, I may take the remainder off your hands to help you out.
 
rwright said:
Just curious, have you ran a clay bar across your paint recently? Maybe the fact that it feels like sandpaper is from contaminants on your paint that you didn't really notice until the carnauba started sticking to it. Just a thought. If you want to send me a sample of your Crystal Mist and it checks out ok, I may take the remainder off your hands to help you out.
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I know that's not the case for me. My car is like that beer commercial where the guy jumps in bed with his wife, then slides across the slippery silk sheet and out the window.
 
loudog2 said:
I know that's not the case for me. My car is like that beer commercial where the guy jumps in bed with his wife, then slides across the slippery silk sheet and out the window.
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We know you're an exception! :buffing:
 
Dubbin1 said:
I agree 100%

I love Crystal Mist and find it very easy to use.
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:iagree: I have DP and FK, but Crystal Mist is my favorite. Easiest to use and makes my car look the best. FK is a little slicker, and DP smells better, but I still love my CM.
 
LDJaxon said:
:iagree: I have DP and FK, but Crystal Mist is my favorite. Easiest to use and makes my car look the best. FK is a little slicker, and DP smells better, but I still love my CM.
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cm does make the paint look awesome..i havnt usedmine in a while but i might have to bust it out soon. just to change it up alittle ..
 
I've never used Crystal Mist but i'm assuming it rocks considering it has an excellent following. I'll have to get some sometime.
 
Been using CM for years and never had a problem.
 
Thanks for the tips.

I'll try to shake the bottle a bit more and really get it agitated. I'll also try to spray less and see how that works. I have less than 64 oz. to work with now so I'll do as suggested. However, this stuff still stinks (smell) lol.

I have used it on a freshly detailed car with sealant on it and have gotten the same results.

I think this product just may not be for me. Luckily there's other QDs out there that'll do what I like.
 
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