Sounds great dude, few questions for you..

1) Did you take any before/after pictures?
2) After the initial application of CG, and when it dried, would you say it was better/as good/little worse than a wax?
3) Did you notice any swirl marks or tiny scratches get filled in?
4) About how long did it take you to apply it and for it to dry to see the results?

 

1) No, the requirements of a CrystalGuard monitor is a one page review. Therefore, I will skip any pictures.
2) The CrystalGuard is comparable to a high quality wax such as Mothers Caranuba.
3) No swirl marks nor scratches were filled in. I wish to see what happens with CrystalGuard Wash followed by CrystalGuard Quick application. I have 3 more coats to go so it's premature to say yay or nay.
4) Took about 10-15 minutes to apply. The drying took about 15-20 minutes.

 

You said "drying" but you don't need to wait for anyting to dry for CG application basically. As soon as you spray CG Quick, you can just spread it with microfiber or just hose water again then wipe it off. If you wait for CG to dry, it will be extremely hard to wipe off

 

This is what I did: 1) detail shop wash, 2) spray on CGQ while car still wet, 3) spread CGQ with microfiber, 4) let the detail guy dry with chamois. And, you're right, it is very hard to wipe off if it dries, think that's why they recommend drying in shade to avoid the sun drying it out.

Just noticed a typo in my review, going to have to correct next week. Also next weekend, I think I'll do the wash myself, do the CGW, then the CGQ.

Thanks Tako.

 

COOL! Thanks

 

Well, it's non-stop rain today and probably tomorrow as well. Guess I do the 2nd and 3rd coats of CG next weekend.

 

However, you will see how good CG works with rain

 

Yes, I woke up this morning and found my car completely clean. It works better than a wax after a rain. Better yet, the rain stopped. So, I applied coat number 2.

I strongly recommend doing the CG in sections. Front quarter panel application followed by drying. Hood CG application followed by drying and so on. If you apply the CG around the entire car, it will dry out before you can do your own drying leaving streaks that take a lot of effort to get out. It is definitely very hard to get the CG spots-streaks out if it dries up. Hard as buffing out wax. Tako, you may want to put that in the instructions. Note, that the application and drying took place in direct sunlight which speeded up the drying.

Also, I used the CG Wash. Interesting feel to it, slippery. Oh, the spray didn't work well and I had to take off the nozzle and apply the liquid directly to the wash cloth.

Well, just showered after all that effort. Phew! But, the car looks great. Bad thing though, I'm starting to note a lot of paint chips. I seriously believe the car will need to be repainted in 2 years if it's a daily driver.

I'll post my final review on the next coat which will take place next weekend before the Latigo Canyon run.

Thanks again Tako, I think this is a great product from what I've seen so far.

 

You don't need to do it section by section

Here's secret tip.

1. Hose water
2. Spray 1/4 of CGQ
3. Spread CGQ with micro fiber
4. Hose water Again (It doesn't wash CGQ off, no worries.)
5. Wipe & dry with microfiber

by adding 4. It will be 10 times easier to wipe CGQ off without compromising any result.

We did 3 demonstration yesterday at my shop. Each demo took only 20 mins. hehe.

Anyway thanks for good review.

 

OMG, where were you when I spent 45 min buffing it out!

 

OHHHHH You did the prep work, too!!! cool!!
How does it look like now?

 

It looks damn good!

 

I am glad..........