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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 06:46 PM
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which one is the best?
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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 09:54 PM
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i would have to say the best is search. plz search. lots of people like zaino.
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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 11:19 PM
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Originally posted by kws
which one is the best?
Yeah definately do a search and read what evryone is saying about each product.

I've tried them both and they are both very good products. Of course Zaino has a lot of followers and will swear by it. I was really amazed by CG because it made my paint like it was dripping wet, that's one of the great effecs of it. What I didn't like and what ultimately made me stop using it was, its ability to HIGHLIGHT your scratches and swirls. I've got some pics somewhere of my initial CG application, let me know if I need to dig them up.
Personally though, I would try them both and see which one fit your needs the best. Currently my pick is NXT because of the price and the overall appearance of the vehicle. IMHO.

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Old Jul 21, 2004 | 02:03 PM
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If you use CG, I strongly recommend removing the swirl marks or light scratches by buffing them out with a good 3M compound prior to application (especially if you are doing the three step procedure). BlueDragaonZ is correct in that it will highlight existing damage> CG is not a filler or a "hiding" product. but....prep work is always the key prior to any sealant....
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 02:45 PM
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my car is like 2 months old and has some VERY tiny scratches in this one little circle ont he hood.... i want to use crystal gaurd because of all the good things ive heard about it and its easier to use than zaino (errr at least less complicated for me), what should i do to this little spot. Its not noticeable right now but i dont want it to be highlighted! I have heard the comparison that CG is better for cars who's paint is still in very good condition and new and zaino is better for making older cars look better. Sounds to me like CG is my product.
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 08:38 PM
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Originally posted by RazNips
my car is like 2 months old and has some VERY tiny scratches in this one little circle ont he hood.... i want to use crystal gaurd because of all the good things ive heard about it and its easier to use than zaino (errr at least less complicated for me), what should i do to this little spot. Its not noticeable right now but i dont want it to be highlighted! I have heard the comparison that CG is better for cars who's paint is still in very good condition and new and zaino is better for making older cars look better. Sounds to me like CG is my product.
My car was probably about a couple of months old when I tried CG. Unfortunately I wasn't able to get a lot of the MINOR scratches/swirls out and it jumped out or HIGHLIGHTED upon application. I guess I could have just left them alone but I couldn't stand seeing them all over my car. My advice to you is to get these TINY scratches out and throughout the car before applying CG. If you do, you will definately LOVE the result.
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 08:45 PM
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Here are some pics after CG application. These pictures doesn't really do them justice though.
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 08:46 PM
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My favorite
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 08:47 PM
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Last one.
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