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Old 10-30-2015, 02:41 PM
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I typically use the Pinnacle Souveran. But recently I bought some Pinnacle Signature Series II to try it out and find it sort of a crumbly kind of buttery in the container as I swipe some out with the applicator verses the nice smooth buttery Souveran I'm accustomed to. Both give an excellent finish but that crumbly action is a bit annoying.

Is this the typical texture of the SS II ?

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When something works for you stay with it. I have used Pinnacle Souveran for several years and love it. Never used PSS-2 but maybe Killerwheels here can shed some light on your issue.
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The wax is most paste wax containers is initially a hard block. Sometimes as it is poured into the container it can cool and crack a bit, looking like chunks and even some crumbling. Using a foam applicator and moving in a circular motion should warm the wax enough to help it become the butter consistency as noted.
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Originally Posted by cmonkey713
When something works for you stay with it. I have used Pinnacle Souveran for several years and love it. Never used PSS-2 but maybe Killerwheels here can shed some light on your issue.
Oh I fully intend on staying with my Souveran, but I'm not against the occasional experiment especially within the Pinnacle line of products.

I just wanted to ask if the crumbly properties I find with the SSII was characteristic of that particular product. I will use it, and deal with it's physical properties since it does seem to yield as nice a finish as the Souveran.

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SSII is more durable and was designed for all colors, it really appears to enhance metallics. Souveran is the consummate show wax and best used on black, red, and yellows. While these are suggestions ... in the end it comes down to the user and the look he/she is after.

And for those looking to try SSII, a new 3 ounce version has just been released in time for SEMA.

http://www.autogeek.net/pin-311.html
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I only use Pinnacle Souveran on by black cars, I have never found anything better. At a car show last weekend several people asked me what kind of wax did I use? Three step polish with Menzerna, sealed with Wolfgang 3.0 and topped with Pinnacle Souveran. Perfect!
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