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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 06:46 PM
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Bought a Pinnacle cleaning kit from autogeek.net last week and put it to the test today. Used the shampoo, paint cleaner, clay bar and wax. All I can say is this stuff is awesome. The wax was extremely easy to apply and take off. Couldn't be happier.
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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 06:47 PM
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It is one of the best kits out there. It works great. :yesnod: :thumbs:
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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 06:57 PM
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:iagree: Pinnacle's Souveran products do an exceptional job. And the folks at Autogeek are very professional and they ship quickly! :cheers:
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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 07:27 PM
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Bought a Pinnacle cleaning kit from autogeek.net last week and put it to the test today. Used the shampoo, paint cleaner, clay bar and wax. All I can say is this stuff is awesome. The wax was extremely easy to apply and take off. Couldn't be happier.
The wax goes on like "butter." I think the shine from the Pinnacle products is just plain awesome. :cheers:
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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 07:31 PM
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Curious, is your Vette dark color? Did you end up with any swirl marks at all. You know the little spider web kind you can't see in the garage, but can see in the sun. :cheers:
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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 07:36 PM
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Curious, is your Vette dark color? Did you end up with any swirl marks at all. You know the little spider web kind you can't see in the garage, but can see in the sun. :cheers:
If your post is directed at me , the answer is I have a black car and I have zero swirl marks. In fact, I got together this past December w/some other local Z06 guys (who are Zainoites, I might add) and they all commented about the lack of swirl marks in my car. Maybe I'm luckey, or I'm doin something right. :yesnod:
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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 09:23 PM
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I bought the same kit a few weeks ago.
The stuff's great! One of the easiest to apply & remove I've ever used.
The shine is awesome! :thumbs:
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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 09:29 PM
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Curious, is your Vette dark color? Did you end up with any swirl marks at all. You know the little spider web kind you can't see in the garage, but can see in the sun. :cheers:
:yesnod: My Z is EB as you can see and no swirls marks what so ever. :yesnod:

Just posted some shots we took today and you can see how deep the blue is now on the Z. :lol:

I have about 24 coats of Zaino on the car and 3 coats of Pinnacle. :yesnod:

I'll never use Zaino again on the Z as the Pinnacle really brings out a real deep blue now. :yesnod:

:cheers:
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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 09:50 PM
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Curious, is your Vette dark color? Did you end up with any swirl marks at all. You know the little spider web kind you can't see in the garage, but can see in the sun. :cheers:
Mine is black and it came with swirl marks (bought it used). They are not as noticeable after the work today. The wax is so easy to take off.
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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 09:59 PM
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Thanks. Will have to get some for myself now. :thumbs:
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Old Mar 13, 2004 | 10:14 PM
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Bought a Pinnacle cleaning kit from autogeek.net last week and put it to the test today. Used the shampoo, paint cleaner, clay bar and wax. All I can say is this stuff is awesome. The wax was extremely easy to apply and take off. Couldn't be happier.
Question: I was looking at autogeek.net and saw several products and waxes to choose from Pinnacle. Need help from you or anyone else!! Which is the best one to hide those terrible swirl marks and bring a mirror image shine!!
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Old Mar 13, 2004 | 10:23 PM
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I don't know enough about car detailing to effectively answer that question. I know Zaino makes some products that are supposed to eliminate swirls. Hopefully someone else will chime in.
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Old Mar 13, 2004 | 10:44 PM
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I dont feel the Zaino removes swirls that well. I used Zaino for years until I switched to Pinnacle Souveran. They claim Z5 will remove small scratches and swirls but most people agree if you have swirls you have to use other products such as 3M to get them out. I even saw a post where a guy claimed Zaino got rid of his orange peel... :D

The Pinnacle line of products are great.
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Old Mar 14, 2004 | 02:46 AM
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I dont feel the Zaino removes swirls that well. I used Zaino for years until I switched to Pinnacle Souveran. They claim Z5 will remove small scratches and swirls but most people agree if you have swirls you have to use other products such as 3M to get them out. I even saw a post where a guy claimed Zaino got rid of his orange peel... :D

The Pinnacle line of products are great.
I heard it removes dents too. ;)
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Old Mar 14, 2004 | 09:05 AM
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I am gonna get this pinnacle cleaning kit and try it out!

I assume it is best to skip over Zaino and go right to the Pinnacle right?
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Old Mar 14, 2004 | 10:34 AM
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BV,
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Buy some Zaino Z5 and put about 12 coats on the car as it will build up the clear.
You want to do this being you have a dark car first then use Pinnacle.
You'll be amazed at the results with the combination. :yesnod:
:cheers:
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Old Mar 14, 2004 | 10:44 AM
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BV,
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Buy some Zaino Z5 and put about 12 coats on the car as it will build up the clear.
You want to do this being you have a dark car first then use Pinnacle.
You'll be amazed at the results with the combination. :yesnod:
:cheers:
jersey jay, will the Z5 remove swirls?
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Old Mar 14, 2004 | 10:47 AM
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Default Re: Pinnacle cleaning kit (blackz28turbo)

Bought a Pinnacle cleaning kit from autogeek.net last week and put it to the test today. Used the shampoo, paint cleaner, clay bar and wax. All I can say is this stuff is awesome. The wax was extremely easy to apply and take off. Couldn't be happier.
Can the Pinnacle be applied without the use of the clay bar first ?
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Old Mar 14, 2004 | 10:49 AM
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Default Re: Pinnacle cleaning kit (blackz28turbo)

BV,
:nono:
Buy some Zaino Z5 and put about 12 coats on the car as it will build up the clear.
You want to do this being you have a dark car first then use Pinnacle.
You'll be amazed at the results with the combination. :yesnod:
:cheers:

jersey jay, will the Z5 remove swirls?
I found that Z5 will not remove swirls, your best bet is buy 3M swirl remover,
they offer it for light and dark cars.
I have used it in conjunction with the 3M hand rubbing compound and it works great at getting rids of swirls.
:D
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Old Mar 14, 2004 | 10:53 AM
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Default Re: Pinnacle cleaning kit (jersey jay)

I found that Z5 will not remove swirls, your best bet is buy 3M swirl remover,
they offer it for light and dark cars.
I have used it in conjunction with the 3M hand rubbing compound and it works great at getting rids of swirls.
:D
Thanks for the great info jersey jay!
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