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Old Oct 8, 2004 | 04:36 PM
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Used the kit i bought about 2 weeks ago (put 1 coat of paste wax on)and it's time for a wash my question is after the wash should I use crystal mist this time or this time put another coat of pinnacle wax on it since I only have one coat on it now and then after this time use crystal mist from now on for awhile..

or does it really matter i mean can i use crystal mist today and put another coat of paste wax on like a week from today and still get the same results?

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Old Oct 8, 2004 | 06:06 PM
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just use the cystal mist after a wash. No need to rewax car for about a month or so. Did you clean paint first with claybar and then polish car before wax was applied ?

Pinnacle is all I use.......

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Old Oct 8, 2004 | 07:18 PM
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Crystal Mist will keep your finish nice and new for several weeks, and continue that "pop" that fresh wax shows. Whenever you want to add a coat of wax, you do so and can skip the Crystal Mist that week.

Just remember to use a car wash soap and something that is PH balanced. Pinnacles soap, P21S, Griots are several good ones.


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Old Oct 8, 2004 | 07:47 PM
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to My2Dogs. Gad, your Z06 looks awesome.
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Old Oct 8, 2004 | 10:52 PM
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I agree with whats already been said and I think you will love the crystal mist! I actually like it better than the signature paste wax itself that came in the kit. You just spray the crystal mist on (it goes a long way) wipe it off/smear it in with a microfiber towel then I go back over it with another microfiber towel and buff it out.

you'll see......it's great stuff!
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Old Oct 8, 2004 | 10:58 PM
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to My2Dogs. Gad, your Z06 looks awesome.

Thanks .
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Old Oct 9, 2004 | 07:13 AM
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Car looks great! But if you only have one coat of wax you have not yet seen it's potential. Get about three coats on it and that baby is really going to be sharp. Remember to wait at least 24 hours between coats.
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