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Old 01-09-2016, 08:46 PM   #15
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Yeah, coatings are the mack daddy, but if you LIKE to detail your car, CS is great as you skip the buffing step which is a PIA.
Yeah I love to detail, stress reliever for me and I love seeing the results. I will let you know when it arrives, might need a few tips before I start, probably do it next weekend.
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Old 01-09-2016, 11:51 PM   #16
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Polish before crystal seal...2x results.....
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Old 01-10-2016, 12:21 AM   #17
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Already got some polish last night and a new foam bonnet for the buffer.
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Old 01-10-2016, 12:27 AM   #18
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Just remember there are 15-920 cars in each Crystal seal bottle… Car maybe will take 25 Sprays.....find a you tube ahpplication vid. Only time I've ever seen anybody screw it up is they used to much
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Old 01-10-2016, 08:44 AM   #19
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Love this method, I've been doing my cars this way for years! I am a bit OCD about cleaning my car and the 2 bucket system always seemed inefficient to me, I hated how the wash water would still get dirty and I really didn't like using the same dirty towel on the entire car. It didn't take long for me to just start using multiple towls in one clean bucket of wash water. Reading Glens write ups over the last month has definitely improved my methods and products used thats for sure.
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Old 01-10-2016, 09:59 AM   #20
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Just remember there are 15-920 cars in each Crystal seal bottle… Car maybe will take 25 Sprays.....find a you tube ahpplication vid. Only time I've ever seen anybody screw it up is they used to much
Thanks for the info. Will do.
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Old 01-10-2016, 10:01 AM   #21
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Love this method, I've been doing my cars this way for years! I am a bit OCD about cleaning my car and the 2 bucket system always seemed inefficient to me, I hated how the wash water would still get dirty and I really didn't like using the same dirty towel on the entire car. It didn't take long for me to just start using multiple towls in one clean bucket of wash water. Reading Glens write ups over the last month has definitely improved my methods and products used thats for sure.
Same here! Glen is a valuable resource here! I like the fact that a lot of people on this forum have their own little tips and specialities, together we all help each other out.

Good stuff and a great community here!
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Old 01-10-2016, 10:34 AM   #22
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this looks like a huge time saver! I will have to start doing this in the spring.
Thanks Glen!
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Old 01-10-2016, 04:12 PM   #23
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I have to agree with you.......Rinseless or Waterless Wash is the way to go!

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Old 01-10-2016, 06:39 PM   #24
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No thanks. I like to remove the dirt and crap not rub it in.

If my car was relatively clean and I wanted to touch it up before the cruise on Friday night, o.k., I can see the use for this product.

My car is full of road grim, dirt and all the other junk from a weeks worth of driving, it gets a proper wash.
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Old 01-11-2016, 01:41 AM   #25
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No thanks. I like to remove the dirt and crap not rub it in.

If my car was relatively clean and I wanted to touch it up before the cruise on Friday night, o.k., I can see the use for this product.

My car is full of road grim, dirt and all the other junk from a weeks worth of driving, it gets a proper wash.
Glen clearly stated in his OP "if you keep you'er car clean" If you'er the kind that likes to let you'er Camaro look like you took it mudding before you wash it then yes a Spray off is needed 1st. All of witch is covered in the write ups Glen attached.
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Old 01-11-2016, 12:25 PM   #26
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Yeah exactly...this is NOT for filthy dirty cars that have been neglected for months.
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Old 01-18-2016, 05:11 PM   #27
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I polished the car and applied crystal seal the middle of last week. My car got rained on over the weekend so today I tried a rinseless with duragloss. My car still looks fantastic but my question is, when can I apply another coat of crystal seal? Is there a prep procedure for it or can I apply it right after doing a rinseless?
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Old 01-18-2016, 05:15 PM   #28
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I polished the car and applied crystal seal the middle of last week. My car got rained on over the weekend so today I tried a rinseless with duragloss. My car still looks fantastic but my question is, when can I apply another coat of crystal seal? Is there a prep procedure for it or can I apply it right after doing a rinseless?
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I would rinse the car with clear water, dry and applyCS. After that not for a couple months , it's just not necessary. And then continue to do your rinseless See the other post I put up about using a drying agent, aqua wax, for drying ....do that every 3rd or 4th wash to supercharge the CS......
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