Crystal Guard vs. Zaino
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Crystal Guard vs. Zaino
Okay, I know there is plenty of info on both Crystal Guard and Zaino out there... but has anyone done a side-by-side comparison??
This is the best way I can think of to compare the products in a fair way. You've probably seen this done on infomercials - they wax half of the hood/car with one product, half with the other...
Anyone?
This is the best way I can think of to compare the products in a fair way. You've probably seen this done on infomercials - they wax half of the hood/car with one product, half with the other...
Anyone?
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Re: Crystal Guard vs. Zaino
When I got my G, I got CG and Zaino (Two most talked about products on here). I CG'ed the G and Zaino'd a different car that was only about two weeks old.
From what I can tell, the Zaino's shine faded faster, however the protection is definitely evident after two months. I re-Zaino it every couple of weeks to keep the shine up (not the WHOLE Zaino process), but even when I do, the water is still sheeting off while I'm washing it- great product.
So far, I haven't had to CG the G again, but after two months it's starting to not shine as much and water isn't sheeting like it used to.
Essentially, the CG lasted longer and kept the shine, but the Zaino was better to keep a deep glossy shine, as I applied it much more frequently.
Six of one, half-dozen of the other...
I'm going to re-apply this weekend, so I'll do a half-and-half on the Envoy or the FX (I won't sacrafice the G to experiments yet). I'll take pictures and post some follow-ups as time goes on. Anyone else out there willing to do the same?
G
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Indianapolis, IN
From what I can tell, the Zaino's shine faded faster, however the protection is definitely evident after two months. I re-Zaino it every couple of weeks to keep the shine up (not the WHOLE Zaino process), but even when I do, the water is still sheeting off while I'm washing it- great product.
So far, I haven't had to CG the G again, but after two months it's starting to not shine as much and water isn't sheeting like it used to.
Essentially, the CG lasted longer and kept the shine, but the Zaino was better to keep a deep glossy shine, as I applied it much more frequently.
Six of one, half-dozen of the other...
I'm going to re-apply this weekend, so I'll do a half-and-half on the Envoy or the FX (I won't sacrafice the G to experiments yet). I'll take pictures and post some follow-ups as time goes on. Anyone else out there willing to do the same?
G
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cool, thanks for the info. it will be neat to try this experiment.
if you use the same car, you can compare "apples to apples" - because with two different cars, you have many variables other than the products you are testing (car colors, paint condition, washing methods, weather exposure, etc.). But if you do it on one car, you eliminate virtually all of those variables.
I would be most interested in doing this on your black G. I too have B.O. colored coupe. I really wanna know which holds up vs. those hairline scratches/swirls, and which keeps the gloss up...
thanks, looking forward to info.
if you use the same car, you can compare "apples to apples" - because with two different cars, you have many variables other than the products you are testing (car colors, paint condition, washing methods, weather exposure, etc.). But if you do it on one car, you eliminate virtually all of those variables.
I would be most interested in doing this on your black G. I too have B.O. colored coupe. I really wanna know which holds up vs. those hairline scratches/swirls, and which keeps the gloss up...
thanks, looking forward to info.
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Re: Crystal Guard vs. Zaino
Swirlmarks will be the death of me...
The two original cars were an Envoy and my G the Zaino and CG (respectively). The Envoy's seen a lot of rain, but the G gets driven a lot more --6k in two months, so far.
I've got a B.O. FX, which is a Black Infiniti paint job, so maybe I'll try it on that, as it cuts down on a couple variables. I'll let ya know...
G
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Indianapolis, IN
The two original cars were an Envoy and my G the Zaino and CG (respectively). The Envoy's seen a lot of rain, but the G gets driven a lot more --6k in two months, so far.
I've got a B.O. FX, which is a Black Infiniti paint job, so maybe I'll try it on that, as it cuts down on a couple variables. I'll let ya know...
G
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Re: Crystal Guard vs. Zaino
If you want to most advanced, progressive answers to your auto detailing questions, go here:
http://www.autopia.org/forums/index.php
Unfortunately, you'll find little/no information on CG on that website. Seems most people there either have not heard of it or have no interest in it......
http://www.autopia.org/forums/index.php
Unfortunately, you'll find little/no information on CG on that website. Seems most people there either have not heard of it or have no interest in it......
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Re: Crystal Guard vs. Zaino
There's a really good thread on this:
http://www.my350z.com/forum/showthre...threadid=31724
The only thing that *might* be wrong with his experiment, is that he applied CG on a car that was previously treated with Zaino. Apparently CG has to go onto a totally clean surface.
Maybe our little test will be better...
http://www.my350z.com/forum/showthre...threadid=31724
The only thing that *might* be wrong with his experiment, is that he applied CG on a car that was previously treated with Zaino. Apparently CG has to go onto a totally clean surface.
Maybe our little test will be better...
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The Envoy is black as well. I think I enjoy cleaning cars too much; I'm at 5 black now and one more on the way. DOH! I miss my white car. Now THAT was a breeze...
Hitman- Are you talking about the forums or reviews sections? If it's the forums section, I'm guessing the fact that it's sponsored by an online store that seems to be only reviewing its own products might be a factor...
If it's reviews, CG is foreign-owned with only two US distributors, so I'm guessing neither of them have complained about it yet (Most of the others have hundreds of distributors, who complain if it's not advertized/compared alongside everything else). Most of them are put up there for review by vendors, not visitors. Shoot em an email them and tell them to do it, it'd be a good place to collect reviews...
G
2003.5 Black w/ Willow
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Indianapolis, IN
Hitman- Are you talking about the forums or reviews sections? If it's the forums section, I'm guessing the fact that it's sponsored by an online store that seems to be only reviewing its own products might be a factor...
If it's reviews, CG is foreign-owned with only two US distributors, so I'm guessing neither of them have complained about it yet (Most of the others have hundreds of distributors, who complain if it's not advertized/compared alongside everything else). Most of them are put up there for review by vendors, not visitors. Shoot em an email them and tell them to do it, it'd be a good place to collect reviews...
G
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Re: Crystal Guard vs. Zaino
I love Zaino. It shines and it's very easy to wash the car after a few coats of Zaino - all the bugs just come right off. I't's been about a month since I've applied it, and the car is still shining 
. To each it's own, but I'll still with Zaino.
. To each it's own, but I'll still with Zaino.Guest
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I got my ' 95 C Class M-Benz applied with CG EX by a professional detailer trained by Crystal Guard 3 months ago . Since then the minor swirlmarks due to previous car wash was gone and I fallow the recomended maintenance by using my garden hose to rinse the car once a week and dry it with chamois , ever since bird drop and tree sap has been wash away without effort using water or chamois . The car looks shinny , even looks better than the show room cars at my dealer . I think the secret is regular maintenance and it took me 10-15 minutes on a Sunday morning to do it .
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Re: Crystal Guard vs. Zaino
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I fallow the recomended maintenance by using my garden hose to rinse the car once a week and dry it with chamois
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This sounds like a scratch-o-roma to me. Just rinse? Ha Ha!!!
Why is this your first post on this forum. Are you going around marketing your product by posting? If you have a M-Benz, what the H are you doing here? I'm not saying the product is bad. Get some real fact and come back and post them! Durrability testing by an outside source would be good.
I fallow the recomended maintenance by using my garden hose to rinse the car once a week and dry it with chamois
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This sounds like a scratch-o-roma to me. Just rinse? Ha Ha!!!
Why is this your first post on this forum. Are you going around marketing your product by posting? If you have a M-Benz, what the H are you doing here? I'm not saying the product is bad. Get some real fact and come back and post them! Durrability testing by an outside source would be good.
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Re: Crystal Guard vs. Zaino
whoa there FastBlack. Just because its his first post, doesnt mean you have to be all nasty about it. Nothing wrong with fellow Benzos joining the forum. All advice and experiences are welcome here.
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Re: Crystal Guard vs. Zaino
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All advice and experiences are welcome here.
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Agreed. Who's up to doing the challenge for our members?
-Rick
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All advice and experiences are welcome here.
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Agreed. Who's up to doing the challenge for our members?
-Rick
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