Quick Shine vs. Crystal Mist

[membim]

Hello everyone. Can someone compare Clearkote`s Quick Shine to Pinnacle`s Crystal Mist. I appreciate it.

[samhian]

I can`t comment in Quick Shine, but I can on Crystal Mist. I recently have been using it as a QD over S100, and though the car does look very good and I can "tell" that it`s doing something I can`t say that I recommend it for it`s price. IMHO it`s better than Eagle One and Mother`s, but that doesn`t mean that it`s worth $20. I can`t wait to use it all up so I can find out if Quick Shine is worth $20! :)

[membim]

I`ve been througt several bottles of the Crystal Mist and really like it. Just wondered if anyone like Quick Shine better.

[imported_Greg]

Different IMO. I like Crystal Mist a lot, but its so expensive. Personally I think Quick Shine is too expensive as well. For about $15-17 a gallon, pick up some Meguiars Final Detail or Last Touch, basically same products. It is my favorite QD and you`re not afraid to use it because of its price.

[imported_memnuts]

QS is strictly a QD and works well on all protectant types from my experience. QS is silicone and carnauba-free



CM is more of a quick wax with a QD character. CM contains carnuaba.



Both are very easy to use (non-streaking and non-hazing) and produce noticeable results.



Both are relatively expensive when compared to local available QD`s, but both require very little product to do the job so a container normally last quite a while.



Good daily QD for the results and budget: I agree with Greg - FD or it`s new version

[membim]

Thanks guys!!!

[WAX2MUCH]

I primarily use ClearKote`s Quick Shine on sealants or carnauba finishes....works well, plus can be used on glass.



I agree with the comments on Pinnacle`s Crystal Mist....more of a quick wax and expensive. I have also tried the new Sonus Carnauba Spritz. IMHO it is pretty good and if you are looking for a reasonably priced carnauba based QD try it. I still would recommend QS.

[JustinR32]

Very similar to Crystal Mist, and a lot cheaper, is Griot`s Speed Shine. $10 for 35oz, $30 per gallon. Same look and feel, different smell; more floral than tropical. Otherwise, dead ringers in the look on the car.



Tom

[Pats300zx]

Ok guys..I think I need help...I have all of the above QD`s mentioned in this thread.



Griots SS-bought prior to my finding Autopia :D

Quick Shine-Thanks to Scottwax

Final Detail-Just ordered a gallon

Crystal Mist-Just got some for my Bday...



Do you think I need help...????



Quick Shine is awesome and I use it at car shows. Perfect for QDing in the sun without worry of streaks.



Final Detail-My new daily QD..Love the shine..can`t beat it for $17 a gallon



Crystal Mist-Like a fine champange-use it in in my car show prep for that extra "pop".



Griots SS..I`ll use it one of these days :D

[JustinR32]

Hey Pat, SS is really good, about the same as FD and CM.





Tom

[SilverLexus]

I`ve been using Eimann Fabrik Clear Pearl QD over P21S on silver paint to good effect.

[killrwheels]

Crystal Mist-Like a fine champange-use it in in my car show prep for that extra "pop"



My thoughts exactly .... and I dont find it to be the same caliber as SS by Griots. I use Crystal Mist on carnubas, Z6 on sealants, and Sonus on Klasse. Must have 10 bottles and a gallon of CM. Even got two bottles on Einszett Lackluster on preorder. (got some samples from a hidden source several months ago and was highly impressed, very concentrated)

[imported_speedracer]

Crystal mist all the way...love the look (really like the smell as if that matters). If you are going to use a high end wax (SOUVERAN) why not keep it up with CM?! Just my thoughts...car has more expensive toys than me.

[yankees1]

I have used Pinnacle Crystal Mist, Zaino and Groits speed shine and I like Crystal Mist the least. Even though I use Pinnacle Souveran on my vette I like Zaino much better than Crystal Mist and Speed Shine pretty much equal to Zaino but less costly!