Crystal Guard

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Juveluve

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Hello All-



I am a very new member and I have a question regarding Crystal Guard. I have a new Suzuki Aerio GS Sedan (which is awesome, I might add) that has Crystal Guard clearcoat. I had this as a Dealer Installed Option, which was expensive but worth it totally, I hope. I do have a lifetime warranty for the Crystal Guard, but I don't really want to have it applyed again if it isn't necessary. My question is, what are the best products to use for basic washing and major detailing? How do I keep that manufacteurs guarantee of major bling? I do use the kit they gave me which includes a sponge and a little bottle of special application you use after a wash, but the first time I used it, which was a few days ago after a car wash, it doesn't have a major shine to it? I would appreciate anyone's help. And sorry for posting a novel. Thx!
 
First off welcome to Autopia.:D



Onto the Crystal Guard question , I did a complete test and review of this product. I applied it to several different vehicles one brand new , one freshly detailed and one that was a few years old with no detail work done to it. After all my testing I have personally concluded this product to be a gimick. There is no product that will last a lifetime on a car , if that was true than the clear coat would be good enough to protect the car. I noticed no real increase in shine and the surface was not very slick at all. And it did not bead or sheet water at all. I feel it is not much more than a very harsh chemical cleaner. Also if you use anything else on your car besides Crystal Guard you will void the warranty , so the only thing you're really suppose to do is wash it with their wash or plain water and apply the quick version on a regular basis.



My suggestion would be to try and get your money back from the dealer and then use one of the quality sealants available, such as Klasse , Zaino , Wolfgang ect. If you need more info or help with this PM me and I will help as much as I can.
 
I am with Detail Barn. The people on here know of my problems with Crystal Guard. I thought this was a closed chapter in my detailing life. It did not work for me. After thorough testing of the products, the Quick, and the Pro Application I came to the conclusion that Detail Barn came to. I also had what I considered to be a negative experience with the people at Crystal Guard as well. However I leave it to you to decide what products/sealants you are going to be applying to your car. I have chosen products such as CarPolishes Final Polish, and Klasse at the top of my list personally. I certainly hope this does not trigger an attack from anyone who favors Crystal Guard, however.... I truly believe if we took a poll on here to see what the favorite sealants are Crystal Guard would certainly lose. :nixweiss Maybe thats just my opinion. Take it for what its worth, I have done my share of detailing and detailed everything from Range Rovers, to Lexus, to Aston Martin, and Porsche to mention a few.... :xyxthumbs
 
I've used their crystal guard quick and was very happy with the results. It's very reflective and shiny. It really looks like there's glass on the paint. The CG quick lasted about 2 months on my silver corolla. I haven't tried the pro kit though. It feels really slick on the first application but after a wash slickness is gone. It does sheets water off the paint which makes it easy for me to dry my car. The product needs 24-48 hours to bond and cure so they recommend not to wash the car until the 4th or 5th day after applying the product. Here is my procedure applying crystal guard. Leave your car wet after a wash. Then get a damp MF towel and spray the CG quick on the MF towel (maybe 2-3 sprays per panel) then apply panel by panel. Let it dry, then buff it with a dry MF towel. Make sure you don't use too much CG because it will make it harder to buff. It will leave some haze. Hope this help. If you have any more questions feel free to pm me. Hope this helps.
 
I used the CG Pro and I liked it a lot, but I also think it's very expensive.



As far as keeping the major bling, I dunno. I use new products so quickly that I never get to see if there's mb down the road, I like to make my own bling.





Tom
 
I waxed it about 3 weeks later with NXT, to see if the sleight cleaners would remove the CG, and it did.



I personally wouldn't be interested in a product that would keep me from waxing and caring for my cars. That would be like buying plastic plants, IMO.





Tom
 
Hey all-



Thanks a whole lot for the Crystal Guard information. As far as the warranty information, it states that if something does happen to the paint, I can get as many reapplications of Crystal Guard done, since I did pay something like $700 - $900 for the lifetime warranty. It does show good signs as far as hardness and bling, but I feel that if I use other products in conjunction like other waxes and washes, etc, I might get better results. Also, along with the reapplication of the Crystal Guard, I can also get the interior reapplied with Scotch Guard. All in all, I think it was a good deal, but I am a neat freak, and if I see a small scratch, piece of chipped paint, lint, etc, I will freak out! Again, thanks for all the great opinions!
 
check your warranty before you apply anything else , if I remember correctly if you use anything besides Crystal Guard you will void the warranty.
 
Juveluve,



Shoot me an email at [email protected]. I'll answer your questions about the warranty and other stuff. I won't comment on the negative feedback here..



And just to clarify, not much voids the warranty, and certainly not using waxes on the sealant. Make sure you know what you state befoer posting something negative, Detailbarn...I understand you don't like the product..fine...but be accurate in your statements..
 
I have a question: Do you need to rejuvenate the product, or reapply every six months?



Also, I am guessing that the warranty doesn't cover things like scratches or swirls that occur, does it?



What does the warranty cover?
 
I'll go on record as stating I really liked the look of the product; the reason CG is not for me is that I really REALLY like caring for my car!



I'm not privy to the dealings that others have had with DiamondJim, but my dealings with him have been pleasant and professional.



Tom
 
SamIam said:
I have a question: Do you need to rejuvenate the product, or reapply every six months?



Also, I am guessing that the warranty doesn't cover things like scratches or swirls that occur, does it?



What does the warranty cover?
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Any sealant will wear down over time, I don't care what sealant you use, it will always need rejuvenation...Zaino, Zymol, Klasse, whatever...some last longer than others and it varies depending on your driving conditions. The majority of people here put multiple layers or coats on their cars with whatever product they use; hard to test durability that way. CrystalGuard EX or Pro applications generally last about a full year if left alone with zero maintenance. Now if you take your car through harsh car washes, or brushless systems, it will slowly break down the sealant and can even stratch the finish, and further lessen the coat. All we state in our warranty is we 'strongly recommend" not taking through these systems. Hand wash is always better...I'm sure everyone here will atest to that theory. Our sealant is made from a harder material so it resists stratches better than teflons...



Here's how the warranty works. When you have your car professionally treated, you can have your service provider reapply the product or maintain the coat for the duration of the warranty, whether it is 3, 5, 7 years. This is up to the buyer to have CG Quick reapplied every 4-6 months or so. Some people are more particaluar and may want it applied every two months. If it's under warranty, we will service the car free of charge when you feel it needs rejuvenation. We typically suggest maintenance about 3 times a year. So what you pay for is service and maintenance of the coat, not that the orginal application will last 5 years, for example. This is what basically every dealership in America does today with any after market services, in that they attempt to add onto your car payments for the service. Some people like it, some don't. We sell our product to everyone, dealerships, enthusiasts, and detailers alike. Detailers and dealerships like the warranty program because they can charge more for the warranty maintenance service. Their bet is that most customers forget about the warranty and probably don't even come back for the service, and they are correct The response rate is less than 5% for those who purchase a warranty and get service. Big bucks for the service providers in the end. Realistically, these service providers make more money on the service and labor than my comapny makes selling the basic chemical. This model is what every chemical company and dealerships adheres to nowadays.



With that said, we don't just sell to service providers. I actually enjoy selling our products to you guys, the car nuts, who want the best for their cars. Our product is great for some people, not so great for others. It really comes down to the eye of the beholder, right? Everyone has their opinions....



ok, that's it for now...



:xyxthumbs
 
I know this is an OLD thread, but I had to chime in. First off, I would NEVER pay for any dealer installed clearcoat option EVER. Money in their pocket, plain and simple. Some of the statements on the website are just laughable. "Crystal Guard adds 33% more glitters to a brand new car!" What does that mean? I also like ranking Crystal Guard on the Mohs hardness scale, nice touch. Sounds like a too good to be true. DiamondJim no offense to you, and I understand if you would be offended by some of the negative comments since you sell the stuff.
 
You could buy a lot of quality products (PB, Zaino, Klasse, etc.) for $900 and maintain your car yourself for like forever or certainly as long as you own it. The CG seems to be aimed at those who rarely wash or has time to maintain their car.



Doubt if they will ever find too many takers here. :chuckle:
 
I use Crystal Guard Pro which is about $95 per a boxed set. It gives off the mirror like shine off my black car. I layer it after I wash my car a few times a week.
 
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