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    Review: Pinnacle Liquid Crystal Waterless Wash

    Review: Pinnacle Liquid Crystal Waterless Wash

    Introduction:

    I received a surprise package from Stig a couple of weeks ago containing new Pinnacle products.

    I use waterless washes on every detail but rarely wash a car with them. But I find them invaluable for door and trunk jambs, bird bombs, waterspots and the occasional car wash. I like the total control I have of the spray and they clean, lightly protect and generally make short work of these generally neglected areas. (Customers are often impressed when they open the door and don`t know why.)

    Thanks to Corey again for providing the format and thanks to Stig & PBMG for providing the product.

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    Product Claims:

    From Autopia Car Care site - Pinnacle Liquid Crystal Waterless Wash with Carnauba

    "Perfect for the lawns of Pebble Beach and your own garage!
    Creates a dazzling show car shine with the finest carnauba
    High lubricity formula safely removes road grime
    Adds to the protection of your paintwork

    Pinnacle Natural Brilliance`s car waxes are used on the winners of the most prestigious car shows! Pinnacle`s tradition of crafting award winning Ivory Carnauba wax blends spans over two decades. Pinnacle Liquid Crystal Waterless Wash with Carnauba continues this precedent by joining Pinnacle`s line up of carnauba wax formulas with its high-lubricity waterless wash formula. Safely clean road soil, dirt, dust, and smudges without scratching the most delicate paint surfaces while adding warmth, shine and protection. It`s the perfect product for car shows and it`s the perfect wash for the automobiles in your garage.

    Pinnacle Liquid Crystal Waterless Wash with Carnauba with imparts a high gloss finish without using water!Pinnacle Liquid Crystal Waterless Wash cleans your automobile without the use of water while leaving your paint with Pinnacle`s famous show car shine. A combination of advanced bonding polymers and premium carnauba wax impart a layer of protection across your paintwork. Pinnacle Liquid Crystal Waterless Wash with Carnauba adds a deep, wet appearance to any finish but projects a particularly stunning effect when used with Pinnacle Souveran Carnauba Paste Wax.

    Pinnacle Liquid Crystal Waterless Wash is a luxurious waterless auto wash that safely cleans the most precious paint without dulling the shine. This high lubricity formula encapsulates road pitch, dust, and other common soil, safely allowing it glide off the paint. You can use Pinnacle Liquid Crystal Waterless Wash to clean most exterior surfaces: glass, trim, brightwork, wheels, and more!

    Use Pinnacle Liquid Crystal Waterless Wash with Carnauba to clean your automobile. The gentle cleaning action and the award winning shine of carnauba make this product ideal for cleaning your paint while leaving a breathtaking shine. Use Pinnacle Liquid Crystal Waterless Wash with Carnauba to evoke looks of admiration on your daily drive, and to remove admirers` finger prints at car shows. Pinnacle Liquid Crystal Waterless Wash is perfect on the show car lawn and ideal in your garage."

    Details:

    1.- Packaging: Plastic bottle with trigger sprayer
    2.- Directions: Clearly labeled
    3.- Viscosity: About the same as water
    4.- Color: Mostly clear
    5.- Scent: Sorry, allergies have greatly reduced my sense of smell but very pleasant, almost perfumey
    6.- Price at time of review: 16 oz = $ 14.99
    7.- Manufacturer: Pinnacle Natural Brilliance
    8.- Made in: USA

    Other Products Used:

    16x16 MF

    Preparation:

    None other than open doors and trunk.

    Application:

    This is a video on how I waterless wash from my survey of waterless washes.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jfv-SYc9LzE

    I didn`t waterless wash the car this time - just the door and trunk jambs - but pretty much do the same thing.

    Observations:

    Best I can tell, Pinnacle Liquid Crystal Waterless Wash has a very pleasant fragrance. Cleans well without marring.

    See, removed this:


    I haven`t applied a sealant to my door jambs in close to a year. (I know... I am a hack. ) Amped up the gloss nicely.

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    Does it meet its claims? Yes.

    Pros:

    1.- Very fast application
    2.- Beautiful finish
    3.- Cleans very well.

    Cons:

    1.- None I`ve found.

    Final Observations and Summary:

    Not sure what else I can say about this. Pinnacle Liquid Crystal Waterless Wash is really, really good. I have no complaints and would definitely use again. As a matter of fact, I spoke with my wallet and bought a gallon of Pinnacle Liquid Crystal Waterless Wash Concentrate!! With the 32:1 dilution ratio, I`ll never have to buy waterless washes again!! (Note - "have to" doesn`t typically affect my buying decisions.)

    By the gallon concentrate, it is far cheaper than even Ultima. And, in terms of finish, it is not even close.

    Comments and questions are encouraged. Thanks for viewing!

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    Great review Mike. You are the "King" of waterless washes !!!!
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    Re: Review: Pinnacle Liquid Crystal Waterless Wash

    Thanks for the review. I would like to get your opinion after you do an entire car to evaluate the added shine.

    Al
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    Re: Review: Pinnacle Liquid Crystal Waterless Wash


    Nice review Mike.


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    Re: Review: Pinnacle Liquid Crystal Waterless Wash

    Thanks Pat, Al and Troy.

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    Re: Review: Pinnacle Liquid Crystal Waterless Wash

    Awesome work, thanks as always for posting!

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    Re: Review: Pinnacle Liquid Crystal Waterless Wash

    Great review. Can`t wait to try it out myself.

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    Re: Review: Pinnacle Liquid Crystal Waterless Wash

    Thanks Laguna and dc52nv.

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    Re: Review: Pinnacle Liquid Crystal Waterless Wash

    Another great review Mike!

    Thanks for all the hard work and taking the time to post it for the members...


    BobbyG

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    Re: Review: Pinnacle Liquid Crystal Waterless Wash

    Awesome review Mike, thanks for sharing!

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    Re: Review: Pinnacle Liquid Crystal Waterless Wash

    Thanks for posting!

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    Re: Review: Pinnacle Liquid Crystal Waterless Wash

    Thanks Bobby, Todd and Roshan.

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    This is probably the best waterless product yet. It leaves the surface very slick.

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    Re: Review: Pinnacle Liquid Crystal Waterless Wash

    thanks for all your effort mike. your videos are great.

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    Re: Review: Pinnacle Liquid Crystal Waterless Wash

    Thanks Steve.

    Quote Originally Posted by Swanicyouth View Post
    This is probably the best waterless product yet. It leaves the surface very slick.
    Completely agree.

 

 
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