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General => Detailing => Topic started by: joesgti on 04 September 2008, 11:11
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is this wax any good, ive got the zymol wash and like that alot, also got the megs step 1 and 2 but find step 1 a pain to take off, any recomendations???
im looking for a real easy wax to take off, :smiley:
edit: also just got a megs quick clay kit, at what stage would i clay my car?? after a wash and before wax? :smiley: :smiley:
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Hi Joe
I have used Zymol a lot on a few different cars, over the years so I'll give my 2pence worth! :smiley:
I have used Zymol Carbon on my black GTI, and although its good, its not worth the £49 I paid for the pot. To use the wax properly, you have to use HD cleanse first, either by hand or machine, which cleanses the paint and helps the wax bond. I found HD Cleanse ok to use, but there are a lot better products out there.
The wax is a little difficult to remove, even after following Zymols detailed instructions. It smells nice, gives a reasonable finish, and has to be kept in the fridge (seriously)! :wink: You only have to use a little bit, so I reckon the tub would last a normal owner easy 2-3 years if you wax once a month.
I did my GTI twice with Zymol, but found it just didnt last, even using their shampoo. Its still sat in the fridge almost full! I'll use it as a spare wax for anyone who specifically asks for Zymol (I'm occasionally doing friends cars now for a few quid!)
If you want my advise, leave the Zymol products alone apart from their Tyre preserve
http://www.monzacarcare.com/products/?category_id=6111&search_mode=view_item&product_id=1534&start=0&search_term=Enter%20search%20term
and their Seal rubber preserve
http://www.monzacarcare.com/products/?category_id=6112&search_mode=view_item&product_id=1492&start=0&search_term=Enter%20search%20term
A far better product IMO is Zaino. Buy a tub of Z2 with ZFX accelerator, then top it off with a spray of Z8. I use this now and it looks fantastic and lasts for ages. Its easy to use, wont mark any rubber or plastic, and you only need to use a tiny amount so it'll last yonks! :wink:
182_Blue recommended this to me, and he knows his stuff. There are pro detailers on DW using it, with amazing results and durability.
As for claying, I'd wash the car first to get rid of any dust/dirt, then give the car a good going over with the clay. Use the quik detailer to help the clay slide over the paint. You'll be amazed how much junk it takes off. Warm the clay up in your pocket for a while and it works better IMO.
DONT use any that has dropped on the floor, dump it as you WILL scratch your paint with it. It picks up bit straight away.
Then give the car another wash after you have finished, it'll look as good as new and your paint will be really smooooth! :smug:
HTH bud.
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cheers for that newgolf, decent bit of advise there :afro: :afro::afro: :afro::afro: :afro:
*goes searching the web :cool:*
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have you got any links to get that z-2 and zfx :smiley:
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have you got any links to get that z-2 and zfx :smiley:
Here for info about them
http://www.zainostore.com/
And I buy mine from here
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/zaino/cat_63.html
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I also recently discovered the Zaino stuff after reading 182_blue recommendation and 100% agree with everything NewGolf said about it.
I brought this kit from cleanyourcar - http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/zaino/zaino-39-finishing-39-kit-with-z-2-pro/prod_498.html
Plus it smells amazing :laugh:
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Another decent wax is poorboys natty's blue this is very easy to remove and leaves a nice wet look, but ive also started using collonite 915 although more stubborn to remove it leaves a good finish and some stunning reflections. Ive also started using a sealer before the wax just to give it that extra durability.
Poorboys natty's blue wax
(http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/images/mygolf/1568/S1050205.JPG)
Collonite 915
(http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=31395&stc=1&d=1220571357)
(http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=31396&stc=1&d=1220571357)
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Morty your car looks :cool:
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thanks TC
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Morty your car looks :cool:
Fully Agree,
Are those Lambo wheels ?
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I use zymol shampoo and quite like it. Find Nattys Blue really easy to use on my Megane too.
(http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k298/leighturner/Cleaning%20May%2008/DSC00097.jpg)
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Thanks NewGolf, and yes they are Gallerdo reps bit bored of them now and wanting a change for some 18" monza's GTi's but im just abit lazy to get them sold.... :rolleyes:
Darren
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ive got carbon, titanium, glasur and concourse, swissvax best of show plus a few dodo juice waxes.on my white golf ive got b o s but on my espace ive got titanium, i must say that if youve got a black car then titanium is brilliant,but save your money and buy auto balm, bloody brilliant and only £15.not that durable but just keep topping it up.