cleaner wax

[mtechnik]

is this the Zymol u guys said is the same as Turtle WaxX??!

[ArcticFlow]

Yeah, it's the same thing in a pretty bottle. Don't use that crap, you're just gonna waste money.

[mtechnik]

Originally Posted by ArcticFlow

Yeah, it's the same thing in a pretty bottle. Don't use that crap, you're just gonna waste money.

i don't believe this shit........! NO... NO...!

i jsu had this stuff sent to me and waited for 2 weeks for it to get here...

[BeArs]

it's not too bad... give it a whirl

[Tochenzo]

no i don't think that's the fake one, the real zymol has 2 dots over it, that picture is even on zymol's website. i've also used it before and it's great

http://www.zymol.com/onestp2.htm

[mtechnik]

so the one manufactured by Turtle way doesn't have the double dots over the ""O""???????

[corwyn]

I don't know what's Turtle Wax and what isn't, but I've used the Zymol Cleaner Wax before. It gives a decent shine, but it's a PITA. DON'T let the stuff dry on your car, or you'll have a devil of a time getting it off again. Your arms will be tired when you're done no matter what you do. I gave up on the stuff a couple years back and switched to the Meguiar's burgundy bottle stuff. Much easier to use.

Now, I get my stuff from Dewey (Superior Detail Supplies, one of the supporting vendors), and apply what I call the "CMT Method" (search in this forum for his detailing instructions). Nothing else compares.

[BeArs]

Originally Posted by corwyn

I don't know what's Turtle Wax and what isn't, but I've used the Zymol Cleaner Wax before. It gives a decent shine, but it's a PITA. DON'T let the stuff dry on your car, or you'll have a devil of a time getting it off again. Your arms will be tired when you're done no matter what you do. I gave up on the stuff a couple years back and switched to the Meguiar's burgundy bottle stuff. Much easier to use.

Now, I get my stuff from Dewey (Superior Detail Supplies, one of the supporting vendors), and apply what I call the "CMT Method" (search in this forum for his detailing instructions). Nothing else compares.

that's what I do

Darold's site has some great products.. I'm speakin from experience. If you're willing, give some of the products there a shot

[mtechnik]

oh yeah the Poorboys product line... would have to work on gettin that over here and that would take time just like my ALL HOPEFULL WEEKS awaiting my Zymol..

[WICKEDE30]

I own a Detail shop in Madison, WI and can tell you that Zymol is an OK product. Its not the best, not the most expensive or the cheapest, but there is MUCH better product for the price. If your prefernce is to use Zymol, thats fine, its does the job just fine, but plan on reapplying the wax every 30 days or so.

[mtechnik]

ok thnx for the advise. I used it for the first time yesterday. Shine was ok but the smell was even BETTER!

What's your opinion on Meg's Gold Class wax? I normally use that.

[WICKEDE30]

Yes the gold class is great wax. That is all I use to use until I found a superior Paint sealant by P & S products. The sealant is what I use on every detail now, its quite a bit more expensive but lasts a TRUE 6-12 months. I have had it on my own personal vehicles and even after washing the vehicle everyday, the water beads up with micro fine beads AFTER 6 months!

Another decent wax is the Meguires Cleaner wax. It has a swirl polish intergrated into the formula which gives a nice deep shine. Again, any wax will last 30-90 days MAX.

[mtechnik]

so if i were to apply the Meg's Cleaner Wax then apply the Gold Class after that, would i get an even beter effect. (i dont have an oribat buffer or such)

[WICKEDE30]

No the result woulnd't be any different. However, being that your BMW is a dark color, I would at the very minimum invest in a low speed orbital waxer. That way you will be able to polish your vehicle and "fill in" the small swirl marks and normal everyday "spider web" scrathes before waxing. This helps the wax to adhere. If this is not somethign you plan on doing, you could always use a quality detailers clay and clay the exterior with the bar and some instant spray wax. Then wipe it all down and give it a good quality hand wax and that should do wonders!

[mtechnik]

i already use the Mothers Clay bar kit then the Meguiars GC wax when i wanna go all out. i dont know if i am too critical to see any improvements or what seeing that i wash the car like 2-3 times a week using Gold Class car wash