Waxing: Which one?
04-26-2004, 02:22 AM
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Originally posted by Mark Turner
I'm sure you'll get a better finish from the "premium" Zymol than the Hellfords stuff - but qualitatively how much better, I don't know. If you're at the more casual end of the car-cleaning spectrum and not willing to invest the hours that some people seem to do, it's entirely possible that the extra cost and elbow grease required by the premium Zymol would mean it's not worth investing in.
I'm sure you'll get a better finish from the "premium" Zymol than the Hellfords stuff - but qualitatively how much better, I don't know. If you're at the more casual end of the car-cleaning spectrum and not willing to invest the hours that some people seem to do, it's entirely possible that the extra cost and elbow grease required by the premium Zymol would mean it's not worth investing in.
04-26-2004, 02:32 AM
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From one of the Zymol re-seller's websites:
"The second step to protecting your car's finish is to remove any dead, oxidized paint. HD-Cleanse removes light oxidization, moderate scratches, accumulated road film, tar, acid rain deposits, renewing your original paint lustre. "
It smoothes the paintwork and takes the dull top layer off the paint, a bit like a claybar. Well worth it IMHO if you're going to spend the money on the premium Zymol wax.
"The second step to protecting your car's finish is to remove any dead, oxidized paint. HD-Cleanse removes light oxidization, moderate scratches, accumulated road film, tar, acid rain deposits, renewing your original paint lustre. "
It smoothes the paintwork and takes the dull top layer off the paint, a bit like a claybar. Well worth it IMHO if you're going to spend the money on the premium Zymol wax.
04-26-2004, 02:35 AM
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I think the auto bath is very similar,
the wax is different...the internet one comes in a tub and is a solid wax.
the stuff I got from costco seems to be the same as the Halfords one...additionally a spray for keeping the shine between waxing.
the wax is different...the internet one comes in a tub and is a solid wax.
the stuff I got from costco seems to be the same as the Halfords one...additionally a spray for keeping the shine between waxing.
04-26-2004, 02:50 AM
#38
Originally posted by Mark Turner
From one of the Zymol re-seller's websites:
"The second step to protecting your car's finish is to remove any dead, oxidized paint. HD-Cleanse removes light oxidization, moderate scratches, accumulated road film, tar, acid rain deposits, renewing your original paint lustre. "
It smoothes the paintwork and takes the dull top layer off the paint, a bit like a claybar. Well worth it IMHO if you're going to spend the money on the premium Zymol wax.
From one of the Zymol re-seller's websites:
"The second step to protecting your car's finish is to remove any dead, oxidized paint. HD-Cleanse removes light oxidization, moderate scratches, accumulated road film, tar, acid rain deposits, renewing your original paint lustre. "
It smoothes the paintwork and takes the dull top layer off the paint, a bit like a claybar. Well worth it IMHO if you're going to spend the money on the premium Zymol wax.
04-26-2004, 02:57 AM
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I'm waiting on a shipment of Zaino as part of the latest GB. Assuming I decide that it's any better than Zymol (and I'm very sceptical....), I may have some Zymol Japon wax for sale - probably around 60-70% of a tub.
Don't completely dismiss HD Cleanse and/or claybar treatment. I appreciate your concern but it makes a very real difference to the look, and also the feel, of the paintwork. I don't think it's sufficiently abrasive to cause damage to the paintwork.
Don't completely dismiss HD Cleanse and/or claybar treatment. I appreciate your concern but it makes a very real difference to the look, and also the feel, of the paintwork. I don't think it's sufficiently abrasive to cause damage to the paintwork.
04-26-2004, 03:10 AM
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mikdys....I really don't think you have anything to worry about with the HD-Cleanse.
I would only use it twice or maximum 3 times a year, and it really does make the surface VERY smooth....a pleasure to feel. Very helpful when you apply wax afterwards too.....dont get any muck trapped under the wax then.
I'm of the opinion that it is better than the clay bar too.
HD-cleanse 
I would only use it twice or maximum 3 times a year, and it really does make the surface VERY smooth....a pleasure to feel. Very helpful when you apply wax afterwards too.....dont get any muck trapped under the wax then.
I'm of the opinion that it is better than the clay bar too.
HD-cleanse