Zymol v. Zaino
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Zymol v. Zaino
From what I've read in these posts, I've gathered that Zaino lasts far longer than Zymol does. I've been a die-hard Zymol fan (HD Cleanse + Concours wax) for years, but am thinking of making the switch to Zaino.
I personally don't mind waashing/waxing often, but I want the best depth of shine (and coverup of swirls!) on my black car. I was thinking of either buying the full range of Zaino paint products or the Zymol sampler kit with their high-end waxes. Any opinions folks? Thanks!
I personally don't mind waashing/waxing often, but I want the best depth of shine (and coverup of swirls!) on my black car. I was thinking of either buying the full range of Zaino paint products or the Zymol sampler kit with their high-end waxes. Any opinions folks? Thanks!
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Don't know about Zaino... but I did try the high end sampler kit and the atlantique and concourse were amazing waxes... Worst part was that I kept getting hungry when putting them on.. tasty smell!
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Zymol is generally overpriced. Try some Pinnacle Souveran wax for $50 or P21S wax for $25 to get similar results.
This is a carnauba wax (Zymol) vs. synthetic sealant (Zaino) issue. Zaino will last much longer than Zymol, no contest. The shine of each is different though. Zymol is probably a little more deep and shimmering. Zaino is more reflective. The biggest advantage to Zaino is the durability. I bet after three weeks your Zymol has lots most of its slickness. Am I right?
Krispy, if you want a) depth and b) swirl cover-up, don't go with Zaino. It could end up magnifying the swirls. IMO, if you are going to use Zaino, you need to do a full swirl removal or put it on when the car is new. I think if you want something new, go ahead and buy some S100 or P21S wax. Maybe even Pinnacle Souveran.
This is a carnauba wax (Zymol) vs. synthetic sealant (Zaino) issue. Zaino will last much longer than Zymol, no contest. The shine of each is different though. Zymol is probably a little more deep and shimmering. Zaino is more reflective. The biggest advantage to Zaino is the durability. I bet after three weeks your Zymol has lots most of its slickness. Am I right?
Krispy, if you want a) depth and b) swirl cover-up, don't go with Zaino. It could end up magnifying the swirls. IMO, if you are going to use Zaino, you need to do a full swirl removal or put it on when the car is new. I think if you want something new, go ahead and buy some S100 or P21S wax. Maybe even Pinnacle Souveran.
Last edited by JustinTRW; Sep 5, 2002 at 04:14 PM.
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Originally posted by JustinTRW
Zymol is generally overpriced. Try some Pinnacle Souveran wax for $50 or P21S wax for $25 to get similar results.
This is a carnauba wax (Zymol) vs. synthetic sealant (Zaino) issue. Zaino will last much longer than Zymol, no contest. The shine of each is different though. Zymol is probably a little more deep and shimmering. Zaino is more reflective. The biggest advantage to Zaino is the durability. I bet after three weeks your Zymol has lots most of its slickness. Am I right?
Krispy, if you want a) depth and b) swirl cover-up, don't go with Zaino. It could end up magnifying the swirls. IMO, if you are going to use Zaino, you need to do a full swirl removal or put it on when the car is new. I think if you want something new, go ahead and buy some S100 or P21S wax. Maybe even Pinnacle Souveran.
Zymol is generally overpriced. Try some Pinnacle Souveran wax for $50 or P21S wax for $25 to get similar results.
This is a carnauba wax (Zymol) vs. synthetic sealant (Zaino) issue. Zaino will last much longer than Zymol, no contest. The shine of each is different though. Zymol is probably a little more deep and shimmering. Zaino is more reflective. The biggest advantage to Zaino is the durability. I bet after three weeks your Zymol has lots most of its slickness. Am I right?
Krispy, if you want a) depth and b) swirl cover-up, don't go with Zaino. It could end up magnifying the swirls. IMO, if you are going to use Zaino, you need to do a full swirl removal or put it on when the car is new. I think if you want something new, go ahead and buy some S100 or P21S wax. Maybe even Pinnacle Souveran.
But in general, yes, it doesn't last that long. When I didn't have a garage, I started using Blitz wax -- much easier to apply, lasted considerably longer. How do I do a full-swirl removal? Seems once you put the swirls in, they don't seem to go away. :P
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Originally posted by KrispyK
Well, I've had Zymol last well over 2 months when I went away on vacation and left the car in the garage the whole time. But in general, yes, it doesn't last that long. When I didn't have a garage, I started using Blitz wax -- much easier to apply, lasted considerably longer.
How do I do a full-swirl removal? Seems once you put the swirls in, they don't seem to go away. :P
Well, I've had Zymol last well over 2 months when I went away on vacation and left the car in the garage the whole time.
But in general, yes, it doesn't last that long. When I didn't have a garage, I started using Blitz wax -- much easier to apply, lasted considerably longer. How do I do a full-swirl removal? Seems once you put the swirls in, they don't seem to go away. :P
So, your option is do get a quality orbital (not the kind in most stores) and the right polishes. Hand application would not be worth the effort or results. I have a Porter-Cable 7424 6" dual action polisher/sander. I have several different kinds of pads and polishes I use. If you really want to do a swirl removal, I could make a diagnosis for you. Want is the color of your paint and how bad are the swirls (this is really subjective). A good way to judge the severity is by how far apart they are in the sun.
