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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 09:26 PM
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Zymol wax

I just paid 170 for a shop to deail my car

they use zymol wax inside and out, my car is so shiny now~

but just want to know...

1. is zymol a pretty gd wax?

2. is 170 too much for detailing? i can't do it myself since i have no room in my condo
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Old Dec 1, 2004 | 10:40 PM
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There is the "real" Zymol waxes which cost upward of $60 to $100 per jar and color specific or the "OTC" Zymol bought from a store which could be a pure Carnauba (round upright bottle) or a Cleaner wax (short oval bottle) that is around $15-20.
Zymol smells neat, somewhat like coconuts and bananas, but I find it does not last any longer than other waxes. Another neat thing I found with Zymol is spritzing with just ordinary water seem to pep up the shine (like using a QD).

$170 seems reasonable. Did he do the whole routine like dress up the tires/ vinyl leather and clean the glass or did he just wax?
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Old Dec 2, 2004 | 12:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Vicman17
There is the "real" Zymol waxes which cost upward of $60 to $100 per jar and color specific or the "OTC" Zymol bought from a store which could be a pure Carnauba (round upright bottle) or a Cleaner wax (short oval bottle) that is around $15-20.
Zymol smells neat, somewhat like coconuts and bananas, but I find it does not last any longer than other waxes. Another neat thing I found with Zymol is spritzing with just ordinary water seem to pep up the shine (like using a QD).

$170 seems reasonable. Did he do the whole routine like dress up the tires/ vinyl leather and clean the glass or did he just wax?
full detailing job, even cleaned my trunk and the door gap as well
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Old Dec 2, 2004 | 08:39 PM
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$170 is a great price, i charge a lot mroe for a full detail, but the prices are higher out here
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Old Dec 2, 2004 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by CLpower
$170 is a great price, i charge a lot mroe for a full detail, but the prices are higher out here
cool~

reps to u~
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Old Dec 5, 2004 | 05:12 PM
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zymol is a good wax, but really expensive as u porbably no already, bought some for 12 dollars and its pretty good
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Old Dec 6, 2004 | 01:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Acuraluvr
zymol is a good wax, but really expensive as u porbably no already, bought some for 12 dollars and its pretty good
The Zymol that can be bought at Target or Walmart for $10 or so is actually just a rebadged version of a Turtle Wax product. It doesn't last any longer (or look any better) than Meguairs Gold Class, NXT, or anything by Mothers'.
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Old Dec 6, 2004 | 09:34 AM
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The Zymol you find for under $20 is utter crap


that is all
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Old Dec 6, 2004 | 05:26 PM
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Ive got some cleaner/wax im dying to give away.........Its not the worth the storage its taking up..........
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Old Dec 6, 2004 | 09:01 PM
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Have to apologize to other posters in this thread. I attempted to give some positive reps last night, and I apparently hit the wrong button. Sorry about that!
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Old Dec 6, 2004 | 09:07 PM
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that's it
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Old Dec 6, 2004 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by exceldetail
Ive got some cleaner/wax im dying to give away.........Its not the worth the storage its taking up..........
i will take them for free and pay shipping
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Old Dec 6, 2004 | 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by exceldetail
Ive got some cleaner/wax im dying to give away.........Its not the worth the storage its taking up..........
They're usually good for door jambs and the inner lip of the trunk/hood and the lower body moulding (running board??). At least that is where I use my leftover C/W.
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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 06:25 PM
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I've used the cheap Zymol and have had good results for the price and effort given. I've used it on all my vehicles as well as my BMW R1150R motorcycle.

BUT I've always been tempted to add some rum and put it in the blender with some ice.
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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 07:03 PM
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same here, cuz i sent all my $$ on zaino..... but the cheap zymol is purdy good..... its not crap; i used a spray cleaner wax, then zymol, then gold class, and finally another layer of zymol; its awesome!!! smells good~!!!
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