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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 05:43 PM
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Has anyone heard of this stuff, my friend swears by it and his chameleon WS6 always looks sick! Just wondering if any had any history with this stuff cause the big talk around here seems to be Maguires...
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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by gabez33
Has anyone heard of this stuff, my friend swears by it and his chameleon WS6 always looks sick! Just wondering if any had any history with this stuff cause the big talk around here seems to be Maguires...
I just started using it. Kind of a mess to put on, but really smooth once you get it off.
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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 06:38 PM
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I've only tried the cleaner-wax but like the results. Not the easiest application/removal though especially with the amount of wax dust it creates.

Also, the nice thing about Zymol is that it is water based instead of petroleum based as is most polishes/waxes.
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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 06:41 PM
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Yes. I bought and used a bottle on Pikes Peak White. I was pleased with the shine, but not the cleaning ability.
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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 07:29 AM
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yeah, I have a bottle of Zymol and have used it on my Z and my brothers Mazda 3.....looks great!
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Old Oct 24, 2005 | 03:02 PM
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I've used Zymol several times before...been very happy with the results.
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Old Oct 24, 2005 | 03:07 PM
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I use it to clean up after f ing birds that sometime dump on car. Seems to take all the smears off the paint each time.
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Old Oct 24, 2005 | 04:09 PM
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I use it, love the results, hate the procedure of removal
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Old Oct 27, 2005 | 03:30 PM
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I've used Zymol Carbon for two years... It is tough to work with.. Results are good. It's very slick, good beeding in the rain. Does not last long at all.... I recently switched to Menzerna Polishes, and Zaino Z5 and Z2pro.... Zaino is not only easier, it has far more shine and dept. It can last between 4-6 months, and @ only 15.00 vs 46.00 (?).

Not trying to knock Zymol I used it off and on for 7-8 years.... It is a good wax... But there is better product out there.

Best part of Zymol it smells amazing!
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Old Oct 29, 2005 | 07:43 AM
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zymol has to be the harshest wax you can buy, it's like liquid sandpaper. I applied it once to one of my cars with a brand new applicator and afterwards there were swirl marks all over hell. I'll admit the protection lasts a good bit, but it was just SO harsh I refused to use it anymore except maybe on a lawn mower or camper or something.
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Old Oct 30, 2005 | 02:37 PM
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I also use it on all of my Les Pauls
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by chimmike
zymol has to be the harshest wax you can buy, it's like liquid sandpaper. I applied it once to one of my cars with a brand new applicator and afterwards there were swirl marks all over hell. I'll admit the protection lasts a good bit, but it was just SO harsh I refused to use it anymore except maybe on a lawn mower or camper or something.
You're kidding right?
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 07:12 AM
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yeah thats what am sayin....maybe you had some sh*tty applicator pads
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 07:38 AM
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feel it with your fingers, it FEELS abrasive.

compare the consistency with that of Zaino or even Gold class..........Zymol=crap. I'll never use it on anything ever again.
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 09:10 AM
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sh*t, I do feel kind of a grainy feel to it....which one is better Zaino or gold glass
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 09:20 AM
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I prefer Zaino. I threw a coat of gold class on the Z last weekend just to get some protection before I do the buffing and what not.....but the depth and liquid shine look you get from Zaino is just far superior.
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