Around 2010 my brother found Zymol listed as top performer in Consumer Reports. I have used it on my cars ever since. One was totaled (hit by semi) and I was unhappy with the settlement value from R&L. I had access to the car so I used the Zymol Cleaner wax on as much as I could reach, the estimator came back and added $1,000 to the settlement and was puzzled why he rated it so low previously. I stayed quiet except for some thing like "That's all?" I still feel that R&L Couriers ripped me off and were unpleasant to deal with. Zymol Cleaner Wax is my go to, even on my newest cars.
If it's been a long time since last waxing zymol does tend to be sticky and harder to get off in some areas. When it's been a long while I go over it twice and second round it doesn't stick like that. If I wax more regularly I have no issues with the hard to remove areas. I use nothing else now! Waxed with 3 different kinds in one day and went to a friend's house and he told me I should try Zymol as that's all he used on his black car. Mine is red. Did one little area and had to go buy some and do my entire car again! Great stuff!
Zymol removal tip: Make multiple passes with a damp rag(not wet, damp) until very little residue remains, then finish up with a dry microfiber. Zymol is not an aggressive polish, but it is super slick and lasts longer(protects better) than most other polish on the market.
That Zymol is not supposed to be left on for long- I've used it before- it should say it in its description, something like polish 2 square feet then buff off! It's way more harder to buff/polish if u leave it longer 👍
I've used the zymol before and the best results are achieved by not letting the wax dry, apply and buff to polish, it seems to lubricate the paintwork. Thanks for the videos.
Been using it for over 20 years. I hand wax my car. Only down side is the white residue that collects on the corners of your rubber and chrome moldings. It can take days in different rays of light to see what still needs to be cleaned off. Great video. It reminded me of when I used Zymol to wax my 23 foot travel trailer. I should have used an electrical applicator like you did.
I've been using the Zymol for a while now, learned the hard way not to do too big an area at one go as it dries on too much. Stick to a smaller area at a time & buff off. Zymol suggest "setting" the wax after buffing off by spraying with cool water & then dry that off. I usually then apply a coat of Smartwax Concours wax, again do a small area at a time. Time & effort bring fantastic results.
Zymol is all natural product have the old cleaner wax, detailer, old wash and spray glaze and all of them are great product, no chemicals all natural, if you have a antique car or a show car zymol is for you
I have found the smell to be far more tolerable compared to synthetic cleaners and polishes. It also doesn't leave your hands(and other contact areas) feeling greasy or dried out. A bottle will last a long, long time.
Back in the 90's it was called "Zymol Auto Polish". It was available in a "cream" in a tub, or in a bottle. The packaging was crazy though! It was a thin six sided jeweling case. Very fancy. The solvents in the M26 is probably picking up a lot of that gunk. It's not actually supposed to be a "cleaner wax", as the kaolin clay is there for the emulsion.
Great video. The trick for me with this is small sections maybe quarter of the hood size, damp applicator and remove before fully dry. It not only cleans but has great filling properties as well.
Basically isn’t this just a carnuba vs synthetic wax test? The carnuba (zymol) has a better shine but does not last as long nor protect as well as the synthetic (Mcguiers)
