Waxing your ride.

[syldogRT/10]

Ok guys, I have used a lot of different waxes over the years and honestly I find that Zymol does the best job for me. I have a little trick that I was wondering if any any else uses. I have a spray bottle full of water and I use it to dampen the applicator pad before I put wax on it. Not much water just a spray or 2. I find that this really helps stretch the wax and also seems to harden the wax better that just applying it then removing it. If you use too much water it can get runny so you really need only a little. I was just wondering how many of you guys apply your wax with a dry applicator as opposed to a damp one?

[Paul Hawker]

Always use a damp applicator. Like you, not wet, but just damp. Seems to even out the application.

[plumcrazy]

ditto.......

[mike & juli]

Originally Posted by plumcrazy

ditto.......

and ditto again!! Plum--will you be going to Lime Rock, even if your car is not finished yet? We'd love to meet you, we've emailed before, Phil, though you possibly don't recall.
You helped out with a problem, I really can't recall what it was, it was so long ago!!
Just wondering--I know you're having your car worked on right now and it's in various stages/pieces...but would love to meet you. ~juli & mike~
*We'll be bringing our Viper, not tracking it however, as we'll be there later, 11am or so*

[mad0953]

I always dampen my applicator. I use detail spray instead of water though.

[agentf1]

I mix my applicator with Z6 (quick detailer) before I apply my Zaino.

Which Zymol do you use? And please don't say the blue liquid.

[RaceDeck]

Your getting good advice... I find they best way to dampen the applicator is with a detail spray...Like the Happy Ending Detail Spray http://www.jorgensgarage.com/product...&cat=16&page=1 followed up with a good quality wax .

[RaceDeck]

Shiney GT

[RichieSRT10]

I like Zymol. I would never use any product that Zainos produces. Growing up in Brooklyn brings back some fond memories Sal.


Leopards don't change ther spots now do they?

[plumcrazy]

another thumbs down here for sal zaino and his products....

id use anything besides his stuff.

[Fast Too]

They are not cheap by no means but the Pinnacle products are exceptional and probably the best money can buy. A small tub of their caruba is 80 bucks, but man what a shine.........They have my vote.

[ViperJon]

Zaino seems to be try to emulate Maguires product line, coming out with 22 steps (and products) to get your car to shine, when a coating of Pinnacle or Klasse does it in one and I guarentee will look as good if not better.

[viperDoug]

I use Zymol and love it. I just did it on sunday and the car looks amazing. I really thought most of you used Zaino, but I guess I was wrong.

[Leslie]

I used to use Zaino then tried Adam's products and I am sold I do love Pinnacle too, just a little pricey.

I just don't want to do all the steps-give me a good wash and polish, and that's all I need. I will spend some time about once a month on the 'detail' stuff like the black trim, interior, adding wax, etc.

[agentf1]

Originally Posted by viperDoug

I use Zymol and love it. I just did it on sunday and the car looks amazing. I really thought most of you used Zaino, but I guess I was wrong.

It is a hobby of mine trying different car care products and I have tried just about everything out there and have to say that I have not found anything that comes close to Zaino. Zaino is one of the few products out there that delivers both great looks and durability IMHO. I found all carnuaba products lack durability and most are cloudy on darker colors. I have Pinnacle and out of all of the Carnuabas it looks the best but it really lacks in the durability dept. Some of the more duraable waxes like Collinite are very milky.

It appears some people are basing their opinions on personal difference opposed to product performance which is their perogative but I base my opinion on performance alone and have no reason to be biased one way or another. I have to say that these what wax or what header post always turn into heated discussions and usually go south pretty quick since everybody has such strong opinions. I say if a product works for you keep using it as everybody has different priorities. The only real wrong product is no product.