Zymol
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Printed Date: 01-May-2024 at 23:18
Topic: Zymol
Posted By: Richie
Subject: Zymol
Date Posted: 06-September-2004 at 04:34
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Spent 4.5 hours applying Zymol to my car at the weekend.It's a long process but worth it.Started by washing and drying the car.Followed that by applying the Zymol HD Cleanse which removed any residues and stuck on grime leaving a real nice surface for the final step,The Zymol wax.
Takes quite a while to do but worth it I think. What do you think??? http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=41 - Zymol pics Richie |
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Posted By: M3 Evo
Date Posted: 06-September-2004 at 04:43
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This is top stuff Richie,
I use it on my E36 M3 Convertible and it comes up really good. I have been using it for a year now and it has helped me win the concours at Gaydon in Elite Class. Tristan p.s the car looks great |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 06-September-2004 at 04:51
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where did you get it Richie & how much? ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 06-September-2004 at 05:14
I bought it a while ago from John Drake.It's 99 sterling.This is the kit 
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Posted By: lord vader
Date Posted: 06-September-2004 at 06:18
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Oh to have that amount of time to spend on the car, just me & the car.
Looking good, Richie. ------------- Z4 3.0i Eisenmann sport exhaust ACS kit, ACS gear knob, ACS type 3 wheels Hamann eyebrows |
Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 06-September-2004 at 06:55
Yeah Mike,i didn't get a chance until my other half went to Chicago.Lots of time on my hands now! 
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Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 06-September-2004 at 07:04
if thats the case can you come and do my car - I have absolutely no time at all  ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 06-September-2004 at 07:11
Eh let me think about that one......No thanks. One 4.5hr session is enough for me.Arms were hanging off by the end of it and to top it off it was one of the hottest days this year. 
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Posted By: Graham G
Date Posted: 06-September-2004 at 11:15
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Very nice results! Mine was very lucky to get a hose and a bucket of soap over it this weekend! We'll definitely be able to spot you on the roads with that gleam! |
Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 06-September-2004 at 11:44
| Don't worry Graham,the shine should be gone within a few days.Surely there's rain comin.What Meguiars stuff you tryin.Is it NXT stuff? |
Posted By: Graham G
Date Posted: 06-September-2004 at 12:33
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Well they only had the "Deep Crystal" range - Step 1-4 etc. But may be take an order for the NXT range. There is an Irish website opening soon for Meguiars so some online purchases may be possible then. I wouldn't mind trying the Scratch-X to see if it works. As ever, finding a weekend is the problem and then hoping the weather won't let you down is a lottery! |
Posted By: Robbie Bradford
Date Posted: 06-September-2004 at 17:13
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Car looks super shiny now richie......hang on i think i can see my reflection, must get some of that stuff. By the way, any of those poducts toxic enough to kill the goddamn cats that use my car as a deckchair......!
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Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 06-September-2004 at 19:04
Bl00dy cats are a pain,especially when they decide to stretch their claws on your bonnet.Try leaving a samll bowl of whiskas with some poison in it beside your car.They're bound to have a bite before gettin some kip on your car. 
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Posted By: bmw8nut
Date Posted: 07-September-2004 at 02:29
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Hi all
I ahve just joined the club just before Gaydon Zymol is a very good product but the Miracle detailer at Gaydon informed me that P20 is as good so i bought some and sure enough it is at a third of the price ------------- BMW8NUT |
Posted By: lord vader
Date Posted: 07-September-2004 at 03:08
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When I get the time I use Swissol, have found it very good.
E46 Section |
Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 07-September-2004 at 03:53
| Is there much work involved in the p20 and Swissol compared to Zymol? I'm interested to see how long the finish lasts with twice a week washing. |
Posted By: Toxic
Date Posted: 07-September-2004 at 04:29
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what is this wax stuff you guys keep talking about? ------------- Tom E39 1997 523i Oxford Green (Sold) ___________________________ |
Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 07-September-2004 at 04:45
| http://www.johnswax.co.uk - Zymol Website has all the info on Zymol.Differnet wax for different colours and types of cars etc etc. |
Posted By: 318is-joe
Date Posted: 07-September-2004 at 06:22
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I think it's the stuff the garage put's in their "wash and wax programs" you see on the station forecourts Tom. |
Toxic wrote:Posted By: 318is-joe
Date Posted: 07-September-2004 at 06:26
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What has Cats got to do with waxing????? Do you use them to apply the wax or something???? |
Posted By: Toxic
Date Posted: 07-September-2004 at 06:30
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I have a problem with my cat at the moment. Will waxing get rid of it or do I need to get a big dog? ------------- Tom E39 1997 523i Oxford Green (Sold) ___________________________ |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 07-September-2004 at 06:36
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waxing cats is not recommended and the choice of dog is extremely important (pit bull or similar). It may be easier in the long run to get yourself a gun (AK47 or similar) which will require much less care than aformentioned dog. However, do not use gun to treat the problem if the problem is sitting on your car. ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: lord vader
Date Posted: 07-September-2004 at 07:52
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Richie,
After washing the car & drying I use Klasse sealant, then apply Swissol. Comes up very well. E46 Section |
Posted By: IamSpartacus
Date Posted: 07-September-2004 at 08:17
Says who? they make a great noise when you pull the first strip off ------------- The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think. |
Posted By: Robbie Bradford
Date Posted: 07-September-2004 at 08:34
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I read in one of the BM mags that swissol is great for use on alloys, helping prevent build up of brake dust etc. any thoughts on that Mr. vader as i see you have some rather nice chrome jobbies on your machine? ------------- http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 - http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 07-September-2004 at 09:04
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true but to avoid scratches you need to hold the cat firmly in a vice - [to be really awful put some mustard on its bum ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: lord vader
Date Posted: 07-September-2004 at 09:14
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Robbie,
I don’t put Swissol of my wheels, I use ordinary Turtle Wax. E46 Section |
Posted By: 318is-joe
Date Posted: 07-September-2004 at 09:24
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Would this solve Toxic's problem with his CAT, using turtle wax? Killian's measures seem a bit drastic, I know you could get a license for a dog, but I'd say the ould Garda woulld choke on his donut if you went in looking for a license for an AK47 |
Posted By: Robbie Bradford
Date Posted: 07-September-2004 at 09:34
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Oh now i see, i've read the article properly this time i knew i rec'ed the swissol name. The stuff i'm on about is called autobahn wheel wax and is made by swissol, apparently its heat resistant and repels salt and other nasties from attacking your rims with its carnauba PTFE coating........ oooooh very impressive indeed. By the way i've been washing my car with Zip wax by the turtle, and i have to say it does a good job but will invest in some zymol or similar shortly. ------------- http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 - http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 07-September-2004 at 09:34
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Mike - does turtle wax really make cleaning alloys easier? ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Robbie Bradford
Date Posted: 07-September-2004 at 09:41
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Garda woulld choke on his donut if you went in looking for a license for an AK47 Thats providing you can find one thats not hiding in the bushes with a hairdryer on some country lane ------------- http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 - http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 |
Posted By: lord vader
Date Posted: 07-September-2004 at 09:42
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Killian,
I find it works well, brake dust, etc just washes off. Can also help with tar on the rims. E46 section |
Posted By: 318is-joe
Date Posted: 07-September-2004 at 09:48
True, but it's either the donut shop, or the central reservation of a motorway, I've yet to see one with a hairdryer on a crap road or accident black spot. Easy Money 35 in a 30, 43 in a 40, etc |
Posted By: IamSpartacus
Date Posted: 07-September-2004 at 11:05
They've seen the fortunes that are being made across the water and couldn't resist..... huge increase in revenue little or no reduction in deaths ------------- The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think. |
Posted By: Carbon Black
Date Posted: 07-September-2004 at 12:28
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Talking sbout cats reminds me of the joke How do u make a cat sound like a dog? Throw a gallon of petrol over it and light a match...... Woof! ------------- |
Posted By: IamSpartacus
Date Posted: 07-September-2004 at 12:32
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s'not very nice My neighbors cat unfortunately has taste.... my Black E34 is preffered to her Black E46 as sun lounger ------------- The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think. |
Posted By: IamSpartacus
Date Posted: 07-September-2004 at 12:34
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Instead of Turtle wax maybe the answer is using the cat to wax the wheels?? ------------- The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think. |
Posted By: Toxic
Date Posted: 07-September-2004 at 15:10
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Unless the cat puts a turtles head on the bonnet and then you definately use the bugger to wipe it off ------------- Tom E39 1997 523i Oxford Green (Sold) ___________________________ |
Posted By: Robbie Bradford
Date Posted: 07-September-2004 at 15:55
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All the cats around me are too lardy, could do with a scrawny one to get in between the spokes on the alloys..... ------------- http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 - http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 |
Posted By: topazman
Date Posted: 07-September-2004 at 16:24
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Cats all they are good for are wheel spins as their guts have no grip on asphalt and for the odd dodgy because they only feline creatures that get in or on my car don't go meaoww when stroked |
take away with boiled rice.Posted By: 318is-joe
Date Posted: 08-September-2004 at 03:32
I hope they don't go woof, bow wow either ! |
Posted By: topazman
Date Posted: 08-September-2004 at 15:33
Well they might bow bow when then recognise who their master is
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Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 12-September-2004 at 17:05
...but it has to be unleaded petrol, otherwise you end up having to fit a new cat... ....I'll get me coat... -------------   
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