Zymol Wax

[DavidC]

I would appreciate any comments from anybody on the Zymol Titanium Glaze found in the Geno's Catalog #31. Since I now reside in vermont from Arizona one of the main worries is watching my pride and joy start rusting away. Presently I use Meguiars wax. According to Zymols web site this glaze Has all kinds of additives and will repel road salt (main factor) and other road contaminates. At $49. 00 for 8oz. I would hope it does all they say. The online instructions indicate that application is a PITA but would be worth the effort if the truck keeps it's factory color (not rust).



Thanks,

Dave

 

[BCFAST]

Zymol experience...

My Zymol experience is... well, OK. Never used it on something as 'mundane' as a truck, but museum-quality antique Porsches... I found the Zymol to give a very nice finish, but only with considerable care and work. Should you touch the finished vehicle with your finger, it will 'smear' very noticebly as the Zymol never seems to harden up. I does give a super-deep reflective glaze but is, in my opinion, better suited to cars living under covers and in garages, than in the real world of diesel trucks. Personally, I use a teflon-synthetic made by Turtle Wax called 2001 Finish. Carnuba waxes are a biological product and therefore will grow mold in the porous micro-surface over time. The mold will eat the finish. The teflon material is liquid, and I apply it with a random orbital machine... it covers quickly and easily and comes off without effort on a terry towel. It also seems to last much longer than caruba products. Btw, I love Maquire's products! You cant go wrong there, either!

 

[Scooby]

I've been using the regular Zymol cleaner wax and would recommend it. I would really also recommend using a clay bar once a year. Now that really works magic.



Regarding rust, however, I'd be more concerned about the underside of the truck and all the nooks and crannies you can't see or usually don't wax. Most rust works from the inside out - that's the stuff that would keep me awake at night if I lived on the east coast or areas where they salt the roads in the Winter!

 

[RKelly]

Hi Dave:

I've been in New England all my life. Regardless of the polish you choose, I found a few things that help with the salt.

1). Every year, put a fresh coat of polish on just before the junk starts to fly (Nov or Dec), that way, the polish is at its best through the winter.

2). You'll think I'm crazy, but maybe not... . I spray the under carriage of my truck with water when I get home after driving through the salty stuff. Might give the engine compartment a shot too. Keep a hose outside. Just drain the water out before you wrap it up.

3). Spring and Fall I give the under carriage a healthy dose of black spray paint. Axles, rods, arms, pans, chassis, etc...

The way I see it is, if this engine is going to go for ever, I"ve got a lot of work to do to make the body go for that long too... especially in salty New England.

Ray

 

[EMDDIESEL]

I use Gliptone and Meguiars products and have had nothing but good results. I tried Zymol a few years back and for the price, was not very impressed. I seal and wax my truck every three months with Teflon Wax and wash it at least once a week followed by speed shine. In the winter i hose it down anytime i am driving in slushy salt laden snow.

 

[TDickerson]

Carnuba waxes are a biological product and therefore will grow mold in the porous micro-surface over time. The mold will eat the finish.

I agree with BCFAST on the Zymol. I've used it before and don't think it lasts very long for the price you pay for it. It's good on gargage kept cars, I guess. I've never heard about the Carnuba waxes growing mold though. This is new to me, I use Blitz wax on my wife's BMW all the time and seems to come highly recommened by alot of people. You got me concerned now. Interesting.

 

[DavidC]

Thanks for the zymol response

Thank you for your opinion on the Zymol wax. After reading the responses and tips I decided to spend the money on the stainless exhaust tip. The previous winter I understand was not normal for vermont since they had somewhere near 10 feet of snow. From what I saw from the road crews (Did an excellent job keeping the roads clear) they used just as much salt. I did brave the weather at times and wash the truck and undercarraige at times. Quite a job as I do not remember it getting much above freezing. I had to keep wetting the truck down and dry very quickly. I wish the wax question was as cut and dry as the bombing upgrades When looking for power (Van Aken or PE ?). Again thanks for the help.



Dave