RE: Zaino or Zymol

[MBrown1003@xxxxxxx]

I've read that Zaino is not well-suited to European paint formulations.  I 
have two black cars ('00 540i/6 and '01 VW GTI).  I use Zymol Carbon on both. 
 

My experience with Zymol is that it goes on easily and lasts extremely well 
if you follow the directions:
- - I can wax the 540 in under an hour -- that includes applying the wax, 
removing it, and buffing twice.  
- - My GTI is an outdoor car.  The wax I applied last October was still beading 
water in April.

Here's what I do:
- - I apply the wax front-to-back and back-to-front (NOT IN CIRCLES!!) using my 
fingers and hand, doing small sections.  For example, I do the hood of my 540 
in 8 sections.  I do each door in two sections.  

- - After applying the wax on a section, I use a small terry towel (about the 
size of my hand) to completely dry the wax.  It leaves a slight haze.  As the 
surface of the towel picks up wax, it turns blue.  I turn the towel to a 
clean surface when it no longer dries effectively.

- - Once the whole car is done, I buff it with a microfiber towel to remove the 
remaining wax.

- - I buff again with a flannel detailing towel.

After that, I try to let the car sit in the sun for 30-45 minutes, as this 
sets the wax.

Like I said, I've used these techniques on my Bimmer and VeeDub (also my 
father's Acura -- detailing it was my Father's Day present to him), with 
outstanding results.

                               => Mitch

In a message dated 08/13/2001 12:43:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
owner-bmw-digest@domain.elided writes:


> Date: Sun, 12 Aug 2001 19:09:01 -0400
> From: "Eric M. Hunt" <bmw1@domain.elided>
> Subject: Zaino or Zymol?
> 
> I'm looking to wax my car again.  I've used Meguiar's, and more
> recently, Zymol.  Both are a real pain to apply and their ability to
> stick to a daily driver is questionable.  Has anyone tried Zaino on
> their BMW?  It sounds like a breeze to apply and claims to protect your
> car for a while.
> 
> http://www.zainobros.com
> 
> Thanks for any feedback,
> Eric
> '87 325ic

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