Zymol's New Porsche Glaze Glasur...

Food for thought:

A very good friend asked me this question:



If a wax (Zymol) is applied by hand and is softened for application by body temperature (98.6 degrees), what happens when this wax is exposed to surface temperatures that most vehicles experience (i.e. a black vehicle +200 degrees)? :nixweiss
 
Good question, but do you really think Zymol waxes respond any differently to body heat than other carnauba waxes?
 
I remember reading on this forum someone saying they applied a wax by hand by a different manufactuer but cannot remember which wax. I applied Destiny by hand and also with a foam applicator. No real difference. Zymol said as long as the wax is at room temperature there should not be a problem using an applicator.
 
Jimmy Buffit said:
Here I go again, but isn't this a replay of the silliest of threads?



Let's rate our priorities:



1. Kids are dying in Iraq

2. Tom Brokaw retired.

3. We can buy a wax worth $450?



That's all I learned today...



Jim
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Jim, you are the voice of reason.
 
TW85 HHI said:
Good question, but do you really think Zymol waxes respond any differently to body heat than other carnauba waxes?
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I really do not know. :o

For $450 US I would hope so. They have been able to surpass all other manufacturers in terms of a workable extremely high carnuaba percentage content and discovered the "white" carnuaba producing plants (carnuaba that is not refined or bleached. ;)
 
Zymol will take getting used to, with the finger paint application. All I can say is that if you are curious then you should try it. It certainly changed my opinion of their products.



In the summer (95 degree days) when you put it on, it melts in your hands very rapidly. It will feel so soft, it will have the touch of toothpaste. It keeps working though!! Its hard to describe the dynamics of it just by talking about it. You will see its intensity right after you put it on, but I was really floored by it when I examined good digital photos of its finish.



That's what I'd recommend to anyone that is curious, to really try it out and see if its hype holds water. You might be surprised.
 
I stopped using Zymol 5 years ago. But I am curious if HD-Cleanse is needed prior to using Glasur, Destiny, Vintage, Concours or would any good pre-cleaner, like Menzerna, P21S, 1Z etc... suffice? Any current Zymol user have an opinion?
 
lbls1 said:
Edit: to address above, yes Concours takes effort. I feel that given the results, Concours justifies the effort required to achieve the finish. I don't rush....I take my time, and buff it off in steps. Zymol even tells you that in buffing it off, you should use "no" assertive pressure. You should use two to three clean buffing towels, and take it off in stages. This is a wax that must be tuned, as an analogy to the timeless classics of yesteryear; Those cars were nightmares in terms of maintenance and tuning and attention, but would they run and purr and growl once tuned and ready! Sorry for the read everyone!
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Not eaxactly true, Zymol recommend moderate to heavy pressure for the first removal - something I was not very comfortable with and I found that you did have to lean into it a bit for removal. Then come back in 3-4 hours to buff it again. and repeat this anywhere up to 4 times!
 
jmsc said:
I stopped using Zymol 5 years ago. But I am curious if HD-Cleanse is needed prior to using Glasur, Destiny, Vintage, Concours or would any good pre-cleaner, like Menzerna, P21S, 1Z etc... suffice? Any current Zymol user have an opinion?
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I have used Zymol with HD-Cleanse and also layered it on other wax that was on my car without HD. Noticed no difference.
 
If you look on the side of the jar, where...let me get it.....



....Good, found it (I keep it near me); It says "3. Buff with no pressure to a high gloss using Zymol Cotton Buffing Towels."



Please do not lean or buff hard, bc you may end up getting marring or the dreaded accidental streaks.



This is a "tuner wax", as it will respond if you do it in steps, from putting it on to taking it off. I average around 2 hours per application. I even have to prioritize my wax sessions to work around my schedule during my waxing season. Ok I've said a mouthful already!



Edit: Notice the bold red print "DO NOT ALLOW TO DRY." Believe it!!
 
jmsc said:
I stopped using Zymol 5 years ago. But I am curious if HD-Cleanse is needed prior to using Glasur, Destiny, Vintage, Concours or would any good pre-cleaner, like Menzerna, P21S, 1Z etc... suffice? Any current Zymol user have an opinion?
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HD cleanser is just that, a paint cleaner and polish. You do not have to use that. I love Mother's cleaners and polishes, so when I begin my season, I use that. HD cleanser is a one step cleaner and polish, but I like a little more deep cleaning and polishing before the first wax, so that is why I start my layerings with a separate cleaner and polish. It works for me.



BTW: If you use HD cleanser, you DONT have to do that every time. Just once and add your Zymol wax. Keep applying the wax until the end of your period where you feel like starting over.
 
"or would any good pre-cleaner, like Menzerna, P21S, 1Z etc... suffice? Any current Zymol user have an opinion?"



Fairly sure you could use GEPC or PCL with no problem.



Thanks for the pics lbls1...Do you have any that are closer to the car so we can see the surface?



Nice locations as well.
 
Thanks! I do have closer shots that show the surface of the wax resolu, but those files are too large to post. PM me if you want to see one of those.
 
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