Zymol

[greglepore]

Zymol is just overpriced wax. As bad as multiple quotes of multiple pics

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by greglepore

Zymol is just overpriced wax. As bad as multiple quotes of multiple pics

Bwa ha ha ha.

That is a pretty slick set-up in OP's garage, though. Not everybody is into full service. Detailing is not a crime.

If he couples the requisite work with the gear he has, more power to him.

I'll bet he has plenty ogling over his Porsche at the show.

[chuckr]

Wax is just a protective coating. The secret is polish ! I would recommend a good polish then a good glaze then wax. I looked at your very impressive detailing collection and did not notice any glazes. Your single stage paint needs it. It’s an age thing. The Zymol Glasur is for Porsche’s.
It was named by a guy in Austin Tx . Zymol had a contest to name that wax.
If you are looking at glazes, lots of good ones, right now I use a Chemical Guys glaze, I have had excellent results with 3M Imperial Hand Glaze. Good luck

[93097004xx]

I have 3 8.oz containers of zymol glasur








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[rusnak]

Agree with those who say stop focusing on the wax. It is the last and least important step.

I used to use Zymol until they were bought out by the Turtle Wax company.

The key is to learn all of the steps to clean and correct paint. Dry properly, and use pro-grade tools and techniques to correct paint without doing too much damage. Learn what type of paint you have (Single step paint, what type?) (Two step paint with clearcoat?, what type of paint). This is what determines your entire approach.

Griot's Garage has made a lot of information easily available to the amateur DIY guy. Spend some time there, and then watch a lot of videos on YouTube. Check this dude out too:

[sc_rufctr]

^^ I really respect people like Larry. A young guy having a go at building and running his own business!

[93097004xx]

Originally Posted by rusnak

Agree with those who say stop focusing on the wax. It is the last and least important step.

I used to use Zymol until they were bought out by the Turtle Wax company.

The key is to learn all of the steps to clean and correct paint. Dry properly, and use pro-grade tools and techniques to correct paint without doing too much damage. Learn what type of paint you have (Single step paint, what type?) (Two step paint with clearcoat?, what type of paint). This is what determines your entire approach.

Griot's Garage has made a lot of information easily available to the amateur DIY guy. Spend some time there, and then watch a lot of videos on YouTube. Check this dude out too:

I’ve seen Larry’s videos all of them.

He is really cool!

Zymol was never bought out by turtle wax..

Turtle wax simply bought the rights to label their high end wax zymol for a short time.

You can spend $10,000 on jar of zymol wax.

Most of zymols estate waxes run from $200 to $1000 which is relative bargain considering they are still the finest waxes the world over.

[93097004xx]

I’ve decided to start with zymol carbon. It is not a estate wax and is easier to apply than the estate waxes I have. I am a first time zymol user so not ready for the estate waxes just yet..

I’m going to paint correct first. I’ve never paint corrected this 930.. It was repainted nearly 10 years ago to the highest possible level with the highest cost possible..

Even by today’s standards..

The paint is deep and beautifully rich.

Light swirls and scratch’s are present if you look very close under led lighting.






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[ckcarr]

Originally Posted by rusnak

Check this dude out too:

That guy is the best. If you want to learn the right way to do this type work.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYsa8SOy3TkoxI5D17s1u-w

[javadog]

Why do your headlight washer snorkels appear to lean outwards like that?

[bkreigsr]

If that car is Peru Red, you'd do well to forgo everything else on your shelves, and go with Plain old P21S. I've been 'full concours' for about 15 years, and never go home empty handed.
Bill K

[93097004xx]

Originally Posted by bkreigsr

If that car is Peru Red, you'd do well to forgo everything else on your shelves, and go with Plain old P21S. I've been 'full concourse' for about 15 years, and never go home empty handed.

Bill K

Beautiful 930 no it’s guards red. Your wheels look amazing. 76 or 77?


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[bkreigsr]

Originally Posted by 93097004xx

Beautiful 930 no it’s guards red. Your wheels look amazing. 76 or 77?

'77 - the polished wheels came from the dealer like that.
('77 the wheels went to 16")
Bill K

[R K T]

Used to work for the company.

The OP has definitely “bought” into the hype and now seems to know all about it after asking for tips and advice after stating that he had never used the product.

You are not aware of what you don’t know.

[93097004xx]

Originally Posted by R K T

Used to work for the company.

The OP has definitely “bought” into the hype and now seems to know all about it after asking for tips and advice after stating that he had never used the product.

You are not aware of what you don’t know.

I’ve used waxes for 20+ years..

Never estate estate waxes..

Read reviews of zymol estate waxes on detailing forums..





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[pwd72s]

Your Turbo a repaint? Hmmm. When my old '72 left here it was sporting the paint done by the Porsche factory in July of '72. I was once asked who did the paint. I replied "the Porsche factory". He responded; "Gosh, it must have cost a bundle to ship the car there & back." A car is only original once...here it is, on the first leg of it's journey to a friend in Istanbul in July of '07.

[Zeke]

Originally Posted by bkreigsr

If that car is Peru Red, you'd do well to forgo everything else on your shelves, and go with Plain old P21S. I've been 'full concourse' for about 15 years, and never go home empty handed.
Bill K

If you've never cone home empty handed you've never read your awards.

It's concours (concours d'elegance) as in the French spelling for "competition of elegance"

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by pwd72s

He responded; "Gosh, it must have cost a bundle to ship the car there & back."

Took me a little second to grasp that one. Ha!

That is a stunning looking vehicle.

Do you miss it or is it still too soon to ask?

[Eric Coffey]

Originally Posted by 93097004xx

You can spend $10,000 on jar of zymol wax.

Most of zymols estate waxes run from $200 to $1000 which is relative bargain considering they are still the finest waxes the world over.

I prefer liquified Bald Eagle beaks. You have to kill quite a few to make a single 8 oz. jar, but man the shine is sooo worth it.

[95avblm3]

Originally Posted by rusnak

Agree with those who say stop focusing on the wax. It is the last and least important step.

I used to use Zymol until they were bought out by the Turtle Wax company.

The key is to learn all of the steps to clean and correct paint. Dry properly, and use pro-grade tools and techniques to correct paint without doing too much damage. Learn what type of paint you have (Single step paint, what type?) (Two step paint with clearcoat?, what type of paint). This is what determines your entire approach.

Griot's Garage has made a lot of information easily available to the amateur DIY guy. Spend some time there, and then watch a lot of videos on YouTube. Check this dude out too:

Larry Kosilla is fun to watch and knows his stuff. I also enjoy watching Jim White over in the UK and am incredibly impressed with his work:
https://www.youtube.com/user/WhiteDetails