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Is Store Bought Zymol Cleaner Wax Ok?
Boy, I've been searching, and searching through here, finding so many different opinions.
It seems the store bought Zymol cleaner wax I bought recently at Pep Boys may not be all that great a product, but I've also read that it's quite fine (better than fine in fact) if used properly (small sections at a time, so it doesn't over dry, etc.). So, which is it? Oh, and does this stuff leave difficult to remove white marks on black trim plastic? (I guess I might need to pick up a rubber/plastic spatula.) Also, since my car is only two months, or so, old from the factory, should I not be waxing in any case? Ay least not for...another month? Three months? (No one ever seems to know for sure, so maybe I should use some NON-WAX product instead?)
Geez, all this can be so confusing. I just spent $100 on loving care products, and maybe half of them are less then best choice. However, I don't really want to order online, since I want to/need to wash my car this weekend, since I've had her a week. What are the best available products off the shelf for cleaning, waxing, and otherwise treating my new little baby?
I figured that just about any car wash shampoo would be fine, and so I just got Nu Finish's CarWash, which seems a fairly safe sounding product, at least for now. I've got a few other sundry items, but I'm really curious about what to use on the chrome plated plastic trim. I shouldn't wax it, should I? And I'm also wondering what I can pick up at a store for all my black/gray plastic cleaning/treating needs, that isn't something that gives a silly, dust attracting, shine. (Is Aerospace 303 available off the shelf?) I've got some Eagle One tire dressing stuff, with their shaped tire swipes, that looks like it should be fine for dressing the wheels, after they've been washed. I've also got some Dupont Teflon wheel cleaner, which may (or may not) be ok.
I understand that I shouldn't use a brush on the base model MINI wheels with the holes, since they have some sort of clear coating on them, so I was just going to use a sponge with the cleaner, after giving the car a good, regular, soapy wash. (I've got a microfiber sponge for that, but it's a Zwipe one, so...?)
I also understand that RainX might cause long term problems to glass, much like ArmorAll can cause long term problems for plastic and yinyl, though not the same problems. So, what about stuff like Castrol Super Clean AccuVision rain repelling glass treatment, or gel formula Rain Clear? (I'm leaning towards the Rain Clear myself, as it seems to be the latest thing out there, and it SOUNDS ok.) I'll use Mothers Plastic polish for the gauge covers, and maybe even for the chrome trim, in and out? (Ok, maybe I'll wait on doing that for the chrome trim.)
I've got Zwipes microfiber cloths and towels, but I've heard complaints about store bought microfiber products. I also have an Absorber PVA drying skin, for drying the car, but I'm unsure of using it right now. Any opinions on The Absorber?
Alright, I think that's about it for the qustions. I've read about this S100 wax stuff that I may be able to get at my local Harley shop, and I think I'll check into that, just to see if it's there. Otherwise, I'm NEARLY ready to go...once I get an ok on these things from those in the know.
P. S. Yes, in future I will look to getting some of this only available online stuff. (So many choices, but the better products seem to have a very vocal bunch backing them up, which makes things a little easier.)
P. P. S. Thanks to what's already been written here, I'll be getting some Green Stuff cleaner, as well as a nice brush for the upholstery, and...?
(The rest is up to you.) :smile:
P. P. P. S. While I like the ease of use of the Zaino products, I think the super slippery shine looks almost...unreal, while the Zymol seems to look a little more traditionally "deep", though I understand it doesn't last as long. Is there a nice in-between level product, that's "the best of both worlds"?
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