Originally posted by madfast:
what kind of products do you recommend for a nice shine on your exotic?
I use primarily Zymol products for the routine washing/cleaning/protecting steps. I also use products from other brands for claying (Clay Magic), for specific problems requiring a medium-strength abrasive (Meguiars #9 Swirl Remover), and sometimes for routine washing (Meguiars Gold Class Car Wash).
The reasons why I use so many Zymöl products are:
1. Terrific results. Zymöl products keep your car clean and looking its absolute best. Zymöl waxes contain high percentages of carnauba for a glossy, deep shine. This is why Zymöl is so often the choice of the leading professionals in the business. Zymöl was used for the 1934 Voisin that was chosen Best in Show, as well as the majority of first, second, and third place winners throughout the field, at the 2002 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the top concours event in the country.
2. Ease of purchase over the internet. You can buy products directly from Zymöl’s website, day or night, and complete the transaction by charging the purchase to your credit card. Many of Zymöl’s retailers also provide this capability.
3. Ease of purchase from Zymöl over the phone. You can buy the products by calling Zymöl on their
toll-free telephone number. Many of Zymöl’s retailers provide this capability, too.
4. Ease of purchase in person. Zymöl products are sold at “bricks and mortar” retailer locations throughout the country and around the world. These outlets have regular hours during the week (and many on weekends), so that you can run out to the store and buy some without needing to call for an appointment ahead of time.
5. Customer service and technical support. Zymöl provides customer service and technical support through their
toll-free telephone number, even on weekends, as well as by e-mail. I have called and spoken to their technical experts while detailing my car on a Sunday!
6. Known, safe, all-natural ingredients. Zymöl lists the ingredients of its products on its website, and Zymöl’s president has been known to publicly demonstrate their safety by eating/drinking them. Zymöl has also filed a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) with the federal government which describes the ingredients and safety profile of its products. An MSDS is required for any substance which is a health hazard (meaning that acute or chronic health affects may occur in employees exposed to it) or a physical hazard (meaning a chemical that is a combustible liquid, a compressed gas, explosive, flammable, an organic peroxide, an oxidizer, pyrophoric, unstable (reactive) or water-reactive). Each MSDS contains information about the company that makes the product, ingredients, health hazards, first aid information, handling and storage precautions, fire hazard information, physical and chemical properties, etc. You can read more about the MSDS in the MSDS FAQ (click
here). Most, but not all, sellers of detailing products have one or more MSDS on file for their products. If you would like to look up the MSDS for any product, there are searchable databases on the Internet where you can do so, such as the one at the
Seton Compliance Resource Center.
7. Compatibility with products from other brands. If you wish to use Zymöl wax with another brand of paint cleaner, or Zymöl paint cleaner with another brand of car wash liquid, no problem! The routine with Zymöl is the same as recommended by most of the major brands of detailing products, so you can use whichever product you like best for each step in the process.
8. Support of the NSX community. Zymöl has sponsored the concours at NSXPO for the past several years. Their substantial sponsorship dollars have enabled the event to significantly reduce registration fees for participants. They have given products away at NSXPO, and they offer discounts to members of the
NSX Club of America.
9. Responsible corporate citizenship. When our country is in need, Zymöl has been there with support, such as its contribution of a portion of profits on sales to support the heroes and victims of September 11.
You can read more information about the Zymol product line, with recommendations and application tips, at
http://www.nsxprime.com/ubb/Forum9/HTML/001085.html
[This message has been edited by nsxtasy (edited 22 October 2002).]