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Old May 10, 2007 | 09:01 AM
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Hi guys,

I am looking for some premium wax/waxes for my 5, had looked on to the internet and seems like P21s and Zymol both got very good comments.

And of course Zymol was like three times more expensive than P21s, but in fact... is it really worth to spend that much money on a wax? P21s is just 20.00GBP and Zymol was like 60.00GBP(The basic one!)

I don't mind to spend more on Zymol if it is much better than P21s.

So if you tried both two before or you have any thoughts, i would like your comments and pls help me out here!

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Keith
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Old May 10, 2007 | 02:18 PM
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Old May 16, 2007 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by keith84_uk' post='422983' date='May 10 2007, 01:01 PM
Hi guys,

I am looking for some premium wax/waxes for my 5, had looked on to the internet and seems like P21s and Zymol both got very good comments.

And of course Zymol was like three times more expensive than P21s, but in fact... is it really worth to spend that much money on a wax? P21s is just 20.00GBP and Zymol was like 60.00GBP(The basic one!)

I don't mind to spend more on Zymol if it is much better than P21s.

So if you tried both two before or you have any thoughts, i would like your comments and pls help me out here!

Cheers
Keith
I prefer P21S, very fast and easy to apply, spreads on like butter and wipes off clean with one swipe of a micro fiber towel, leaves a deep shine. Mine is still beeding up water after four months. I have used Zymol, I just like P21S better for reasons stated, I think you would be well served with either.
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Old May 17, 2007 | 06:13 AM
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I'd go with Zymol. I believe the entry level one is called Carbon. You got to at least get the Titanium. Its much much more durable than Carbon. P21S is much easier to apply I got to say. But the durablity is not that good.

Actually, if you can wax your car like once a month go for the P21S. If you're not that hardworking, go for the Zymol.
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Old May 17, 2007 | 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by russo' post='425453' date='May 17 2007, 09:13 AM
I'd go with Zymol. I believe the entry level one is called Carbon. You got to at least get the Titanium. Its much much more durable than Carbon. P21S is much easier to apply I got to say. But the durablity is not that good.

Actually, if you can wax your car like once a month go for the P21S. If you're not that hardworking, go for the Zymol.

i have read some comments on where some waxes and polishes are better for darker colors ie. (jet black, monaco blue) than lighter colors, any input, sorry to somewhat steal your thread but perhaps this information might benefit you.

Calton (CMANS) swears by Zaino lol
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Old May 17, 2007 | 12:50 PM
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Zymol and any other high quality and high cost wax is wasted on a car that does not have good prep. Meaning decontaminate free and well polished. Zymol is multiple times more expensive than P21S especially once you reach the Concours and higher blends. If you're a detailing fanatic and willing to put in the prep work, than Zymol will definitely look better than P21S. If you're just looking for a nice wax at a reasonable price then P21S is a good choice. Other good quality affordable waxes include:
-S100
-Poorboy's Natty and Natty Blue

More expensive waxes:
-Pinnacle Souveran
-Victoriawax Concours.

High end brands
-Swissvax (aka Swissol)
-Zymol
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Old May 22, 2007 | 03:51 AM
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Originally Posted by ALTANertive' post='425618' date='May 17 2007, 09:50 PM
Zymol and any other high quality and high cost wax is wasted on a car that does not have good prep. Meaning decontaminate free and well polished. Zymol is multiple times more expensive than P21S especially once you reach the Concours and higher blends. If you're a detailing fanatic and willing to put in the prep work, than Zymol will definitely look better than P21S. If you're just looking for a nice wax at a reasonable price then P21S is a good choice. Other good quality affordable waxes include:
-S100
-Poorboy's Natty and Natty Blue

More expensive waxes:
-Pinnacle Souveran
-Victoriawax Concours.

High end brands
-Swissvax (aka Swissol)
-Zymol
Thanks for your comments folks, does anyone here tried swissvax? Seems that is the main competitor to the Zymol with longer history as well.

My car hasn't been polished or waxed for the past 6mths (But is parked indoor and washes every week tho!), so i think is time to give it a better treat!

Keith
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