zymol = marketing gimmick?

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04-30-2008, 11:29 AM

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zymol always emphasize on 'melting' the wax with your hand prior applying to the car...

its because of its carnauba content...

my question is... carnauba has a melting point of: 78-85 ?C, among the highest of natural waxes.

so how the heck this melting the wax work...

i wouldnt deny that they make some of the best wax in the world... but applying with hand just doesnt make sense to me...

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04-30-2008, 03:19 PM

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Not only Zym0l....Swissvax, victoria wax...and others are recommended to apply with your bare hands, people claims it will look better than using applicator but to be honest i don't see any differences in my naked eyes.

I think the reason why it will melt in your hands is because they are not contain 100% carnauba, it must be blend with other ingredients in order to get it work, and higher carnauba doesn't neccessary mean it will look good or whatsoever, its all about marketing