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tfisher · Nov 26th, 2002, 09:02 PM

Zymol has announced a wax/glaze kit supposedly specifically formulated for Mini (by color, too). See it at: http://www.zymol.com/mini.htm

Is this a scam or is it a good idea? What are other folks experience with Zymol?

AprilWhine · Nov 26th, 2002, 09:17 PM

All the MINI owners who attended EuroFest 2002 got a free kit from Zymol. We haven't tried it yet, but the weather has been bad here.

AprilWhine · Nov 26th, 2002, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by obehave

You could always try it when it's sunny and 35º on Thursday
Kidding. Above 40º it works OK though.

The wax may work above 40º, but the hubby doesn't!

Grinder · Nov 26th, 2002, 10:40 PM

rogerswt · Nov 27th, 2002, 02:04 AM

Interesting. I've got a Z3 in addition to my MCS and Zymol makes a special Z3 branded wax supposedly designed for the Z3's water based paint. Is the MINI's paint water based as well? (yuk, yuk)

FYI, my experience with Zymol on the Z3 was terrific. The HD Cleanse smoothed the surface beautifully, and putting on wax with your bare hands is, well ... let's just say it feels good.

I know, I know ... I need a life.

Humourl3ss · Nov 27th, 2002, 06:23 AM

While I haven't tried the exact product you posted, I do use Zymöl. I give it a qualified thumbs up (easy application, good finish, and a milder smell than most waxes, but offset by a little bit too much residue for my liking).

-CW

chiph · Nov 27th, 2002, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by AprilWhine
All the MINI owners who attended EuroFest 2002 got a free kit from Zymol. We haven't tried it yet, but the weather has been bad here.

AprilWhine - Did you see the EuroFest print behind the Zymol product? I'd like to get a copy - do you know where they're selling them? At the Zentrum, perhaps?

Chip H.

AprilWhine · Nov 27th, 2002, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by chiph
AprilWhine - Did you see the EuroFest print behind the Zymol product? I'd like to get a copy - do you know where they're selling them? At the Zentrum, perhaps?

Chip H.

I don't know where to buy the Eurofest print. I went to the web site, but there is nothing for sale there.

coopertease · Nov 27th, 2002, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AprilWhine
The wax may work above 40º, but the hubby doesn't!

And I'm thankful for a heated garage...

paulgraz · Nov 27th, 2002, 12:41 PM

Tom, thanks for the pointer!

I was all ready to order at the "special introductory" price of $29.95, but when I went to checkout it was $60!

I guess I'll stick with NuFinish...

spadsept · Nov 27th, 2002, 02:51 PM

Sounds great, but no Dark Silver...

yellow · Nov 30th, 2002, 03:05 AM

pualgraz,

give it another try ... i just ordered and it still came up priced at $29.95 plus $7.00 shipping. maybe they extended the offer or something

Markie · Dec 2nd, 2002, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by paulgraz
Tom, thanks for the pointer!

I was all ready to order at the "special introductory" price of $29.95, but when I went to checkout it was $60!

I guess I'll stick with NuFinish...

Try it again, I just placed an order and got the $29.95 price.

paulgraz · Dec 2nd, 2002, 02:34 PM

I got it all straightened out through e-mail with a very nice lady from their customer service department. Apparently the Electric Blue kit was not priced correctly online. I was assured that my order total would be corrected and the $29.95 price would be billed, not the $60.

Is there really a difference in the product from one color to the next, or is the color selection just determine the color of the little bag it comes in?

chiph · Dec 2nd, 2002, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AprilWhine

I don't know where to buy the Eurofest print. I went to the web site, but there is nothing for sale there.

Went by the Zentrum over the holidays (My parents live in nearby Greenville), and no print for sale there either

Although they were selling the MINI plush toy and the MINI RC car.

Chip H.

mininc · Dec 5th, 2002, 09:56 PM

Chiph

I believe it was the Greenville chapter of the American Red Cross that was selling the print. I also stopped and looked at it. I wish I had bought one. Their phone number in Greenville is 864-271-8222.

chiph · Dec 6th, 2002, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mininc
Chiph

I believe it was the Greenville chapter of the American Red Cross that was selling the print. I also stopped and looked at it. I wish I had bought one. Their phone number in Greenville is 864-271-8222.

Thanks for the info!

I'll call them Monday - they're probably busy over the weekend running shelters for those people without electricity.

Chip H.

cooperspeed · Dec 6th, 2002, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by obehave

I doubt very seriously it's a scam. Good marketing ploy? Oh yeah you bet!
I've used Zymol for years on my Minivan and my old LeBaron. For ease of use and a good shine and good protection, it's great.
Definitely need to build up 2-3 coats quickly to get good durability though. It's a natural Carnauba so it doesn't last as long as a synthetic but for the money I like it.
On this site I'm rare since I seem to be the only one that uses Liquid Glass.

obehave,

I have been using liquid glass for a long time. Great finish, excellent protection. My father prepared a number of concourse winning cars and he used Liquid Glass. Good Stuff.

Nov 26th, 2002, 09:02 PM	#1
tfisher MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Manalapan, NJ Local Time: 04:12 PM Posts: 160 Offline	Zymol Mini Wax Zymol has announced a wax/glaze kit supposedly specifically formulated for Mini (by color, too). See it at: http://www.zymol.com/mini.htm Is this a scam or is it a good idea? What are other folks experience with Zymol? Tom MCS EB/W in March '03

Nov 26th, 2002, 09:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 01:12 PM Posts: 16,008 Offline	All the MINI owners who attended EuroFest 2002 got a free kit from Zymol. We haven't tried it yet, but the weather has been bad here. Global Moderator

Nov 26th, 2002, 09:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 01:12 PM Posts: 16,008 Offline	Re: Thanksgiving Quote: Originally posted by obehave You could always try it when it's sunny and 35º on Thursday Kidding. Above 40º it works OK though. The wax may work above 40º, but the hubby doesn't! Global Moderator

Nov 26th, 2002, 10:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Grinder Addict Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Northern VA. Local Time: 03:12 PM Posts: 1,118 Offline	lol Whatever.

Nov 27th, 2002, 02:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
rogerswt MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: St. Louis Local Time: 03:12 PM Posts: 95 Offline	Zymol MINI Wax Interesting. I've got a Z3 in addition to my MCS and Zymol makes a special Z3 branded wax supposedly designed for the Z3's water based paint. Is the MINI's paint water based as well? (yuk, yuk) FYI, my experience with Zymol on the Z3 was terrific. The HD Cleanse smoothed the surface beautifully, and putting on wax with your bare hands is, well ... let's just say it feels good. I know, I know ... I need a life.

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Nov 27th, 2002, 06:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
Humourl3ss Now With More Cowbell Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Canada City Local Time: 04:12 PM Posts: 1,695 Offline	While I haven't tried the exact product you posted, I do use Zymöl. I give it a qualified thumbs up (easy application, good finish, and a milder smell than most waxes, but offset by a little bit too much residue for my liking). -CW Global Moderator

Nov 27th, 2002, 09:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
chiph Spectator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Local Time: 04:12 PM Posts: 1,563 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by AprilWhine All the MINI owners who attended EuroFest 2002 got a free kit from Zymol. We haven't tried it yet, but the weather has been bad here. AprilWhine - Did you see the EuroFest print behind the Zymol product? I'd like to get a copy - do you know where they're selling them? At the Zentrum, perhaps? Chip H. ex-MINI Cooper S owner and all around good-guy

Nov 27th, 2002, 10:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 01:12 PM Posts: 16,008 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by chiph AprilWhine - Did you see the EuroFest print behind the Zymol product? I'd like to get a copy - do you know where they're selling them? At the Zentrum, perhaps? Chip H. I don't know where to buy the Eurofest print. I went to the web site, but there is nothing for sale there. Global Moderator

Nov 27th, 2002, 12:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
coopertease MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2002 Local Time: 08:12 PM Posts: 34 Offline	Thanksgiving Day chore... Quote: Originally posted by AprilWhine The wax may work above 40º, but the hubby doesn't! And I'm thankful for a heated garage...

Nov 27th, 2002, 12:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
paulgraz MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Howell, NJ USA Local Time: 03:12 PM Posts: 190 Offline	Tom, thanks for the pointer! I was all ready to order at the "special introductory" price of $29.95, but when I went to checkout it was $60! I guess I'll stick with NuFinish... ~Paul 03 Elec Blue/white MCS Prem/Cold/Fog/Nav Ordered 8/9/02, Built 9/27/02, Home 10/29/02! 71 Volvo 1800E (weekend classic fun)

Nov 27th, 2002, 02:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
spadsept MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Montreal, Canada Local Time: 08:12 PM Posts: 98 Offline	Sounds great, but no Dark Silver... Spadsept MiniCooper S '02,DS/DS (sold) - Volks Bus "Camper" '67 Mustang GT convertible '66 - Jeep Cj-7, '79 Audi A3, '06

Nov 30th, 2002, 03:05 AM	#12 (permalink)
yellow MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: san jose, ca Local Time: 12:12 PM Posts: 47 Offline	pualgraz, give it another try ... i just ordered and it still came up priced at $29.95 plus $7.00 shipping. maybe they extended the offer or something

Dec 2nd, 2002, 01:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
Markie MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Local Time: 03:12 PM Posts: 259 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by paulgraz Tom, thanks for the pointer! I was all ready to order at the "special introductory" price of $29.95, but when I went to checkout it was $60! I guess I'll stick with NuFinish... Try it again, I just placed an order and got the $29.95 price. Mark 2002 MCS LY/B

Dec 2nd, 2002, 02:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
paulgraz MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Howell, NJ USA Local Time: 03:12 PM Posts: 190 Offline	I got it all straightened out through e-mail with a very nice lady from their customer service department. Apparently the Electric Blue kit was not priced correctly online. I was assured that my order total would be corrected and the $29.95 price would be billed, not the $60. Is there really a difference in the product from one color to the next, or is the color selection just determine the color of the little bag it comes in? ~Paul 03 Elec Blue/white MCS Prem/Cold/Fog/Nav Ordered 8/9/02, Built 9/27/02, Home 10/29/02! 71 Volvo 1800E (weekend classic fun)

Dec 2nd, 2002, 04:59 PM	#15 (permalink)
chiph Spectator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Local Time: 04:12 PM Posts: 1,563 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by AprilWhine I don't know where to buy the Eurofest print. I went to the web site, but there is nothing for sale there. Went by the Zentrum over the holidays (My parents live in nearby Greenville), and no print for sale there either Although they were selling the MINI plush toy and the MINI RC car. Chip H. ex-MINI Cooper S owner and all around good-guy

Dec 5th, 2002, 09:56 PM	#16 (permalink)
mininc MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Charlotte, NC Local Time: 04:12 PM Posts: 167 Offline	MINI Print Chiph I believe it was the Greenville chapter of the American Red Cross that was selling the print. I also stopped and looked at it. I wish I had bought one. Their phone number in Greenville is 864-271-8222.

Dec 6th, 2002, 05:56 PM	#17 (permalink)
chiph Spectator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Local Time: 04:12 PM Posts: 1,563 Offline	Re: MINI Print Quote: Originally posted by mininc Chiph I believe it was the Greenville chapter of the American Red Cross that was selling the print. I also stopped and looked at it. I wish I had bought one. Their phone number in Greenville is 864-271-8222. Thanks for the info! I'll call them Monday - they're probably busy over the weekend running shelters for those people without electricity. Chip H. ex-MINI Cooper S owner and all around good-guy

Dec 6th, 2002, 07:46 PM	#18 (permalink)
cooperspeed MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Local Time: 12:12 PM Posts: 14 Offline	Re: Re: Zymol Mini Wax Quote: Originally posted by obehave I doubt very seriously it's a scam. Good marketing ploy? Oh yeah you bet! I've used Zymol for years on my Minivan and my old LeBaron. For ease of use and a good shine and good protection, it's great. Definitely need to build up 2-3 coats quickly to get good durability though. It's a natural Carnauba so it doesn't last as long as a synthetic but for the money I like it. On this site I'm rare since I seem to be the only one that uses Liquid Glass. obehave, I have been using liquid glass for a long time. Great finish, excellent protection. My father prepared a number of concourse winning cars and he used Liquid Glass. Good Stuff.

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