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Azure · Jun 13th, 2003, 09:30 AM

What are some good products for washing, waxing and all around taking care of my car?

gscooter49 · Jun 13th, 2003, 10:00 AM

You are going to hear from all sides most likely and I have to admit I'm coming from the Zaino corner. Go to their web site for the routine.
I've used:
Zymol
Meguiars (3 Step (Cleaner, Polish, Wax)
and a bunch of also rans over the years.

Meguiars is awesome on a solid color like black. For me the downside was the buffing time. I won't risk swirling my car with a power buffer so it's manual labor.

Zymol - Not that impressed. Just didn't last that well.

Zaino was very easy to apply AND buff.

It's about the most expensive if you use the ZFX speed harderner but it's so easy to buff out. I can do my MINI with about 1/3 to 1/2 oz at most.

Nuff said. Whatever you use do it faithfully and by the numbers and you should be happily motoring in a very shiny MINI.

Jimbo_Mini · Jun 13th, 2003, 01:19 PM

Gotta go with Zaino!

If it weren't for Zaino, I wouldn't have purchased an all black MCS.

Great stuff.

http://www.zainobros.com

-Jim

Actual Size · Jun 13th, 2003, 07:26 PM

Griot's Car Wash for the soapy part of the process ... a little straight out of the bottle will remove bugs and tar better than any specifilized application I've tried.

Another vote for Zaino's for the final finish.

Minty · Jun 13th, 2003, 07:52 PM

i use the official MINI kit....good stuff, nice smell too!

PortRhombus · Jun 13th, 2003, 10:54 PM

Im a Zymol man myself. A solid black looks beef after putting the wax on...sweet!

Wheel cleaner is cool aswell.

I havn't tried this Zaino stuff peeps are talking about but Zymol's the bomb.

Pamlico · Jun 13th, 2003, 11:58 PM

Zaino may be expensive, expecially with the ZFX, but if you apply it very sparingly as directed the cost per application is reasonable, especially considering the results. I just Zaino'd my MCS and 3 coats took only 1/2 oz. Terrific results.

Azure · Jun 27th, 2003, 10:51 PM

I picked up the Meguiars wash and 3 step system. How is the Meguiars Deep Crystal Carnauba Wax? It's jell based, however, I've heard the paste was better. I didn't buy that because I didn't see it at 2 of the Pep Boys I went to. Is ZAINO only on the net?

How long should I wait till I actually wax it and how often do most of you use the 3 step system?

Also, my girlfriend bought the Mothers 3 step set, just to see the difference. How's the Mothers brand?

Let it be known this is my first NEW car, my other was pretty beaten up when I bought it so it wasn't worth doing anything else to it but wash it. So this whole wash polish and wax is all new to me.

Azure · Jun 28th, 2003, 12:20 AM

What's the difference between wax and cleaner wax? They only had the Meguiars cleaner wax in paste form.

hou_mini · Jun 28th, 2003, 02:27 PM

Zaino, Zaino, Zaino!

Dark Silver S · Jun 29th, 2003, 03:12 PM

Is this a poll?

Meguiars, no doubt about it.

GregF · Jun 29th, 2003, 09:05 PM

I've been very happy with S100 (carnauba) and Klasse (acrylic), both go on and off very easily and don't marr black trim. The Klasse is durable (up to 6 months) and the S100 is a great topper.

As for washing, I was pleased with P21S, but recently tried the Meguiars Gold Class because it's cheaper and like it as well.

Do some searches on the Autopia site.

GregF · Jun 29th, 2003, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Azure
What's the difference between wax and cleaner wax? They only had the Meguiars cleaner wax in paste form.

A cleaner wax has some mild abrasives or polish to more thoroughly clean the paint.

You could also get a claybar.

Azure · Jun 30th, 2003, 03:57 AM

How often do you do the 3 step process? I know most people only wax 2-3 times a year that's why I ask.

bluesmini · Jun 30th, 2003, 04:58 AM

Zymol is my choice. if you use it regularly it's an easy process. it is 100% natural with no chemicals. that's what i want on my car. the results are great. zymol has a kit just for the mini. i think it's about 45 bucks online. i've done the full process on my car twice so far and waxed it at least 4 other times agian with zymol. it will be a year old in two months.

Jun 13th, 2003, 09:30 AM	#1
Azure MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 11:14 PM Posts: 52 Offline	Suggestions 4 Wash & Wax products? What are some good products for washing, waxing and all around taking care of my car?

Jun 13th, 2003, 10:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
gscooter49 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern Virginia Local Time: 06:14 PM Posts: 28 Offline	Paint Protection You are going to hear from all sides most likely and I have to admit I'm coming from the Zaino corner. Go to their web site for the routine. I've used: Zymol Meguiars (3 Step (Cleaner, Polish, Wax) and a bunch of also rans over the years. Meguiars is awesome on a solid color like black. For me the downside was the buffing time. I won't risk swirling my car with a power buffer so it's manual labor. Zymol - Not that impressed. Just didn't last that well. Zaino was very easy to apply AND buff. It's about the most expensive if you use the ZFX speed harderner but it's so easy to buff out. I can do my MINI with about 1/3 to 1/2 oz at most. Nuff said. Whatever you use do it faithfully and by the numbers and you should be happily motoring in a very shiny MINI.

Jun 13th, 2003, 01:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jimbo_Mini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Southampton, PA, USA Local Time: 06:14 PM Posts: 223 Offline	Another Nod For Zaino... Gotta go with Zaino! If it weren't for Zaino, I wouldn't have purchased an all black MCS. Great stuff. http://www.zainobros.com -Jim 2003 MCS All Black 1992 NSX Red/Blk 5 spd #0330 1974 Vette 454 4 spd Wht/Blk 1976 Honda Accord 5 spd, 3 door Blue/Blue

Jun 13th, 2003, 07:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
Actual Size Twi§ted Roads Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Big MAMA's House Local Time: 06:14 PM Posts: 5,874 Offline	Griot's Car Wash for the soapy part of the process ... a little straight out of the bottle will remove bugs and tar better than any specifilized application I've tried. Another vote for Zaino's for the final finish. www.mini-mama.org

Jun 13th, 2003, 07:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
Minty Man in the know! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Rugby Local Time: 11:14 PM Posts: 3,967 Offline	i use the official MINI kit....good stuff, nice smell too! MINI-3 @ Cotswold MINI \| BMW-four @ Cotswold BMW \| E-Mail Me \| Minty - Part of the IT Crowd!

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Jun 13th, 2003, 10:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
PortRhombus MINI2 Irregular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Notts Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 618 Offline	Im a Zymol man myself. A solid black looks beef after putting the wax on...sweet! Wheel cleaner is cool aswell. I havn't tried this Zaino stuff peeps are talking about but Zymol's the bomb.

Jun 13th, 2003, 11:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
Pamlico Dead Man's Curve? Feh. Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rochester, NY Local Time: 07:14 PM Posts: 1,176 Offline	Zaino may be expensive, expecially with the ZFX, but if you apply it very sparingly as directed the cost per application is reasonable, especially considering the results. I just Zaino'd my MCS and 3 coats took only 1/2 oz. Terrific results.

Jun 27th, 2003, 10:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
Azure MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 11:14 PM Posts: 52 Offline	I picked up the Meguiars wash and 3 step system. How is the Meguiars Deep Crystal Carnauba Wax? It's jell based, however, I've heard the paste was better. I didn't buy that because I didn't see it at 2 of the Pep Boys I went to. Is ZAINO only on the net? How long should I wait till I actually wax it and how often do most of you use the 3 step system? Also, my girlfriend bought the Mothers 3 step set, just to see the difference. How's the Mothers brand? Let it be known this is my first NEW car, my other was pretty beaten up when I bought it so it wasn't worth doing anything else to it but wash it. So this whole wash polish and wax is all new to me.

Jun 28th, 2003, 12:20 AM	#9 (permalink)
Azure MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 11:14 PM Posts: 52 Offline	What's the difference between wax and cleaner wax? They only had the Meguiars cleaner wax in paste form.

Jun 28th, 2003, 02:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
hou_mini MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 05:14 PM Posts: 2 Offline	Zaino, Zaino, Zaino!

Jun 29th, 2003, 03:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
Dark Silver S Ultimate Stealth Machine Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wilkes County NC Local Time: 05:14 PM Posts: 791 Offline	Is this a poll? Meguiars, no doubt about it. Dark Silver S http://revorg.org/images/mmg.gif Now in Wilkes County NC

Jun 29th, 2003, 09:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
GregF MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Florida Local Time: 07:14 PM Posts: 510 Offline	I've been very happy with S100 (carnauba) and Klasse (acrylic), both go on and off very easily and don't marr black trim. The Klasse is durable (up to 6 months) and the S100 is a great topper. As for washing, I was pleased with P21S, but recently tried the Meguiars Gold Class because it's cheaper and like it as well. Do some searches on the Autopia site. Last edited by GregF : Jun 8th, 2004 at 09:41 PM. Reason: sp

Jun 29th, 2003, 09:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
GregF MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Florida Local Time: 07:14 PM Posts: 510 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Azure What's the difference between wax and cleaner wax? They only had the Meguiars cleaner wax in paste form. A cleaner wax has some mild abrasives or polish to more thoroughly clean the paint. You could also get a claybar.

Jun 30th, 2003, 03:57 AM	#14 (permalink)
Azure MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 11:14 PM Posts: 52 Offline	How often do you do the 3 step process? I know most people only wax 2-3 times a year that's why I ask.

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Jun 30th, 2003, 04:58 AM	#15 (permalink)
bluesmini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: south east Local Time: 06:14 PM Posts: 396 Offline	Zymol is my choice. if you use it regularly it's an easy process. it is 100% natural with no chemicals. that's what i want on my car. the results are great. zymol has a kit just for the mini. i think it's about 45 bucks online. i've done the full process on my car twice so far and waxed it at least 4 other times agian with zymol. it will be a year old in two months.

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