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allcoopedup · Dec 20th, 2002, 06:35 AM

Ok then..... Which is the best cleaner that can be purchased in the UK?

AutoGlym -> Teflon -> Zymol -> ????

Too be honest i've always been a bit cheap on cleaning my car

but now I've seen the light and i want a better cleaner and a good polish (the longer lasting showroom shine).

I've got a cr@py all seasons polish...a bit pony leaves a narsty white powder (and kills the arches). I don't want this.

KenL · Dec 20th, 2002, 07:04 AM

I use Autoglym and am happy as is the MINI

gjenkins · Dec 20th, 2002, 07:42 AM

Zaino and I am perfectly happy with it.

binkydognose · Dec 20th, 2002, 08:13 AM

Yep, most certainly add Zaino to that poll!
Just takes a little longer to get to the UK doesn't it?
hmmm.... probably more expensive too...
nevermind!

Any UK Zainoids?

COOPERation · Dec 20th, 2002, 08:45 AM

Has anybody received the "special" MINI Zymol gift pack of cleaning products that could be ordered from their website for $29.95? It comes in a "color coordinated to your MINI" bag/case.

I ordered mine weeks ago and have yet to receive it...to my knowledge...my better half might have intercepted it and wrapped it already for Xmas...

BillK · Dec 20th, 2002, 01:13 PM

Another vote here for Zaino (www.zainobros.com). Likly a bit extra to ship to the UK though.

cosworth · Dec 21st, 2002, 04:38 PM

I believe Meguiar's is now available full-tilt in the UK. I've always had good results with their products.

Wul · Dec 23rd, 2002, 08:45 AM

I use a mix at the moment:

Meguiars clear coat body scrub (www.meguiars.co.uk)
Meguiars Natural Shine for the interior vinyl and exterior trims.
Meguiars gold class leather cleaner stuff
Zymol Wax (can't remember its proper name - its the green goo in a bottle from Halfords) couldn't afford the real stuff at present

So far i'm impressed by both! but will wait till i'm running low before committing to one or the other!

BTW Zaino stuff for the UK is available from http://www.viper-lifestyle.de/indexengl.html

Jazzy Jase · Dec 24th, 2002, 06:20 AM

I use autoglym. I would use Zymol if I could afford it but their proper wax is very expensive.

teddyx · Dec 29th, 2002, 09:21 AM

Autoglym is really good across the range, apart from the screenwash, which I find leaves nasty streaks on the windows and paintwork

lotuseatsvipers · Dec 31st, 2002, 02:21 PM

Your missing a lot of options...I know zaino would get a lot of votes.

I think my vote goes for p21s.

edit: well I guess to you those ARE imports...haha, silly borders.

paddy · Jan 1st, 2003, 03:21 PM

Zaino????

justamy · Jan 1st, 2003, 07:52 PM

I won a package of Griot's Garage car care products as a door prize at a car show about five years ago. That was enough to get me hooked. Their car wash is low suds and does a beautiful job, the Best of Show wax is gorgeous, the quick shine is perfect for shows. Their prices are on the high side, but it's the only thing I'll use on my classic cars. I just looked at their site -- http://www.griotsgarage.com -- and found that you can get international shipping.

Like I said, their prices are steep. We have a running joke amongst my groups of friends that no one is allowed to buy a $200 chamois wringer. If anyone does, though, they'll have to shell out the extra $80 for the metal tray that you can attach underneath to catch the water.

Amy

BillK · Jan 1st, 2003, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by paddy
Zaino????

www.zainobros.com

They are in New Jersey. You download an order form and mail them the order and a check. I got my product in under 10 days on my first order with UPS ground shipping NJ to CA.

lotuseatsvipers · Jan 2nd, 2003, 01:18 PM

ehhhm...I believe paddy was saying, where is zaino in the POLL...not, where is zaino in the world? haha

BillK · Jan 2nd, 2003, 07:03 PM

View Poll Results: What cleaner/wax?
I\'m a Zymol kinda guy/gal	13	43.33%
I like Teflon, helps when cooking the eggs	0	0%
AutoGlym...for that blinding shine	11	36.67%
I is a bit stupid and use halford own brand	4	13.33%
I have to wax my car as well as fill it up?	0	0%
I\'m not as cheap as most and import	2	6.67%
Voters: 30. You may not vote on this poll

Dec 20th, 2002, 06:35 AM	#1
allcoopedup MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire Local Time: 05:06 AM Posts: 79 Offline	What car cleaning product? Ok then..... Which is the best cleaner that can be purchased in the UK? AutoGlym -> Teflon -> Zymol -> ???? Too be honest i've always been a bit cheap on cleaning my car but now I've seen the light and i want a better cleaner and a good polish (the longer lasting showroom shine). I've got a cr@py all seasons polish...a bit pony leaves a narsty white powder (and kills the arches). I don't want this. All Cooped Up Keep on Motoring........

Dec 20th, 2002, 07:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 06:06 AM Posts: 5,216 Offline	I use Autoglym and am happy as is the MINI Red/Black R56 Cooper

Dec 20th, 2002, 07:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
gjenkins MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Local Time: 05:06 AM Posts: 140 Offline	I use ... Zaino and I am perfectly happy with it.

Dec 20th, 2002, 08:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
binkydognose Dry Heat Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Phoenix Arizona USA Local Time: 10:06 PM Posts: 198 Offline	Yep, most certainly add Zaino to that poll! Just takes a little longer to get to the UK doesn't it? hmmm.... probably more expensive too... nevermind! Any UK Zainoids? Mike

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Dec 20th, 2002, 08:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
COOPERation MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2001 Local Time: 01:06 AM Posts: 1,401 Offline	Just curious... Has anybody received the "special" MINI Zymol gift pack of cleaning products that could be ordered from their website for $29.95? It comes in a "color coordinated to your MINI" bag/case. I ordered mine weeks ago and have yet to receive it...to my knowledge...my better half might have intercepted it and wrapped it already for Xmas...

Dec 20th, 2002, 01:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
BillK MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Irvine, CA Local Time: 10:06 PM Posts: 541 Offline	Another vote here for Zaino (www.zainobros.com). Likly a bit extra to ship to the UK though. MC/VR/B/PP&SP/CVT/Xenon

Dec 21st, 2002, 04:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
cosworth MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey Local Time: 12:06 AM Posts: 204 Offline	I believe Meguiar's is now available full-tilt in the UK. I've always had good results with their products. 2002 MCS, DS/B/BBS, Sport, Prem, Cloth, 17's 1969 Morris Cooper MK2, Tartan Red/Black, 998cc, Twin HS2's

Dec 23rd, 2002, 08:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
Wul MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Auld Reekie! Local Time: 05:06 AM Posts: 729 Offline	I use a mix at the moment: Meguiars clear coat body scrub (www.meguiars.co.uk) Meguiars Natural Shine for the interior vinyl and exterior trims. Meguiars gold class leather cleaner stuff Zymol Wax (can't remember its proper name - its the green goo in a bottle from Halfords) couldn't afford the real stuff at present So far i'm impressed by both! but will wait till i'm running low before committing to one or the other! BTW Zaino stuff for the UK is available from http://www.viper-lifestyle.de/indexengl.html Dingdangdoo!

Dec 24th, 2002, 06:20 AM	#9 (permalink)
Jazzy Jase Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Berkshire, UK Local Time: 05:06 AM Posts: 432 Offline	I use autoglym. I would use Zymol if I could afford it but their proper wax is very expensive.

Dec 29th, 2002, 09:21 AM	#10 (permalink)
teddyx MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nr Cambridge, UK Local Time: 05:06 AM Posts: 45 Offline	Autoglym is really good across the range, apart from the screenwash, which I find leaves nasty streaks on the windows and paintwork MSCS, Black on Black, Cordoba, Chilli, MFSW, Visibilty, Chrono, Chrome In and Out, Chrome Caps. Woof!

Dec 31st, 2002, 02:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
lotuseatsvipers MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: florida Local Time: 05:06 AM Posts: 96 Offline	Your missing a lot of options...I know zaino would get a lot of votes. I think my vote goes for p21s. edit: well I guess to you those ARE imports...haha, silly borders. 03 IB/W MC - ss plus, sports package, moon roof, and white bulldog/blue collar, name: cooper. cruise control is NOT motoring.

Jan 1st, 2003, 03:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
paddy Anyone seen MP lately??? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Olney, MD Local Time: 01:06 AM Posts: 1,126 Offline	Where is Zaino???? "We will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail..." -- President George W. Bush - Sept. 20, 2001

Jan 1st, 2003, 07:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
justamy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Las Vegas Local Time: 01:06 AM Posts: 78 Offline	Griot's Garage I won a package of Griot's Garage car care products as a door prize at a car show about five years ago. That was enough to get me hooked. Their car wash is low suds and does a beautiful job, the Best of Show wax is gorgeous, the quick shine is perfect for shows. Their prices are on the high side, but it's the only thing I'll use on my classic cars. I just looked at their site -- http://www.griotsgarage.com -- and found that you can get international shipping. Like I said, their prices are steep. We have a running joke amongst my groups of friends that no one is allowed to buy a $200 chamois wringer. If anyone does, though, they'll have to shell out the extra $80 for the metal tray that you can attach underneath to catch the water. Amy

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Jan 1st, 2003, 10:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
BillK MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Irvine, CA Local Time: 10:06 PM Posts: 541 Offline	Re: Where is Quote: Originally posted by paddy Zaino???? www.zainobros.com They are in New Jersey. You download an order form and mail them the order and a check. I got my product in under 10 days on my first order with UPS ground shipping NJ to CA. MC/VR/B/PP&SP/CVT/Xenon

Jan 2nd, 2003, 01:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
lotuseatsvipers MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: florida Local Time: 05:06 AM Posts: 96 Offline	ehhhm...I believe paddy was saying, where is zaino in the POLL...not, where is zaino in the world? haha 03 IB/W MC - ss plus, sports package, moon roof, and white bulldog/blue collar, name: cooper. cruise control is NOT motoring.

Jan 2nd, 2003, 07:03 PM	#16 (permalink)
BillK MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Irvine, CA Local Time: 10:06 PM Posts: 541 Offline	Oh! MC/VR/B/PP&SP/CVT/Xenon

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