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Mikeyc
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10-27-2007, 11:30 AM
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Zymol is a brand that often inspires controversy on detailing forums because of it's high prices and marketing tactics. However, their Estate Glaze waxes IMO are second to none.
Concours is one of the "less expensive" Estate Glaze waxes but still performs extremely well. It's not necessary to apply the wax by hand but it sure helps it go on smoothly. Some foam applicators do work well with this wax though. The key to this wax is to apply THINLY. Do not let this wax haze for a long period or apply it thickly otherwise it will be VERY difficult to remove. Like most waxes this one will remove easier from a surface that has recently been clayed & polished. For even easier application/removal treat the paint with Zymol HD-Cleanse before hand. The major downside (aside from it occassionally being difficult to buff off) is that it definitely stains trim and gets in every crack & crevice. Don't let this wax setup on rubber/plastic trim or you'll have a really tough time removing it. If this does happen try some APC with a toothbrush on textured surfaces or a Q-tip for smooth surfaces. Also, be really careful to clean wax out of cracks/crevices. This wax just seems to find its way in every one somehow. When buffing off this wax change towels OFTEN. This is a wax with lots of oils in it so if the wax is not thoroughly buffed you get a streaky finish that looks like holograming. This can easily be fixed with a QD. Durability wise, this wax is OK. Nothing great. A coat or two will get you through 3-5 weeks. It depends on how many coats you have, how much the car is driven, and the environment the car is kept in. Other Zymol Estate Glazes with higher carnauba contents seem to have greater durability than Concours. So far sounds like a terrible wax right? Difficult to use and expensive. Well just step back from the car after you put on the second coat and you'll realize it was all worth it. The wetness this wax imparts is great and there's even decent flake pop for a wax. The car just glows and is very reflective. The biggest attribute of this wax though is the depth. Looking at a panel with Zymol on it is like looking through a window into another world. The reflections are so sharp and accurate (color wise). You feel like you can just reach into the panel and pull out whatever is reflected. It's really amazing and I've never seen another brand replicate this amount of depth. Some other things that make Concours great is it's water repellancy and how easy it is to clean. Concours sheds water like nothing else. It's amazing to see how the water just slips right off the surface. Also, dirt just seems to release so much easier from a surface treated with Concours. I park my car outdoors and IME it stays MUCH cleaner when protected with Zymol than with other waxes. One good rain and the car looks just washed. Is Concours exepnsive? Yes, over $100 for a tub. Is it hard to work with? Yes, it gets in cracks, can be tough to buff off, and stains trim. Is it all worth it? Absolutely! For me the end result is worth the expense and effort. | ||||||||||||||||||
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By
Dogged
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10-27-2007, 11:40 AM
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Mikeyc, great review.
One thing I have learned when applying Swissvax and Zymol is that Swisswax can be left on the car for an extended period after it hazes before it is buffed, but as you pointed out if a Zymol estate wax is left on the car too long then buffing it becomes quite an arduous task. |
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