Re: Glare - not that glaring anymore
shyan;268309 said:
bro, at this high carnuba content, ANY wax will be rendered unusable...
u mean other wax is useless or it can't be applied onto the car?
If you're referring to the first one, then its like comparing a suzuki and a beemer so to speak.. They both serve the same purpose, transporting. But the difference lies in the quality, speed, stability, safety, emotion and probably, the brand image. Different consumers will have different expectations and preferences. And Zymol caters to those who truly appreciate its value and philosophy, albeit its premium price. And those who have tried zymol, know its advantage over others, will naturally swear by it. But then again, there are consumers who like the look and feeling of sealants, and we can't say that they are wrong to have chosen it. Its up to individual, really.
If you're referring to the second one, let me explain a little.
100% Carnauba block is harder than concrete. And it is expensive too. So to make it applicable onto the paintwork, other manufacturers add in a petrol-chemical solvent called naptha (which is also used in paint-thinner and wood varnishing). The thing that most consumer don't know is, these types of solvent will re-enter your paintwork overtime, making it soft and easily oxidized. So in another words, while the product is producing the shine and 'protecting' the paintwork from environmental hazards, it actually is 'breaking down' the paintwork beneath. Also, due to cost constraints (that's why most grooming products are between $15 to $40 plus range), they only add 5% to 15% ungraded carnauba wax.
The difference with zymol, the use Evergreen Montan Tree oil as a natural solvent to soften the high carnauba content, so as to make it applicable. Zymol wax are actually enzyme at rest, until it is applied on the paintwork and with the air as a catalyst, it turns into wax while blending into your paintwork, without the detrimental effects to it. In fact, zymol contains nutritive oils, not only to protect and produce the deep shine, but also preserving it. And its not just about the high content of carnauba, but also the grades, ie no.1 yellow and rare no.1 white, the latter being the premium and costlier one. The cheapest and lowest zymol wax, Carbon/Creme ($75), contains 37% No.1 yellow and the highest, Solaris (US$30,000), contains 71% rare No.1 White.
Btw, all grooming products will provide water beading, but not necessarily water sheeting. Try and take a look at this vid and you'll know what i mean..
YouTube - Cars n Kars' Client's Car