PLEASE - PLEASE no Zaino talk I'M not interested in ZAINO ...

Does anyone know about either of these two products or both - Cherry Wet Wax and Malms ...???

 

Since you are oppposed to Zanio, might I suggest you try the 3M product line. They have a very high satisfaction rating and are available at NAPA.


[Modified by CAPN17, 6:14 AM 5/8/2003]

 

thanks for taking the time to respond - I have used 3M swirls remover and light compound with a great deal of success... I will look into that ...

 

Zaino works better......... :lol: :lol: :lol:

Just kidding!! Good luck with the 3M stuff!! :jester

 

Hi Zorro -

I have used Malm's for over 10 years now -

It is the only wax I would use on my Harley - and it is the only wax I use on my Z -

In my opinion, it shines much better than the Zaino - and it is less expensive.

I had my car at the Cruise In last year and my Z had a at least as good, if not a better looking shine (IMO) than any of the other vehicles present - no offense to any of the Zaino affecianados.

I use the pink Malms liquid on finishes that already have swirls - and the liquid yellow on already good finishes.

I apply the Malms with a damp sponge - A pint bottle of Malms can last years as you do not need to put on a thick coat - application is spelled out in the instructions that come with the wax.

That is my two cents - I will not use the seven-step hunnert-dollar Z brothers stuff when I get outstanding results with the Malms I have been using for years. The only thing I have heard from the Zaino guys (all good guys mind you) is that Zaino will help repel dust. Malms does not repel dust in my experience, but it is great wax. You should see the beads of water rolling off my Z...

I tell you what Zorro, you buy a bottle of Malms and give it a try - if you do not like it, I will buy it from you - I am going to need another bottle soon as my friends have been borrowing my Malms to do their cars and bikes...



Best Regards -

mqqn




[Modified by mqqn, 8:35 AM 5/8/2003]

 

I mix a few drops of zfx with an ounce or less of Z2, apply it and wipe it off. The only way I can get 7 steps out of it is if I add a 6-pack and count each beer as a step. I don't care what people use on their cars, but Zaino doesn't deserve any bad-mouthing. It's as easy to use as any quality product on the market. My $.02.

 

:cheers: :cheers:

On an old finish it may be 7 steps, but on a new car it is no different than any other wax, you was the car and then wax it. For maximum effect you can use the Gloss Enhancer spray and add a second coat. I did this last weekend, and the entire process, not counting washing, was less than 30 minutes.

So let's be accurate folks, different strokes for different folks - OK.

Peace.

Les

 

I agree. Check out my 9-yr old daily driver. I've had it since it was new and it has never been garaged. I've only waxed it about a total of 4 or 5 times and I just applied Z2 with ZFX drops to it for the first time two weeks ago. I only did one coat.



Click image for a larger view :)

 

Bad mouthing? :rolleyes:

OK OK - Six Step.

mqqn


[Modified by mqqn, 11:57 AM 5/8/2003]

 

Hi rbartick -

Looking good - I would surmise that most of the folks on this board are car-savvy enough to take care of the finish of the cars they own.

In reality, you could rub monkey-snot on your car and if you cleaned it regulary and took basic precautions to protect the finish from tree-sap etc, your car will look MUCH better than "Joe Pickup" that runs it through the no-touch once every two years.

I have tried Zaino - how many of the Zaino clan has tried Malms? I guess that just leaves me to have a good idea of how they stack up, doesn't it?

I think Zorro was wanting opinions of non-Z goods, thus my input here.

No Zaino bashing from me - just my personal opinions. And in my opinion, your Jeep looks excellent in that pic.

best regards -

mqqn





[Modified by mqqn, 11:57 AM 5/8/2003]

 

I've never tried Malms. The only other products I've used are the Meguires 3-step (cleaner, polish, wax) and the Mother's Carnuba. I found the 3-step Meguires process to be way too much work and it seemed to leave those ghost like swirl marks you can see when you look at the car on an angle in the bright sub. The Zaino products seem easier to use and my black daily driver is totally void of swirls.

FWIW I am not a big waxer so I am not the best person to report on this stuff. I just liked the way Z2/ZFX has worked on my vehicles. Where is Malms sold? I don't remember seeing it at PepBoys.


[Modified by rbartick, 1:37 PM 5/8/2003]

 

Hi rbartick -

It is only available through the Malms web site as far as I know.

I use the liquid, not the paste.

I will bring mine to the CI4.

Best Regards -

 

I asked for opinions about Cherry wet wax and Malms - I'm sure all you Zaino enthusiasts mean well - BUT - I asked kindly for NO Zaino input I have used it - I don't like it -

I want info on other alternatives specifically Malms and Cherry Wet wax - thanks for the Malms review I will strongly consider it ...

 

Moving to Car Care Section --

 

Cherry Wet Wax, while I have not personally used it, I have read a few reviews on it. The consensus was that it produced a nice shine, but durability was lacking.

 

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