You Spent HOW MUCH on Cleaning Products!!!!

[Bimmer_Angel]

It's Official - Hubby is now divorcing me. He is citing 'insanity' as his defence:D

Pirate & I went to a BMW car show on the weekend - Boy, there were some lovely Bimmers there!!

Anyway, they had a few trade stands and one was for Zymol, the prestige detailing cleaning product company. You Guys in the USA may well be more aware of this as it is now made in the US. 110 years ago it was invented in Germany.

As most of you Guys know, I am known as the 'Queen of Clean' and I could not resist visiting this stall. I felt like I was a kiddie in a sweet shop with all that cleaning stuff. And there they were, shining like a beacons - tubs of Carnauba Wax. Forget Gucci handbags and D&G Sunglasses, I was smitten - I wanted these products:whip:

Ended up spending 105 GBP on the standard kit containing 'Auto Bathe [NOT shampoo - that is so last season Darling!], leather care cream, a bottle of 'Cleanse' that smells EXACTLY like a chocolate liquer HONEST, a pot of Carnauba Wax, two applicator sponges and a very high class microfibre cloth. We added to this an amazing tyre cleaner and protector and a Detailer spray for in between treatments. Total bill, including discount, 125 GBP:yikes:

I got home and started immediately [well, not immediately, as I had to give my Hubby mouth to mouth resuscitation when he saw the price:rofl:]. The Wax is the most amazing product I have ever used and also the easiest to apply and shine off. You also do not have to worry about getting the Wax on the black plastic, mirror surrounds etc as it just leaves them vibrant and amazingly shiny - unlike some conventional polishes that leave residue on black plastic.

Guys, you got to give this stuff a shelf of its own in your garage. As self respecting Bimmer lovers, you owe these products to your car:bow:

Take a look at the photos - they speak for themselves. The ones with the 'pearls' after the rain are just amazing.

The Wax is so pure ie NO chemicals, you can actually eat it!! All products are made from extracts from coconut, banana, apricot, pineapple etc.

Pic # 1 & 2 showing reflection of sky, trees, sun etc on boot
Pic # 3 wing mirror panel after Wax
Pic # 4 wing mirror panel before Wax
Pic # 5 amazing 'pearls on bonnet after a shower of rain today

[Bimmer_Angel]

Interested???

Then may I suggest you go for The Royal Glaze which is 1412g classed as refilled for life at a very affordable cost of 7118.00 GBP:yikes::yikes:

[SCANDINAVIAN13]

That water bead is insane! Zymol is great stuff!

[Vornado]

I'll buy it for 2 snickers bars. ???

[dboy11]

If you really are into cleaning / detailing come have a look at this site


http://www.detailcity.org


I post there as beemerboy...free to join

[Bimmer_Angel]

I'll buy it for 2 snickers bars. ???

This is quality stuff Buddy - got to be a least 5 Snicker Bars:rofl:

[Vornado]

I like to go to www.obsessiveanalperfectionists.org

[Bimmer_Angel]

If you really are into cleaning / detailing come have a look at this site


http://www.detailcity.org


I post there as beemerboy...free to join

Thanks Buddy. Will have a look tomorrow. Cannot believe they actually have a website for detailing enthusiasts - whatever next:dunno:

:rofl::rofl:

[Bimmer_Angel]

I like to go to www.obsessiveanalperfectionists.org

Don't know if this is a real website or you are joking with me?? :dunno: If real, it says 'server not found' so try again

[dboy11]

Thanks Buddy. Will have a look tomorrow. Cannot believe they actually have a website for detailing enthusiasts - whatever next:dunno:

:rofl::rofl:

You will enjoy quite a few posters from that side of the pond posting there

[Bimmer_Angel]

I tell you something, if my car looked yesterday morning like she looks now I would have entered her into perhaps the 'novice' section because she now looks just as amazing as some of the cars we saw yesterday.

I have to say that I am absolutely fanatical about my car anyway and she is so beautiful but these products have really done her justice and really enhanced what was already there. I will try and get some photos of the inside of the door frames where the hinges are just to show how immaculately clean she is. This has not happened overnight. It has taken me a long time to get them that clean. And my wheelarches are another story - ask Pirate!!!

She recently went in for her annual MOT and passed. The garage man said the blokes commented that they had never seen such a clean and shiny car. They said they instinctively knew she would pass because anyone who looked after the cosmetic side of their car like I do must be as fanatical about the mechanics and general 'wellbeing' of the car. Of course, they were correct.

Who says you cannot improve on perfection!

[Pirate_copy]

Don't know if this is a real website or you are joking with me?? :dunno: If real, it says 'server not found' so try again

I worry....

[Bimmer_Angel]

I worry....

WHY :dunno::dunno:

[Pirate_copy]

It was a joke Mum :)

[dboy11]

I tell you something, if my car looked yesterday morning like she looks now I would have entered her into perhaps the 'novice' section because she now looks just as amazing as some of the cars we saw yesterday.

I have to say that I am absolutely fanatical about my car anyway and she is so beautiful but these products have really done her justice and really enhanced what was already there. I will try and get some photos of the inside of the door frames where the hinges are just to show how immaculately clean she is. This has not happened overnight. It has taken me a long time to get them that clean. And my wheelarches are another story - ask Pirate!!!

She recently went in for her annual MOT and passed. The garage man said the blokes commented that they had never seen such a clean and shiny car. They said they instinctively knew she would pass because anyone who looked after the cosmetic side of their car like I do must be as fanatical about the mechanics and general 'wellbeing' of the car. Of course, they were correct.

Who says you cannot improve on perfection!


You will fit in well at detailcity I hope the spare tire is dressed

[Bimmer_Angel]

Not yet but it will be you can be assured of that.

Hope this site will give me some good tips and who knows - next year??????

[Bimmer_Angel]

I like to go to www.obsessiveanalperfectionists.org

:spank::spank::spank: Bad Vornado

Mind you, Pirate calls me something like that - BAD Pirate:violent:

Call me what you wish BUT MY CAR IS SHINIER THAN YOURS:neener:

[Vornado]

:spank::spank::spank: Bad Vornado

Mind you, Pirate calls me something like that - BAD Pirate:violent:

Call me what you wish BUT MY CAR IS SHINIER THAN YOURS:neener:

You took it literally?? :rofl: :bareass: :)

[Bimmer_Angel]

Would make an awesome website though. What do you think??:rofl::rofl:

[Vornado]

I dont think the people in the detail forum with the angry spouses would be very amused. :)

[1Dreamer]

Cannot believe they actually have a website for detailing enthusiasts - whatever next:dunno:

:rofl::rofl:Are you kidding? Check out http://autopia.org/forum/ You'll find more info there on products and techniques than you ever wanted to know. :)

[Bimrpwr]

that is some awesome stuff you have there. I have a friend that uses that and he tried it on his DD 325is black really faded and once he did a section it was back to showroom shine. Once i claybar my car i will be getting some of that and get mine all shinny again. Love the shine of the car and i have been known to spend a few hundred on cleaning supplies as well.

[SCANDINAVIAN13]

Would make an awesome website though. What do you think??:rofl::rofl:

I'll be the webmaster if you provide the rants...
er...
Articles!

Seriously, though. Your car looks amazing. I hope mine turns out something like that after its weekend of attention in a few days.

[Conehead]

UUMMM...arghhhh..you nawty nawty young lady!!!!!!!

P.S. bring some over here and I will let you do my BM.....*wink wink*...

[mrfraser89]

looks amazing :)

[Bimmer_Angel]

UUMMM...arghhhh..you nawty nawty young lady!!!!!!!

P.S. bring some over here and I will let you do my BM.....*wink wink*...

Your kindness knows no bounds Cone ;)

[Bimmer_Angel]

I'll be the webmaster if you provide the rants...
er...
Articles!

Seriously, though. Your car looks amazing. I hope mine turns out something like that after its weekend of attention in a few days.

Thanks Scandinavian13 :D

[Bimmer_Angel]

that is some awesome stuff you have there. I have a friend that uses that and he tried it on his DD 325is black really faded and once he did a section it was back to showroom shine. Once i claybar my car i will be getting some of that and get mine all shinny again. Love the shine of the car and i have been known to spend a few hundred on cleaning supplies as well.

[I] honestly think it is false economy to use cheaper products. My Hubby [who has since mellowed slightlyand has called off the Solicitor/Attorney!!] spent a lot of money having his beloved 1967 S Type Jaguar's body re-done. Why not spend a lot of money now keeping her lovely looks - it will pay off big time in the future as she is increasing in value year on year.

Also we are having the Merc touched up. She, unlike the Jaguar, has to live outside so, again, she must be well protected from the elements. :thumbup:

[nelson22]

hi angel,
just a quick one ,
which brand af carnauba wax did you get,
i have tried one before but didn't get on with it ,
thanks

[Pirate_copy]

The wax is called Zymol buddy - http://www.zymol.com/

[Pirate_copy]

Check this stuff out - http://www.vertar.com/zymol/zymol-royale-glaze/

£7,100 ($14,200)!!!!

[nelson22]

Check this stuff out - http://www.vertar.com/zymol/zymol-royale-glaze/

£7,100 ($14,200)!!!!

it is free delivery though lol:rofl:

[nelson22]

another question is
do you polish the car first then wax it
or do you just have to clean it then wax