Zymol Cleaner Wax Original Formula, 20 Ounce

I find it to be durable and effective particularly when water misted afterward.

I’ll lead-off by acknowledging that anyone who loves their vehicles and caring for them – every one of us – has their own favorite wax – and for me (and undoubtedly thousands of others) that is hands-down, without a question Zymol Cleaner Wax (I’ll mention the other Zymol products below). While I’ll tip my cap to Griot’s, Meguiar’s and Car Guys – I’ve used them all – for me the all-in-one Zymol cleaner wax is my go-to use anytime on anything clear wax. It’s all-around spectacular.

For me, EVERYTHING about this product is first-rate: it goes on effortlessly (more on that below too), performs as advertised, is extremely easy to remove and buff even if you let it dry – in fact I always let it dry to a white powder (but obviously don’t let it sit in the direct sun).

Importantly, this is a TRUE cleaner wax in that it removes dirt, water spots, tree sap, bird droppings, salt-spray and if you use a little extra elbow grease it will remove oxidation, swirls and scratches…flawlessly. And don’t get me started on the shine – wow is it DEEP and mirror-like.

As for durability, it is important to know is that my cars and boats are subjected to the absolute harshest conditions possible being parked outside in the searing Florida sun, and being along the coast they are also subjected to constant salt spray – but even with those harsh operating conditions, Zymol lasts up to six months between applications (however, I dig the shine so much that I find myself re-applying every 3-4 months, but last week I tried a new Zymol top-coat product – “Glaze” – and I’ll report back after a couple months to see if that works as good).

For those who’ve never tried Zymol, it is a German product that has been around forever, and what they don’t spend on advertising (I’ve never seen an ad for Zymol in the 25 years that I’ve used it) they must put into R&D because I’m not kidding, this cleaner wax excels at every stage.

First, it goes on super easy – the newer bottles (say in the last 2-3 years) seem to be a little more liquid than the previous formula which was thicker and more pasty, but once you get used to the thinner viscosity you’ll be rewarded with the same outstanding results. The only situation where I found myself wanting the thicker paste is when I needed to remove heavy oxidation or discoloration – that required a power applicator/buffer/polisher, but even then it only took a few experiments for me to find the right technique (apply it to the surface with a microfiber sponge, then continue cleaning/waxing by switching-over to the power polisher with a foam or microfiber bonnet that’s been dampened with a light coating of the wax). Otherwise I just use a microfiber-covered foam sponge and a little elbow grease for most conditions, and if I’m doing a tweener-application just for that showroom-new shine in-between heavy cleaning-waxing then I don’t even need the elbow grease, just simply wiping this on in circular or back-and-forth motions work perfectly.

With Zymol it’s pretty straightforward: For the job you have in front of you, just adjust your application pressure – more/harder for heavy oxidation, scratches and the like – medium pressure/passes for average surface conditions – and simply paint it on for the great shine.

Like I said, with Zymol I let the wax dry before buffing – providing that you use the right amount of product for the job (the only time you have to think about not letting it totally dry is in the heaviest application jobs where you use more wax than normal); otherwise like with most waxes, a little bit goes a long way. I do medium-sized sections (3-4′ x 3-4′ sections at a time) and I let the wax dry out (like I would NEVER do with most waxes) to a powdery, dusty condition, which is totally wiped away with a pass or two with a microfiber cloth.

In most jobs, after I wipe away the dried wax I either hand-buff it with a heavier microfiber or wool cloth (or if I’m in a pinch a Terry-cloth bath towel works fine), followed by a light machine buffing with a wool bonnet (but this last step isn’t really needed unless you’re prepping for a show, or if you’re just a car nut like me).

Sorry for the length of this review, but I find reviews to be the most helpful when they give tips that work, so I’m hoping my comments were helpful.

Zymol is 2nd to none, when we are talking wax.
Cleans, Protects, Repels Water & Shines Like No Other: Paint, Glass & Chrome!
Zymol will eliminate swirls on clear-coat. Deep rich shine and it’s super easy to use.

I’m not going to knock other brands specifically but I’ve used them all. I love to detail cars, trucks, boats n bikes and will NOT recommend any other product. Ceramics are great but nothing better than a great cleaner wax in my opinion

Have always used zymol products. No issues but when I ordered the cleaner wax. I was sent car wash instead. No way of contacting seller. And it takes 30 days to receive a refund so not happy. Will have to find another seller of zymol.

fab for high-end guitars – unless you don’t like glass-like shine.
smells fab too.

Easy to apply. Used on older black paint with gratifying results and no swirl marks!