Where does the term "simonize" come from?

Answer by  nuttree (1596)

To "simonize" means to apply wax to improve and preserve a car's finish. The name comes from George Simons, who created a cleaner and a car wax in 1910. The Simons company changed its name to "Simoniz" in 1912. The name is still in use, but it has become generic.

Answer by  michaeledwardhourigan (462)

Simoniz is a trademark , but not a particular brand of car wax that first originated along with Union Carbide in 1935. It was first made popular among the automobile dealers where it was being used, for an auto detailing process called Simonizing or Simonized. "Simonize your car"."Wax your car."

Answer by  Lisa6938 (485)

Simonize is the name of a well established brand of dry car wax. The term "simonize", as in "simonize your car" derives directly from the brand name of the car wax product. One applies the wax with a soft sponge and wipes the wax off with a soft towel for the best results.

Answer by  ajax (186)

The verb "to simonize" comes from "Simoniz Instant Shine", which is the brand name of a popular brand of auto polish.

Answer by  cklight (327)

The term "simonize" means to wax or polish a car. It seems to originate from around 1910, and comes from a company in that time called Simoniz. It is, literally a hot wax product and the creator of this product was George Simons.

Answer by  Phil97 (569)

The English language has a great ability to accept created words into its vocubalary. Simonize is one such word because it is a created word from the last name of Simons and the verbal suffix -ize. The first part comes from George Simons who was the inventor of a car polish, while the the suffix -ize come from Ancient Greek.