Turtle Wax Ice [Archive]

thekep

10-09-2006, 07:02 PM

Has anyone tried this stuff? When it came out it was like 20 bucks, now I saw it at Wal-Mart for around $9. I want to try it but I would like some input on it before I buy it. Thanks.

Scooba Steve

10-09-2006, 07:20 PM

I've never tried it, but many people who have say that it has piss poor durability.

About the best products available at a store in my opinion are Mothers FX, and Mothers Reflections.

Many people also like Meguiars NXT.

LukeDuke

10-09-2006, 08:10 PM

I used to sell it cuz i would always get people that come back to me and liked it. so i would pass that onto people, so i cant be bad.

TRicker

10-09-2006, 08:15 PM

its nice for inbetween "real" waxes. its not a paste so it doesnt put down as thick of a protective layer so it doesnt last long, but its super fast and easy. spray, swirl, dry, wipe. no real effort put into the actual waxing part. i use mother's stuff normally, i just bought a bottle to try it.

thekep

10-09-2006, 11:35 PM

Thanks for the info. I think I'll give it a try. I've been using Eagle One Nano wax lately. I really like the way it turns out. I have yet to try NXT.

Goonz SVT

10-09-2006, 11:37 PM

mothers GC is also a great wax for peeps who dont wax their car frequently..

m4gician

10-10-2006, 12:28 AM

Clay bar your car, it's critical for you to actually make the paint look like lets say a new car. Secondly, when you wash, use a sponge. Also try using a good swirl remover with either a buffer/applicator or some really good elbow grease.

Scooba Steve

10-10-2006, 01:43 PM

mothers GC is also a great wax for peeps who dont wax their car frequently..

There is no Mothers GC. There is Mothers California Gold, and there is Meguiars Gold Class.

Cali Gold is carnauba, FX & Reflections are synthetic.

Y2KSVT

10-10-2006, 02:31 PM

when you wash, use a sponge.

Actually, most detailers will tell you to not use sponges. They pickup dirt and debree much easier than a microfiber/cotton hand mitt.

Also, I've heard a lot more negatives about the "ICE" than positives. There have been complaints of it leaving a deep haze in the paint, a couple of days after application. I'd rather put my money into something a little more promising.

Mark

beyondloadedSE

10-10-2006, 02:58 PM

Has anyone tried this stuff? When it came out it was like 20 bucks, now I saw it at Wal-Mart for around $9. I want to try it but I would like some input on it before I buy it. Thanks.

5 days after application. Ill let you be the judge.
http://www.fototime.com/{95451EE8-B23E-41D7-B630-5A8B7DD12CB2}/picture.JPG

Klasse Act

10-10-2006, 09:07 PM

The $9.00 stuff is probably for the QD, but its a pretty know fact that this stuff doesn't last that long but because its so easy to apply just keep applying it till you use up the bottle and step up to something else.

thekep

10-11-2006, 02:08 AM

Thanks for the pic.

Berkel

10-12-2006, 11:35 PM

5 days after application. Ill let you be the judge.
http://www.fototime.com/{95451EE8-B23E-41D7-B630-5A8B7DD12CB2}/picture.JPG
Egh. My Optimum spray on wax makes water bead for months. There's plenty of better stuff out there.

I have yet to try NXT.
It gives decent shine and color but lacks durability. It's a borderline topper.

Goonz SVT

10-13-2006, 01:15 AM

JimD

10-15-2006, 01:02 AM

yupp, Mark is right..

I now use micro-fibers mits for washing, any thing micro fiber will be best for the car...

I was going to try the ICE wax but my biddy used it on his eclipse and 2 days later when it rained, it looked exactly like the pic Jim posted..not touching that wax

im a zaino freak now :)

Personally I prefer genuine wool or sheepskin over the microfiber mitts I've tried, though there's a long-strand chenille-like microfiber mitt I haven't had the chance to try yet that looks interesting.