[Z06] Turtle wax 'Ice'
Racer
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From: Churubusco IN
I have liked the ICE products. I have used the paste polish several times, although I am using Rejex currently. I use the Spray Detailer all the time. I just picked up some Interior Care Spray, and it seems to work well. However, I did not care for the Liquid Clay.
Melting Slicks
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A buddy of mine used the liquid clay before and didn’t have too much success with it either.
I think the best way to look at Ice is it’s a good off the shelf quick wax and will provide decent results for the cost.
No matter what you use unless you have a polisher the results are going to look similar since you’re not getting the scratches and imperfections out of the paint. In the past I have just clayed and used Zaino on my cars and sure they look good after but when my detail buddy uses his Cyclo and Porter Cable orbital’s along with some polishes and Zaino the car looks totally different. The paint has A LOT more depth to it then.
I think the best way to look at Ice is it’s a good off the shelf quick wax and will provide decent results for the cost.
No matter what you use unless you have a polisher the results are going to look similar since you’re not getting the scratches and imperfections out of the paint. In the past I have just clayed and used Zaino on my cars and sure they look good after but when my detail buddy uses his Cyclo and Porter Cable orbital’s along with some polishes and Zaino the car looks totally different. The paint has A LOT more depth to it then.
Racer
Joined: Nov 1999
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From: Easton MA
I started using ICE last year last year on my EB 02Z. I think it is great. Easy to apply, just use 2 microfiber towels, one for removal, and one for buffing. A lot quicker than all those Zaino steps, and a lot cheaper.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Allentown PA
Dave
Oops, just saw your in MA, not PA
Last edited by CYA-Vett; May 18, 2009 at 08:38 PM.
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I see what you guys are saying about the slimy-ness of the ICE product. I used it to bring the life back to the paint in a friends engine compartment. He has a 94 Supra that we are throwing a fully built/FI motor in, so while the engine compartment was empty I washed it down, detailed the accessories, and put a coat of the ICE polish on the paint to bring it back. Worked great because it doesnt matter if you get some on unintended peices. Looks like the engine compartment was just sprayed yesterday - not 15 years ago... 
Moral of the story - I think it is a good product if you are using it on places a regular (better) polish has difficulties. For my exteriors I stick with Adams Detailing products....
Moral of the story - I think it is a good product if you are using it on places a regular (better) polish has difficulties. For my exteriors I stick with Adams Detailing products....
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Wow that looks good, that's exactly what adams does to mine, makes it look wet when dry; identical to mine too except for the tint.
Last edited by Millenium Z06; May 19, 2009 at 10:02 PM.
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I dont remember what Zaino costs but TW Ice is about the same price ($19 at Autozone and PB) as Adams, Butter Wax is $19 and new Machine wax is $24 and stupid easy to apply and remove; even easier with a PC.
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Thats true but some of the stuff out there is junk too even some of the meguiars and eagle1 stuff.
