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Old May 18, 2009 | 01:23 PM
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I use it on my vette constantly. I love it. I'll post pictures when I get home.
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Old May 18, 2009 | 02:16 PM
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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.
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Old May 18, 2009 | 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark Maple
However, I did not care for the Liquid Clay.
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.
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Old May 18, 2009 | 06:05 PM
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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.
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Old May 18, 2009 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by halp
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.
You have an EB Z in Easton? I have one in Allentown...Come on with us to the track sometime..
Dave

Oops, just saw your in MA, not PA

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Old May 18, 2009 | 07:00 PM
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I use ICE and love it, the only problem with it is if somebody touches your car you have a handprint standing out like crazy.. Though my Z is black, so that might have something to do with it...lol
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Old May 18, 2009 | 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by James@CountyCorvette
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....
+1 The new Adams machine wax is awesome, paint almost glows afterwards.
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Old May 19, 2009 | 01:12 AM
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Here are some pics of my car after Turtle Wax ICE.

Keep in mind it was all done by hand and I am no professional detailer. Also, it was some pretty bad overcast...





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Old May 19, 2009 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Savior1974
Here are some pics of my car after Turtle Wax ICE.

Keep in mind it was all done by hand and I am no professional detailer. Also, it was some pretty bad overcast...





Why anyone would pay the crazy prices for Zaino or whatever else is beyond me. Your car looks just as good as any. Very Nice!
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Old May 19, 2009 | 03:17 PM
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This is true with 90% of the stuff out there, its how you apply it that matters - thats the key. I havnt tried it myself but I would try Autopia.org and see what those guys ( true detail nuts) think about it.
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Originally Posted by Savior1974
Here are some pics of my car after Turtle Wax ICE.

Keep in mind it was all done by hand and I am no professional detailer. Also, it was some pretty bad overcast...





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.

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Old May 19, 2009 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 81c3
Why anyone would pay the crazy prices for Zaino or whatever else is beyond me. Your car looks just as good as any. Very Nice!
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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Originally Posted by niteriderc5
This is true with 90% of the stuff out there, its how you apply it that matters - thats the key. I havnt tried it myself but I would try Autopia.org and see what those guys ( true detail nuts) think about it.
Thats true but some of the stuff out there is junk too even some of the meguiars and eagle1 stuff.
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