[Z06] Turtle wax 'Ice'
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Turtle wax 'Ice'
Anyone used this product? I went out and purchased the paste wax, the speed shine and the liquid wax in preparation of a Sat shine. Then I read on the Ford Lightning forum (yea, I own one) that most of the guys hate the stuff. They mostly complain that it's oily and very difficult to remove. So, anyone tried it? I'll send it right to the trash bin before I slop a bunch of hard to shine polish on my '01 Z.
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+1...I hated it. I felt like I was lubing up my paint rather than waxing it.
If I want one wax, it's mothers carnuba paste. It smells great...goes on easy and comes off easy too.
It smells like you could eat it. You probably COULD but I don't think it's recommended.
long story short, I'm with the Ford guys. That stuff is junk, IMO.
If I want one wax, it's mothers carnuba paste. It smells great...goes on easy and comes off easy too.
It smells like you could eat it. You probably COULD but I don't think it's recommended.
long story short, I'm with the Ford guys. That stuff is junk, IMO.
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It goes on by feel because you can't see it. Saved mine for the Wife's wagon, after 2 years in a closed cabinet it looks more like ginger ale now than gin when new.
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1. Wash with Dawn using a bucket with a grit guard.
2. Meguiar’s Clay bar kit.
3. Zaino Z2 pro (when you use less than 1 ounce per coat you're doing it right).
4. Zaino Z6.
5. Zaino Z2 pro.
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2. Meguiar’s Clay bar kit.
3. Zaino Z2 pro (when you use less than 1 ounce per coat you're doing it right).
4. Zaino Z6.
5. Zaino Z2 pro.
6. Zaino Z6.
7. Zaino Z2 pro.
8. Zaino Z8.
9. Step back and put on your sunglasses.
10. Prepare yourself for countless compliments!
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I use the Turtle Wax Ice on my DD civic and used it once on the vette since I couldn’t get it in to my detail buddy. If you apply too much then it is tougher to get off. A little goes a long way with that stuff. On the Civic being out in the elements all the time two coats lasts just about 4 months. On the vette I did notice that it gives it a nice shine though.
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When the initial infomercial was out a long time ago, I bought some of it (Ice). Tried it once. I only did a little of the car, it's still in the box. Absolutely hated it. I agree with oily and difficult to get off, leaves a slimy finish. My favorite is Ibiz products. Leaves a great shine, very easy to use and smells good, too.
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I used Ice on my BMW and wasn't very happy with it. The only redeeming quality I could find was that it is transparent. Therefore, using you it on/around your moldings and seals was no big deal.
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I've never used their wax products (on ls1tech that stuff is referred to as the crack cocaine of wax) but I have used their "chemical clay bar" right before I used the Mother's clay bar.
The ice smells good, who knows if I got any extra residue off compared to just a standard clay bar..... In the end it's the last time I buy something called "ice" unless I start living in a trailer park.
The ice smells good, who knows if I got any extra residue off compared to just a standard clay bar..... In the end it's the last time I buy something called "ice" unless I start living in a trailer park.
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it's still in the box.
There was no comparison to my well Zaino'd MSG GXP in the trucks reflection!
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I agree about the Zaino.I think it is the best,but I like products that are readily available that are almost as good.
Here's what I do to "Wax" all my cars every 3 months.
1:Wash with Dawn in hot water.
2:Clay with Mothers.
3:Wash again in dawn to remove any clay residue.
4: Meguires NXT Tech wax.
5:Final seal with Meguires Ultimate Quik Detailer.
I top off every weekly wash with the detailer and use Black Magic Titanium Matte tire finish.It gives a rich,low-gloss look.
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Here's what I do to "Wax" all my cars every 3 months.
1:Wash with Dawn in hot water.
2:Clay with Mothers.
3:Wash again in dawn to remove any clay residue.
4: Meguires NXT Tech wax.
5:Final seal with Meguires Ultimate Quik Detailer.
I top off every weekly wash with the detailer and use Black Magic Titanium Matte tire finish.It gives a rich,low-gloss look.
\db2
Carolina
Last edited by dbaker; May 17, 2009 at 09:24 AM.
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Thanks everyone for your replies. I think I'll try the Ice out on the painted portion of the outside mirrors just to check it out but it sounds like I'll go back to a more conventional waxing process. Thanks again for the advice, It's great having everyone on the forum!
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This is kind of funny...I was out of Zaino, and I needed something in a hurry, I bought the Ice...Used it on Friday and it turned out great, did all the paint, mouldings, windows, etc..It's a bit difficult to remove, just use 2 towels, one to take off the polish and another to go over it again to get rid of the oily residue, its not as bad as it sounds...Oh, and don't even bother with the little towel that comes with it, its too small
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Not really sure what you guys are doing different than me. I love the Ice product. If you put it on with the applicator dampened, like the directions suggest, then let it dry for 10-15 minutes, followed by buffing with a microfiber towel, the results are excellent. Its no harder to remove than any carnuba I've ever used.... actually easier. One I'm finished waxing, I follow up with the Ice detail sparay and it looks like glass.
Heres some results
Heres some results
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Sure get a lot of different opinions but I suppose that's life in general. I'm going to try it on the painted portions of the side mirrors just to see if I like it. I'll let you know how it turns out as soon as I get around to doing it. I'm waiting till I take the Z in for new rubber in a few weeks, until then she's just sitting in the garage under the cover.
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Not really sure what you guys are doing different than me. I love the Ice product. If you put it on with the applicator dampened, like the directions suggest, then let it dry for 10-15 minutes, followed by buffing with a microfiber towel, the results are excellent. Its no harder to remove than any carnuba I've ever used.... actually easier. One I'm finished waxing, I follow up with the Ice detail sparay and it looks like glass.
Heres some results
Heres some results
Bill
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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....
