Turtle Wax Ice

[KayaVibration]

Wow....great products.

The Ice Liquid Clay Bar is amazing and it's as easy to use as washing your car. It has almost taken out the ring on the roof from taking off the wind deflector, as few more applications and I think it will all be about gone.

The Ice Car Wash makes washing your car look like you just waxed.

The next wax i will buy will be the Ice Liquid Wax 4sure.

Not a plug for the Turtal Wax just wanted pass on the knowledge

[generic808]

I was wondering about that Ice stuff. I use Meguires for the most part, but I think I'll give the Ice a try.

[rfx45]

This Ice Wax has gotten my interest as well. They claim that you can use it on direct sunlight.

[MisfitBrian]

This Ice Wax has gotten my interest as well. They claim that you can use it on direct sunlight.

I would be very leery of applying any wax in direct sunlight. I guess it would depend how hot it is & the color of your paint. I'll stick to my Meguiar's tech wax.

[LongBeachCoupe]

Im slow at drying my car... is Meguiars Tech the best?

[MisfitBrian]

Im slow at drying my car... is Meguiars Tech the best?

Tech Wax is very forgiving. But, it works a lot better on darker colors. I will give dark paint a "wet" look. It can mute the shine in lighter colors(white/silver, etc). It also isn't a long lasting wax. I always put a coat of high quality carnuba wax over it.

[generic808]

I personally love Meguires Gold Class wax. It's very easy to work with but it doesn't last very long either. But, I think it's one of the better liquid waxes out on the mainstream market.

[melbourne]

You really do not want to put a wax on a polymer clear coat, what it does is attract dirt and in time yellows.In time you will want to remove it so that you can put on a fresh coat There are two products out that are a synthetic polymer. Ice is one and Mothers FX SynWax is the other. Both are excellent and easy to use. I use the the Ice spray after washing if there are any water marks, and they come right off. You should use a micro towel to remove either. It is easier then the time you just spent washing the car. My black srt shines so much that even the dealer wanted to know what I use.

[dynot]

... You should use a micro towel to remove either.

I thought micro-fibre was bad for paint surfaces since it contains fiberglass that could scratch.

Wouldn't cheese-cloth or terry-cloth be better? What is best for drying and buffing?

[melbourne]

When you use either product, read the directions and it will tell you too use a microfiber cloth to remove. The paint does not scratch, and there are no polishing circles at all, both are really unbelievable, trust me I don't put anything on that Jeep that I'm not sure of, and the new one when my wife gets it will be treated the same.

[MisfitBrian]

You really do not want to put a wax on a polymer clear coat, what it does is attract dirt and in time yellows.In time you will want to remove it so that you can put on a fresh coat There are two products out that are a synthetic polymer. Ice is one and Mothers FX SynWax is the other. Both are excellent and easy to use. I use the the Ice spray after washing if there are any water marks, and they come right off. You should use a micro towel to remove either. It is easier then the time you just spent washing the car. My black srt shines so much that even the dealer wanted to know what I use.

Meguiars NXT is a synthetic & I have never had my paint "yellow" from it. I top it off with Meguiars hi-tech #26 wax. I agree that using microfiber towels is the best way to go. But use good quality towels. The ones from Walmart & such can scratch since they are inferior quality. Here's what it looks like when applied properly...My last car that had over 90,000 miles on it.

[LongBeachCoupe]

When you are saying "microfibre"... Is one of these "Absorber" towels good? My girlfriends dad has a vette he diapers with one of those rags..Whats the best stuff for wheels, black high polish like the bug's wheels..Im gonna do more research (my last car i never washed it myself, and last time it saw soap was 4 yrs ago)

Can someone post a link of the packaging? is it this stuff?http://i20.ebayimg.com/03/i/00...l.JPG

Or is it this stuff?http://cgi.ebay.com/TURTLE-WAX...wItemI like to buy stuff at discount... is this cheaper than autozone would be?
Modified by LongBeachCoupe at 8:42 AM 9/6/2007

[MisfitBrian]

When you are saying "microfibre"... Is one of these "Absorber" towels good? My girlfriends dad has a vette he diapers with one of those rags..Whats the best stuff for wheels, black high polish like the bug's wheels..Im gonna do more research (my last car i never washed it myself, and last time it saw soap was 4 yrs ago)

Can someone post a link of the packaging? is it this stuff?http://i20.ebayimg.com/03/i/00...l.JPG

Or is it this stuff?http://cgi.ebay.com/TURTLE-WAX...wItemI like to buy stuff at discount... is this cheaper than autozone would be?

That 1st link is just the wash & the 2nd link is the clay bar(a whole different topic). For drying your car, a microfiber waffle weave works best IMHO. A good one should have no stitching around the border or satin trim. It sounds petty, but the stitching can be polyester thread which can scratch your paint. For removing wax/polish, etc., the MF should be a tight weave. I buy mine online. There are several resources: Autopia-carcare.com, autogeek.net & more. Most of these sites give detailed how-tos on washing, polishing & waxing. As far as black wheels(or any painted wheels), they should be waxed as well. Think about it, it's paint, isn't it?

[melbourne]

Can not argue with your results, my Jeep looks as good. My question is did that VW have a clear coat when new? I'll take a look at your Meguiar's next time out, did not know they have a polymer. If Meguiar's is a polymer, that is just what you have been doing all along and it shows. Looks great.

[MisfitBrian]

Can not argue with your results, my Jeep looks as good. My question is did that VW have a clear coat when new? I'll take a look at your Meguiar's next time out, did not know they have a polymer. If Meguiar's is a polymer, that is just what you have been doing all along and it shows. Looks great.

That was all original paint with factory clear coat. If I had close ups of the front bumper, you could see the rock chips in it. From Meguiars website... "After years of research into advanced polymer chemistry, Meguiar’s® has created a wax powered by Engineered Synthetic Polymer (ESP) technology. The result, NXT Generation Tech Wax®, is the most technologically advanced synthetic protectant for paint available for today’s modern finishes and clear coats. "But as I said earlier, the NXT wax is better for dark cars. It will kind of mute light colors. That being said, I bought some of the ICE wax at lunch to try it out.

[melbourne]

Thanks for the reply, I use the Ice between applications of the Mothers if should get any marks. Did you get the spray ? You sound like the car nut I am, I blow dry the car with a leaf blower and only use a microfiber to get at areas the blower can not reach. A standard towel never touches it. I also installed a carbon activated filter system to use only the purest water I can,which absolutley (well almost) will not leave water marks if I can get into the shade fast enough to dry it.

[MisfitBrian]

Thanks for the reply, I use the Ice between applications of the Mothers if should get any marks. Did you get the spray ? You sound like the car nut I am, I blow dry the car with a leaf blower and only use a microfiber to get at areas the blower can not reach. A standard towel never touches it. I also installed a carbon activated filter system to use only the purest water I can,which absolutley (well almost) will not leave water marks if I can get into the shade fast enough to dry it.

I thought I was a nutcase! j/k When drying, I use high quality waffle-weave MF. The good ones will soak up the water without dragging it back & forth.

[melbourne]

Naaa- your not a full nutcase yet but you are sure working on it, good luck with the Ice.

[generic808]

Thanks for the reply, I use the Ice between applications of the Mothers if should get any marks. Did you get the spray ? You sound like the car nut I am, I blow dry the car with a leaf blower and only use a microfiber to get at areas the blower can not reach. A standard towel never touches it. I also installed a carbon activated filter system to use only the purest water I can,which absolutley (well almost) will not leave water marks if I can get into the shade fast enough to dry it.

hahaha blow dry your car?!! Dude, that's cragggie!! Hmm...maybe I should look into buying myself a leaf blower too

[MisfitBrian]

hahaha blow dry your car?!! Dude, that's cragggie!! Hmm...maybe I should look into buying myself a leaf blower too

The leaf blower thing is more common than you think.

[LongBeachCoupe]

The leaf blower idea is AWESOME.. i never thought of it before...... What about just a really big speaker system to blow the water off like the old Magnavox ads?

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Modified by LongBeachCoupe at 6:38 AM 9/7/2007
Modified by LongBeachCoupe at 6:58 AM 9/7/2007

[MisfitBrian]

To do a standard weekly wash, do you guys sugguest one of these foam guns or should i just get 2 buckets? (i have never really cleaned a car before, lol, seriously..) Also, one of these top quality mitts is what i should rub it in with?

The 2 bucket is the better of the 2. A nice microfiber mitt/sponge works pretty good. Just don't work it too hard. Rinse off the car 1st, then start your wash. Do a section at a time...wash/rinse then move on. If your wheel wells are really dirty, a cheap toilet bowl brush(no kidding) works good to get around you tires.

[melbourne]

I use one that is 220fpm, and is grounded electric, if you feel strong enough to hold up a gas powered one for a length of time , be my guest. I also use a powered washer, with a circular spray for wheel cleaning, and a flat adjustable spray for the car. Never had a problem with paint being removed as others will say.You also might want to try BOUNCE to remove bumper bugs. By the way you can't beat the spray for cleaning away brake dust on the wheels or the wheel wells.

[LongBeachCoupe]

I cant take a powerwasher to my car... idk.. i just cant do it..

Bounce.. like the softner?

[melbourne]

Yes -BOUNCE- like the softner. As for the power washer , I am not talking about a 4000psi washer, you can use one very nicely in the 1400psi to 1700psi range, you just do not spray in one spot, stand back and let the fan spray do the work. It actually uses less water then your garden hose and I think it gives a better overall rinse. My opinion. Then get the car into the shade and blow dry it.

[MisfitBrian]

Yes -BOUNCE- like the softner. As for the power washer , I am not talking about a 4000psi washer, you can use one very nicely in the 1400psi to 1700psi range, you just do not spray in one spot, stand back and let the fan spray do the work. It actually uses less water then your garden hose and I think it gives a better overall rinse. My opinion. Then get the car into the shade and blow dry it.

One thing everyone has to remember is that drying times are different depending on your area & the hardness of the water. Being in Az, I'm sure Melbourne has to dry his car ASAP before it dries. Being in Tx, it's quite a bit more humid, giving me more time to dry my car. But, the water here is hard as heck, so I do have to watch it. That's why I really like detailing my car in spring & fall...so much more time to do everything that needs to be done.

[LongBeachCoupe]

Ive never used a leaf blower before, (nor had a lawn that i had to maintain) so idk about these things... For $30 bucks its hard to say its not worth it the way you guys talk about them... Will this do the job?http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn...=none

[melbourne]

It's a small car, give it a try. My Jeep has a lot more area and the top is the hardest to dry so I need more pressure to blow across it.. Don't forget to get an extention cord with proper wire size, for 100 feet probably 16 gage (AWG), grounded of course.

[rfx45]

To those who's not sure on how to properly wash a car, watch this vid. it's pretty helpful. http://video.google.com/videop...e.com

[MisfitBrian]

To those who's not sure on how to properly wash a car, watch this vid. it's pretty helpful. http://video.google.com/videop...e.com

Nice find...I liked the visual of using dish soap to clean greasy pans.