TurtleWax ICE

WRC~06~STi · 07-19-2007, 06:44 PM

hey guys just wondering if anybody has used this yet? i got it about a month ago and it's ok. but i've waxed it twice since i had and after every time, i find these little spots. very strange. leaves a great lasting shine but the spots are a pain in the a** any opinions on the quality so far?

Bill Simonsen · 07-19-2007, 08:28 PM

I didn't notice any white spots, and I've got a black STI. I loved it last year, yeah the paint was new- but I didn't have to futz with any pre-cleaner, glazer, etc. (And I notice that M&M are both going to a similar "SFX" (or whatever the initials are) and backing away from their three step Clean, Polish, Wax.)
All of a sudden Carnuba is old news, it seems. Anyway, I did the car three times last summer, very easy to get on and buff off, no need for machinery and finish was still in good shape this 'spring' (June) here in Maine. I DID take a couple of swipes at some smudges and small scratches with the Ice Detailer this year, and I think I'm gonna have to go back to M&M to get it ready for final coats of Turtle Wax Ice.
CN: A real time saver, particularly if your paint is in good shape.

-Bill

DieselClown · 07-19-2007, 09:18 PM

crap.

Ikon · 07-20-2007, 10:14 AM

some like it some dont .. i really dont like it

chaos311clarity · 07-20-2007, 10:20 AM

its not a wax, its a synthetic temporary shine enhancer.... in my book is garbage

nasti05 · 07-20-2007, 10:23 AM

i used there liquid clay bar and wax the clay bar was a joke, it did nothing a little elbow grease could'nt. the wax was nothing special, it was easy on and off but the finish was mediocre, the nice aspect is the ability to do your trim as welll which it did do a good job on. all and all imho there is much better out there.

WRC~06~STi · 07-20-2007, 10:30 AM

nasti i would have to agree with you...it is just not all it's hyped up to be.

GuiltySparc · 07-20-2007, 01:01 PM

i've been using optimum's spray wax as of late and i love it. I can do the whole car in about 15 minutes. Unfortunately i dont have any super great pics, but this one shows off the wetness of it pretty well.

For this pic the car was washed with ONR and hit with meg's QD. I had waxed it with Otimum Spray Wax about 9 days prior. The beauty of it is that there are no abrasives or cleaners so you can use it every wash if you feel inclined. I use it about once a month, though i have read independent reviews saying its lasts between 3 and 5 months depending no wash habits and where you live.

ONR (No Rinse Wash) - http://www.optimumcarcare.com/norinse.html
Wax - http://www.optimumcarcare.com/optimumwax.html

WRC~06~STi · 07-20-2007, 01:19 PM

awesome you sound like me. a wash about 1-2 a week and a detail once a month.

SUPERCLEAN STI's FTW!!!

crookid7 · 07-20-2007, 04:37 PM

I like ICE. I use it and it lasts forever!

**WC LATHE WERKS** · 07-20-2007, 04:54 PM

The quick option may not always be the best to protect your car. I cannot replace a good old solid coat of wax

H4N · 07-20-2007, 04:57 PM

It definitely doesn't last long. I only use it when I have to wax my car in the sun .

D1SMember · 07-20-2007, 05:12 PM

yeah, the liquid clay is a joke. Not very good results at all. Stick with the solid clay bars if you want it done right. The liquid clay still left my paint with contaminents. I used my moms solid clay bar and it felt as smooth as glass. The synthetic wax I use is the Meguiars NXT generation tech wax. It works great!

SasquatchSTi · 07-21-2007, 07:49 PM

Meguiar's NXT wax is the shiz!

WRC~06~STi · 07-21-2007, 07:50 PM

yeah you definitely can't go wrong with meguiar's. i just like trying different stuff! but i am always stocked with everything meguiars has!

07-19-2007, 06:44 PM	#1
WRC~06~STi The Next Petter Solberg Car: 06STi K7GSX-R 600 Fav Mod: Stage 2 Catless!!!!! Location: Western NC Posts: 918 Join Date: Jul 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	TurtleWax ICE hey guys just wondering if anybody has used this yet? i got it about a month ago and it's ok. but i've waxed it twice since i had and after every time, i find these little spots. very strange. leaves a great lasting shine but the spots are a pain in the a** any opinions on the quality so far? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

07-19-2007, 08:28 PM	#2
Bill Simonsen Banned Posts: 7 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: TurtleWax ICE I didn't notice any white spots, and I've got a black STI. I loved it last year, yeah the paint was new- but I didn't have to futz with any pre-cleaner, glazer, etc. (And I notice that M&M are both going to a similar "SFX" (or whatever the initials are) and backing away from their three step Clean, Polish, Wax.) All of a sudden Carnuba is old news, it seems. Anyway, I did the car three times last summer, very easy to get on and buff off, no need for machinery and finish was still in good shape this 'spring' (June) here in Maine. I DID take a couple of swipes at some smudges and small scratches with the Ice Detailer this year, and I think I'm gonna have to go back to M&M to get it ready for final coats of Turtle Wax Ice. CN: A real time saver, particularly if your paint is in good shape. -Bill

07-19-2007, 09:18 PM	#3
DieselClown Amateur STI Driver Location: New York Posts: 48 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: TurtleWax ICE crap.

07-20-2007, 10:14 AM	#4
Ikon Welcome to The Board Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: Advan RS Location: Starbucks, WA Posts: 5,590 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (10)	Re: TurtleWax ICE some like it some dont .. i really dont like it

07-20-2007, 10:20 AM	#5
chaos311clarity STI Guru Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: grip. Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 5,579 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: TurtleWax ICE its not a wax, its a synthetic temporary shine enhancer.... in my book is garbage

07-20-2007, 10:23 AM	#6
nasti05 Junior STI Driver Car: 05 WRX STi (wrb/gold Fav Mod: Utec Location: Gainesville,FL Posts: 97 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: TurtleWax ICE i used there liquid clay bar and wax the clay bar was a joke, it did nothing a little elbow grease could'nt. the wax was nothing special, it was easy on and off but the finish was mediocre, the nice aspect is the ability to do your trim as welll which it did do a good job on. all and all imho there is much better out there.

07-20-2007, 10:30 AM	#7
WRC~06~STi The Next Petter Solberg Car: 06STi K7GSX-R 600 Fav Mod: Stage 2 Catless!!!!! Location: Western NC Posts: 918 Join Date: Jul 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: TurtleWax ICE nasti i would have to agree with you...it is just not all it's hyped up to be.

07-20-2007, 01:01 PM	#8
GuiltySparc STI Driver Car: 07 STI - OBP Fav Mod: ONR WASH!! Posts: 230 Join Date: May 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: TurtleWax ICE i've been using optimum's spray wax as of late and i love it. I can do the whole car in about 15 minutes. Unfortunately i dont have any super great pics, but this one shows off the wetness of it pretty well. For this pic the car was washed with ONR and hit with meg's QD. I had waxed it with Otimum Spray Wax about 9 days prior. The beauty of it is that there are no abrasives or cleaners so you can use it every wash if you feel inclined. I use it about once a month, though i have read independent reviews saying its lasts between 3 and 5 months depending no wash habits and where you live. ONR (No Rinse Wash) - http://www.optimumcarcare.com/norinse.html Wax - http://www.optimumcarcare.com/optimumwax.html

07-20-2007, 01:19 PM	#9
WRC~06~STi The Next Petter Solberg Car: 06STi K7GSX-R 600 Fav Mod: Stage 2 Catless!!!!! Location: Western NC Posts: 918 Join Date: Jul 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: TurtleWax ICE awesome you sound like me. a wash about 1-2 a week and a detail once a month. SUPERCLEAN STI's FTW!!!

07-20-2007, 04:37 PM	#10
crookid7 Spec C Club Car: WRB '04 WRX STi Fav Mod: TS3076 Location: Evanston, IL Posts: 1,098 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: TurtleWax ICE I like ICE. I use it and it lasts forever!

07-20-2007, 04:54 PM	#11
WC LATHE WERKS Authorized Vendor Car: 04WRX /STi Swap Fav Mod: TiC AST Coilovers!!! Location: Tri-State, USA Posts: 1,293 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (88)	Re: TurtleWax ICE The quick option may not always be the best to protect your car. I cannot replace a good old solid coat of wax

07-20-2007, 04:57 PM	#12
H4N The Next Petter Solberg Car: 05 STi Fav Mod: EWG, T 2'S Location: Mass-hole Posts: 921 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: TurtleWax ICE It definitely doesn't last long. I only use it when I have to wax my car in the sun .

07-20-2007, 05:12 PM	#13
D1SMember STI Driver Car: 2006 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: HKS Hi-Power exhaust Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 210 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: TurtleWax ICE yeah, the liquid clay is a joke. Not very good results at all. Stick with the solid clay bars if you want it done right. The liquid clay still left my paint with contaminents. I used my moms solid clay bar and it felt as smooth as glass. The synthetic wax I use is the Meguiars NXT generation tech wax. It works great!

07-21-2007, 07:49 PM	#14
SasquatchSTi Amateur STI Driver Car: 2007 SWP STi Fav Mod: Endura-tech coilovers Location: Arlington, VA (via WVU) Posts: 21 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: TurtleWax ICE Meguiar's NXT wax is the shiz!

07-21-2007, 07:50 PM	#15
WRC~06~STi The Next Petter Solberg Car: 06STi K7GSX-R 600 Fav Mod: Stage 2 Catless!!!!! Location: Western NC Posts: 918 Join Date: Jul 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: TurtleWax ICE yeah you definitely can't go wrong with meguiar's. i just like trying different stuff! but i am always stocked with everything meguiars has! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.