turtlewax ICE
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From: San Antonio, TX
RE: turtlewax ICE
ORIGINAL: Miliock
ICE is the easiest wax to apply ever. It literally took my 20 minutes to do the whole car. Don't have to worry about hitting plastic/vinyl parts. Nice smooth finish. It's not really a polish, so it's not going to do great on scratches, etc, but it worked great on my silver car that hadnt been waxed since before the winter [:@] Used it on my wife's brand new escape too....what a breeze...it's worth trying out. I'm goin to put on 2 more coats next weekend before a local car show...I'll try to grab some good pics...car is dirty from the rain we had last nite right now.
ICE is the easiest wax to apply ever. It literally took my 20 minutes to do the whole car. Don't have to worry about hitting plastic/vinyl parts. Nice smooth finish. It's not really a polish, so it's not going to do great on scratches, etc, but it worked great on my silver car that hadnt been waxed since before the winter [:@] Used it on my wife's brand new escape too....what a breeze...it's worth trying out. I'm goin to put on 2 more coats next weekend before a local car show...I'll try to grab some good pics...car is dirty from the rain we had last nite right now.
COPIED:
I had just purchased BM Titanium when everyone started praising ICE; so I bought it too. I haven't fully waxed a vehicle yet but did a quick comparison.
I just used the hatch of my '04 durango for time sake. As far as prep, I just washed it real quick and wiped it dry, that is it. No wax seems to last long on the rear hatch so its always on the worst shape.
ICE by far is the easiest to (ever) and I even did the wiper arm with it. It however doesn't remove ANYTHING from the paint, not even the smallest chamois water spots. The paint feels slightly oily after but very slick.
You can see the small water spots:
The Black Magic Titanium is also very easy to apply/remove, just a little harder than ICE. The finish feels dry and silky and it removed the water spots. I didnt get it on the trim so I dont know what happens.
Right ICE, Left BM Titanium. I'm curious to see which lasts the longest. ICE is so easy to use, it may not matter. I also wonder if ICE really is "wet" and if dust will want to stick to it. (The both collected dust equally in time.)
I have used the ICE on the mustang now and will never do it again. It streaked like a mother. I quit half way though and finished with something else. I was killing my self trying to get the streaks out using a damp MF towel. I did the Durango just to see how thin I could put it on and it still did it. Even the bottle has instructions for “in case of streaks”. That should have been my first clue. Yes I know how to prep paint and detail cars. My car never even gets rained on.
The only thing that keeps me from throwing it away is that it’s good on the plastic trim.
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RE: turtlewax ICE
It's alright. The thing that bothers me is I don't believe it's a true wax. I'll take pure yellow carnuba wax anyday over this stuff. ICE is contradictory to what they're marketing in my opinion. Think about this, They say it's a clear liquid wax, which is great, leaves no white residue (but it does leave streaks if you don't properly pre-clean the car) but on the other hand it clearly is labeled on their bottle as Liquid Polish. Wait, a clear liquid wax but labeled a Liquid Polish. HUH? WTF? I see this as a polish in my eyes, I still follow up with a wax on top of it.
I'll stick with my Meguiar's waxes and polishes though from now on. I've used their stuff forever and am very satisfied with their stuff.
I'll stick with my Meguiar's waxes and polishes though from now on. I've used their stuff forever and am very satisfied with their stuff.
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RE: turtlewax ICE
I also prefer the Meguiars products. I haven't waxed my car yet, I've only had it a week. Speaking of which, I have ICE in the trunk right now along with their quick detailer. After reading this topic I will probably return both. Meguiars quick detailer is awsome and I like using their professional grade waxes and polishes. Their tire shine is also the best I've used. I use to use Black Magick but that stuff would sling on the side of the car way to fast. I don't think Meguiars Tire Shine slings off at all, it even lasts through rain; I highly recommend their stuff.
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RE: turtlewax ICE
ORIGINAL: Gone2
It may have been me. This is copied from my post in the "best wax out there" thread.
COPIED:
I had just purchased BM Titanium when everyone started praising ICE; so I bought it too. I haven't fully waxed a vehicle yet but did a quick comparison.
I just used the hatch of my '04 durango for time sake. As far as prep, I just washed it real quick and wiped it dry, that is it. No wax seems to last long on the rear hatch so its always on the worst shape.
ICE by far is the easiest to (ever) and I even did the wiper arm with it. It however doesn't remove ANYTHING from the paint, not even the smallest chamois water spots. The paint feels slightly oily after but very slick.
You can see the small water spots:
The Black Magic Titanium is also very easy to apply/remove, just a little harder than ICE. The finish feels dry and silky and it removed the water spots. I didnt get it on the trim so I dont know what happens.
Right ICE, Left BM Titanium. I'm curious to see which lasts the longest. ICE is so easy to use, it may not matter. I also wonder if ICE really is "wet" and if dust will want to stick to it. (The both collected dust equally in time.)
I have used the ICE on the mustang now and will never do it again. It streaked like a mother. I quit half way though and finished with something else. I was killing my self trying to get the streaks out using a damp MF towel. I did the Durango just to see how thin I could put it on and it still did it. Even the bottle has instructions for “in case of streaks”. That should have been my first clue. Yes I know how to prep paint and detail cars. My car never even gets rained on.
The only thing that keeps me from throwing it away is that it’s good on the plastic trim.
ORIGINAL: Miliock
ICE is the easiest wax to apply ever. It literally took my 20 minutes to do the whole car. Don't have to worry about hitting plastic/vinyl parts. Nice smooth finish. It's not really a polish, so it's not going to do great on scratches, etc, but it worked great on my silver car that hadnt been waxed since before the winter [:@] Used it on my wife's brand new escape too....what a breeze...it's worth trying out. I'm goin to put on 2 more coats next weekend before a local car show...I'll try to grab some good pics...car is dirty from the rain we had last nite right now.
ICE is the easiest wax to apply ever. It literally took my 20 minutes to do the whole car. Don't have to worry about hitting plastic/vinyl parts. Nice smooth finish. It's not really a polish, so it's not going to do great on scratches, etc, but it worked great on my silver car that hadnt been waxed since before the winter [:@] Used it on my wife's brand new escape too....what a breeze...it's worth trying out. I'm goin to put on 2 more coats next weekend before a local car show...I'll try to grab some good pics...car is dirty from the rain we had last nite right now.
COPIED:
I had just purchased BM Titanium when everyone started praising ICE; so I bought it too. I haven't fully waxed a vehicle yet but did a quick comparison.
I just used the hatch of my '04 durango for time sake. As far as prep, I just washed it real quick and wiped it dry, that is it. No wax seems to last long on the rear hatch so its always on the worst shape.
ICE by far is the easiest to (ever) and I even did the wiper arm with it. It however doesn't remove ANYTHING from the paint, not even the smallest chamois water spots. The paint feels slightly oily after but very slick.
You can see the small water spots:
The Black Magic Titanium is also very easy to apply/remove, just a little harder than ICE. The finish feels dry and silky and it removed the water spots. I didnt get it on the trim so I dont know what happens.
Right ICE, Left BM Titanium. I'm curious to see which lasts the longest. ICE is so easy to use, it may not matter. I also wonder if ICE really is "wet" and if dust will want to stick to it. (The both collected dust equally in time.)
I have used the ICE on the mustang now and will never do it again. It streaked like a mother. I quit half way though and finished with something else. I was killing my self trying to get the streaks out using a damp MF towel. I did the Durango just to see how thin I could put it on and it still did it. Even the bottle has instructions for “in case of streaks”. That should have been my first clue. Yes I know how to prep paint and detail cars. My car never even gets rained on.
The only thing that keeps me from throwing it away is that it’s good on the plastic trim.
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