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Old May 26, 2006 | 12:46 AM
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Well, sorta anyway. I did a several step process utilizing it and was farely impressed with the results. First I washed, clay-barred, polished using Meguiars professional swirl remover, then used Turtle Wax ICE, and then finished up with some Meguiar's NXT. I noticed a immediate difference with just the ICE, it really made the paint look wet and gave it lots of depth and clarity. Then I sealed it all up with the NXT and added a touch of gloss with that as well. Overall I've been farely impressed with it. Very easy to apply and to remove. No residue either!

Although I'm a bit confused to its actual purpose. It says it's a polish but also says it's a wax? Also it worked very well on the exterior vinyl/plastic black trim. Kind of nice to not have to change products to achieve a full exterior shine.

Only thing I'd do differently is start with a bit heavier compound to remove some of the prevelant surface scratches in my paint. It's an 04 but I have no clue as to what the hell the previous owner did to it...... but it's better. But not great yet. No pics, but around sunset it almost makes it look like I have a redish-orange candy coat on my car... Basically it's sex!
Old May 26, 2006 | 01:04 AM
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Old May 26, 2006 | 04:02 AM
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I used TW ICE on my 1 day old 06 GT. (today), and I'll will never use anything else ever again, (unless something comes out better)

What easy apply and take off, and the finish was supreme. I love the fact of no residue, and not worrying about getting it on the vinyl and black trim. I've never seen a wax do that.


It's worth every penny. I told 3 friends, and they are all gonna buy some. BEST product out there.


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Old May 26, 2006 | 04:31 AM
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thanks for the input, the ice was coming up next on my shopping list
where are the pics??
Old May 26, 2006 | 10:22 AM
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Bought a new digital camera, still trying to figure it out. Pics on the way !!!!
I don't know how to "link", but the pics are in the 2005-06 forum, "pics of my new ride"
Check it out.
Old May 27, 2006 | 07:29 PM
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I lack a digital camera and I'm forced to borrow friend's cameras..... I'm going to try and snap a couple possibly tonight... we'll see though.
Old Jun 25, 2006 | 05:24 PM
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So if I just decide to wash my car and apply a coat of the TW Ice will it looks good. I think that I might just do that for the car show on the 4th.
Old Jun 25, 2006 | 08:19 PM
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I agree. TW Ice is pure joy to work with. I bought a bottle of this and used it today on my wife's MDX before trying it on my Saleen. Both cars are silver, hers being a big MDX I was not looking forward to waxing it. The TW ICE was so easy to apply and buff I was astonished. Looks great too. The biggest bonus is no worries about getting white residue on plastics. The official ICE website even says to use it on all trim including black plastic for a uniform gloss.

I'm looking forward to using it on my Saleen next.
Old Jun 26, 2006 | 02:45 AM
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+1 on ICE. Love it. Love the fact that you can use it on the trim, light covers, etc.....Did both cars yesterday. Never seen anything bring out the metal flake like ICE...

Mike

Old Jun 26, 2006 | 07:32 PM
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ICE is good but personally i wouldn't use instead of wax. i just use it in between waxes.



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