Turtle Wax Ice

Just thought I'd post a glowing (forgive the pun) review of Turtle Wax Ice. Fifteen minutes of mild effort results in a really deep shine on everything except the windows. At €20.00 for a kit it isn't cheap but there's probably 20 coats in a bottle. Only down side is that you have to make sure to remove any watermarks on the paint first as they just show through the finish. Otherwise excellent product.


   

MorganIRL wrote: and it pretty much washed it off . Its perfect for a quick polish.

That's the problem with stuff like this.  It just doesn't last.  I've been impressed with Turtle was stuff in the past but it is nothing compared to Autoglym which is not quite as good compared to the Meguiars range.

Andrew

I tried Auto Glyms new wax.  You spray it on and can use it even if the car is wet.  Reasonably decent shine, but again the effect is not long lasting.

I am going to order Colinite car wax.  It is supposed to last well and is the old fashioned elbow grease variety.  Polishes I found good in the past were Rain Dance (lasted well) and Mer (easy to put on and get off)

When I rub my hand on the paintwork of my car it feels rough - why is this?  It's steel blue metallic.  Does it need to be cut?  Also, my chrome work won't polish up to a gleam.

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agaafear wrote: I tried Auto Glyms new wax.  You spray it on and can use it even if the car is wet.  Reasonably decent shine, but again the effect is not long lasting. I am going to order Colinite car wax.  It is supposed to last well and is the old fashioned elbow grease variety.  Polishes I found good in the past were Rain Dance (lasted well) and Mer (easy to put on and get off) When I rub my hand on the paintwork of my car it feels rough - why is this?  It's steel blue metallic.  Does it need to be cut?  Also, my chrome work won't polish up to a gleam.

 

Use clay bar on the car and it will remove the roughness of the finish, Meguiars do a kit which you can get in Halfords or any Motor Factors which stocks the Meguiars range.

Thanks guys for the advice.  I was thinking I might leave it to be valeted and get them to 'cut' the paintwork - if that's the right term!

I have an 8 year old steel blue 320i.  Chrome isnt bad, just cant get that 'new' shine look! LOL!

Ivan, the six cylinder models have chrome around the door frames and on the sills! It sets them apart, along with twin exhaust pipes, from the 4 cylinder models!!

This has probably been said before, but you know why Turtle Wax is so expensive, don't you? Well, turtles have really small ears.

Seriously, I always use Autoglym. Shampoo conditioner every wash, Super Resin Polish two or three times a year, and that special hard coat (can't quite remember the name at the moment) on top when I'm feeling enthusiastic enough.