Turtle Wax Ice

[Mike Simmons]

I received a small sample bottle of Turtle Wax Ice spray wax a while back and just got an opportunity to use it. The application was as easy as can be and the resultant shine is impressive.

I am from the old school that sez if it doesn't take a lot of work, it probably isn't very good. So, tell me gent's, what's the opinion on Turtle Wax Ice?

Mike

 

[skyactiv]

Consumers Reports rates it last place vs 11 other liquid waxes they tested. There is a paste version of it that CU recommends and rates as more durable.

 

[Robenstein]

Like all spray waxes its not as durable as a regular liquid or paste wax. It works well for a couple weeks and if you wash your car regularly you can throw a new coat on afterwards in 5 to 10 minutes.

But for spray waxes I tend to buy the Eagle One Nanowax when its on sale at O'Reillys. I usually use it over a more durable wax/sealant like Meguiars Ultimate or Collinite Insulator wax. Both of which are very easy to apply also.

 

[CharBaby]

I haven't tried the TW ICE but, I thought of the product as a "quick detail type product" more than a wax(unless there's a wax too!). I would love to try it

If it wasn't $17/bottle in my area($10 more than most others), I'd like to try it against the other [quick detail or wax as you dry] type procucts that I am using now. Most of the products that I use, are purchaced on sale for 1/2 of their regular price, making the TWI's cost about $14 more. That's 4X the cost of what I am using from brands like:

Meguiar's
Mothers
Eagle One
Turtle Wax(themselves)
Rain-X Quick Wax(not really a wax)
Nu-finish Cling

All of these products can be used on all surfaces for paint, and even flat black and plastic/vinal trim pieces without the chalking effect.

 

[double vanos]

The Nu-finish Cling doesn't stain the trim? I'd try it if I was sure of that...

 

[LoneRanger]

Most durable spray type I've used is Dri Wash 'n Guard. Been around since 1989 and is the original no/low water usage spray wax. But it's not a wax, it's more of a synthetic cleanser/glaze/sealer. It is, however, a whitish color and will leave residue on trim however any speckles left on trim can be wiped off.

Most durable paste I've used is REJEX. Originally an aerospace product intended to seal paint around the exhaust area of aviation turbine (jet) engines or something. REJEX however was labor intensive as far as buffing it off and it would stain trim if not removed quickly.

 

[Ram01]

Dura gloss

 

[CharBaby]

Originally Posted By: double vanos
The Nu-finish Cling doesn't stain the trim? I'd try it if I was sure of that...


Yea, I bought the shelf at Ollie's closeout store for $2.99/ea and have used it numerous times on the whole car, plastic and flat black paint between the doors B Pillers. It's fine!

I use it like a Quick Detail...spray on/wipe off! It doesn't super shine the flat black but, makes it look clean(er), vehicles age dependent!

I wouldn't call the Cling the best in catigory but, a good alternative for the price

Hope this helped!

 

[Robenstein]

Originally Posted By: Ram01
Dura gloss


Aquawax by Duragloss is good, but atleast around here you have to mailorder it.

 

[demarpaint]

Originally Posted By: skyactiv
Consumers Reports rates it last place vs 11 other liquid waxes they tested. There is a paste version of it that CU recommends and rates as more durable.


I tied Ice when it first came out and thought it sucked on paint. I won't be buying more as a result. On black trim it was OK.

 

[CharBaby]

I talked to a guy at a car show that had used the ICE on his Black GMC Cyclone. Both the Black & Flat Black both looked very Great. He seemed to like it but, we always discuss...durability!

ICE doesn't have any and that's OK by me as I like to QD/WaUD after each washing aaaannywaaaay!

My daily drives alway look brilliant!

 

[RTexasF]

Quote:
Most durable spray type I've used is Dri Wash 'n Guard. Been around since 1989 and is the original no/low water usage spray wax. But it's not a wax, it's more of a synthetic cleanser/glaze/sealer. It is, however, a whitish color and will leave residue on trim however any speckles left on trim can be wiped off.


Actually the original was Wet Paint established in June of 1988.

 

[Aquaticentipede]

If you have a vehicle with lots of matte plastics like a Jeep Wrangler, then TW Ice is awesome for it doesn't stain. I still use it for the engine bay and areas that are hard to reach with conventional waxes. The longevity may not be spectacular but ease of application makes up for it.