Bender
07-26-2007, 11:39 PM
So this evening instead of drinking as I typically do on a Thursday night and therefore killing 20% of my productivity for the week (aka making me useless on Fridays); I decided to use the COMPLETE Turtle Wax Ice System and give a review. Disclaimer: It is NOT a traditional system - its main draw is ease of use - nothing beats the thoroughnesses of a TRUE detailing.
1) Turtle Wax Ice Wash - I can't say anything good or bad about it, it seems to be pretty typical car wash soap. Perhaps a bit thicker - it foams nicely and is easy to use - seems to be effective at getting pretty much everything off.
2) Turtle Wax Ice Liquid Clay Bar - This is getting towards the guts of the system- It definitely works as advertised - it goes on with a sponge like applicator and leaves an almost soapy residue (similar to what you use to lube a regular clay bar up). It goes a GREAT job. It isnt a full clay bar but it ceartainly smooths the point out nicely and removes some of the little bits of grime.
3) Back to Turtle Wax Ice Wash
4) Turtle Wax Ice Liquid Wax - The shine that two coats of this is amazing. It goes on like melted ice :P and leaves no white residue. Luckily it leaves enough of a finish that you can see where it has been applied. A light buff then a second coat and the shine that is as good as or beats any paste wax. I am concerned about the long time durability of it and think that it should probably be used every three to four weeks.
5) Turtle Wax Quick Detail Spray - I couldnt get a good feel for it because it isnt truly needed to be used directly after the wax but it goes on easily and wipes off without a problem - i can see it as a great way to maintain a shine between washes and waxes.
For the amount of time it took, ease of use, and results I am EXTREMELY pleased. It doesn't work completely as well as a traditional system but it gets damn close. Two Thumbs up :thumbup: :thumbup:
1) Turtle Wax Ice Wash - I can't say anything good or bad about it, it seems to be pretty typical car wash soap. Perhaps a bit thicker - it foams nicely and is easy to use - seems to be effective at getting pretty much everything off.
2) Turtle Wax Ice Liquid Clay Bar - This is getting towards the guts of the system- It definitely works as advertised - it goes on with a sponge like applicator and leaves an almost soapy residue (similar to what you use to lube a regular clay bar up). It goes a GREAT job. It isnt a full clay bar but it ceartainly smooths the point out nicely and removes some of the little bits of grime.
3) Back to Turtle Wax Ice Wash
4) Turtle Wax Ice Liquid Wax - The shine that two coats of this is amazing. It goes on like melted ice :P and leaves no white residue. Luckily it leaves enough of a finish that you can see where it has been applied. A light buff then a second coat and the shine that is as good as or beats any paste wax. I am concerned about the long time durability of it and think that it should probably be used every three to four weeks.
5) Turtle Wax Quick Detail Spray - I couldnt get a good feel for it because it isnt truly needed to be used directly after the wax but it goes on easily and wipes off without a problem - i can see it as a great way to maintain a shine between washes and waxes.
For the amount of time it took, ease of use, and results I am EXTREMELY pleased. It doesn't work completely as well as a traditional system but it gets damn close. Two Thumbs up :thumbup: :thumbup: