Turtle wax ice omg.
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Post 699348 by ROZER on 2014-03-30 19:33:23
I have been using the meguiars gold for years until today when I got some turtle wax ice this stuff is on another level ,you can put it on in direct sunlight use it on plastics and rubber it is easy to get off too. The shine from this stuff is unbelievable its like glass no swirls at all and it was only £11.99 from motorworld comes with a good size microfiber cloth and applier the tube is huge too and I have used bugger all doing my car so its going to last way longer than the meguiars for half the price.
Post 699354 by JamesT5 on 2014-03-30 19:38:44
[QUOTE=ROZER;699348]I have been using the meguiars gold for years until today when I got some turtle wax ice this stuff is on another level ,you can put it on in direct sunlight use it on plastics and rubber it is easy to get off too. The shine from this stuff is unbelievable its like glass no swirls at all and it was only £11.99 from motorworld comes with a good size microfiber cloth and applier the tube is huge too and I have used bugger all doing my car so its going to last way longer than the meguiars for half the price.[/QUOTE]
You've got me tempted. :D
Post 699357 by ROZER on 2014-03-30 19:47:34
Trust me its the daddy if you have a dark car like me you will love how deep the colour is from it reading some reviews about it as well it lasted a lot longer than some bigger names.
Post 699373 by merc85 on 2014-03-30 20:07:29
[QUOTE=ROZER;699357]Trust me its the daddy if you have a dark car like me you will love how deep the colour is from it reading some reviews about it as well it lasted a lot longer than some bigger names.[/QUOTE]
Sounds like one to give a try :)
Post 699376 by V70 Graham on 2014-03-30 20:12:56
[QUOTE=JamesT5;699354]You've got me tempted. :D[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=merc85;699373]Sounds like one to give a try :)[/QUOTE]
What do you two know about cleaning cars lol
Post 699382 by JamesT5 on 2014-03-30 20:30:11
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;699376]What do you two know about cleaning cars lol[/QUOTE]
More than you, you don't drive fast enough to get any dirt on yours. :D ;)
Post 699386 by merc85 on 2014-03-30 20:36:00
Would be nice to Get a Concours Trophy (or similar) with the R like i did with one of my Mercedes
Post 699394 by LeeT5 on 2014-03-30 20:49:55
This is great! Look at the comments on the video!! :uglyhamme You need to 'watch on Youtube' at the bottom of the video to see comments!
[video=youtube;iQV_esoubUI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQV_esoubUI[/video]
Post 699401 by graemewelch on 2014-03-30 20:54:34
ill stick to my blackfire stuff. only way to get a realy good finish in my eyes is a proper paint correction. its all in the prep. wax is just the protection and finishing touch
Post 699404 by merc85 on 2014-03-30 20:59:32
[QUOTE=graemewelch;699401]ill stick to my blackfire stuff. only way to get a realy good finish in my eyes is a proper paint correction. its all in the prep. wax is just the protection and finishing touch[/QUOTE]
In the ebay add it says its a Polish,
Post 699406 by graemewelch on 2014-03-30 21:05:18
[QUOTE=merc85;699404]In the ebay add it says its a Polish,[/QUOTE]
please dont tell me you beleve what you read on ebay. ill await the thread "this ebay resistor gave me 50 bhp":uglyhamme be intresting to see what the guys on detailing world think of this stuff. i used it on my old car and have to say wasnt impressed. maybe this is a new .
Post 699408 by merc85 on 2014-03-30 21:10:26
[QUOTE=graemewelch;699406]please dont tell me you beleve what you read on ebay. ill await the thread "this ebay resistor gave me 50 bhp":uglyhamme be intresting to see what the guys on detailing world think of this stuff. i used it on my old car and have to say wasnt impressed. maybe this is a new .[/QUOTE]
Just read the title havent watched the vid or read the add, i just read "Polish" on the label on the bottle from the ebay ad
Post 699414 by volvokid on 2014-03-30 21:14:28
[QUOTE=graemewelch;699401]ill stick to my blackfire stuff. only way to get a realy good finish in my eyes is a proper paint correction. its all in the prep. wax is just the protection and finishing touch[/QUOTE]
Yip your correct. I had this turtle was stuff when I had my golf (11 years ago) thats how old it is, back when brand packaging used to suck me in.
Post 699447 by JamesT5 on 2014-03-30 21:52:20
[QUOTE=graemewelch;699401]ill stick to my blackfire stuff. only way to get a realy good finish in my eyes is a proper paint correction. its all in the prep. wax is just the protection and finishing touch[/QUOTE]
Yes and no. The wax does give protection but the Polymers link and reflect light in such a way as to enhance the shine. I've seen this with my own eyes and it's basic science!
Post 699453 by volvokid on 2014-03-30 22:01:15
[QUOTE=JamesT5;699447]Yes and no. The wax does give protection but the Polymers link and reflect light in such a way as to enhance the shine. I've seen this with my own eyes and it's basic science![/QUOTE]
Yes I agree but, the only we see the true benifit of any top coat is by haveing a properly prepared surface to put it on, I still laugh at all these people that bost about polishing there cars every other week, its totally pointless and the people that do this have no real clue about detailing.
Post 699455 by JamesT5 on 2014-03-30 22:02:54
[QUOTE=volvokid;699453]Yes I agree but, the only we see the true benifit of any top coat is by haveing a properly prepared surface to put it on, I still laugh at all these people that bost about polishing there cars every other week, its totally pointless and the people that do this have no real clue about detailing.[/QUOTE]
I agree that proper basic preparation is important, my point really is that a good quality wax does a lot more than just forming a protective barrier.
Post 699462 by merc85 on 2014-03-30 22:07:29
[QUOTE=volvokid;699453]Yes I agree but, the only we see the true benifit of any top coat is by haveing a properly prepared surface to put it on, I still laugh at all these people that bost about polishing there cars every other week, its totally pointless and the people that do this have no real clue about detailing.[/QUOTE]
Its more of a Adiction with me lol
Post 699464 by volvokid on 2014-03-30 22:07:44
[QUOTE=JamesT5;699455]I agree that proper basic preparation is important, my point really is that a good quality wax does a lot more than just forming a protective barrier.[/QUOTE]
Yip, but you will struggle to get a good quality wax from halfords. :) hd AG is probably the only decent one they might sell.
graeme I noticed yesterday that black fire have a new wax out for dark cars, PB say it really makes a difference they also said that its rare for them to rate a colour enhancing wax like this.
Post 699470 by volvokid on 2014-03-30 22:10:02
[QUOTE=merc85;699462]Its more of a Adiction with me lol[/QUOTE]
It used to be and hopefully will be an addiction for me again merc, but I find putting top coats on much more relaxing than using a DA to correct my paint lol.
Post 699477 by JamesT5 on 2014-03-30 22:16:04
Autoglym HD wax or my choice at the moment is the Meguires Ultimate Hydrophobic Polymer Wax, I'm always pleased with the results and all available from Halfrauds......
Post 699485 by volvokid on 2014-03-30 22:23:49
I use blackfire, which is not really suited to my paint but the kit cost a bit so im using it. And I just finished a tub of zymol that ive had for 10 years. Im not a fan of cheap waxes tbh.
Post 699486 by merc85 on 2014-03-30 22:26:11
[QUOTE=volvokid;699485]I just finished a tub of zymol that ive had for 10 years. Im not a fan of cheap waxes tbh.[/QUOTE]
I see that lol, ive always facied trying some zymol
Post 699488 by T5RatherAmusin on 2014-03-30 22:28:05
[QUOTE=merc85;699486]I see that lol, ive always facied trying some zymol[/QUOTE]
smells like bananas lol :P
Post 699490 by volvokid on 2014-03-30 22:29:02
Zymol was really nice to use, blackfire isn't so nice to use. Im going for swisvax best of show irc, when I can that stuff is supposed to be really good.
Post 699491 by graemewelch on 2014-03-30 22:29:24
[QUOTE=volvokid;699464]Yip, but you will struggle to get a good quality wax from halfords. :) hd AG is probably the only decent one they might sell.
graeme I noticed yesterday that black fire have a new wax out for dark cars, PB say it really makes a difference they also said that its rare for them to rate a colour enhancing wax like this.[/QUOTE]
im going to look on there site now
Post 699492 by merc85 on 2014-03-30 22:30:20
[QUOTE=T5RatherAmusin;699488]smells like bananas lol :P[/QUOTE]
Really?? i thought it was Cold sore cream lol
Post 699494 by volvokid on 2014-03-30 22:31:01
[QUOTE=T5RatherAmusin;699488]smells like bananas lol :P[/QUOTE]
My one didn't, I think they did a shampoo that did. I had a zymol paint cleaner that I never really used, it smelled like chocolate
Post 699495 by ROZER on 2014-03-30 22:31:16
am 40 this April been washing cars for few years and I have used loads of products on cars but this turtle wax ice synthetic paste polish is superb I normally use claybar first then ultimate compound then polish then wax. all I did this time was wash and wax and the finish is much better than megs, mer ,auto, for me.
Post 699497 by graemewelch on 2014-03-30 22:31:47
[QUOTE=JamesT5;699477]Autoglym HD wax or my choice at the moment is the Meguires Ultimate Hydrophobic Polymer Wax, I'm always pleased with the results and all available from Halfrauds......
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blackfire will get a more deepness than that finish. its always hard to judge waxes and polishes by photos. photos always make the finish look better than what it realy is
Post 699498 by graemewelch on 2014-03-30 22:33:13
[QUOTE=volvokid;699490]Zymol was really nice to use, blackfire isn't so nice to use. Im going for swisvax best of show irc, when I can that stuff is supposed to be really good.[/QUOTE]
i think the blackfire range is realy easy to use. but ive only compared it to poorboys which i though was a bit dusty
Post 699499 by volvokid on 2014-03-30 22:34:33
[QUOTE=ROZER;699495]am 40 this April been washing cars for few years and I have used loads of products on cars but this turtle wax ice synthetic paste polish is superb I normally use claybar first then ultimate compound then polish then wax. all I did this time was wash and wax and the finish is much better than megs, mer ,auto, for me.[/QUOTE]
im 28 and the stuff ive learned via polished bliss is priceless information :) like I said I had that turtle wax stuff years ago and never hardly used it.
Post 699501 by volvokid on 2014-03-30 22:36:39
[QUOTE=graemewelch;699498]i think the blackfire range is realy easy to use. but ive only compared it to poorboys which i though was a bit dusty[/QUOTE]
Everything bar the wax I really love, its ashame that you have to use that wax with the kit. Anyway I have a light coloured car now so I need to revise some of my product range... gutted.
Post 699503 by T5RatherAmusin on 2014-03-30 22:37:17
[QUOTE=volvokid;699494]My one didn't, I think they did a shampoo that did. I had a zymol paint cleaner that I never really used, it smelled like chocolate[/QUOTE]
lol you just made me rummage thru my man cupboard to smell it lolol
like coconut bananas :P
Post 699505 by graemewelch on 2014-03-30 22:38:24
http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/blackfire-blackice-hybrid-montan-sealant-wax.html
not cheap but ill be getting some. now who wants to buy a down pipe :uglyhamme
Post 699506 by volvokid on 2014-03-30 22:38:33
James if you where closer I would let you loose with the BF stuff it would look amazing on your car.
Post 699507 by graemewelch on 2014-03-30 22:39:23
[QUOTE=volvokid;699501]Everything bar the wax I really love, its ashame that you have to use that wax with the kit. Anyway I have a light coloured car now so I need to revise some of my product range... gutted.[/QUOTE]
im with you on that. though i wouldnt use anything else. the results it gives on my car are outstanding.
Post 699514 by graemewelch on 2014-03-30 22:45:39
[QUOTE=volvokid;699506]James if you where closer I would let you loose with the BF stuff it would look amazing on your car.[/QUOTE]
no one is close to you. im miles away from everyone but you may as well be in australia
Post 699515 by volvokid on 2014-03-30 22:49:34
Yeah that will be the stuff my cousin had, smells lush.
I use this now
http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/swissvax-car-bath.html
I bought the 470ml one it will probably out live me lol.
Post 699516 by volvokid on 2014-03-30 22:50:40
[QUOTE=graemewelch;699514]no one is close to you. im miles away from everyone but you may as well be in australia[/QUOTE]
I know it sucks. But it keeps me out of trouble
Post 699530 by abdul on 2014-03-30 23:37:41
[QUOTE=volvokid;699515]Yeah that will be the stuff my cousin had, smells lush.
I use this now
http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/swissvax-car-bath.html
I bought the 470ml one it will probably out live me lol.[/QUOTE]
Which wax would u use on the saffron as I want to get some to use this summer
Post 699539 by volvokid on 2014-03-30 23:53:36
http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/swissvax-best-of-show.html
thats the one im getting next. But if I was you I would contact pb and ask them, they won't rip you off and tell you go for that one I just said, they may even recommend a £20 wax. Things have changed so much with detailing over the years and products keep getting better. My real experience of final coats came from my black C70 so my products won't give you the best results possible for the saffy even though that's what I use on the saffy but its only because it's to expensive to throw away.
Post 699543 by stribo on 2014-03-31 00:04:23
We've got some of this, and in my experience makes a mess of textured black trim, good otherwise though.
Post 699584 by M-R-P on 2014-03-31 08:43:31
Zymol cleaner wax is really good. I bought it from halfrauds about 5 years ago, when I first got interested in detailing. It's made with almonds, bananas, and various nice smelling things (doesn't taste very nice tho).
I found it to be a good base after claybarring.
Post 699688 by JamesT5 on 2014-03-31 19:21:54
[QUOTE=graemewelch;699497]blackfire will get a more deepness than that finish. its always hard to judge waxes and polishes by photos. photos always make the finish look better than what it realy is[/QUOTE]
So your car ain't so shiny after all then Graeme, mmmm, thanks for that. :D
Post 699695 by volvokid on 2014-03-31 19:44:30
Either is mine, ive cleaned it once since the crash.
Post 699708 by AAnickmac on 2014-03-31 20:26:29
i use to use turtle wax ice on my cars and vans. goes on well and all but only last a very very short time. looks very good once done but just wished it lasted longer.
Post 699713 by JamesT5 on 2014-03-31 20:38:32
[QUOTE=AAnickmac;699708]i use to use turtle wax ice on my cars and vans. goes on well and all but only last a very very short time. looks very good once done but just wished it lasted longer.[/QUOTE]
I wonder how it compares to Meguires. I use the Ultimate Quick Detailer between waxes to 'top up' the finish.
Post 699719 by ROZER on 2014-03-31 20:50:32
[QUOTE=JamesT5;699713]I wonder how it compares to Meguires. I use the Ultimate Quick Detailer between waxes to 'top up' the finish.[/QUOTE]
well I have the full meguires range here and I have never had the car looking this good. and not to get caught up in a big debate this stuff is only 12 quid not 60 quid plus like some have banged on about am sure you can spend silly money on products like I have in the past but this is a good product for little cash.
Post 699725 by AcidicDavey on 2014-03-31 21:02:40
I have to say I've been very impressed with Bilt Hamber Auto Balm as a gloss enhancer and protection after polish on dark colour cars. I'll be giving the Volvo it's first proper going over by hand later this week if weather allows. Every Turtle Wax product I've tried thus far has been rubbish but never given this a go...
Post 699730 by merc85 on 2014-03-31 21:12:31
tbf i like trying alsorts of polishes, wax's etc and some of the cheap ones can do a decent job, Just because summit costs £££s doesnt always means it produces the best results. Also as mentioned preperation is the key to a sucessful finish/result.
It can aso be down to the person who carries out the work to. even a Expensive polish wont nesserally gaurentee you a good finish if you are carless or rush it, imho anyway.
We all have different views and steps we follow to achieve the final result, someones elses method shouldnt nessercaly be dismissed if its dfferent to what elses is,
What works for someone may not work for the next person. You can certainly learn alot from taking to people who have concours vehicles at shows.
Post 699732 by rikcougar on 2014-03-31 21:13:45
Take it to your local eastern european hand wash, they know everything about detailing :hidesbehi
Post 699736 by ROZER on 2014-03-31 21:16:45
[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;699725]I have to say I've been very impressed with Bilt Hamber Auto Balm as a gloss enhancer and protection after polish on dark colour cars. I'll be giving the Volvo it's first proper going over by hand later this week if weather allows. Every Turtle Wax product I've tried thus far has been rubbish but never given this a go...[/QUOTE]
I agree turtle wax is not what I normally use at all but this is a very good one.
Post 699741 by merc85 on 2014-03-31 21:22:49
[QUOTE=rikcougar;699732]Take it to your local eastern european hand wash, they know everything about detailing :hidesbehi[/QUOTE]
Thats the thing "Detailing" and "Washing" a car are 2 completley different things.
Post 699742 by JamesT5 on 2014-03-31 21:23:29
[QUOTE=rikcougar;699732]Take it to your local eastern european hand wash, they know everything about detailing :hidesbehi[/QUOTE]
Tell me about it, the previous owner took my car (before I owned it) to the local Romanian car wash and they managed to get wax all on the trim and left wax in the corners. What amazed me is how the guy though they'd done a good job - I was horrified!
The wax stains are still there even now, in some spots.
Post 699747 by graemewelch on 2014-03-31 21:26:27
[QUOTE=JamesT5;699688]So your car ain't so shiny after all then Graeme, mmmm, thanks for that. :D[/QUOTE]
yes its very dirty and will be for sometime. having just had surgeroy on me foot a week ago and now its heavily bandaged. itll be like that for another 4 -5 weeks
Post 699751 by JamesT5 on 2014-03-31 21:30:10
[QUOTE=graemewelch;699747]yes its very dirty and will be for sometime. having just had surgeroy on me foot a week ago and now its heavily bandaged. itll be like that for another 4 -5 weeks[/QUOTE]
It's ok, the photos will clean it for you....
