▷ Turtle Wax T-468 Ice Liquid Polish, 16 ounces Guide
Turtle Wax T-468 Ice Liquid Polish, 16 ounces
$ 17.98
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Features For Turtle Wax T-468 Ice Liquid Polish, 16 ounces
- Unlike conventional waxes, ICE can be applied in direct sunlight and on hot surfaces without streaking
- Complete kit includes a custom applicator and microfiber towel
- A single application will provide extraordinary shine - however, multiple layers will further increase depth of gloss and shine
Description For Turtle Wax T-468 Ice Liquid Polish, 16 ounces
Finally, a clear wax you can use in direct sunlight! Turtle Wax Ice Liquid Polish features an innovative new technology that blends silicone and organic polymers to provide extraordinary shine and durability to your car's finish. Water clear formula can also be applied to all exterior rubber, plastic and vinyl trim to restore color and shine without leaving white residue. ►►► Read More
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Review by matt's long commute for Turtle Wax T-468 Ice Liquid Polish, 16 ounces
ReplyDeleteLet me preface this review with the fact that I have tried numerous waxes/sealants over the years with diverse results. I approached this product with a bit of skepticism, as I have been burned before with other product's marketing hype. I would consider myself a casual detailer who details my daily driver on a consistent basis and occasionally do paid details to a select group of customers.
My test vehicle: 2008 Honda Odyssey (blue)prepped with Liquid ClayBar:
Pros:
First off, the product really goes on easily and you use a surprisingly little amount. I cannot vouch for the supplied applicator ( although it seemed fine) because I used a Cyclo polisher (with white finishing pads). I was literally able to wax the entire vehicle within a span of 15 minutes.
It is incredible easy to remove the product and it does not leave any discernable residue. I also love the fact that it can be used in direct sunlight without adverse results.
TW Ice left a nice crisp shine on the test vehicle. A pure carnuba based wax would leave a warmer shine, but the results were consistent with other synthetic waxes.
Cons:
Expensive compared to similiar waxes, but one uses very little per application so there is definite value there(a little does go a long way)
Using the word "polish" is confusing. That is usually reserved for products that remove oxidation and minor defects in the paint. Ice Polish is a wax (last step protectant) with no abrasive (i.e. cutting) properties. If your vehicle has swirls, oxidation, etc it will need to be addressed prior to applying this. ( I had to address water marks with prior to applying this)
Due to the fact that the product has watery consistency (unlike other waxes) it is easy to over apply the product. It is just a learning curve in my estimation.
Overall, I am pleasantly surprised by this and the Liquid Claybar. They do work well together and the test vehicle has a nice smooth surface with greatly enhanced shine.
Review by Daniel Todd Skiles for Turtle Wax T-468 Ice Liquid Polish, 16 ounces
ReplyDeleteI have a 6yo "Fire Pepper Red" Honda Accord and a 2yo Silver Honda CRV. The Accord hood looks like I drive on the beach or something, with all the tiny pin-prick chips sealed with traditional car wax. The CRV has more black plastic bumper material than any car in history.
I washed both cars and applied the polish in cloudy, 75degree weather.
1. The polish goes on very easy. It has a light oil feel too it, without feeling oily. Hard to explain. But it goes on very smooth.
2. The polish comes off much easier than normal wax, although on dark cars it requires a bit more wiping. No elbow grease here.
3. The polish works wonders on black vinyl/plastic. So much better than waxing without getting wax on the plastic, then using ArmorAll without getting it on the paint. This does both.
4. All those white pin-prick chips on the hood are nearly invisible now. My 6yo car looks new.
5. The scratches I've polished with marginal results are totally invisible now.
The only trick is light-colored cars. It's a little bit hard to make sure you wiped it all off. But that's much better than realizing 2 days later that I missed a long strip of white wax.
I've used about every car wax on the market, and this is the ONLY one that surprised me.
Review by MichaelJohn for Turtle Wax T-468 Ice Liquid Polish, 16 ounces
ReplyDeleteToday I washed and waxed my 1995 Winnebago Class C motorhome, and tried "Turtle Wax Ice" for the first time.
After reading so many glowing reviews for this product, I was excited to see what it could do for my 12 year old RV. I was looking for a product that would be very easy to use, but also give a long lasting and durable shine.
I started by applying "Ice" to the front end of my motorhome which is a Ford E-350 Van. "Ice" has the consistency of baby oil and is easier to apply than any liquid wax I've ever tried. It's nice that it doesn't leave a white residue on rubber and plastic parts, but the overall shine was no better than many other waxes and polishes on the market. When the "Ice" dried, it left a hard to see haze, especially on my white vehicle. I found it very easy to miss many spots as I was buffing it out.
The real trouble with this product began when I applied it to the FIBERGLASS on my RV. The fiberglass was clean, but oxidized, so I buffed the entire rig with polishing compound first. Then I washed and dried the entire fiberglass body.
I applied a thin coating "ice" to one side of the motorhome and then waited five or so minutes for it to dry properly. I attempted to remove the dried polish with the micro-fiber towel that comes with the product, but I quickly realized the stuff was not coming off very easily.
In my frustration, I pulled out my random orbiting power buffer, and I still couldn't get the dried "Ice" off the fiberglass! It looked as if I had applied the "Ice" and then forgot to remove it. Over and over I used the buffer, but it didn't look any better. I then tried to apply another thin coat of "ice" to a small area to see if I could somehow blend in the two coats, but that didn't work either. I was getting pissed and upset to say the least, and now my RV looked worse than before I started!
With nothing to lose, I applied another brand of liquid car wax to the entire side that had the "Ice" on it, and hoped for the best. To my great relief, this wax buffed out to a beautiful, streak free shine and made the fiberglass look like new again.
"Ice" may be good for newer cars with clearcoat finishes, but stay away, far away, from this product if you are looking for a polish that will work on older fiberglass RV's and boats. Getting this stuff off older fiberglass was all but impossible!
That's my two cents!
Mike
Review by Dr. Dennis M. Knable for Turtle Wax T-468 Ice Liquid Polish, 16 ounces
ReplyDeleteHere is the reply I got from Turtle Wax (Shelley's) Australia about this wax, I wrote to them after reading that negative reply... I must say I have waxed my car 5 times and have used less than half the bottle of wax.. I was also impressed with the ease of use and how quickly the job can be done (around 30 minutes).
This ICE is great..
Thankyou for your enquiry.
The ICE product does contain a small amount of carnauba wax, however the majority is a blend of synthetic waxes.
The terms "wax" and "polish" are virtually interchangeable these days, but going by traditional definitions a polish is a product that contains a cutting agent that removes oxidised paint while a wax is a protective layer over the painted surface.
Therefore, by traditional standards, ICE Polish is actually a wax as it contains no cutting agent and sits on the painted finish to form asmooth layer/shine. That is why ICE Polish is suited better to newer cars or cars with newer paint finishes.
Older painted surfaces would need to be prepped with products such as ICE Liquid Clay Bar or Scratch and Swirl before using ICE Polish.
The ICE Detailer was designed to refresh the original shine of the polish after washing to obtain optimal results. It does not need to be used.
ICE Polish is designed to make water bead off it, like all other good polishes. This is from the smooth finish, which is the reason for the high shine level. I have never heard of this as being a negative before.
One of the people in the office drives a blue car and they use the Ice Paste and have never had an issue with bad water spotting.
To summarise, ICE does leave a wax layer to protect your paint surface. It is the hardest polish in our range, just beating F21 Paste and Super Hard Shell Paste.
In relation to layering, there is no correct answer here as the more effort you put in, the better the result. There is no limit to the number of layers, the more layers that go on, the deeper the finish. Serious car enthusiasts have been known to put 12-15 layers on thier cars. However you need a high quality paint job to get the best results from the layering effort.
Regards,
Brendon Roberts
Selleys Technical
Review by THATCH for Turtle Wax T-468 Ice Liquid Polish, 16 ounces
ReplyDeleteI've been a long steady purchaser of Meguiars products. This is the first "wax type" product I've found that rival's the Meguiars NXT results. While it doesn't last long,this product hides blemishes on a black vehicle very very well. Micro scratches, scratches, rock dents in the front bumper, metal, plastic, eveyrthing....
Very very easy to put on. You could probably apply to the whole car in 10-15 minutes max. Pretty easy to remove. Because it's great for plastic too, there is no time wasted trying to keep it off of your window rubber/trim or any other plastic on the vehicle. It is about the consistency of Rain X.
Goes on very easy, comes off decently, leaves astounding results. For those who detail frequently, dislike white powder in the cracks and want to use a product that won't build up, this is it. This is the first new wax type product I've been happy with in about nine years. Not sure if I'll quit using Meguiars NXT but definitely less frequently.
This stuff is a MUST for anyone that plans on trading in a black vehicle. You'll definitely make back the money and time you spend on "icing" the vehicle with an increased trade in value due to the dramatic hiding of scratches and blemishes. Only question pending is durability. I know it at least lasts two weeks because that's how long its been on the car.
If you detail at least every two weeks then you should be very happy to switch to this product from Meguiars NXT. If you are a "wax a couple times per year" this is not a product for you.