Nisman Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 Okay, so I'm a bit of a car care junkie. If there's a product on the market that claims wonderous things I'm usually the sucker that runs out and buys it to find out. So I've been seeing ads for this new Turtle Wax Ice Synthetic line of products (Liquid Clay Bar, Polish, Detailing Spray) So yes, I ran out and got some. Now I'm a Zaino junkie, so I usually compare everything to Zaino when I get to polishing my truck. I was hopeful that since this is a synthetic product (like Zaino) that the results would be similiar. First I did the liquid clay bar, which was surprisingly easy. It beat the heck out of going around my truck with an "actual" clay bar and when I was done it left the surface nice and clean and smooth. After the Liquid Clay Bar I used the liquid Polish. It feels very greasy so I was a little skeptical, but I followed the directions and proceeded anyway. The results were very surprising. With the exception of having to go around and wipe off some streak marks it was very fast and easy as well. I finished up with the detailing spray (which also helped with the streak marks). Does it compete with Zaino? Hard to say, the end result is very nice and it wasn't near the time and effort of an entire Zaino treatment. For the price I think it's a good alternative and a lot less work. Here are a couple of pics that I snapped of the completed project. Disregard the ugly mug in the second pic and just admire the shine. Not too shabby. Reflection in the passenger side door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakesvho Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobradh77 Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 looks like it turned out good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGunny Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 looks like it turned out good :withstupid: looks good, I've used the detail spray but i'll have to try all the products Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman31 Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 Nice shine, I am kinda partial to 3M though........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big O Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 Your paint is pretty smooth ... have you every color sanded it? The edges in the reflection are sharp and clean ... most I have seen are bumpy and blocky ( pixelated I guess ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Silv Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 Dude, that looks awesome. The thing about Zaino is...... Quote Mr.P "Zaino, not just shiney paint, but healthy paint" This is very true, I doubt Turtle wax has the protection that Zaino offers. Also, how long will the Turtle wax last?? But none the less, the shine on your truck is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizard Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 My buddy turned me on to ICE I like it between major details, really easy to use. Also, if you put a little in HOT water during car washes it works awesome. BTW your reflection could use a little work, I always noticed that it never made me look any better either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterp Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 Nice truck man Yeah that really looks like it came out well. I've heard a few other people really rave about ICE but I'll be interested on a follow-up as to how you feel it compares to Zaino. Mr. P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewz Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 Got to say that this is a nice product! I have done both my Monte SS and SSS, they both turn heads! So many complements! Moreover what a time saver! Between washes the detail spray is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nisman Posted June 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 (edited) Your paint is pretty smooth ... have you every color sanded it? The edges in the reflection are sharp and clean ... most I have seen are bumpy and blocky ( pixelated I guess ). Big O, I've never color sanded my paint, I've just tried taking real good care of it with regular washing, and Zaino. I absolutely LOVE Zaino. I've been using it for years and Mr. P's point about protecting the paint is very true. I don't think that this Turtle Wax Ice product is better than Zaino, but more of an alternative to a nice shine in a relatively short time. Any of us that have used Zaino, know that it's a good all day project (sometimes two day). I am pretty impressed with the results of the Turtle Wax product but it will be interesting to see if it stands up to the test of time. What part of the Big Square State are you from? Edited June 4, 2007 by NiSSman (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nisman Posted June 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 (edited) My buddy turned me on to ICE I like it between major details, really easy to use. Also, if you put a little in HOT water during car washes it works awesome. BTW your reflection could use a little work, I always noticed that it never made me look any better either. Yeah there's no product on earth that can improve my reflection! Edited June 4, 2007 by NiSSman (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PladdPezzPunk Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 nice depth to the color. great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big O Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 Big O, What part of the Big Square State are you from? a couple miles down the hill from you in Gillette. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Silv Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 Yeah there's no product on earth that can improve my reflection! Haha, yeah. You can see in my post when I took a direct photo, I hid my ugly face behind the SS emblem, haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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