I figured I would share my experience with everyone just in case some of you arent sure what to use. This weekend I figured I would clean my car up extra nice. I ended up spending about 4-5 hours cleaning it. I picked up turtle wax polishing compound to get some paint scratches off my door and body from people opening their doors on my car. Well it came off like nothing, Im always sceptical of these sort of things but I was pretty surprised. I had about 5 or 7 spots where there were marks of paint or something jsut running into it, there all gone now. I also had stains on my stock 04' rims that have been there since day one when I purchased it, kinda like a dull yellow all over the spokes like orange juice was run down them, the polish got rid of those as well. This is the first product that has gotten paint, stains, and sticker residue off my car.

http://www.turtlewax.com/main.taf?p=2,1,4,14

 

ive used it before. its good but i like zaino and other stuff better

 

as someone who takes great time and pride in detailing his cars,
I've been very skeptical of ANY Turtle Wax product over the years.
It just seemed it wasn't as good as other stuff that was available(zaino, meguairs,etc).

However, after reading some great things about Turtle Wax "Ice" Liquid Clay Bar. I decided to give it a shot.

I was amazed. I've always clay barred my cars 4 times a year. Its a tedious, and time consuming process. This stuff does it no time(about as much time as a good wash), and does an equally as good job as traditional clay bars.

Apparently Turtle wax is stepping it up. I'll have to give this compound a try.

 

The Turtle Wax rubbing and polishing compounds have been around for years. I doubt that the formula has really changed in the past...15 - 20 years. ( I could be wrong)

Definitely good stuff depending on the job. Thanks for reminding me about this product.

 

Yea the Turtle is the best IMO I have used to remove scraps and scratches for car accidents to small bumps in the parkng lot, I think the stuff is great

 

[QUOTE=zerafian]I figured I would share my experience with everyone just in case some of you arent sure what to use. This weekend I figured I would clean my car up extra nice. I ended up spending about 4-5 hours cleaning it. I picked up turtle wax polishing compound to get some paint scratches off my door and body from people opening their doors on my car. Well it came off like nothing, Im always sceptical of these sort of things but I was pretty surprised. I had about 5 or 7 spots where there were marks of paint or something jsut running into it, there all gone now. I also had stains on my stock 04' rims that have been there since day one when I purchased it, kinda like a dull yellow all over the spokes like orange juice was run down them, the polish got rid of those as well. This is the first product that has gotten paint, stains, and sticker residue off my car.

http://www.turtlewax.com/main.taf?p=2,1,4,14[/QUOT

when you use this compund how do you apply it? with a buffer or by hand?

 

turtle wax has always been great at laying a nice thick coat of wax that is durable and protective for months afer the fact. The downside to this nice thick layer is the fact that the wax doesn't remove after drying for ****. Buff Buff and buff some more to have green dust all of your car once your done. The stuff works like a champ, but it is 10x harder to put on and remove than more expensive brands.

 

not a bad product but it's very harsh on paint. The reason why it took out everything because you took off a huge layer of clear coat off of your paint. I would of tried something lighter. Also, if you didn't follow this up with any other lighter polish, your paint will have micro marring in it and can be seen in the sunlight. Compound is wayyyy to abrasive to be a last step polish, especially if you used it with your hands.

 

Its beautiful.

 

I don't know if my Z has acid rain damage or what, but no matter how much I wash and wax (I usually use Turtle Wax as well), there are always some splotchy spots all over it. It's a Black 03 Touring, so I don't know if there was a problem with the paint on those, but I doubt that it's a manu. defect.


I'm not familiar with clay barring, but does anyone think that it would help? Or maybe a different wax or treatment would take car of it. Anyone with a good suggestion, please let me know.


I've also been using Turtle Wax car wash, any suggestions there?

 

I have the same spots you speak of, Jeff. You'll likely need a good compounding to get rid of them.

 

lol at turtle wax...

 

Since you're the auto detail go-to guy, what is a lighter polish that will still take out fine swirls/scratches w/out taking a whole bunch of clear off? Anything I can do by hand, or have to have a PC?? I'm aware of many different types of polishes, but have never actually used any of 'em, so any input would be great. Thanks!

 

not to get off subject, but if the inperfections are some sort of substance then the clay bar will take it off. But if the blotchyness is inside the clear coat it wont help. Clay bar will strip everything down to the clear coat, which helps pull out road grime which causes cloudy film over black paint.

Maguires is the way to roll.... also get a electric buffer, you use half the wax and get the job down twice as quick.

 

As a rule, I have a good relationship with turtles---if one is crossing the road, I'll stop and escort him. Snapping Turtles snap, but if you pick them up by the tail, your safe (works with Skunks too, but this is about wax, not plenum spacers)

I had an unpleasant experience once with a very large Snapping Turtle, but I digress and getting off the subject.

Im not too crazy about a wax named after a reptile, but I think most of their higher end products are fine---That Clear stuff that comes in the bottle sux.

I do the Zymol thing

 

If you would like to just take out fine swirl marks, i would try to go with a PC. It's so much easier and faster..and safer to get out swirls period. it will leave your paint very smooth and can be a last step polish. My choice on a PC for light stuff is Menzerna po106 with a white pad.

 

can I be the auto detail go to guy #2

 

just a question on how to properly give your car the best wax job. are you all just putting the wax on with the applicator and then wiping it off when dried? or how are ya doing it?

 

It depends on the wax.

Some want you to let it dry.

Some higher end waxes like Swissvax and Zymol have very specific times that they want you to leave it on before removal.

Check the instructions from the wax you are using.

Lately I have been applying wax by hand. Take a little out of the pot with your fingers, warm up / melt the wax in your palms and rub your hands on the surface.

 

Menzerna 106FF, Micro Polish, or a bit stronger with intensive polish or SIP
3M Ultrafina for final finishing is great
Ive had luck with chemical guys polishes as well
1Z PP is good too