TurtleWax ICE products

quagmire · 07-20-2010, 12:13 AM

I have been looking into getting more hands on cleaning my cars then just hand washing it( take my cars to a detailer to do the rest). I have heard some good things about Turtle Wax Ice Liquid Polish(link). I am wondering how are the other Ice products( mainly the car wash, Spray Detailer kit, and Wheel and Tire cleaner). Are they any good or do you guys recommend something else?

I am currently using ArmorAll carwash.

StealYourFace · 07-20-2010, 06:02 AM

Those products are probably ok, but not the best. Better than nothing for sure but more marketing that substance.

Spend a little more and go to detailers domain. I like Einzett products and Adams quick detail spray. Or ask those guys for some recommendations they are cool and will put you in the right direction.

Use BMW in the coupon code for 10% off.

zaxjax · 07-20-2010, 08:23 AM

OTC Products typically are junk and there are some exceptions. Quick Detailer Spray's are ok to buy. Interior vinyl cleaners and leather cleaners can be hit or miss. Most of your polishes and waxes are not that great for the money you spend.

Check out Detailed Image - great products, great prices and fantastic service.

http://www.detailedimage.com/

fisherbln · 07-20-2010, 09:16 AM

If you can only buy locally, I trust the mother's brand based on several tests I've seen performed. If you can wait for the mail to bring the goods there are tons of great options out there.

dynamite196 · 07-20-2010, 10:48 AM

As mentioned above, better than nothing but you can do a lot better. Klasse and zaino are two very popular and excellent choices. Do some research on this forum, there's a wide variety of products covered in fairly deep detail.

BlackBimmer1991 · 07-26-2010, 10:47 AM

I used turtle wax on my car before and it is definatly better then nothing, the liquid wax is good if your dont have alot of time but still want that wax shine. But if you can get something better

crazydrummer · 07-26-2010, 11:23 AM

Check out some of the guides on autogeek.net and Atopia.org. You will be amazed at how much better the products are. Almost anything from a good detailing store/site will be better than otc

bob.g · 07-26-2010, 11:45 AM

if you are going to buy otc, get meguiars, mothers, or autoglym products. i wouldnt bother with turtle wax.

Envious Eric · 07-26-2010, 03:34 PM

OTC - get mothers
detailedimage.com - get some menzerna 203 for a good middle polish taht finishes off better than most. Get a paintwork cleaner like CG ezcream glaze and then a sealant like BFWD

if you are still taking it to a detailer for the full detailing, then I would suggest you just get a paintwork cleanser and a wax and do that and leave the polishing to the detailer you use.

Blubaron79 · 07-27-2010, 03:31 PM

The only place I use ICE is the spray detailer wax on my clear bra since it has no dyes. Other than that, ICE is probably the worst wax I have ever used.

CHCCubs · 07-28-2010, 06:59 AM

I haven't used any of the ICE products on my car, but a friend of mine uses it on his car and while it looks decent after he has applied it, it doesn't last, it's usually completely gone after one rain or carwash.

turboed335 · 07-28-2010, 10:05 AM

I've used them and nothing to write home about. Will not use them again.

07-20-2010, 12:13 AM	#1
quagmire I am Gundam 186 Rep 1,211 Posts Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	TurtleWax ICE products I have been looking into getting more hands on cleaning my cars then just hand washing it( take my cars to a detailer to do the rest). I have heard some good things about Turtle Wax Ice Liquid Polish(link). I am wondering how are the other Ice products( mainly the car wash, Spray Detailer kit, and Wheel and Tire cleaner). Are they any good or do you guys recommend something else? I am currently using ArmorAll carwash.
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StealYourFace Lieutenant Colonel 261 Rep 1,794 Posts Drives: F30 328i M 6mt, E36 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Shakedown Street, Buffalo NY iTrader: (1)	Those products are probably ok, but not the best. Better than nothing for sure but more marketing that substance. Spend a little more and go to detailers domain. I like Einzett products and Adams quick detail spray. Or ask those guys for some recommendations they are cool and will put you in the right direction. Use BMW in the coupon code for 10% off.
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zaxjax Major 43 Rep 1,210 Posts Drives: 2008 Crimson Red 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Annapolis iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335i [9.00]	OTC Products typically are junk and there are some exceptions. Quick Detailer Spray's are ok to buy. Interior vinyl cleaners and leather cleaners can be hit or miss. Most of your polishes and waxes are not that great for the money you spend. Check out Detailed Image - great products, great prices and fantastic service. http://www.detailedimage.com/ __________________ Detailed Image
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fisherbln Captain 12 Rep 859 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	If you can only buy locally, I trust the mother's brand based on several tests I've seen performed. If you can wait for the mail to bring the goods there are tons of great options out there. __________________ 2007 335i SG Coupe 2009 128i AW
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dynamite196 New Member 1 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	As mentioned above, better than nothing but you can do a lot better. Klasse and zaino are two very popular and excellent choices. Do some research on this forum, there's a wide variety of products covered in fairly deep detail.
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BlackBimmer1991 Lieutenant 24 Rep 533 Posts Drives: Black f32 428i xdrive Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: PA iTrader: (1)	I used turtle wax on my car before and it is definatly better then nothing, the liquid wax is good if your dont have alot of time but still want that wax shine. But if you can get something better __________________ Old head
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crazydrummer Captain 83 Rep 760 Posts Drives: 335i 08 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: arkansas iTrader: (14)	Check out some of the guides on autogeek.net and Atopia.org. You will be amazed at how much better the products are. Almost anything from a good detailing store/site will be better than otc __________________ Current: 2009 E90 Dinan M3. Alpine White Over Bamboo
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bob.g Captain 21 Rep 677 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: montreal iTrader: (1)	if you are going to buy otc, get meguiars, mothers, or autoglym products. i wouldnt bother with turtle wax.
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Envious Eric Banned 37 Rep 1,168 Posts Drives: nissan xterra, 335 soon Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: orange county, ca iTrader: (1)	OTC - get mothers detailedimage.com - get some menzerna 203 for a good middle polish taht finishes off better than most. Get a paintwork cleaner like CG ezcream glaze and then a sealant like BFWD if you are still taking it to a detailer for the full detailing, then I would suggest you just get a paintwork cleanser and a wax and do that and leave the polishing to the detailer you use.
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07-27-2010, 03:31 PM	#10
Blubaron79 Brigadier General 1432 Rep 4,723 Posts Drives: 2021 M340i xDrive Join Date: May 2009 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	The only place I use ICE is the spray detailer wax on my clear bra since it has no dyes. Other than that, ICE is probably the worst wax I have ever used. __________________ Current: 2021 M340i xDrive Previous: '18 340i xDrive; '15 335 xDrive; '14 435i xDrive; '09 335 E92 xDrive
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CHCCubs Colonel 97 Rep 2,101 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 328i xDrive Sport Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada iTrader: (0)	I haven't used any of the ICE products on my car, but a friend of mine uses it on his car and while it looks decent after he has applied it, it doesn't last, it's usually completely gone after one rain or carwash. __________________ 2013 BMW 328i xDrive Sport Line Mineral Grey on Everest Grey
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turboed335 New Member 0 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	I've used them and nothing to write home about. Will not use them again.
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