SM: Like volvo said earlier, I too often use the liquid Turtle Wax (green bottle) that is super easy to clean off when dry. (Side note: Turtle Wax’s own kit for black cars uses liquid carnauba, not their ICE sealer.) From the sounds of it, they will never cancel this product because of customer loyalty to carnauba waxes and the easy to use nature of liquid wax.Īustin Greene and volvo: What is the easiest way to remove wax residue from rubber molding which is flush with painted surfaces? In some ways, the liquid wax media goes a better job filling in swirl marks than pastes or newer silicone based sealants. I would rather do my car every Turtle Wax months with that product than every six months with the hard carnauba (real) wax that requires 10X the elbow grease. Yes I know it is a product made for lamers but it is easy to apply and the residue is easy to remove. Volvo: Encourage them to continue making their classic green Turtle Wax liquid car wax.
I’ll review it to see how long it lasts in a Houston summer. As far as longevity, Turtle Wax says their ICE wax (not carnauba) lasts up to 12 months. From their demonstration, sheeting action appears to make a nice bed for dirt and contaminants to rest. SM: Turtle Wax believes that beading is better because it protects the paint from whatever pollutants touch the paint. Is beading really bad for the finish? “Sheeting” action makes me thing of Jet Dry, which a friend of mine uses in his car wash water. While I am told that it is bad, I love the beads of water. Golden2husky: Why doesn’t wax, or whatever you wish to call it, last longer? Couple of washes and most seems to go away. Hot wax is made to stick, but I think using a clay bar beforehand is a better way to get wax to adhere to paint. I do not recommend hot waxes at car washes because it smears your wiper blades to hell. But seriously, Turtle Wax does not offer hot wax treatments for the retail market. SM: Hairy guys like me stay away from either. I am skeptical.ĭiewaldo : Could you please ask if hot wax or cold wax is better? Depending on the installed price and the quality of work, it could be cheaper than buying waxes at Wal-Mart. SM: Turtle Wax didn’t have this company on their radar, and after looking at the website it appears to be a paint sealant that dealerships provide as a way to funnel more money out of your pocket. Slateslate: Does anyone have experience with a cilajet wax treatment? Comparing polymers without your own lab and chemists is like asking people why Coke tastes better than Pepsi. While some originally catered to the body shop industry, Turtle Wax has been retail-focused since day one and believe in paint protection über alles. Turtle Wax mentioned that each manufacturer makes different blends to meet the needs of their customers. SM: From the generalized responses I got from Turtle Wax, I suspect trade secrets are a big concern. A number of car finishes (REJEX was one of the first) promote this type of sealant as superior to wax. Kurtamaxxguy: Please discuss their polymer technologies. I’ll see if I can snag a box for an actual review, but the finished product sure looked great. The liquid carnauba wax is tinted black, which supposedly makes residue less of a problem but still gives the wet look of carnauba. Turtle Wax did a product demo of their “Black Box” paint care system: it easily waxes black paint and makes swirl marks disappear. For a small spot, a quick detailer should work quite well. SM: A water spot’s natural enemy: a slick, freshly waxed body. Is there a Turtle Wax product that can help me? I own a microfiber towel, and always dab dry I just can’t seem to get rid of water spots. Schm: What would be the best method for eliminating water spots (without buying a buffer)? I own a black car (I’m a masochist) and I can never seem to get rid of them. Clean system isn’t doing well in the market Turtle Wax isn’t feeling any pressure to revise their product technology or strategy. Clean system uses parts and chemicals that aren’t part of Turtle Wax’s core strategy. Sajeev Mehta (SM): Turtle Wax says the Mr. Harleyflhxi: Will Turtle Wax be coming out with a product to compete with the “Mr. As always, The Truth About Cars is here for you, so don’t be shy if you need more info than what I’ve provided.
Surprisingly, the amount of controversy over their ICE lineup was enough to merit a separate section. But for now, let’s answer the B&B’s questions about Turtle Wax.
Look for a branding-minded editorial and a product review in the not-too-distant future. The Turtle Wax junket was a learning experience for everyone involved.
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