robertbartsch

I've been using traditional paste waxes for decades. I recently bought some clear liquid Ice protectant that does not leave a white film on trim pieces...

Is this stuff better than paste waxes in terms of protecting painted surfaces against sun damage, bugs, tar, etc?

Can this stuff be used on plastic pieces inside the car?

thx.....

CamaroSS27

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no its made for paints, the wax is alright but for best longevity you should get blackfire wet diamond.

egott_91

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For plastic pieces you will want a dressing for exterior pieces, and for interior you'll want an interior protectant. Don't use a wax on plastics.

As far as the wax you just bought, I have never used it do can't comment on it. What paste waxes have you been using?

shaun

To me the ice is just oil it wont last more than a few weeks

The backfire sealant is hood but if you want something that can go
On the paint/ plastic trim/glass and wheels try optimum ops-seal
Wipe it on and walk away.

It might be a little expensive at first but it last a long time and the bottle
Goes a very long way it should run about 20-25the bucks just google it.

robertbartsch

This is the stuff I am using:

http://www.turtlewax.com/Ice.aspx

It gets good reviews on the Net. The hard wax polish I have used is mostly McQuires which is expensive and it leaves a white residue on trim parts..... it does last and protect well, however....

Sales@Tick

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BEST Stuff ever= 3M 05990

I have used hundreds of cleaners waxes and everything, this stuff does the best (black cars are typically the hardest, because they show everything). Go get you some from your local parts store!!!

thunderstruck507

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The Ice stuff is nice in how easy it goes on, but it leaves streaks if you don't buff well with a microfiber and the finish doesn't last long. Maybe a month or so.

BoricuaHec01

I'm using Meguiar's Carnauba Plus Premium Liquid Wax, it's amazing.

robertbartsch

most of the paste waxes I have used, including Mcquires, lasts at least 3 months or more....

Is the Turtle Ice product similar to the commercial product that is used in automatic car washes? ...The Ice product is water soluable; right?....

I have two coats of Ice on now. I might put another couple of coats of Ice on, buff it, and see how long it lasts. It is easy to use and does not leave a white film on trim parts.

CamaroSS27

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Well depends what you want max protection or max shine?

Sales@Tick

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Exactly, Most of your best "shine" stuff is going to be in the polishes. Long life a lot of times doesnt provide quite the shine. For any type of show car I would never use anything other than the 3M 05990. It is a polish/oxidation removal formula. Literally pull back the showroom condition.

Gipraw

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When you are talking about LSP's, anything made by turtle wax is basically bottom of the barrel.

Finding the exact one you like the best can take a bit of time, but you should use a good quality product, and one that will make the effort you put into your finish worth it.

Wolfgang, Blackfire, Menzerna, Poor Boy's World, Meguiar's, Wet Obsession, Zaino, Collinite are just a few that are all light years ahead of turtle wax.

Do some searching and reading .. Take a look at what some of the professionals on this site are using on their jobs, and pick one and try it out.

There is not one single product that is absolutely the best.

Skymaira

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I've heard of people using it on their dash or windshield. Personally I don't use it on my cars body panels, but its ABSOLUTELY a must have for lights. Its makes your tail lights, turn signals, etc pop. I even use it on my license plate and they always look great. So yea, I go with paste carnuba on my paint but I definitely am a fan of Ice for other things

BlackScreaminMachine

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Ice wears out very quickly. I jumped on that bandwagon circa 2005 and learned it's limitations. Building protective layers is what is important and maintaining with regular washing when soiled and add a booster such as Meg's Ultimate Quick Wax works perfect.

I like their's Ultimate Protectant. Works very good and maintains a nice shine.

robertbartsch

The Ice product takes off the white haze that other paste wax products leave on the trim parts.... just rub it on wet and the white haze from any paste wax residue that was left behind is removed....

..if nothing else, Ice is great for that ...

metalmilitia606

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I have heard that the ice stuff can discolor clearcoats over time. I read in a mag that the synthetic ingredients yellow out clear coats. When I had my white Z28 I used ice for about a year before I read that article and my car was in fact turning kind of yellow. I stopped using it and by the time I traded it in on the T/A it was white again. Just sayin.

autogeek23

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https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...-detailer.html

CamaroSS27

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If you want max shine check out Chemical guys blacklight and V7 combo I havent heard one bad thing about it. For max protection look for like opti-gaurd or something similar

here is link to chemical guys review from a tech member. REVIEW

Skymaira

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This is what I meant by it's a must have for lights. I detailed my dad's Monte Carlo the other day and took some pics so i could show you guys.

robertbartsch

I replaced the Camaro headlights a few weeks ago and I bought a liquid priduct for $7 that is supposed to shield the lens from UV light.

Hopefully it will work...