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Old 08-17-2013, 04:22 AM   #1
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I have been driving a lot lately and I am still down in the Tennessee mountain area and wanted to give my car a fast cleaning. I always have my kit of towels, cleaners and waxes with me. I went to get out my trusty bottle of Zymol detailer and it was empty. Hit three Auto-Zone, Advanced Auto etc. stores and not one bottle to be had. So I remember reading on this forum of someone raving about Turtle Wax ICE spray wax and Spray Detailer. So I purchased a bottle of each. I clean my car often and was looking to just use detailer but it was a mild day in the 80's and I figured I would give the wax a go since it stated "apply in sun or shade" and "perfect for all exterior surfaces including plastics, black trim and even glass". So I gave it a go and I have to say it was a joy to apply and my ride looked and felt so good after I was just amazed. I could not resist gliding my hand over the surface and looking at the depth of the metal-flake in the Ocean Blue paint. Awesome stuff and thanks to who ever it was on this forum that suggested it. I have been a Zymol fan for years and apply it regularly but since it is based on naturally derived waxes, I do need to do it often. This Turtle Wax product is made with synthetic polymers and expected to last longer. I have not used the detailer yet but I will try that in a few days. BTW, My clear plastic rear window has never looked better and my power windows glide like a brand new car. The wax went on so nice and easy I am wondering if I even needed the detailer. I will update this post when I do.
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Old 08-17-2013, 05:18 AM   #2
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I've always gotten great results with Zaino products.

I don't have problems with swirls on my car...but I have used Zaino Z-5 Pro on friends's cars to remove swirls - by hand. As others have said you need to be patient and do one section at a time - over time.

Z-5 PRO Show Car Polish for Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches: Zaino Store

It's best to follow the Zaino instructions, and use their ZFX Flash Cure Additive. A little Z-5 goes a long way!
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Old 08-17-2013, 04:15 PM   #3
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Because of this thread I bought the turtle wax ice today. Waxed my car Thursday with mcguires gold and as everyone knows paste wax is a labor of love. I thought i would try a test spot with the ice and before I knew it...15 minutes later had waxed the whole car. Very easy and seems to be a very good wax.
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