Wet and Wax polish

Ken · 20th January 2007, 18:47

Has anyone tried the Wet and Wax polish from Turtle wax?

I washed the car today but never had time to put on any polish due to rain clouds coming over. I tried turtle wax Wet And Wax polish which was given to me a few months ago but never used. You put it on the car while taking off the water with a chamois. It looked horrible for about 10 minutes and had a dull look like a greasy haze all over the car. As soon as it dried it looked superb. Ok its no replacement for a decent wax polish but as a quick make do its excellent.

Ken

Zeb · 20th January 2007, 19:00

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Originally Posted by Ken

Has anyone tried the Wet and Wax polish from Turtle wax?

I washed the car today but never had time to put on any polish due to rain clouds coming over. I tried turtle wax Wet And Wax polish which was given to me a few months ago but never used. You put it on the car while taking off the water with a chamois. It looked horrible for about 10 minutes and had a dull look like a greasy haze all over the car. As soon as it dried it looked superb. Ok its no replacement for a decent wax polish but as a quick make do its excellent.

Ken

Not tried that, I have used their wash n wax at the same time stuff and its ok, better than nothing! My grandfather always swore by turtlewax and his car lasted 3 decades of daily use!

HOMER · 20th January 2007, 19:15

Haven't tried that but has any one used the waterless car wash ? you just spray on and wipe off no matter how dirty the car is.

Jamie · 20th January 2007, 20:09

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Originally Posted by Ken

Has anyone tried the Wet and Wax polish from Turtle wax?

I washed the car today but never had time to put on any polish due to rain clouds coming over. I tried turtle wax Wet And Wax polish which was given to me a few months ago but never used. You put it on the car while taking off the water with a chamois. It looked horrible for about 10 minutes and had a dull look like a greasy haze all over the car. As soon as it dried it looked superb. Ok its no replacement for a decent wax polish but as a quick make do its excellent.

Ken

Ive used Hot Wax...which I think is similar...It works quite well....leaves the car nice and shiny, but your wiper blades squeek on the screen after.

Simon · 24th January 2007, 16:52

I too use the Turtle Wax "Wash and Wax" shampoo but then I always follow up with a propper coat of wax (Turtle Wax Platinum for me) afterwards. If it looks like rain I pull the car up under the carport

paddymcn · 24th January 2007, 21:21

Hommer, I saw that spray and wipe 'stuff' on a shopping channel and was wondering if it was as good as it looked. That kinda thing seldom does...

andyjshaw · 24th January 2007, 22:25

I have used it and I am really impressed although I find that it is not so good in the winter. When the temperature is low it does tend to smear quite a bit - more so on the roof for some reason. In the summer it looks fabulous!
Have you (or anyone) tried the Supagard treatment for themselves? I have got one but not yet dared apply it yet as I am waiting for warmer weather.

Zeb · 24th January 2007, 22:29

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Originally Posted by andyjshaw

I have used it and I am really impressed although I find that it is not so good in the winter. When the temperature is low it does tend to smear quite a bit - more so on the roof for some reason. In the summer it looks fabulous!
Have you (or anyone) tried the Supagard treatment for themselves? I have got one but not yet dared apply it yet as I am waiting for warmer weather.

My wife had it put on her new Chrysler Cruiser. Can't say we noticed much difference in looks, however her paintwork is much tougher than mine...*sob*

Simon · 24th January 2007, 22:39

Not got that particular stuff but I'e got the Turtlewax Platinum series super wax shell thingy wotsit. Haven't yet applied it due to a certain dent in my door pannel.... grrrr.

empsburna · 25th January 2007, 17:18

Just to bring this back from the dead - wax it wet does add a good layer of protection - an excellent "top up" to an already waxed car.

There are a number of these "quick detailing" sprays with wax in them - but the turtlewax one does seem to come out the best.

Dab drying the paint with a drying towel or a leather first before spraying on, then buffing off will give the best results.

20th January 2007, 18:47	#1
Ken Busy doing nothing! . Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hampshire Posts: 6,373 Thanks: 33 Thanked 44 Times in 16 Posts	Wet and Wax polish Has anyone tried the Wet and Wax polish from Turtle wax? I washed the car today but never had time to put on any polish due to rain clouds coming over. I tried turtle wax Wet And Wax polish which was given to me a few months ago but never used. You put it on the car while taking off the water with a chamois. It looked horrible for about 10 minutes and had a dull look like a greasy haze all over the car. As soon as it dried it looked superb. Ok its no replacement for a decent wax polish but as a quick make do its excellent. Ken

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HOMER Gets stuck in MG ZT 190+ 2.5 V6 Sadly no more Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Doncaster Posts: 639 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Haven't tried that but has any one used the waterless car wash ? you just spray on and wipe off no matter how dirty the car is. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Des Member 426 Last edited by HOMER; 20th January 2007 at 19:25..

24th January 2007, 16:52	#5
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	I too use the Turtle Wax "Wash and Wax" shampoo but then I always follow up with a propper coat of wax (Turtle Wax Platinum for me) afterwards. If it looks like rain I pull the car up under the carport

24th January 2007, 21:21	#6
paddymcn Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Co Antrim Posts: 107 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hommer, I saw that spray and wipe 'stuff' on a shopping channel and was wondering if it was as good as it looked. That kinda thing seldom does...

24th January 2007, 22:25	#7
andyjshaw Avid contributor None at the moment Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aylesbury Posts: 188 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have used it and I am really impressed although I find that it is not so good in the winter. When the temperature is low it does tend to smear quite a bit - more so on the roof for some reason. In the summer it looks fabulous! Have you (or anyone) tried the Supagard treatment for themselves? I have got one but not yet dared apply it yet as I am waiting for warmer weather.

24th January 2007, 22:39	#9
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Not got that particular stuff but I'e got the Turtlewax Platinum series super wax shell thingy wotsit. Haven't yet applied it due to a certain dent in my door pannel.... grrrr.

25th January 2007, 17:18	#10
empsburna Gets stuck in Other Manufacturer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Black Country Posts: 716 Thanks: 0 Thanked 28 Times in 3 Posts	Just to bring this back from the dead - wax it wet does add a good layer of protection - an excellent "top up" to an already waxed car. There are a number of these "quick detailing" sprays with wax in them - but the turtlewax one does seem to come out the best. Dab drying the paint with a drying towel or a leather first before spraying on, then buffing off will give the best results.