Turtle Wax ICE Clay Bar results

Honda Accord Forum News Classifieds Photo Gallery Member List Calendars Search Contact HAF Sponsors
Forum FAQ Accord History Honda Accord Recalls TSBs Timeslips Register Login

Turtle Wax ICE Clay Bar results

Printable Version

Honda Accord Forums >> Your Ride >> Detailing >> Turtle Wax ICE Clay Bar results

Page: [1] 2 next > >>

Message

<< Older Topic Newer Topic >>

Turtle Wax ICE Clay Bar results - 7/4/2008 9:38:11 AM

03Sleeper

Posts: 1896
Joined: 6/15/2006
Status: offline

It gets better with time...I swear. These pictures I took today are 2 weeks after I applied turtle wax ICE clay bar. at first, it was iffy but we had a pretty big rainstorm a hours ago (beading FTW) and after i wiped it clean, it looked something like this. Excuse the poor quality on the cell phone ><''''

Steps:
1) Wash with RAINX Wash-n-Wax Concentrate (or any car wash liquid)
2) Dry with microfiber cloth (10 for $5 at Walmart)
3) Apply Turtle Wax ICE Clay Bar (NO circles, strictly linear motion) and to areas of the car. Don''t try to do it all at once. I split the car into 5 major sections. The Hood, Left side, Trunk, Right Side, Roof.
4) Wipe clean and I mean VERY clean. go over each section at least two/three times
5) Rinse all Turtle Wax
6) Dry with microfiber cloth
7) Repeat 3-6
8) Wax (but I skipped this step...I was lazy....I''ll do this next time)

So for no wax...I''m pretty impressed with the shine the clay bar left.

_____________________________

2003 Accord LX Sedan I4| 5AT 101045
Injen SRI w/ AEM Dryflow| DCSports Ceramic Headers| DENSO IK20 Sparks| CF Front Strut Bar| Pioneer TSG950M 6x9s| Alpine SPS17C2 6.5"| C-Tek Slotted/Drilled Rotors | Progress 24mm Rear Sway Bar

Post #: 1

RE: Turtle Wax ICE Clay Bar results - 7/4/2008 9:46:55 AM

klrspz

Posts: 926
Joined: 9/30/2007
Status: offline

I''ve read that claybar over time (or if applied really hard while using) can potentially damage your clear coat?

I think the wax would really help in the long run, or some kind of filler/sealant?

I just claybar''d about a month ago, and it was so easy to clean this month, and then I applied WetPaint which was awesome...

From what I can tell from your pics though, it looks clean as all get out... Nice..

_____________________________

Silver '03 Honda Accord LX i4

My Car
Accord Link Collection
Wiki I'm Starting - http://hondaaccord.wikidot.com

(in reply to 03Sleeper)

Post #: 2

RE: Turtle Wax ICE Clay Bar results - 7/4/2008 12:37:10 PM

YeuEmMaiMai

Posts: 1822
Joined: 5/28/2006
Status: offline

I use mqguires clay bar once a year and follow it by 4 or 5 layers of wax

_____________________________

Jesus is Salvation
White 2002 Acura CL type S. 68K and change

Criminals thrive upon the intolerence of society''s understanding.....and political correctness

(in reply to klrspz)

Post #: 3

RE: Turtle Wax ICE Clay Bar results - 7/4/2008 1:04:42 PM

03Sleeper

Posts: 1896
Joined: 6/15/2006
Status: offline

Hmmm, so the next time I wash my car...no clay bar and plenty of wax. Gotcha. Might wash my car sometime next week since I didn''t wax it last time.

_____________________________

2003 Accord LX Sedan I4| 5AT 101045
Injen SRI w/ AEM Dryflow| DCSports Ceramic Headers| DENSO IK20 Sparks| CF Front Strut Bar| Pioneer TSG950M 6x9s| Alpine SPS17C2 6.5"| C-Tek Slotted/Drilled Rotors | Progress 24mm Rear Sway Bar

(in reply to YeuEmMaiMai)

Post #: 4

RE: Turtle Wax ICE Clay Bar results - 7/4/2008 4:17:59 PM

RTexasF

Forum Monitor
Posts: 2343
Joined: 11/16/2004
From: Brownsville, TX
Status: offline

The only way a clay bar can hurt the paint is if you drop it on the ground and continue to use it. Maybe I''m seeing those pictures different from others but it looks like the clear coat is gone in some areas. What is it that I''m seeing there?

_____________________________

''''04 2.4l 5M EX Sedan
Neuspeed short shift kit
V-6 6 speed front strut/firewall brace
17mm rear anti sway bar
AEM Shorty
DC Sports SS Header
Kicker Speakers
JL Audio Clean Sweep
JL Audio Amp
200W Bazooka sub
V-6 OEM 7 spoke alloys

(in reply to 03Sleeper)

Post #: 5

RE: Turtle Wax ICE Clay Bar results - 7/4/2008 4:50:30 PM

03Sleeper

Posts: 1896
Joined: 6/15/2006
Status: offline

the splotches? thats just my cell phone camera having issues. if not, then crap?

turtle wax ICE clay bar is not a chuck of clay...rather is liquid. so no chance of dropping it once applied to a sponge.

< Message edited by 03Sleeper -- 7/4/2008 4:51:03 PM >

_____________________________

2003 Accord LX Sedan I4| 5AT 101045
Injen SRI w/ AEM Dryflow| DCSports Ceramic Headers| DENSO IK20 Sparks| CF Front Strut Bar| Pioneer TSG950M 6x9s| Alpine SPS17C2 6.5"| C-Tek Slotted/Drilled Rotors | Progress 24mm Rear Sway Bar

(in reply to RTexasF)

Post #: 6

RE: Turtle Wax ICE Clay Bar results - 7/4/2008 9:33:00 PM

Jesstzn

Posts: 30
Joined: 7/12/2007
Status: offline

TW ice clay doesn''t remotely do what a propper clay bar does .. It doesn''t "pull" the contaminats from the paint.

Its called marketing and letting you think there is an easy way to do a job.. when in fact it doesn''t do a complete job.

Not one review I have seen from knowledgable detaliers gave it anything but poor reviews.

Its better than nothing .. but not by much.

_____________________________

35/20 tint
Tinted tails
18x8 HP Lightnings SS lip
Lowered on Comptech
Tinted Plates
Tinted Headlights
Tinted side markers
Door Lock Mod
Debadged
Modded Exhaust
AEM CAI
Lower Grill Mod.

(in reply to 03Sleeper)

Post #: 7

RE: Turtle Wax ICE Clay Bar results - 7/5/2008 12:39:26 AM

nafango2

Posts: 1106
Joined: 8/18/2007
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: RTexasF

The only way a clay bar can hurt the paint is if you drop it on the ground and continue to use it. Maybe I''''m seeing those pictures different from others but it looks like the clear coat is gone in some areas. What is it that I''''m seeing there?

thats just the camera. See how it goes over the wheel and wheel well in the first pic?

_____________________________

96 Accord LX 4cyl. 4dr AT w/o vtec (F22B2)
Security System / Keyless entry

(in reply to RTexasF)

Post #: 8

RE: Turtle Wax ICE Clay Bar results - 7/5/2008 5:22:14 AM

RTexasF

Forum Monitor
Posts: 2343
Joined: 11/16/2004
From: Brownsville, TX
Status: offline

I do now, thanks. Sure made me wonder why a pic with clear coming off would be posted.
I agree 100% with Jesstzn......marketing at its best. Use a proper clay bar and you will simply be amazed at the outcome.

_____________________________

''''04 2.4l 5M EX Sedan
Neuspeed short shift kit
V-6 6 speed front strut/firewall brace
17mm rear anti sway bar
AEM Shorty
DC Sports SS Header
Kicker Speakers
JL Audio Clean Sweep
JL Audio Amp
200W Bazooka sub
V-6 OEM 7 spoke alloys

(in reply to nafango2)

Post #: 9

RE: Turtle Wax ICE Clay Bar results - 7/5/2008 7:29:13 AM

03Sleeper

Posts: 1896
Joined: 6/15/2006
Status: offline

(in reply to RTexasF)

Post #: 10

RE: Turtle Wax ICE Clay Bar results - 7/5/2008 10:46:09 AM

19Accord97

Posts: 3100
Joined: 3/5/2006
Status: online

Hmmm...I have a Meguiars clay bar.....but I have heard that it can bring out swirls and scratch marks that you already have. True?

_____________________________

18" Sport Tuning Blades
AEM sri
Apexi WS2
TYC projectors w/ 5000k HID''''''''s
20% tint
Megan Racing Seats
Kenwood 7'' fold out stereo

On the way:
Painted center console? - New corners

(in reply to 03Sleeper)

Post #: 11

RE: Turtle Wax ICE Clay Bar results - 7/6/2008 1:10:54 PM

YeuEmMaiMai

Posts: 1822
Joined: 5/28/2006
Status: offline

clay bar does not remove swirls and scratch marks. Paint poilish will though. I find that nothing removes all of them on a 6 year old car but 4 layers of way hides them well :P

_____________________________

Jesus is Salvation
White 2002 Acura CL type S. 68K and change

Criminals thrive upon the intolerence of society''s understanding.....and political correctness

(in reply to 19Accord97)

Post #: 12

RE: Turtle Wax ICE Clay Bar results - 7/6/2008 9:38:08 PM

03Sleeper

Posts: 1896
Joined: 6/15/2006
Status: offline

oh man...its 1236AM but I just finished one coat of Mother''s Wax. looks and feels really really smooth....and it was successful (at least imo) i got water beads when i poured water on my hood. w00t!

_____________________________

2003 Accord LX Sedan I4| 5AT 101045
Injen SRI w/ AEM Dryflow| DCSports Ceramic Headers| DENSO IK20 Sparks| CF Front Strut Bar| Pioneer TSG950M 6x9s| Alpine SPS17C2 6.5"| C-Tek Slotted/Drilled Rotors | Progress 24mm Rear Sway Bar

(in reply to YeuEmMaiMai)

Post #: 13

RE: Turtle Wax ICE Clay Bar results - 7/8/2008 6:51:43 AM

falkore24