Return of the turtle....

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gkerr4

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I was in a local car part store at the weekend (Halfords for you UK people) and I noticed a new line by Turtle wax. (well, it may not be a new line - but it was the first time I have seen it)



The product line was called "platinum Line" - it seems to be a premium product from turtle wax - they have a paint polish, a "pure sealant" and a 'pure wax' - which claims to be carnauba based. In addition they had car wash, leather cleaner and I think tyre shine. A lot of the items were sold out already - so they seem to be doing OK with it. It was in a prime spot on the shelf and in a very neat presentation case.



Has anyone else heard of the platinum range and if so have we tried it anywhere?



I wonder what it's like? I always think of turtlewax products as being basic and that "i've moved on" from them since I started reading forums like this. But I guess they have been making waxes for years and should know a thing or two about them.



they were well priced so I am tempted to try some - especially the sealant and wax.



Any views?
 
I've seen the Platinum line on the shelves for maybe a couple of months now. Not tried any of it yet though. I don't recall seeing a pure sealant though, have to have another closer look next time. The products are listed over at www.turtlewax.com
 
yeah - I was hoping for a verdict from a more experienced person than myself though.



I have limited product knowledge to compare it to, although I guess if I was to compare it to AG SRP / EGP it might at least give us an idea. I think it was £6.99 for the sealant. It was this product which caught my eye - mainly as the waxes had all sold out!
 
I am a regular user of the platinum ultra gloss wax. I don't think they have a "pure sealant" on a "pure wax". The platinum ultra gloss wax is a blend polymer / wax as it contains carnauba and montan wax, available in both paste and liquid. Application is extremely easy, shine is very good but where it really excels is at depth and gloss. No other product at retail with exception of carnaubas can match the depth the turtle ultra has. Check my review of it, and if you perform a search for "turtle ultra" you will find more about it. The product is maybe the most underrated item available



As you could read in the follwing link, a zaino fan thinks ithas better initial appearance than the old Z2 (link to roadfly review) Steve L is the author of the guru reports, used by many as THE word. By the way, I don't know how Steve measures durability, but in NONE of my aplications it lasted less than a month. Being the cleaneres so mild, it allows some layerability, and 2 coats look better than just one. At the selling price, do yourself a favor and try it! If you don't like it just give it to a neighbor, it is so cheap. The only downside to give it away will be that your neighbor will stop droling about your car and realizing his/her can look way better than it does now :D To get the best of it, prepare the paint properly, or at least use a dedicated paint cleaner as the cleaners in the turtle ultra are so mild that they won't do anything to oxidation.





Alex



PS. If the wax is great, just wait to try the quick detailer! :eek:
 
IMO the over the counter waxes rutinely get ragged on because no one wants to admit that a $7 wax looks nearly as good as waxes costing much much more-the only expensive wax that gets ragged on is Zymol for thier ridiculous prices
 
Alex - yeah I saw your review just after I posted - I noticed you rated it for depth.



There was definately a "pure sealant" in the store - thats what caught my eyes as that was the actual name of the product.



I would have got some, but I was actually in the store with my young daughter and ended up in the cycle section before I had a chance to read it properly. Also - I already have a few products that I want to try out.



of course - I coudl always be Autopian and get some anyway!!
 
I think on then shelves that there are plenty of good products but many of these just do not last, yes shine and slickness at times is comparable but I think my repeat business is based on my longer lasting products. This also has to do with the surface prep before application also, there are no miracle products. Sorry if this is slightly OT.
 
I dont care if Turtle Wax creates the end all lsp, i wont buy it.



I might reconsider if they stop selling the paste compound and polish, and submit a letter of apology to the world....
 
JBM said:
I dont care if Turtle Wax creates the end all lsp, i wont buy it.



I might reconsider if they stop selling the paste compound and polish, and submit a letter of apology to the world....
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Have you had a bad experiance you would like to share with us?



I once used Turtle Wax Ultra on my Dad's car. It set so hard I thought I would need a hammer and chisel to get it off. When the instructions say do a section at a time I now know why. :o
 
A bad experience? Um, yes and no.



I had a home project that i wet sanded and needed to buff out. I was noobish at it, and didnt know anything about polishes, so i figured compound is compound right?



I only used this compound for 5 minutes and threw it away. It was removing the 2000 grit sand marks, but was leaving marks of their own. So whats the point?



Plus is was a bear to remove.



I wanted to see what the polish was like, 5 minutes later i threw that in the trash too.



That is what brought me here, looking for some insight on compounds and polishes, then after i made the paint of my project glossy and purdy, i developed an interest in making everything shiney and glossy :)
 
JBM said:
I dont care if Turtle Wax creates the end all lsp, i wont buy it.



I might reconsider if they stop selling the paste compound and polish, and submit a letter of apology to the world....
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Those products are a few generations behind the turtle ultra, which is a great product. If you don't want to try it, that is fine.... to each one his/her own. However, we are talking here about the new platinum ultra gloss series, not the rubbing compund that, honestly, is quite bad........





Alex
 
The new Turtle Wax Platinum Line is showing up in Canada to. In addition to the products mentioned in this thread I have also seen the Rubber and Vinyl Protectant and Costco here in Canada is selling 1 1/4 gallons of the Platinum Car Wash for $9.99.



Anybody try these two products?
 
AlexRuiz said:


the guru reports, used by many as THE word.
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Well I feel really bad for those people then. I do not care for how those tests are performed. Very loopy.



Anywhoo, I'd put the product up there with Liquid Souveran in looks. It isn't a bad product, it isn't a spectacular product, but it's probably the best wax you can get off the shelf for $6.99. :woot:
 
For some people to consider it, it would have to be in a can or bottle marked "Hawaiian Honu Beauty Creme" and cost $17.99.



I agree with those who believe that it is highly underrated... but actually, I don't think anyone who's tried it and written it up has had anything bad to say about it. Everyone here has been very fair about the actual value of the product, neither elevating it nor knocking it because of who manufactures it. It will probably never catch on here because it is lost in a sea of products that are the same or a little bit better. Cost-consciousness is not a common characteristic of the typical Autopian.





Tom
 
Corey Bit Spank said:
Well I feel really bad for those people then. I do not care for how those tests are performed. Very loopy.



Anywhoo, I'd put the product up there with Liquid Souveran in looks. It isn't a bad product, it isn't a spectacular product, but it's probably the best wax you can get off the shelf for $6.99. :woot:
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I agree about the guru reports ;)

If you rate the turtle ultra right there with souveran liquid in looks, I think that is quite another accomplishment for turtle wax. Combine it with the one that a zaino fan rated it better than Z2 for initial appearance :up



It was the best at retail before the introduction of the new mothers line regardless of price.
 
Mosca said:
For some people to consider it, it would have to be in a can or bottle marked "Hawaiian Honu Beauty Creme" and cost $17.99.

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How true! :up





I agree with those who believe that it is highly underrated... but actually, I don't think anyone who's tried it and written it up has had anything bad to say about it. Everyone here has been very fair about the actual value of the product, neither elevating it nor knocking it because of who manufactures it.
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Very true also. However, manufacturer DOES matter. If not, why a lot of people raved about NXT, a product that in my eyes is inferior in performance and more expensive? :nixweiss





It will probably never catch on here because it is lost in a sea of products that are the same or a little bit better. Cost-consciousness is not a common characteristic of the typical Autopian.

Tom
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Wise words. I know myself that if I want to give gifts the bottles of the turtle ultra have ben great! Good product, and in my land it has the "cool" factor that is "imported" from the USA..... If only my friends knew the stigma turtle wax carries up north :D
 
Very true also. However, manufacturer DOES matter. If not, why a lot of people raved about NXT, a product that in my eyes is inferior in performance and more expensive?
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Different people interpret results differently. I get excellent results from NXT, but I don't see it as a traditional one bottle product; I see it as a two bottle system, the product and the booster wax. The product itself provides the initial shine and protection, the booster wax provides the lasting shine. That might make the product useless for some people. I'm not married to it, that's for sure, but I do like it. It's another choice.



I think it would be fair to say that at least in this forum Meguiars loses more points based on their name instead of gaining them. The reason for that is that experienced users won't consider origin when judging a product. Inexperienced users will, and there is a natural tendency, at least in America, to root for the underdog and prefer the smaller manufacturers.



I think that's pretty enlightening, what you say about TW's reputation in Mexico!







Tom
 
AlexRuiz said:
I agree about the guru reports ;)

If you rate the turtle ultra right there with souveran liquid in looks, I think that is quite another accomplishment for turtle wax. Combine it with the one that a zaino fan rated it better than Z2 for initial appearance :up



It was the best at retail before the introduction of the new mothers line regardless of price.
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I haven't had the funds or the time to try out the new Mother's lineup. I am tempted to go back to Advanced and see if they're still giving away the FX Synwax at $9.50 a bottle. Smelled good at least. :)



Even the regular paste turtle wax isn't that bad. It isn't very durable, but I always liked the look it gave.



Do they make a wash that goes with the Platinum Series? I believe I saw some turtle wax wash at Sam's Club, dark green in color, but forgot if it was part of this lineup. May be worth trying out, although in my experience it's pretty hard to find a horrible car soap.
 
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