Turtle Wax Super Hard Shell

Price Paid:  $0.00

Year / Model Reviewed:
 Honda

Summary:
I'm pretty pleased with Turtle Wax. I've been using the paste (not the liquid) for a while and it works pretty well. My Honda is a magnesium (grey metalic) color, and Turtle Wax really makes it shine and give the paint depth.

I usually keep the wax on for about 4 months, then I strip it off and re-apply it.
Rain water still beads after 4 months, so I don't know why some people wrote that Turtle Wax will come off in a week. I also don't see how it could produce paint bubles or dry out the paint?

I live in the Chicagoland area so the air quality isn't the best, and my car is rarely in the garage - most of the time it's parked outside. Turle Wax still manages to stay on the car for at least 4 months.

P.S. I Meguair's car wash concentrate which won't strip the wax. I wash my car every other week.

BOTTOM LINE: If you just want a nice deep shine and good protection for a few months at a time, without spending too much money (about $3), Turtle Wax is a very good choice.
If you love detailing cars and need a show-car-quality shine, try something more expensive (Zaino).

Strengths:
-long lasting (at least 4 months for me)
-deep shine
-easy to apply (paste)
-inexpensive

Weaknesses:
-adding another layer won't make it more shiny
-a little hard to get it off (paste)

Price Paid:  $0.00

Year / Model Reviewed:
2003 Mercedes ML350

Summary:
Wow. Cannot believe what garbage Turtle Wax is. Has an almost water like consistency to it. Bottom line: You get what you pay for. This is Walmart grade garbage for the masses. If you want pro results stick with Mother's or Maguire's.

Strengths:
Use it in your garden to kill weeds.

Weaknesses:
Not much actual wax in this wax- very, very watered down ingredients.

Similar Products Used:
Mother's and Maguire's.

Overall Rating
 2 of 5

Value Rating
 1 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1.00 votes

Price Paid:  $0.00 from Advance Auto

Year / Model Reviewed:
1999 Chevy Tahoe

Summary:
Turtle Wax is a somewhat bland wax. Meguires is alright but Mothers brand wax is somewhat better when applied with the glaze and 100% carnauba wax. Nu-Finish is a great wax, polymer based wax is perfect for clear coats and will bead water and shine for months. Take the Turtle Wax back and get Mothers or Nu-Finish, you want be disappointed.

Strengths:
Wax, leaves protective coating on top layer of paint.

Weaknesses:
Will easily wear off from acidic rain,weather, etc. Known to cause some paint problems and blemishes. Will dry out in can if not properly taken care of.

Similar Products Used:
Meguires "All Types" Nu-finish, Mothers,Blue Coral, Synthetics, Etc

Price Paid:  $0.00

Year / Model Reviewed:
1998 Audi A4 Quattro

Summary:
I have used Turtle Wax on all of my cars for the last 10 years, and Meguiars for the last 4 years. On my Audi A4, we have used only Meguiars, then a month ago I wanted to use some Turtle Wax because of the long lasting beading and my positive experience with it. Now all of my touch up paint is pealing back and shrinking. In some places it looks like it is starting to bubble. So far only the touch up paint is doing this, the original paint is not. I have never had any problems with Turtle Wax until now, so just watch out if you have a newer model car and use dealer touch up paint on it. If anyone has any advice for me let me know.

Strengths:
on older cars, good beading for 3 months, and decent shine

Weaknesses:
Has a harsh chemical in it that reacts with touch up paint.

Similar Products Used:
Meguiars

Price Paid:  $0.00

Summary:
Works great on light colored cars and works pretty well on dark colors. I am a car detailer and have used this for over a year. I really haven't had any major problems except some hard buffing needed on two black cars.

Strengths:
Easy on easy off. Last really long...up to 12 months on some cars!

Weaknesses:
Not the best wax out there but it's priced cheap. Best bank for ur buck!

Similar Products Used:
Nu finish....liked that...but didn't leave a deep shine.