Meguires vs Mothers vs Turtle Ceramic spray on

[Ben_spanna]

Just wanted to get a feel for your opinions before I buy one. (meguires Ceramic Hybrid, Mothers CMX, Turtle ICe seal and shine)
Have been looking at various videos on all products listed above , all seem to have typical water beading effectiveness but Turtle Was Ice seal and shine seems to have the best resistance to being washed off by chemicals.
Anyone has any first hand experience with these spray on protectants?

[pugboy]

Interested to know how long they last
I want one simply for ease of washing

None of the detailers willing to do my pickup as they only interested in starting with a new finish

[Strugglerzinc]

Seal and shine is not a direct comparison as it isn't ceramic infused. Their new hybrid solutions would be a better comparison to the other 2. That said, it's very good.

Meguiars is easy to apply and goes on all surfaces. It is the least shiny.
CMX also a bit harder to remove and leaves a white residue of you accidentally spray it anywhere. CMX is paint only which is now kinda stupid as all other manufacturers products are all surface including glass.

All of them gives 2 to 3 months Max in our climate. Its not gone but their effect is severely reduced after that time.

I have used all and seal and shine lasted longest but all needed to reapply after that time. I have CMX on a car for about a month and already seeing deterioration.

This is expected with this level of product so do not expect miracles.

[Dave]

I was in this same dilemma and went with Lucas instead. Reviews seem to be good so have to try now and see. Lucas seemed to be more compromising on the use than the others.

[pugboy]

Where sells the turtle ice?

[aaron17]

Where sells the turtle ice?

This

[aaron17]

Is it better than autoglym extra gloss protection in terms of ease of use and longevity?

[sotf]

Where sells the turtle ice?

This

I believe Laughlin & De Gannes sells the Turtle line of products.

[pugboy]

Will check them,
I not looking for car show shine, just ease of washing

[Strugglerzinc]

Where sells the turtle ice?

This

I think Auto Image in Valpark sells it. I skyboxed mine at the time.

[pugboy]

turtle ice wax on over 6 weeks, washed vehicle yesterday and muck came off real easy and still have waxed finish.
will prob do reapplication soon.

well worth the $125, no more paste wax for me.

[kamakazi]

I have only used CMX and I usually use it when I don't have a lot of time to do anything else. I apply it when I'm drying the vehicle. Durability is on the low side but it kinda depends on the exposure of the panel; quickest breakdown can be observed on the hood, roof and lower half of the doors and rear fenders during rainy season...a bit tougher to observe in the dry season.

The white residue can be observed if sprayed directly onto a dry surface, I normally spray onto the panel when it is wet, or onto microfiber towel

Haven't seen the turtle wax version locally yet, but I've seen the other two. I am also not a professional detailer by any means.

Forgot to mention, CMX smells like straight up chemicals, nothing added to make it smell better.

[pugboy]

Turtle wax available many places,it does not have any “ceramic” in the marketing like the others

[kamakazi]

Turtle wax available many places,it does not have any “ceramic” in the marketing like the others

https://www.turtlewax.com/our-products/ ... x-coating/

The above linked product is what i haven't seen locally (and what i was referring to)...and it does have ceramic in the marketing and in the formula

[16 cycles]

Will check them,
I not looking for car show shine, just ease of washing

Meguair's x-press wax

got it at lubetech - very easy to use...can apply in hot sun as well...

[kamakazi]

What size does this come in

Will check them,
I not looking for car show shine, just ease of washing

Meguair's x-press wax

got it at lubetech - very easy to use...can apply in hot sun as well...

[Dave]

Finally got around to using my Lucas Speed wax. I used meguires paste wax on the bonnet, hood and trunk. Lucas spray wax everywhere else. Not bad and did leave a slick finish. Car need a proper cleaner but not too bad for a very quick and easy job.

[pugboy]

boy I just used a hose and handwashed quickly , all dirt came off effortlessly.
Literally washed pickup in 5 mins, piper style

[carluva]

Does this ease of cleaning with those spray on an wipe off waxes work well on a car that's just washed only? Or is the ease of washing with the spray on wax applied the previous time assume that the car was properly clay bar'd, compounded (if required), polished and waxed before subsequent applications of the spray on wax?

[pugboy]

I dont think you need to have a regular wax on before using a spray wax, just good wash.

It probably would work on a non-clayed car but at least try and make sure it is quite clean.

I used the rubber clay mitt which I found did a real good job of removing surface contaminants
almost like a mild buffing with no messy cleanup.

Does this ease of cleaning with those spray on an wipe off waxes work well on a car that's just washed only? Or is the ease of washing with the spray on wax applied the previous time assume that the car was properly clay bar'd, compounded (if required), polished and waxed before subsequent applications of the spray on wax?

[Dave]

The spray waxes pushes the tag that it gives the shine in between waxes and eases with washing and stains when it is used. I am new to this spray wax. Will see how it works as time goes along.

[aaron17]

There are those that can be used when the car is wet as a drying aid and others that need to be completely dry to apply.

[NR8]

I dont think you need to have a regular wax on before using a spray wax, just good wash.

It probably would work on a non-clayed car but at least try and make sure it is quite clean.

I used the rubber clay mitt which I found did a real good job of removing surface contaminants
almost like a mild buffing with no messy cleanup.

Where yuh get the clay mitt?

[pugboy]

amazon, they are load of them, cost around $20

does wonders for a vehicle

I dont think you need to have a regular wax on before using a spray wax, just good wash.

It probably would work on a non-clayed car but at least try and make sure it is quite clean.

I used the rubber clay mitt which I found did a real good job of removing surface contaminants
almost like a mild buffing with no messy cleanup.

Where yuh get the clay mitt?

[carluva]

I have used the spray wax several times but to me, I have never seen the ease of washing results that you all referring to. I know that the spray wax is to give a protective and sacrificial layer between polish and machine waxing intervals but that ease of washing, nah! never seen that so noticeably.

Which one do you recommend to give that ease of washing results?

[kamakazi]

What did you use as the lubricant when using your clay mitt.

I take it the turtle wax ceramic hasn't reached here as yet. 2 out of 3 ain't bad.

Spray waxes don't really last that long... Yes it can make washing easier but not in the areas that take the most licks.

Just as an FYI... There is another thread an vehicle polishing, detailing etc.

[RedVEVO]

Mothers is BESS ..

[Karim Khan]

In my opinion spray sealants are designed to be a quick, easy and affordable way to maintain your vehicle's exterior. The main drawback of using a spray sealant is its longevity. They were not designed to last years, but was aimed to be cost-effective and repetitively used "in-between" your proper detail jobs.

The longevity of a spray sealant depends on several different factors. The most important, in my opinion, is the condition of your paint. If the surface is heavily contaminated, don't expect the product to last, as it may not adhere directly to the intended surface. While on the other hand, when applied to a decontaminated surface, the product will bond well and consequently last longer.

Ideally, I would recommend having the vehicle decontaminated, and a long term sealant applied to the surface with frequent, scheduled use of spray sealants for long term beauty and protection of your exterior.

When choosing a spray sealant, I recommend the following :

1. Can be used on all surfaces. Nothing is more annoying than a product that stains or cannot be applied to non-painted surfaces.

2. Ease of availability. The worst thing is to find a product that you like, and you cannot get it anymore, or it is difficult to find.

3. Ease of use. Not all products were designed with our climate in mind. Have you ever used a product and it was a real pain in the @rse to use while others worked like a gem. Yup, this is a fact. Some manufacturers, sometimes rush to get their product to market and overlook the varied climates and end up in having problems.

4. Cost. These products where made to be frequently used, so choose something that is within your budget.

When it comes to spray sealants, I am from the old school, and I love the look of a carnauba based spray sealant.

[pugboy]

the borse reach

[abducted]

In my opinion spray sealants are designed to be a quick, easy and affordable way to maintain your vehicle's exterior. The main drawback of using a spray sealant is its longevity. They were not designed to last years, but was aimed to be cost-effective and repetitively used "in-between" your proper detail jobs.

The longevity of a spray sealant depends on several different factors. The most important, in my opinion, is the condition of your paint. If the surface is heavily contaminated, don't expect the product to last, as it may not adhere directly to the intended surface. While on the other hand, when applied to a decontaminated surface, the product will bond well and consequently last longer.

Ideally, I would recommend having the vehicle decontaminated, and a long term sealant applied to the surface with frequent, scheduled use of spray sealants for long term beauty and protection of your exterior.

When choosing a spray sealant, I recommend the following :

1. Can be used on all surfaces. Nothing is more annoying than a product that stains or cannot be applied to non-painted surfaces.

2. Ease of availability. The worst thing is to find a product that you like, and you cannot get it anymore, or it is difficult to find.

3. Ease of use. Not all products were designed with our climate in mind. Have you ever used a product and it was a real pain in the @rse to use while others worked like a gem. Yup, this is a fact. Some manufacturers, sometimes rush to get their product to market and overlook the varied climates and end up in having problems.

4. Cost. These products where made to be frequently used, so choose something that is within your budget.

When it comes to spray sealants, I am from the old school, and I love the look of a carnauba based spray sealant.

Which ones have carnauba wax? Where does the ceramic come in?