Turtle Wax 1-Step Wax & Dry for a quick, easy wax

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I just got a bottle of Turtle Wax 1-Step Wax & Dry, as a nice way to quickly and easily wax my minivan. I see some brief directions on the bottle--wash the car, but before it dries, apply this, then wipe it off, applying and wiping one panel at a time.



Are there any best practices for this? As in--how long should I wait before wiping it off? Or should I really be applying this when the car is still wet?



Because I haven't opened up the bottle yet, if there is a better quick wax product, please let me know. I'd like to use something that will actually leave a nice layer of wax on the paint. And if you have another product to recommend, I'd appreciate hearing your opinion on why it is better than what I just bought. Thanks.
 
if you want something available over the counter either the mothers fx spray wax or meguiars quik wax would be good choices...
 
if you want something available over the counter either the mothers fx spray wax (available at oreilly's IIRC), meguiars quik wax (walmart, target, oreilly's, autozone, etc.) or duragloss aquawax (carquest) would be good choices. they're all right around or less than $10 a bottle and i would use these as a booster and not as a stand alone means of protection...



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So you're saying that any of these would be better than the stuff I just got?



Also, the reason why I'm doing this is that I simply don't wax the car as much as I should (I get it in about once a year), and I'd like something quick and easy to apply after every washing that would at least do something for the paint.
 
JohnKleven said:
Sounds just like SONAX High Speed Wax. The SONAX version works very well.
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Sorry I'm not sure I follow you--you are saying that what I need is Sonax? Or that the Turtle Wax I got is like Sonax?
 
BigAl3 said:
if you want something available over the counter either the mothers fx spray wax (available at oreilly's IIRC), meguiars quik wax (walmart, target, oreilly's, autozone, etc.) or duragloss aquawax (carquest) would be good choices. they're all right around or less than $10 a bottle and i would use these as a booster and not as a stand alone means of protection...
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BigAl3 has made some excellent suggestions. While the TW product might be decent, the above products are truly outstanding. Personally I like the Megs product the best because it does a bit of swirl filling and has a warmer look. With these products, yes you can apply them while the car is still wet but you will get better results if you apply it to a dry car. Either way, they work well. If you are ok with mail order Optimum's Car Wax is the cream of the crop, it truely can be used as a stand alone product.



If you want to step up to a true sealant, there are several spray on sealants that require no buffing afterwards. Optiseal, UPGP, and Zaino Clear seal are some examples. You can protect the car in about 5-10 minutes work and get some jaw dropping looks, especially with Optiseal, its one of my favorites.
 
Dan said:
BigAl3 has made some excellent suggestions. While the TW product might be decent, the above products are truly outstanding. Personally I like the Megs product the best because it does a bit of swirl filling and has a warmer look. With these products, yes you can apply them while the car is still wet but you will get better results if you apply it to a dry car. Either way, they work well. If you are ok with mail order Optimum's Car Wax is the cream of the crop, it truely can be used as a stand alone product.



If you want to step up to a true sealant, there are several spray on sealants that require no buffing afterwards. Optiseal, UPGP, and Zaino Clear seal are some examples. You can protect the car in about 5-10 minutes work and get some jaw dropping looks, especially with Optiseal, its one of my favorites.
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I'm looking at the Optimum Car Wax. It is more expensive but if its as good as you say, it should be worth it. This 17-oz bottle they sell--about how many applications could I get on a Honda Civic?
 
If you get less than 10, you are using way too much. I'm pretty stingy with it, I'd guess I get about 20 or so.
 
OK I can definitely live with that. I'll return the Turtle Wax and order the OCW on amazon. I think I'll just have to live without washing the car for another week or two.:grinno:



Now that I've got your ear, are what are the best practices for applying this stuff? Spray while wet? Wait till it dries?
 
I do a single pass with a waffle weave towel to get 90% of the water off the car. The last bit that remains, I spritz the panel (1 spray is all you need for most panels, roof and hood excluded) with OCW and then wipe down with a regular MF towel.
 
Also, how would the Optimum compare with Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Wax? Could I use Meguiars as "stand alone" wax? I can get the Meguiar's locally...
 
I've tried the TW product. As a wax-as-you-dry product it's really bad. Doesn't seem to have enough *stuff* in it to leave anything tangible when diluted with water. I used it as a stand-alone spray wax and it worked and looked pretty good, just don't dilute it.



Eagle 1 Wax-as-u-dry is an excellent product to use as a drying aid and leaves a great looking finish.



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OCW has exceptional durability for a spray wax.
 
All good suggestions. I have UQW as well as OCW. I prefer OCW, but UQW is very good for a widely available OTC product. Lately, I notice some Target stores are running end of season sales on car care products, they carry UQW. I almost bought another bottle the other day, but I still have other spray wax products to use up.
 
Yeah UQW is great but OCW is better and cheaper by the gallon. Phil at Detailers Domain has a great deal going on for OCW gallons now.
 
ive used two bottles of the eagle one wax as you dry. while its not the best it does a decent job. im looking into higher end products. mightvtry the hydra wax as u dry product
 
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