Turtle Wax Brand polishing compounds.

[Dodgeman]

Turtle Wax has 2 polishing liquid compounds in plastic bottles, black for removing light to medium scrathes and swirls, and a green bottle for medium to heavy swirls and scrathes for about 6 dollars. Each can be applied by hand or DA machines and claim to be paint safe. Wondering how do these compounds compare to the more expensive types polishing brands available on AG ? The Turtle products are available at many big stores and auto stores.

[ihaveacamaro]

Have them... they are pretty good paperweights. A little messy though.

Once you go past the initial crap detailing stuff you buy and then into the good stuff, you never go back!

[Johnnyboy]

If your looking for OTC products, best bet is to go with Meguiars Ultimate Compound and Polish....can't go wrong and you can find them almost anywhere. If your looking for something that it a little stronger, there are way too many to choose from and to help you choose.....you have come to the right place!

[FUNX650]

Turtle Wax has 2 polishing liquid compounds in plastic bottles, black for removing light to medium scrathes and swirls,
and a green bottle for medium to heavy swirls and scrathes for about 6 dollars.

Each can be applied by hand or DA machines and claim to be paint safe.

Wondering how do these compounds compare to the more expensive types polishing brands available on AG ?

Most compound/polishes contain all, some, or in part...the following ingredients:

-A type of solvent
-Emulsifiers/Emulsion
-Abrasives:
a.) Non-diminishing, diminishing...or both
b.) A silica, aluminum oxide
c.) Different shapes/"sizes"
-Lubricating-media: "Oils" and/or "Polymers"
-Kaolin, Kaolin Clay, or Diatomaceous Earth (D.E.)
-Surfactants
-Coloring
-Fragrance
-A type of wax

Not only has there been many formulation-improvements made by "boutique"
compounds'/polishes' manufacturers during the last several years...

But just look at what Meguiar's has done by introducing their: "SMAT"...
as well as Menzerna's introduction of their: Agglomerate Abrasives...
terminologies/technologies to the Detailing-World's lexicon.


Therefore...IMHO...
The World's largest car-care supply company (The Turtle)
has also not remained static in their latest/newer compounds/polishes-formulations.
Some that are said to even be body-shop safe (no silicone)!!



Bob

[Goodylax]

I still use my tub of Turtle Heavy Compound/scratch remover. Had it about 15 years now. Works wonders on sap/tar, etc

[umi000]

A detailer friend of mine has told me that the Turtle Wax Premium Grade polishing and rubbing compound (the ones in the bottles) are actually not half-bad, in a pinch - they're actually fairly mild, as far as compounds and polishes go. They're completely different animals from the regular polishing and rubbing compound (in the tubs), which are overly aggressive and do not finish out well.

Of course, if you're starting out and haven't bought them yet, I'd just skip them entirely and go with, as mentioned above, Meguiar's Ultimate Compound and Ultimate Polish.

[BillE]

You really can't miss with the 'Ultimate Compound (and Polish)'. They are kissin' cousins to M-105/205.

Bill

[Setec Astronomy]

If your looking for OTC products, best bet is to go with Meguiars Ultimate Compound and Polish....can't go wrong and you can find them almost anywhere.

You really can't miss with the 'Ultimate Compound (and Polish)'. They are kissin' cousins to M-105/205.

Take the advice of these members, spend the $2 or $3 more a bottle (over the Turtle Wax).

[Klasse Act]

You really can't miss with the 'Ultimate Compound (and Polish)'. They are kissin' cousins to M-105/205.

Bill

I agree 100%....and its available OTC too!

Sent from my SPH-M930 using AG Online

[dlc95]

When I got back into detailing, these were the two products I started with for polishing.

They worked like a charm. Nowhere near as easy to remove the residue, like the Meguiar's products, but equally as potent. I was mildly shocked to see the results they produced.