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Old 25-07-2007, 12:21 AM   #1
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Default Checkout my ICED Focus!

Hey gang. I just "ICED" my Focus today using Turtle Wax Ice polish. Its $32 bucks from BigW and comes with foam applicator pad and microfibre buffing towel.

I've only ever used Polyglaze Glide-On glaze to keep the shine on my previous car and my Focus but it has disappeared off the shelves at all the retailers recently so I gave Turtle Wax Ice a go.

It goes on easy and comes off just as easy as well. No hard buffing just wipe off with terry cloth or micro fibre towel. Look at the results.

You can also use it on rubber and plastic trims. No white residue!

Its nearly two years old. August 2005 built.










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Old 25-07-2007, 04:58 AM   #2
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mmmmmm.... shiny

nice work
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Old 25-07-2007, 08:28 AM   #3
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Looks much better than the dull finish on mine when it was new
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Old 25-07-2007, 09:17 AM   #4
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definitely has come up a treat, thanks for the tip on the turtle product..
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mmmmmm.... shiny

nice work
It took about 40 minutes. The car was already clean but I took it to the car wash which is 500m away and gave it a quick rinse. Dried it. Applied the ICE, let it dry for 15 minutes and then wipe off.

Its very quick and effortless product.
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Old 25-07-2007, 10:29 AM   #6
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nice work, you'll need sunglasses to look at it now
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Old 25-07-2007, 08:51 PM   #7
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I've got the same stuff...will post some pics of mine when it was done soon
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Old 25-07-2007, 09:08 PM   #8
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Not the best quality but you get the idea



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Old 26-07-2007, 10:28 PM   #9
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They are 2 very ICED Foci! mmmmm iced chocolate donuts! sorry about that. I might have to give my LR a coat of that. May I ask how much did it set you back?
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Old 26-07-2007, 11:26 PM   #10
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They are 2 very ICED Foci! mmmmm iced chocolate donuts! sorry about that. I might have to give my LR a coat of that. May I ask how much did it set you back?
It costs $32. I bought it from BigW. Comes with foam applicator pad and microfibre towel. I reckon the bottle will last a whole year of polishing. Its a labor of love anyways! Checkout the website.http://www.turtlewax.com/main.taf?p=2,1,1,1
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It costs $32. I bought it from BigW. Comes with foam applicator pad and microfibre towel. I reckon the bottle will last a whole year of polishing. Its a labor of love anyways! Checkout the website.http://www.turtlewax.com/main.taf?p=2,1,1,1
Agreed...It's fantastic stuff Worth every drop!!
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Old 27-07-2007, 05:04 PM   #12
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Good to see 2 satified people. I could be a 3rd
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So what effect does it have on black rubber and black plastic trim?
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So what effect does it have on black rubber and black plastic trim?
None that I could tell. Be cautious anyway. I've accidentally wiped some on to the rubber linings near the windows and it hasn't left any sort or effect. If you're asking if it makes it look better? No.
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Bucket just went and bought some $29.80 from Big W....love the staff discount! Next weekend I will do it. Bit lazy now after it took me 2 buckets of soap to wash my car today
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Well after one month of being lazy I finally ICED my Focus. It was so easy to apply and to wipe off. I'm very happy with the result and I think I should take some photo's to show how much of a happy camper I am. Also I was suprised how little of it I used. It's going to last me ages. Best $30 I have spent in a while
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Old 25-08-2007, 07:15 PM   #17
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ICE ICE ICE,looks sweet gonna give it a go on the territory that ahs ridiculous amount of scratches on it,thanks to our dogs jumping up on it .
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Well after one month of being lazy I finally ICED my Focus. It was so easy to apply and to wipe off. I'm very happy with the result and I think I should take some photo's to show how much of a happy camper I am. Also I was suprised how little of it I used. It's going to last me ages. Best $30 I have spent in a while
Fantastic mate! Glad you're happy, it's a great alternative to traditional wax Get those pic's up asap!!
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I would had them up but had trouble with photobucket and my gf's internet connection...wait till I get home with cable mmmmmmmmmmm
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Old 26-08-2007, 12:15 PM   #20
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I have used that product, it is ok, but i think the Meguiars Tech Wax is far better - and also $20 dearer. I used to use the turle on the mazda, until I tried the Meguiars Tech - and it lasts and looks 10x better than the turle stuff... give it a try also!
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Finally got pictures





This is of my new ST170 fog lamps that I'm waiting for a part on so they work






This last one is just of my new scuff plates I have put in
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Old 26-08-2007, 07:30 PM   #22
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Nice Ice! I'd love to be able to polish the Focus but the Nature guard & paint protection says polishing is not required though I'm beginning to question that. It comes up nice after a wash but I'm sure it could look way better with a bit of extra detailing.
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Old 27-08-2007, 09:17 AM   #23
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Stugots, I purchased paint protection on a new car I had about 5 years ago. One day when it was about 2 years old I took it to the car wash. The guy there called me over while he was cleaning my car and told me it needed polishing as the paint was oxidising. He was right, so I took it home and polished it and it looked great.
Moral of the story: I will never waste money on 'paint protection' again.
Btw, I just bought some ICE, will use it next weekend, $29 from BigW. KMart were asking $46 for the same product!
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Old 27-08-2007, 09:23 AM   #24
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Nice Looking cars Guys, i might have to buy some of this stuff hmmm....

Though, mine needs a good CUT and POLISH :(
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Old 28-08-2007, 09:39 PM   #25
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Your Fiesta needed alot more than that - muhahaha.

I was totally expecting a different kind of ICE, the In Car Entertainment type. All the cars look good in here though, well done. Shiny cars.

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