Turtle Wax Question.

Green Hornet

I was buying some car wax a few days ago and bought Turtle Wax. Primarily because its what I've always used and had no issues with it. However, I have often seen Boards users and users on other sites recommending not using Turtle Wax but Meguiars products instead. In fact I've seen posts recommending against using Turtle Wax products at all.

What is the reason? Is it detrimental to the paint in some way or just not as high quality as some of the other products available?

Stevie Dakota

Turtle Wax is fine, it is a world leader and it certainly won't harm your paint. Like anything there are better (and worse) products, some rave about Meguiars or AutoGlym or Poorboys or Zymol, but they all effectively do the same thing.

ninty9er

Green Hornet wrote: »

I was buying some car wax a few days ago and bought Turtle Wax. Primarily because its what I've always used and had no issues with it. However, I have often seen Boards users and users on other sites recommending not using Turtle Wax but Meguiars products instead. In fact I've seen posts recommending against using Turtle Wax products at all.

What is the reason? Is it detrimental to the paint in some way or just not as high quality as some of the other products available?

I wouldn't say detrimental, just not as good as Meguirs or some others. There are always worse things you could use like using liquid soaps, washing up liquid, a foam sponge or brush.

Marcus.Aurelius

Some prefer Meguiars because they think its higher quality (it certainly has a high price). If turtle wax works for you, go for it. I used Meguiars not so long ago, wasn't impressed by it over turtle wax, not worth the extra money for me.

It won't damage your paint unless you muck up the waxing itself.