How often do you mind reapplying a wax? Would you want a paste wax to last longer than this on a car that’s stored outside? Let me know in the comments! Here’s a link to my application/ first impressions video on the wax if you want some more info: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-f1ugVY9HlUw.html
@@gillywash1487 when you buy it on there website or anywhere else , there’s no claims of durability length , however on there website , someone asks how long will it last ? And turtle wax reply is minimum 12 months
i apply it twice a year but rarely do i have a wax or sealant that'll last for more then 3-4 months so i need to boost once in a while. I'd like to find a wax wich REALLY last for 6 months+. (living in quite the same weather as UK).
I really fell in love with paste waxes and enjoyed applying them. But recently I found them to be a chore and having bought this wax when it first came out I never could be bothered to use. Sio2 sealants and sio2 spray waxes etc are just so easy to use and will get this same amount of longevity
This isn't something I've tried yet , however I've used the liquid Flex Wax and topped it up with their Graphene spray after every 2nd wash so longterm durability isn't too much of an issue. A very thorough test and as you say in the video every car is different .
Good vid. Poignant commentary on durability and all of Mother Nature's and driving habit/condition variables. I'm from New England and my car is not garaged. I have a flat red GTI and was astounded at the look this paste gave my car which for me is the priority over durability as long as it's reasonable. As we know, that is always up for debate and is a matter [by in large] of personal preference. I figured if 1 coat is good than 2 coats should be better. I certainly was not dissapointed. After 4-5 weeks I was itching to try the [then] new FLEX Graphene Spray as a topper. My experience with 2 coats of that wonderful paste and the FLEX gave me well past 3 months of BOTH gr8 gloss/depth of color AND durability. Shine on you crazy diamonds!
@@AutoCareHQ As I mentioned it is a matter of personal preference but there is sooo much emphasis on the durability thing that I find it out of proportion. Turtle Wax and ALL the other manufacturers should not (over)state what are often perceived as exaggerated durability claims or state how/what those claims are arrived on. 🤔 Keep up the good work! I enjoy your style.
I used this 4 months ago, it was on a non protected, daily driver, just a wash and apply. Initial results as per your test, but then I didn’t touch the car for 3 months until 2 weeks ago. I wasn’t too impressed, until I dried it. It dried super easy, then the shine took over, fair play it really was impressive. Now the road salt has returned so I need to re wash it and check it again.
My car is stored outside and driven on mainly dirty country roads. Road traffic film builds quickly and seriously impacts protection performance behind the wheels and on the boot. I'd be lucky to get 4 weeks before those panels were pretty much dead with everything I've tried so far. I've therefore switched to a products that are simple to re-apply at one in every 3 or 4 weekly maintenance washes. Your content, as ever, is excellent.
Hi Mike, i live in similar conditions and agree with you on this. Whats products do you prefer? I'm using Autoglym's Polar Seal at 2% PIR once per month through an IK sprayer over the winter with Garage Therapy Sigma through the better months.
I tried it on a mazda and a nissan truck. I like it. Anything with wax, I only expect it to last about 2 months. This wax is a lot easier than older waxes. And using a battery drill with a foam pad gets the wax on really fast. The mazda gets washed almost daily because of the road traffic getting it dirty. And the beading is really good. I did put 2 layers on to get a build up.
Really like this video Heather, your actually showing a real life situation not some simulation using APC etc, just shows the product isn't that brilliant in day to day life.
Thanks very much Paul! I definitely prefer doing a real-world durability test when possible as they often produce quite different results to chemical resistance ones
so glad you did this update, I've always thought that manufacturers are a bit on the optimistic on their products, I would say most cars live on the street, so waxes having to last longer than 3 months is a bit of a ask.
Thanks for watching Nigel 😊 yeah the claims do tend to be generous for most products I’ve tried but I suppose the British weather combined with being parked outside isn’t the ideal scenario
Excellent video Ive applied to my daily driver Supra and im at week 3 where ive washed it once. It seems very good just now. I clayed before applying and used it as a base layer rather than doing my usual and ceramic coating my cars. So after week 3 ive used Gyeon Wetcoat as a spray topper and intend to do this every 3 weeks to a month so I wont get full review of it but i will probs use this every 6 months as it was good to work with.
This is a true durability test. As you mentioned the chemical resistance test doesnt provide enough information. This car was exposed to the natural elements and was washed reguarly. That is how it should be done. Truly amazing test! Soft99 Fusso coat is still the best durable wax out there :). Thanks for the update Heather.
Thank you for the video Heather 👍. Personally speaking if the paste wax is easy to apply and take off e.g. Farecla Super Gloss I don't mind waxing a car even on a monthly basis. I do think the Turtle Wax Ceramic Graphene Paste Wax isn't their best, and it's also pricey compared to other paste waxes/sealants that are probably more durable.
Thanks for watching Karl! Yeah I'm the same to be honest, I think applying a wax is quite therapeutic so durability isn't the be all and end all for me personally
Good update showing what people can really expect, 3 months is pretty standard for a wax isn’t it.. ceramic, graphene and big claims but seems pretty basic.
Hi, heather I hope you are well, thanks for your honest opinion about this wax, In the automotive market ceramic coating, is cheaper than waxes perfect detailers prefer re-apply good estate wax glazes every month and I also and the car looks amazing every time, I don't see any product can offer shine and protection more two months, nice video, take care.
Thanks so much for the update, you saved me 30 quid! I almost bought it in Halfords yesterday. I do think that the Graphene scene is a bit of a fad to be honest, as they seem to be less durble than standard Si02. Turtlewax do make some good products, the seal n shine (renamed sealent) for example is AMAZING on wheels and beads for months and cost me 7 quid. When you're in the same market as Fusso, you have to bring the goods :)
Thanks for your insight. I live in the U.S. (Arizona) and it gets really hot here. I am contemplating applying this wax on my 2014 Corvette Stingray. Thanks.
Thanks for the update, it's pretty much the same experience I've had with this product. I'm in Canada. I enjoyed the application but the durability is lacking and I was disappointed. In comparison to some of their other products which I think are better and more cost effective.
great feedback Heather, i have a pot of the same wax, and just haven't got round to using it -- still preferring the lower cost Infinity Wax's *SuperGloss+ Spray Wax* on top of my *AM Hybrid Sealant* -- its a cracking combo that lasts well up in the frozen north east of Scotland, 4 months and still going. As you say the sides/panels that get the grime and film are the first to start to fade a bit until cleaned. Bird bombs still easy to remove too.
No nonsense review. Good point about durability in American climate. But even here in the States it varies with brutal winters in the north and scorching summers in the south.
Another excellent video Heather, I wouldn't mind applying a wax every 3 months myself. Aquaphobe v2 will be going on my daily next chance I get as I'm currently using either a spray and rinse like infinity wax express sealant at 1:25 as a maintainence sealant after every wash as the milage I do means a lot of punishment and in my view seems to work better for keeping the car protected, just my impression, hope your well and looking forward to seeing you review the aquaphobe v2 when you can
Cheers Phil! That makes a lot of sense to keep the protection topped up if the car gets battered. It'll definitely help to keep the bonded contamination down as well!
Some great points and content......I usually half the durability claims and half it again for us real world people with cars left outside. I do use the turtle wax hybrid solutions range and if you top it up every wash like me it works well. I use the wax paste every 3-4 months too just cuz I love the nostalgia of a wax still.
Thanks Richard :) That sounds about right, I usually get about half the durability claims as well. That sounds like a good system, you get the best of both worlds that way!
Agreed. The Graphene range don't really seem to add anything. I've been using the Hybrid Solutions range too, Ceramic Polish & Wax followed by the Ceramic Spray (2 coats). That gave 7 months of protection over a UK winter (Oct-April) on a car kept outside. Quite impressive given I hadn't started using either the Ceramic Shampoo or Wet Wax. Great easy to use products at sensible money for someone like me who likes a clean car but isn't really into detailing proper.
I would agree with these conclusions. i got the same results, 3 months. Pretty disappointed being the 75th anniversary wax. It did look good going on, and never came close to the 12 month durability :( I'll probably try it again in the summer, but top it with flex wax and see if that gets any better results.
Another really detailed, informative video. Personally, I do enjoy applying a wax and reapplying it, if I see the water beading tail off. I'm always sceptical about durability claims on waxes anyway. Given the list of fancy ingredients in the product it suggests it will a have better durability than demonstrated in your video. I found that in the US, its part of car enthusiasts culture to apply wax a lot more often than we do in the UK. So in the US durability seems less of an issue to folks. Besides, if TW made durability claims that were found to be false, they would more than likely be sued.
Thank you! Yeah I think that applying a nice wax is an enjoyable process so it's not a big problem for me if it isn't super durable either! I agree with you though I was expecting it to last longer as it seems like it's marketed to be a longer lasting wax
@@AutoCareHQ Thank you Heather. Unfortunately the marketing claims and reality of the product don't match and your video and those of your fellow RU-vid posters serve to give and honest appraisal of the product and buyers will prefer to purchase a different product. TW would have been better just selling the wax as a wax and not make fanciful claims. Thats why I like Wax Planet waxes. Its very rare that Tony commits to how long the wax will last on a vehicle since there are so many variables that come into play.
Very good video Heather! I think this particular wax underperformed TW’s promise. Even though climate and things can be differ, it would be fine for a statement of 5-6 months and getting 3-4, but stating 12 months and not even getting close to the 6 months mark is poor. Loved the initial water behavior of this wax though. Very useful content, keep it up Heather 🙌
Thanks Viktor! I completely agree. I think if the wax claimed less durability and got this level of performance I'd probably have a better overall impression of it. I still think it's a good, easy to use product and the initial water behaviour is fantastic but it didn't make me want to throw away all my other waxes and only ever use this 😂
@@AutoCareHQ totally agreed. I rather prefer products that claim less but more accurate to the promise as well, even without a buzz word of graphene. 😊
Great video again mate, durabilty don't ever bother me as I love the process of decon and reapplying a wax or sealant so if it's lasts a month so be it. But conditions will always make an impact on durabilty I think summer months it will last longer
Thanks very much! I'm the same, if a wax is nice to use then it's not a disaster if it isn't super durable for me at least. I still have the Gyeon wax on my list after seeing your vid on it, looks like a very nice one as well
@@AutoCareHQ I couldn't agree more, yhhh the gyeon one is amazing I really liked that one. just has to be left on the panel for 30mins before taking it off but gosh it comes off so easy
I used BH Double Speed on my car over winter and I was really impressed with it. The performance seemed quite similar to this but over the worst months of winter. I've heard it get a bit of stick for being hard to apply but I found it quite an easy one to be honest!
@@AutoCareHQ I tend to wax my car every 3 months because its Black it needs more attention as you know. So for me I am not worried about it lasting 12 months. it sounds boring but I relax when I am waxing it and enjoy it. I think the ease of application and removing to shine are very positive.
I don’t think it’s boring at all! There’s something quite therapeutic about applying a wax, I think it’s one of the draws it has over sprayable products personally
I know Paste waxes will always have a place, but In the current state of protection it's hard to gravitate towards a paste that hardly lasts a month when you have a spray on whipe off sealant that can last well over 6 months, ie: seal and shine by turtle wax.
This was interesting. For the U.S. there's no durability claim. For good reason I think. I can't imagine any paste wax lasting 12 months. My car is a daily driver, but I never go more than a month without putting some type of coating on it. So I'd have no idea how long any of the products actually last.
It's hard to find info on the durability to be honest I had to do a bit of digging. It's not on the pot or in the description on the website but on the product Q&A section one of the Turtle Wax Experts said it should last minimum 12 months with good prep
What this really shows is that touching up on the vertical panels is critical, more so than the horizontal panels! No way ANY wax is going to last 12 mos! And for sure, our climate in various regions here is just as tortured as the UK! 😂. I like this turtle wax product b/c of the smell - but also use it (or some product) about every other month. Thanks again for a great video!
Merci pour ta video heather. Pour être honnête je pensais que la durabilité de cette wax était plus longue . Je suis en quelque sorte déçu même si je m'y attendais un peu car je voulais l'appliquer sur ma bmw noire 530i de 2018. Jusque là je me faisais un petit mélange dont j'ai la recette de 3 qd a savoir le beadmaker,le gyeon qd ( bleu) et le bsd(sonax) que j'applique a chaque lavage. Le brillant,le touché ainsi que l'hydrophobie sont remarquables . Le beadmaker m'apporte la brillant ainsi que la protection UV. Le gyeon m'apporte le pouvoir nettoyant et le bsd des perles d'eau magnifiques
Merci d'avoir regardé! Je dois admettre que je pensais aussi que cela durerait un peu plus longtemps. Cela ressemble à une très bonne combinaison de produits! J'aime beaucoup le perlage à l'eau avec Sonax BSD mais il peut être un peu difficile à appliquer donc le mélanger avec d'autres produits est une très bonne idée !
Great video, clear to see the hype was the main development focus with this product. It’s not a bad wax it’s but nothing special. Great review would love to see more content like this, rare to find a real review like this. Thank you 🙏
Considering the effort it takes to apply this wax, the performance is disappointing. Nevertheless, I have been thoroughly impressed with some of the products in the Hybrid Solutions line. I use the Hyperfoam, Graphene Acrylic Tire Shine, and Rapid Decon. All are awesome
Thanks for watching! Yeah I notice it quite often to be honest on my car. If there's been a lot of bad weather then the protection on the lower sections is usually the first to go
Here is a trick to prolong the water beading properties Use TW graphene flex wax as the 1st base coat And then apply TW graphene paste wax as your 2nd coat. This will last you around 6 months😂 Or just get the Fusso soft 99 wax. It’s the most durable wax 😂
I used the cheapest liquid wax from turtle wax it lasted six months but the car was garage kept and washed only with ph neutral shampoo and barely driven.
When polishing or buffing a car I stopped using microfibre cloths as they create swirl marks due to them being made of man made materials containing polyester and instead started using a pure lambswool polish mitt as it's a natural fibre that doesn't create swirl marks and buffs & polishes far easier. Have you yourself used a lambswool polish mitt?
I always appreciate honest reviews like this. Even though the product was sent to you for free you didn’t hold back your opinion & findings. 👍 I’m still convinced that turtle wax makes quality products, maybe it’s just time to move on from paste waxes since there are products that are way more durable in most conditions.
Thanks for watching! Yeah I think the new Hybrid Solutions stuff does a good job on the whole. The products are a bit pricey but they're all enjoyable and easy to use which is a big plus for an enthusiast!
Good video Heather, thank you. That, to be honest, is rather disappointing in my opinion. That performance is NO different to a bottle of Turtlewax Sealant hybldrophobic spray wax. Which you can pick up for about 4 quid around my way. I think, if you're going to go to the trouble of a full decon, clay and polish, then go and apply a layer of Gyeon Can Coat Evo. It's about the same bloody price anyway, and you can get almost 18 months out of it if you regularly wash and top up with a ceramic infused drying aid aswell.
Thanks for watching :) yeah I think if you're gonna go all out and do a full decon and polish then putting something more durable on it makes a lot more sense. I think it's a decent wax in terms of ease of application/ initial water behaviour but very average in this test for durability
@@AutoCareHQ absolutely. I tested out the special edition version when it first came out and wasn't overly impressed then either. However, it is cracking for keeping my UPVC window frames clean and shiny. Even then it still needs redoing every 5 to 6 months.
Ultimately not good enough in the real world. Bilt Hamber and Fusso are reigning supreme it seems. Heather, have you tried to new version of Fusso? Or would you know how long it realistically last for in the real world?
@@AutoCareHQ Ah that’s okay. I feel like I’ve asked you before but for me it’s the great dilemma as Bilt Hamber put their prices up and I’m tossing and turning between DSW or paying the extra for Fusso. As a weekend warrior, without infinite time or a permanent setup I can get into action quickly, it’s tough to spare the time and energy after a thorough wash to put on a wax.
Great update, exactly the same results I got from my testing on the Pro detailer graphene mega test of waxes. Pop over to The Car Boutique to see all Our reviews on our page
Not great better out there for same money , most don't know or want to decon/polish and even then it's crap , it's like CG jetseal 109 up to 12months lol lucky if you get 12 weeks , good way is quarter of whatever's claimed so makes 12 months more like 3 no more
