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[RedDevil]

I still use the TW Ice and the TW Ice Detailer.  I like them both and I've found I only need to use it twice a year on the Jester.  Once in the spring and once in the fall and I use the detailer in between.  Great stuff, IMHO, and doesn't cost an arm and a leg for glasaplexin or whatever they call that stuff in Glare. 

   

[bbrown]

I still use the TW Ice and the TW Ice Detailer.  I like them both and I've found I only need to use it twice a year on the Jester.  Once in the spring and once in the fall and I use the detailer in between.  Great stuff, IMHO, and doesn't cost an arm and a leg for glasaplexin or whatever they call that stuff in Glare. 

   

I agree it works great and a bottle last a long time.  Really good stuff

[Cigarmike]

I cant believe you guys that buy the top of the line special bikes would even consider using anything less than the best to protect and shine them. Glare period. Oh, how my ears( I mean my eyes) are hurting right now.

[JMS]

WTF is BB?

[RedDevil]

I cant believe you guys that buy the top of the line special bikes would even consider using anything less than the best to protect and shine them. Glare period. Oh, how my ears( I mean my eyes) are hurting right now.

Glare is a good product I'm sure...but grossly overpriced.  I can get just as good of results with 3-M sealer, scratch and swirl, and TW Ice at probably a half the price.

I take just as good of care of my bike...the highest price doesn't always mean it's the best.

JMO

[FLYNDYNA]

I am so glad I came across this thread...I will be going the TW Ice route this weekend, and will buy the wash too. Been using the two mit wash routine since reading it on one of these threads, really helps. Also bought one of those "special" Harley drying towels...works better than a chamoise...

[1abastarsmda]

I bought the Ice and I also have the NXT here.  I did half the hood of my BMW with each.  I will never use the Ice again.  I ended up going over the Ice half with the NXT to finish up.  The Ice did the worst job of any wax I have ever used.

[49445CVO]

What was so bad? Was it all the rubbing to get the polish off?  What color did you use it on.  My wife has a dark red car and I put it on thinking it would be easier than wax.  It left like dark wet marks where the polish did not come off and I had to wipe it over and over.  I usually use Nu Finish wax because I like to do it out in the driveway and it won't bake on in sunlight.  I am not sure of the quality of wax but it is easy to use.  I am going to try the Honda glare and see what the buzz is all about.  I will post in the spring due to no heat in the garage and snow on the ground.

[1abastarsmda]

Actually I tried it on dark red and on charcoal and yes...same.problem you had.

[RedDevil]

Actually I tried it on dark red and on charcoal and yes...same.problem you had.

How did you put the TW Ice on?  If you put it on like normal wax, rubbing it in in a circular motion, it will do what you said.  If you put it on the way it says on the bottle, applying the wax by putting some on the sponge and just lightly pulling it in one straight direction accross the surface and leaving a "wet" appearance to the surface.  Let it sit until it dries and then buffing it off with a microfiber towel.  I've never had any of the issues you stated when applying it the way the manufacturer says to do it.  I'm just sayin'....

   

[Fired00d]

How did you put the TW Ice on?  If you put it on like normal wax, rubbing it in in a circular motion, it will do what you said.  If you put it on the way it says on the bottle, applying the wax by putting some on the sponge and just lightly pulling it in one straight direction accross the surface and leaving a "wet" appearance to the surface.  Let it sit until it dries and then buffing it off with a microfiber towel.  I've never had any of the issues you stated when applying it the way the manufacturer says to do it.  I'm just sayin'....

   

I was told a long time ago that all wax should be applied in a straight direction (much like paint is applied) and this will prevent swirl marks. Makes sense to me as you are following the same motion that the paint was applied.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[SPIDERMAN]

Just use plain old Turtle paste wax, slap it on any old way, wipe it off and buff up the surface and you've got as good a shine as any of these "new and improved" products with dipchit instructions on application.

Sheesh, what's next, telling you to wait for the 3rd phase of the 3rd moon of the 3rd year of the third decade of the new century for that perfect shine ?

B B

[1abastarsmda]

That chit just didn't want to dry for me. Had to rub it off at some point.

[LarryB]

Ok, first hand knowledge here.
Bought GLARE polish and wash. Came Monday. Cleaned wifes bike yesterday. Sat down last night and used the Glare. Oustanding. ez apply and buffing. Over the years I have tried many products, Used the 3-M line of Pro products, actually cost more than the Glare. It can't hold a match to Glare.
We speak of cost, I got the wash and polish for 40 bucs all in. So cost is not the object. If they would have said, Look, your bike bike will look like this for this  much money, I would have spent more.

[spydglide]

Ok, first hand knowledge here.
Bought GLARE polish and wash. Came Monday. Cleaned wifes bike yesterday. Sat down last night and used the Glare. Oustanding. ez apply and buffing. Over the years I have tried many products, Used the 3-M line of Pro products, actually cost more than the Glare. It can't hold a match to Glare.
We speak of cost, I got the wash and polish for 40 bucs all in. So cost is not the object. If they would have said, Look, your bike bike will look like this for this  much money, I would have spent more.

And.......it lasts a pretty long time before having to re-do.  har!  spyder