Abstract: Clear, hard, hydrophobic, slick. Easy to apply. Maintain shine and protection with distilled water.
I enjoy maintaining the appearance of my 2011 Ranger. I’ve tried a lot of different products over the years and they all have their pluses and minuses. My main stay has been polish/wax followed by a spray detailer after each use of the boat. For this approach I’ve used both Meguiar's and Collinite products and Lucas Slick Mist, Eagle One Wax ‘n Dry or Bass Boat Saver as a detailer. I’ve always been satisfied with the results.
Not anymore.
Two months ago I tried Turtle Wax ICE Seal N Shine ($10, Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and I follow each trip with a wipe down of distilled water (avoids water spots) from a spray bottle and the results are amazing.
For prep, I used a strong solution of white vinegar and water (about 60-40) to get rid of the water spots on the cowling and stern. I then wiped everything down, including the underside, with distilled water. My previous maintenance made scum spots rare, but there were a few, and some elbow grease and Slick Mist got rid of those. I then applied the Turtle Wax ICE Seal N Shine.
The marketing on the bottle claims that it has carnauba wax, UV protection, SiO2 (silicon dioxide sometimes referred to as a “ceramic”) and hydrophobic polymers. It applies as a thin, watery liquid very easily. I sprayed a small area, spread with a micro fiber cloth and buffed a couple minutes later with a separate micro fiber cloth. Each area of application didn’t take as long to do as typing these three sentences. I did the top cap and hull sides and underside.
The results were evident to the naked eye. My boat had never looked nicer.
But wait, there’s more! I decided to do the windshield and my HB graph screens after prepping each the same as the fiberglass. Wow! Such amazing results that I would buy this product just for this use only. The windshield looks brand new and the screens really benefit from the hydrophobic characteristics – no more water spots.
As I mentioned, I applied this two months ago. After each time on the water I’ve been wiping down with sprayed, distilled water followed with a lint free absorbent cloth (I’m partial to cloth diapers). Everything takes about 5 minutes at most and looks the same as the day I applied the ICE Seal N Shine. The bottle claims that it will last for months. We’ll see but 2 months for sure.
I’ve since done my truck, my wife’s car and even my cell phone screen. I now clean each of them with sprayed distilled water. I’m not sure I will ever try anything else. Now it is time to order a second bottle.
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