Turbo Wax Technical Inf
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We often, get many questions so I have put together the most populars to help everyone understand a bit about us.
What is Turbo Wax ?
Turbo Wax Paint Protection is unlike ordinary car wax, polish or sealants. we created this unique water-based tri-polymer emulsion that shines and shimmers like the finest of carnauba based waxes while having the durability of a polymer sealant.
What makes your products any better than the rest of the market?
Quality of the chemicals in the formulas.
Strict attention to manufacturing process.
No chemicals used that would harm the finish of the intended surface.
How can you have a product (3 Amigos) that works well in 3 different surfaces?
The surfaces we have listed that the product can be applied to are subject to UV rays, and this is what the biggest enemy of these surfaces is. Technically what you are doing is applying a coating to the surface that does two things, (1) as mentioned it gives a protective coating to protect against the suns UV rays which causes deterioration of the surface. (2) It keeps the surface soft and supple, unlike most products on the market which after a while causes the surface to dry out become brittle and start to dry crack.
What’s the difference between Turbo Wax and the one I buy at the retail store for $ 3.99?
Like anything else in the market place, all products seek their own level of justification based on the cost of producing the product and the quality of the ingredients in the product. Turbo Wax was never intended to compete with the $3.99 products in the market simply because there is no comparison between the products, either in performance or quality of manufacture. A common characteristic of the lesser cost products in the market is the unusually high content of solvents in the product. High content solvent products will give a quick shine, that is true, but this will not last and through prolonged use of products like these will cause the paint to deteriorate and become dull on the surface. Then after a while you will hear, that surface is so dull, I guess it needs to be buffed out. So, let's start out correctly by applying a coating to the surface that does what it is supposed to do and that is to protect the surface and give a long lasting shine.
How many washes will my car hold after I wax it with Turbo Wax?
A couple of factors come into play here. First, the strength of the wash solution is a key factor. The PH of the wash solution must be neutral. A wash solution that is to harsh or high in surfactants will prematurely "wash" the wax from the surface, and this applies to all waxes. Turbo Wax Car Shampoo is a PH balanced product. The amount of washes will vary because of the many variables surrounding each situation. This sounds like an evasive answer, but let me give you an example. Person A waxes his car, drives it once a week and gives it an occasional rinse off maybe once every two weeks, he maygo six months between waxes. Person B washes his car one to two times per week, occasionally goes through the drive through car wash, a rain storm or two, and waxes his car every three or four months. Now, the amount of washes may be the same but the time line is different. Another key factor to consider is the proper preparation of the surface before wax is ever applied. This is usually achieved with Turbo Wax Pre-Wax or even a Clay Bar treatment. Unless the surface is free on contaminants such as tar, overspray, tree sap, etc., then the wax will just be applied to the surface contaminants and not the surface proper.
I notice a 4 Star on the label of Turbo Wax, what does it mean?
Four Star tests and evaluates many products and gives technical support and advice relative to these products, their performance and uses.
Does your Tire gel contain any silicone?
Yes, there is silicone in the tire gel. The silicone in the tire gel causes no deterioration of the surface, but in fact affords UV protection to the surfaces it is applied to.
Are all waxes the same?
No. All waxes are not the same. This is why there is such a price difference in the market relative to "wax" products. The cost of the ingredients in the product sets the market price in any product. You can't get the good stuff at the cheap price. We manufacture our products to standards not usually found in the market. The products we produce must pass our standards before they are released to the market. When we put our name on our product we are saying that is this is the highest quality product relative to the job intended that is on the market.
What's the difference between turbo wax and 4 star products?
As in all good or great products that are in the same family of like products there will be certain characteristics that will resemble each other in performance and that is true of these two products. As an example, look at the list of dishwashing detergents or bleaches, most are good to very good and display many of the same characteristics both in price and performance.
My detailer insists that the German made carnauba products are the best?
Carnauba wax is good, no doubt, but here in Florida and in climates where the surface temperature of the waxed surface reaches or exceeds 130 degrees the Carnauba will start to "burn" off and evaporate. That is but one of the many reasons we manufacture a polymer based product, the "burn" off temperature of a polymer is in the 700 to 800 degree range.
Why is Turbo Wax a liquid and not a paste?
Turbo Wax could be made into a paste wax, but the biggest demand in the market place is for a cream or liquid wax. We have found the time line between paste, cream, and liquid, so long as you are dealing with a good product is very close to the same, as far as length of time between waxes. In the past, there was a big demand for the paste wax, but with the performance and ease of use with the liquid and cream waxes, the demand has shifted dramatically.
What is the proper motion to apply wax by hand?
Through testing of ours and many other products on different surfaces, we have found the best motion to be linear, front to back of the automobile or the surface that is being waxed. We found that putting the wax on and taking in off in the same motion produced a better looking finish. Sometimes the circular motion produced some fine scratches.
What is the purpose of the Turbo Wax Pre -Wax?
A pre-wax is just as the name implies, to get the surface ready for wax to be applied. Tar spots, some tree saps and various other surface contaminates are usually not taken off by a product that is termed wax only. Your better precleaners have a small amount of abrasive in them, and a lot of the wax/cleaners on the market have a very high content of solvents in them. The wax/cleaners with high solvent content in them need to be avoided, as they will eventually deteriorate the surface to which they are applied.
What is so "Special" about Turbo Wax?
What is so special about Turbo Wax is the method of manufacture and the products that are used in the formula. Two of the items used in the formulation of Turbo Wax are not used in other waxes in the market place and these two products are quite expensive.
Does Turbo wax Products have any abrasives?
Turbo Wax itself does not contain any abrasive; the Turbo Wax Pre Cleaner does have some abrasive in it.
Will using a buffer with turbo wax will damage my paint?
Applying Turbo Wax with a buffer will not damage your paint, however misuse of the buffer, i.e. wrong speed, wrong pad, etc. can cause damage, but this will be due to improper use of the buffer and not the wax. Now let's define which "buffer” is best to apply Turbo Wax. We have found the best buffer for the job is the Porter Cable 7424. This is a random orbital machine and the best results have been with a foam pad which is available from either Four Star or Turbo Wax.
Will I get more shine and gloss if I apply more coats?
Not necessarily. A bit of a common misconception out there in the that you can just keep waxing a surface and the wax will just keep stacking up. We have found that after about two coats, you are at about the limit as to the amount of wax that will stay on the surface. We observed this in our lab under the microscope. When trying to "stack" too much on the surface, we found that the polishing cloth takes all but about two layers off the surface. Best results are achieved and maintained through a coat of Turbo Wax and then periodically following a wash with the Turbo Wax Spray Wax.
Carnauba vs. Polymers
Carnauba has a low melting point and in some cases will just melt or burn off the surface in direct hot sunlight.
Synthetic polymers have a natural tendency to cling to the surface they are applied to better that carnaubas.
Does your product last for a year like some of the others that I see advertised?
The life of a wax is in direct relation to the strength of the product used to wash with, i.e., some of the common dishwashing detergents have some very strong surfactants in them that will literally wash the wax off the surface.
I personally believe it would be very hard to find a product that would last for a lifetime with just one application, providing the vehicle was in use.
How does your spray wax compare with others in the market and what is the life of it?
Spray waxes are typically maintenance products, meaning, they are used for a "quick wax" between.
Most spray waxes usually last through two or three washings.
What is a clay bar treatment and how is it done or applied?
A clay bar is a kind of clay as the name suggests and is used to remove some surface contaminants such as overspray, rail dust, some fallout, etc.
A clay bar is not used for the removal of tar, bird droppings, tree sap, etc.
Generally used with a good lubricant such as spray wax or a clay lubricant
Why shouldn't I use dish washing soap to wash my car?
Dish washing detergents are designed to strip grease and grime and will actually strip off any wax protection your car has. Use a product which is pH balanced and specifically designed for cars.
Wax vs Polish
Wax: A true wax contains carnauba, bees wax or paraffin wax. The term wax is used two ways. You can use the word "wax" as a process upon where you apply a protective coating to a surface which could be a polymer( which is in our product) or a use a product with a wax in it.
Polish: : A true polish contains an abrasivee that will remove scratches or oxidized paint. It also will bring a dull finish to a shine. More aggressive polishes can remove orange peel, deep scratches and also oxidized paint
What about automatic car washes?
Avoid car washes that use brushes to clean or use drying materials that can scratch your paint. Also, be careful about car washes with poor water recycling systems and ones that use harsh soaps.
Is Turbo Wax The Best Wax outhere ?
We never claim this but we feel that we have a VERY good product, the one thing for sure we are the BEST thing after the Spice lmao.gif Girls
What is Turbo Wax ?
Turbo Wax Paint Protection is unlike ordinary car wax, polish or sealants. we created this unique water-based tri-polymer emulsion that shines and shimmers like the finest of carnauba based waxes while having the durability of a polymer sealant.
What makes your products any better than the rest of the market?
Quality of the chemicals in the formulas.
Strict attention to manufacturing process.
No chemicals used that would harm the finish of the intended surface.
How can you have a product (3 Amigos) that works well in 3 different surfaces?
The surfaces we have listed that the product can be applied to are subject to UV rays, and this is what the biggest enemy of these surfaces is. Technically what you are doing is applying a coating to the surface that does two things, (1) as mentioned it gives a protective coating to protect against the suns UV rays which causes deterioration of the surface. (2) It keeps the surface soft and supple, unlike most products on the market which after a while causes the surface to dry out become brittle and start to dry crack.
What’s the difference between Turbo Wax and the one I buy at the retail store for $ 3.99?
Like anything else in the market place, all products seek their own level of justification based on the cost of producing the product and the quality of the ingredients in the product. Turbo Wax was never intended to compete with the $3.99 products in the market simply because there is no comparison between the products, either in performance or quality of manufacture. A common characteristic of the lesser cost products in the market is the unusually high content of solvents in the product. High content solvent products will give a quick shine, that is true, but this will not last and through prolonged use of products like these will cause the paint to deteriorate and become dull on the surface. Then after a while you will hear, that surface is so dull, I guess it needs to be buffed out. So, let's start out correctly by applying a coating to the surface that does what it is supposed to do and that is to protect the surface and give a long lasting shine.
How many washes will my car hold after I wax it with Turbo Wax?
A couple of factors come into play here. First, the strength of the wash solution is a key factor. The PH of the wash solution must be neutral. A wash solution that is to harsh or high in surfactants will prematurely "wash" the wax from the surface, and this applies to all waxes. Turbo Wax Car Shampoo is a PH balanced product. The amount of washes will vary because of the many variables surrounding each situation. This sounds like an evasive answer, but let me give you an example. Person A waxes his car, drives it once a week and gives it an occasional rinse off maybe once every two weeks, he maygo six months between waxes. Person B washes his car one to two times per week, occasionally goes through the drive through car wash, a rain storm or two, and waxes his car every three or four months. Now, the amount of washes may be the same but the time line is different. Another key factor to consider is the proper preparation of the surface before wax is ever applied. This is usually achieved with Turbo Wax Pre-Wax or even a Clay Bar treatment. Unless the surface is free on contaminants such as tar, overspray, tree sap, etc., then the wax will just be applied to the surface contaminants and not the surface proper.
I notice a 4 Star on the label of Turbo Wax, what does it mean?
Four Star tests and evaluates many products and gives technical support and advice relative to these products, their performance and uses.
Does your Tire gel contain any silicone?
Yes, there is silicone in the tire gel. The silicone in the tire gel causes no deterioration of the surface, but in fact affords UV protection to the surfaces it is applied to.
Are all waxes the same?
No. All waxes are not the same. This is why there is such a price difference in the market relative to "wax" products. The cost of the ingredients in the product sets the market price in any product. You can't get the good stuff at the cheap price. We manufacture our products to standards not usually found in the market. The products we produce must pass our standards before they are released to the market. When we put our name on our product we are saying that is this is the highest quality product relative to the job intended that is on the market.
What's the difference between turbo wax and 4 star products?
As in all good or great products that are in the same family of like products there will be certain characteristics that will resemble each other in performance and that is true of these two products. As an example, look at the list of dishwashing detergents or bleaches, most are good to very good and display many of the same characteristics both in price and performance.
My detailer insists that the German made carnauba products are the best?
Carnauba wax is good, no doubt, but here in Florida and in climates where the surface temperature of the waxed surface reaches or exceeds 130 degrees the Carnauba will start to "burn" off and evaporate. That is but one of the many reasons we manufacture a polymer based product, the "burn" off temperature of a polymer is in the 700 to 800 degree range.
Why is Turbo Wax a liquid and not a paste?
Turbo Wax could be made into a paste wax, but the biggest demand in the market place is for a cream or liquid wax. We have found the time line between paste, cream, and liquid, so long as you are dealing with a good product is very close to the same, as far as length of time between waxes. In the past, there was a big demand for the paste wax, but with the performance and ease of use with the liquid and cream waxes, the demand has shifted dramatically.
What is the proper motion to apply wax by hand?
Through testing of ours and many other products on different surfaces, we have found the best motion to be linear, front to back of the automobile or the surface that is being waxed. We found that putting the wax on and taking in off in the same motion produced a better looking finish. Sometimes the circular motion produced some fine scratches.
What is the purpose of the Turbo Wax Pre -Wax?
A pre-wax is just as the name implies, to get the surface ready for wax to be applied. Tar spots, some tree saps and various other surface contaminates are usually not taken off by a product that is termed wax only. Your better precleaners have a small amount of abrasive in them, and a lot of the wax/cleaners on the market have a very high content of solvents in them. The wax/cleaners with high solvent content in them need to be avoided, as they will eventually deteriorate the surface to which they are applied.
What is so "Special" about Turbo Wax?
What is so special about Turbo Wax is the method of manufacture and the products that are used in the formula. Two of the items used in the formulation of Turbo Wax are not used in other waxes in the market place and these two products are quite expensive.
Does Turbo wax Products have any abrasives?
Turbo Wax itself does not contain any abrasive; the Turbo Wax Pre Cleaner does have some abrasive in it.
Will using a buffer with turbo wax will damage my paint?
Applying Turbo Wax with a buffer will not damage your paint, however misuse of the buffer, i.e. wrong speed, wrong pad, etc. can cause damage, but this will be due to improper use of the buffer and not the wax. Now let's define which "buffer” is best to apply Turbo Wax. We have found the best buffer for the job is the Porter Cable 7424. This is a random orbital machine and the best results have been with a foam pad which is available from either Four Star or Turbo Wax.
Will I get more shine and gloss if I apply more coats?
Not necessarily. A bit of a common misconception out there in the that you can just keep waxing a surface and the wax will just keep stacking up. We have found that after about two coats, you are at about the limit as to the amount of wax that will stay on the surface. We observed this in our lab under the microscope. When trying to "stack" too much on the surface, we found that the polishing cloth takes all but about two layers off the surface. Best results are achieved and maintained through a coat of Turbo Wax and then periodically following a wash with the Turbo Wax Spray Wax.
Carnauba vs. Polymers
Carnauba has a low melting point and in some cases will just melt or burn off the surface in direct hot sunlight.
Synthetic polymers have a natural tendency to cling to the surface they are applied to better that carnaubas.
Does your product last for a year like some of the others that I see advertised?
The life of a wax is in direct relation to the strength of the product used to wash with, i.e., some of the common dishwashing detergents have some very strong surfactants in them that will literally wash the wax off the surface.
I personally believe it would be very hard to find a product that would last for a lifetime with just one application, providing the vehicle was in use.
How does your spray wax compare with others in the market and what is the life of it?
Spray waxes are typically maintenance products, meaning, they are used for a "quick wax" between.
Most spray waxes usually last through two or three washings.
What is a clay bar treatment and how is it done or applied?
A clay bar is a kind of clay as the name suggests and is used to remove some surface contaminants such as overspray, rail dust, some fallout, etc.
A clay bar is not used for the removal of tar, bird droppings, tree sap, etc.
Generally used with a good lubricant such as spray wax or a clay lubricant
Why shouldn't I use dish washing soap to wash my car?
Dish washing detergents are designed to strip grease and grime and will actually strip off any wax protection your car has. Use a product which is pH balanced and specifically designed for cars.
Wax vs Polish
Wax: A true wax contains carnauba, bees wax or paraffin wax. The term wax is used two ways. You can use the word "wax" as a process upon where you apply a protective coating to a surface which could be a polymer( which is in our product) or a use a product with a wax in it.
Polish: : A true polish contains an abrasivee that will remove scratches or oxidized paint. It also will bring a dull finish to a shine. More aggressive polishes can remove orange peel, deep scratches and also oxidized paint
What about automatic car washes?
Avoid car washes that use brushes to clean or use drying materials that can scratch your paint. Also, be careful about car washes with poor water recycling systems and ones that use harsh soaps.
Is Turbo Wax The Best Wax outhere ?
We never claim this but we feel that we have a VERY good product, the one thing for sure we are the BEST thing after the Spice lmao.gif Girls
