Ryko is also helping customers drive wash counts with a new Clean Touch brand retail car wash merchandising campaign.
Ryko Solutions Inc., a North American manufacturer of car wash equipment and a provider of chemical, managed maintenance and marketing services to help customers build a more profitable car wash, has been awarded a distributorship to market the Turtle Wax professional brand of auto appearance products throughout the U.S. and Canada.
“Bringing Turtle Wax into our portfolio for the customer strengthens the options in our revolutionary CleanTouch cents per wash program, a single price, no hassle car wash chemical distribution and consumer marketing program that we are introducing to owner operators,” said Steven L’Heureux, CEO of Ryko Solutions. “Through this program, customers will have the opportunity to select from Ryko’s proprietary line of chemicals or opt for an upgraded program that includes clear coat products and polishes like ICE Instant Shine from Turtle Wax, a brand readily recognized and trusted by consumers for total finish shine and protection.”
LAS VEGAS — Ryko Solutions Inc. here announced their new distributorship to market the Turtle Wax professional brand of auto appearance products throughout the U.S. and Canada, according to a press release .
The May 7 release stated that Ryko, the carwash industry's largest factory direct to market supplier of chemicals, will now be able to help owners and operators grow profitability and cash flow through programs where they will pay for chemical only when the vehicles are washed.
"Bringing Turtle Wax into our portfolio for the customer strengthens the options in our revolutionary CleanTouch cents per wash program, a single price, no hassle carwash chemical distribution and consumer marketing program that we are introducing to owner operators," Steven L’Heureux, chief executive officer of Ryko Solutions.
"Through this program, customers will have the opportunity to select from Ryko's proprietary line of chemicals or opt for an upgraded program that includes clear coat products and polishes like ICE Instant Shine from Turtle Wax, a brand readily recognized and trusted by consumers for total finish shine and protection," L'Heureux continued.
Orange, MA.: Car Wash @ House of Wax Retake (Rt. 2A)
Since the first video went a bit wrong, do you THINK this one would go smoothly? HELL NO! :) Stinkiin' machine didn't like my $10 bill ...
What's better? car wash/wax combo or seperate wash and wax?
Jun 25, 2010 by manga_rocks68 | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
I already bought a wash/wax combo but I'm wondering if the seperate wax is better? Is it? If so, can you just rewax after using the combo or is that bad, or simply a waste of time? I'm new to this car care thing lol. Thanks.
seperate wash/wax
combo's are good for maintenance..
not as a replacement
KB™ | Jun 26, 2010
A combo will work for general maintenance. It will protect your paint just fine (which is the reason for wax). However, it may not look as good. It won't be ugly or anything, but a separate wax is what I suggest if you are going to do something like show the car. Personally, I use a separate wax. You could rewax it, but that would be a waste of time and you might get some build up.
Headtater | Jun 25, 2010
I'm a bit confused on what product you bought. If you bought a car wash soap that claims it is also a car wax, this is definitely not a real solution to waxing your car. I would suggest washing your car normally, making sure you clean your wash mitt often, and USE A SEPARATE MITT AND WASH BUCKET FOR CLEANING WHEELS. Wheels contain the grimiest, dirtiest particles along with debris, and metallic content from your brake pads, this stuff will scratch up your paint badly.
Buy a separate wax product. Before waxing, you have to make sure your car is absolutely clean, with no signs of dirt or dust on the paint.
wcoasterf | Jun 25, 2010
A car wash/wax combo is a great solution for washing your car. That is what I always use unless I'm showing my car. I show my car about twice a month, and wash my car about 3 times a week. If I'm going to a show, I'll hand wax my car and that provides a much better shine.
I wouldn't wax a car that has already had a wash / wax combo. The waxing solution in the wash / wax combos typically have a binding agent that can interfere with the hand wax. I would use a gentle wash if you are going to hand wax. But if you just want a good wash, don't bother with the hand wax (it is a lot of work!). I'll link to the products I use for my wash / wax and touchup jobs.
Ben F | Jun 26, 2010
Automatic car wash wax? Is that a gimmick or what?
Apr 06, 2010 by Mr. Ish | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
I try to wash and wax my vehicles by hand regularly. Recently I took my car to an automated car wash, in order to get the undercarriage and tire and wheel cleaner you need level up which includes "three color wax". Now watching the pretty colors of foam sprayed on and then simply rinsed off didn't impress me. How much of this stuff is real wax, and if anything, what does it do?
well its car wax, makes it nice and shiny, covers everything, including all the windows too. (I hear the formulation is better now, years ago, once on the windows, the first good rain you were literally blind, until the wipers managed to cut through the yuck, which may have been interesting after however many coats.
I used to detail cars, and you can tell sometimes the people who used the car washes often, paint would be worn on the front part of the roof, and the trunk sometimes, but just the first few inches all the way across, or sometimes the clear coat would be worn through, and then maybe a layer or two of paint.
But getting the crap polished off the car was a pain, especially for a hand wax job, I would have to work down through layers, it came up on the polishing cloth looking almost like dirty wax. once you got down to where it was the paint color on your work cloth, then you just worked in ever bigger areas, until the stuff was off. some colors, like reds, and whites came out much brighter after rubbing off the car wash wax goo. I am with you, putting goo on the car, is not impressing to me, made a mess over time, and detracted from the true color with dirt too. I believe that three color wax thing may be geared for the kids however, what do you think?
dick car guy | Apr 06, 2010
I don't know what the chemical makeup of this stuff is, but it DOES provide a minor level of protection for your paint. It's somewhere between nothing and a good ol' hand wax job. It's better than nothing.
Paul | Apr 06, 2010
Better than no wax, and it is applied as often as you wash your car, but your hand wax with elbow grease is better
jimanddottaylor | Apr 06, 2010
It's not necessarily a gimmick, and is better than nothing, but it's not worth much.
Even meguiars has formulated a wash&wax formula, although I suspect it is better than the one at the automated car wash
http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG +G17748
In my opinon, the automated car washes' residue ends up leaves a "sticky"/grippy surface (just like actual wax, but unbuffed) that seems to hold onto dirt easier.
This means your next car wash will be sooner. This may all be all part of their master plan.
Hsiang T | Apr 06, 2010
i think that three colored foam is turtle wax..
anyways
like said above
better than nothing
but.. real protection comes from applying a real wax
Y/A™ | Apr 06, 2010
Whats the best car wax, sealant and car wash to use........................?
Apr 08, 2010 by jeezyjj | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
I have a BMW 750Li and im about to wax it. Do i wax it first or put sealant first, and whats the best or a good wax and sealant? How many times a year do I use wax and sealant. Also whats the best car wash to use? Please only respond if you really know what you are talking about. Thanks.
always put sealant on first then a wax if you choose.
i like meguiars nxt 2.0 tech wax
its actually a paint sealant ( and meguiars longest lasting wax)
i like it cause i have metallic paint, and helps make the flakes 'pop'
i put wax over it, and didnt like it cause it didnt make it pop anymore..
Meguiars Gold class or their new Ultimate wash and wax will be good car washes..
theres no 'best' anything
its a matter of prefence..
paint sealant: meguiars nxt 2.0 tech wax
wax: Meguiars gold class or #26
wash: Meguiars gold class or Ultimate Wash/wax
wal-mart also now sells Autoglym High Defintion wax
it costs about 4x as much as other waxes.
Its considered a 'boutique wax'
Autoglym is a high end brand in the UK
i have some, just havent tried it yet..
also suggest Getting a clay kit before you wax too
KB™ | Apr 08, 2010
http://www.turtlewax.com.au/history.htm
Stavros | Apr 08, 2010
everyone has their own opinion of "best" becasue they have different needs,
-how much time they want to spend
-if you have power tools to perform the work, and your skill at detailing
-the condition/color of their paint
-conditions the car will encounter and where it will be stored
-how often they want to refresh their work
I suggest you head over to the autopia forums (http://www.autopia.org) with a cup of coffee and read theads and reviews on all the products.
If you are first starting out, just go with the Mothers or Meguiars car care products. Both sites have a car-care prescription to give you recommendations.
The most important part of your job you neglected to include is the paint-prep. This is like 60-70% of a detailing work. If the car is not brand new, you will need to claybar, scratch/swirl or other polish to get the paint ready for sealant and wax.
The previous Answerer had a pretty good prescription.
For the simple job, you can just use the NXT line. Use NXT2.0 as a sealant. If you really want to add something on top, it needs to be a "professional" line pure wax that does not have cleaners that will remove the previous layer. Something like the Meguiars #26 is often recommended.
NXT/#26 is a very popular combo that a lot of people use and turns out really well and lasts fairly long. But as said before, the key to detailing is in the paint prep not the final wax.
Pretty much all waxes look pretty good right off, since they all should be optically clear and just show off the paint prep work. The big difference in waxes is how long they will last and/or how well they protect your paint/prep work in the elements.
For a car wash, meguiars nxt wash is a fine first choice too.
This is a pretty good kit that will get you started:http://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-NXT-Wash- Wax-Kit/dp/B0012ZITCS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8 &s=automotive&qid=1270699550& ;sr=8-2
It is missing the #26wax, (if you think you need it), and all the paintprep and carwash supplies.
Hsiang T | Apr 08, 2010
What's a fair price for a Car Wash and Turtle Wax?
Sep 22, 2007 by Zeke | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
I usually wash and wax my car myself every fall. This year I found out a neighbor High School kid needs gas money. I told his Mom I would pay her son to do it for me if he wanted to. He agreed. Since he has never done this before, I will have to give a few instructions along the way. Also, since I usually do it myself, I don't know how much to pay him. It's a Toyota Highlander, and just a Wash &Turtle wax, (No polishing or inside cleaning). What's a fair price for this? Thanks!
$30.00
tiger | Sep 23, 2007
what kind of car wash soap/wax works good for high salt content softened water?
Jun 14, 2009 by emmy | Posted in Other - Cars & Transportation
My water is like sea water. I've tried mr. clean products, but they don't work and what I'm left with is lines of salt on my car. A co-worker says that turtle wax spray on wax works good, but he doesn't have the salt water problem I have. The dishwasher works great with cascade and rinse agent, and I'm thinking there has to be something out there comparible to that for car wash products. Thanks for your help.
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