I purchased the "Package" from Turtle Wax ( http://www.icepolish.com/?tid=1949&g...FQ6CPAodU2Uq9A) on-line and followed the directions to a letter.
As a test bed I used the '03 Tahoe as a test bed. Finish was OK to start. some swirls and oxidation from the Alabama acid rain and high UV.

Start 29 July 2007

My procedure and conclusions are:

1. Washed with Ice Car Wash and Microfiber Mitt as I normally would to remove grime and dust. Rinsed. While still wet, used slipper and Liquid Clay Bar as per directions. Rinsed. Chamois dried. Was HORRIFIED at the residue remaining.

2. Washed again using Ice Wash. OK. Visible improvement in appearance of black plastic trim parts and rubber door edging etc.

3. Decided to get serious. Cleaned again with the clay bar product. Used same dedication as using Restorz-it (3M) and a foam pad.

4. Rinsed with cold water and Microfiber Mitt. Noticed it did an OK job on sap and tar without scrubbing. Completely removed road (oil) film and all old wax (more on this later).

5. Started to apply Ice Paste Polish as per instructions. Threw away sponge applicator. Started again with 3 in-a-bag for a dollar terry applicator. Tried the polish on a piece of window rubber, waited and buffed off with a Microfiber towel. Nice, but I asked myself what it would look like when the polish went away? Polished/waxed whole vehicle including running boards, rims and window trim.. It buffed off with a MF towel with little difficulty even on a 92 deg F day in direct sun.

Conclusion:

1. Product removed 50%-75% of swirl marks.

2. Plastic trim looks better than in the showroom. Does NOT leave that "just waxed" feel. (Not a Carnauba).

3. Overall, looks better in sunlight and night (street) light than with washing/waxing.

4. Should have done a better job 1st time with the clay bar product. The subsequent application was through sheer laziness. (It was HOT!)

5. Loaded family in said Tahoe and drove on family vacation to Virginia. (700 miles). Washed Tahoe. Drove around Va. as per wife's instructions.
(~ 350 miles). Drove home (700 miles).

6. Washed vehicle next morning. Plastic and rubber still look new. Paint beads perfectly on all vertical surfaces. A bit less so on hood and roof.
Re-applied Ice paste Polish to hood and roof. (August 21st).

7. September 9, 2007. After 3 really good washings, Tahoe still beads like the first day. Black bits still look great. Longest lasting "wax" I've ever used.

After this, I washed and used JUST the polish on my '97 Ranger with only fair paint and was disappointed. No improvement even on the rubber trim.
After 1 week, I used the "Clay Bar" and re-polished. Vast improvement.

I spoke to a chemist I work with and was told that polymers are formulated to adhere to (usually) one type of surface or material, and will not adhere to anything else. At least not for long.

So it seems that the polish works, as long as the surface is prepared (stripped of hydrocarbons and wax) beforehand.

I used to own a '95 Dakota, black and had to buff it 3-4 times a year to keep it looking good. I f you keep your car clean and waxed, I think this product will help if used as a surface prep every other waxing. The only drawback is having to re-wash the vehicle to remove the residue.