Turtle Wax, Inc. (known simply as Turtle Wax) is an American manufacturer of automotive appearance products. The company was founded by Benjamin Hirsch in

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in 1941 and is currently headquartered in

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, having relocated from

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in 2024.

Products

As of 2017, Turtle Wax primarily serves the retail consumer market; the company's primary product lines include cleaning and

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products for cars including

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, painted surfaces, uncoated metals, leather, wheels, tires, and more. In 2019, the brand introduced its upmarket "Hybrid Solutions" product range. The line reflects the brand's more technology-forward, premium offerings, with ingredients such as ceramic and graphene additives. In 2023, Turtle Wax partnered with tattoo and street artist Mister Cartoon to create a new line of products, The Art of Car Care. The line features original hand-drawn labels from Cartoon and unique packaging, as well as products aimed at

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owners. The company sold its Professional Products arm, focused on professional detailer and commercial car wash customers, to

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based Transchem Inc. in 2013. Turtle Wax has marketed its cleaning products for non-automotive applications, as well. Turtle Wax also offers automotive performance

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such as engine treatment products and formula oils under the Marvel Mystery Oil and CD-2 brands. Additionally, the company operates full-service

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facilities in the

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.John Schmeltzer
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'', November 2, 2005.

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External links

Turtle Wax Global homepage
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