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Title: Autoglym High Definition Wax with Carnauba?
Post by: cняis on 08 September 2008, 20:41
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Autoglym-Auto-Glym-High-Definition-Wax-with-Carnauba_W0QQitemZ320293819160QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item320293819160

anyone used this before? comments?

we sell autoglym at work so i can buy @ cost price.  :smug:
Title: Re: Autoglym High Definition Wax with Carnauba?
Post by: SteveP on 08 September 2008, 21:44
Yep I have a pot of this in the garage.

Only used it once on the gf's new Polo and was very impressed with the results, it gave a deep wet look and has lasted quite well.

Application was easy with the supplied sponge but it was a bit of hard work to remove.
Title: Re: Autoglym High Definition Wax with Carnauba?
Post by: Simon8v91 on 11 September 2008, 12:23
IMO its a good wax & good value considering you get two applicators and a mf finishing cloth in the box.  Durability is good.

Mine after 1 coat:

(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u242/SGB67/PorterCable1/2008_0810Waxed1.jpg)

(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u242/SGB67/PorterCable1/2008_0810Waxed.jpg)

A second coat adds a little more gloss and depth so is well worth doing.  Do this after at least 24hrs of the first coat.  Sorry no pics - rained  :evil:

IMO wax adds only a little to a well prepared paintwork (other than a slick feal and protection granted).  Biggest imporvement in looks will come from claying followed by a polish.  1st pic after claying and polish.

(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u242/SGB67/PorterCable1/2008_0810PreWax.jpg)

And below after waxing:

(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u242/SGB67/PorterCable1/2008_0810PostWax.jpg)

The cloth was there beacause the box slid off the bonnet after waxing!  Other than that there is little to choose between the 2 photos.  :smiley:   ...........a little more gloss perhaps  :undecided:
Title: Re: Autoglym High Definition Wax with Carnauba?
Post by: kells on 11 September 2008, 12:39
used to love auto glym stuff, but theirs far better out their for ALOT less money
Title: Re: Autoglym High Definition Wax with Carnauba?
Post by: Simon8v91 on 11 September 2008, 12:49
used to love auto glym stuff, but theirs far better out their for ALOT less money

Do tell!  :smiley:
Title: Re: Autoglym High Definition Wax with Carnauba?
Post by: Guy on 11 September 2008, 12:49
i am hearing good stuff about this AG wax... but if you already have MF cloths and applicators you might be better off getting something else as Kells said.... unless you can buy at cost price which is distinctly unfair!  :angry:

simon... nice finish on the mk2  :cool:
Title: Re: Autoglym High Definition Wax with Carnauba?
Post by: Guy on 11 September 2008, 12:55
used to love auto glym stuff, but theirs far better out their for ALOT less money

Do tell!  :smiley:


http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/index.php?cPath=66&&page=1 (http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/index.php?cPath=66&&page=1)

collinite 915 or a dodo juice to suit your paint colour

i use chemical guys 50/50 with a jetseal 109 sealant underneath it... i think it is a great wax

http://www.chemicalguysuk.com/Carnauba_PASTE_WAX_Limited_Edition_5050_Paste_Wax_p/50-fslash-50.htm (http://www.chemicalguysuk.com/Carnauba_PASTE_WAX_Limited_Edition_5050_Paste_Wax_p/50-fslash-50.htm)

Title: Re: Autoglym High Definition Wax with Carnauba?
Post by: kells on 11 September 2008, 13:00
right i use

after a clay that is

this
http://www.chemicalguysuk.com/product_p/all1.htm

followed by 2 coats of this

http://www.chemicalguysuk.com/product_p/jet.htm

followed by this (better than AG i find)

http://www.chemicalguysuk.com/product_p/xxx.htm
Title: Re: Autoglym High Definition Wax with Carnauba?
Post by: Simon8v91 on 11 September 2008, 13:07
^ & ^^ Interesting thanks :smiley:

This is worth a read on waxes http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showpost.php?p=1032401&postcount=3 (http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showpost.php?p=1032401&postcount=3)

Might give the collinite a go next but a tub of wax lasts a long time  :wink: