Autoglym HD Wax-What am I missing?

[Pats300zx]

I finally had a chance to try Autogylm HD wax after picking up a jar at Walmart for $10.00. This wax was "super hyped" when Walmart was clearing it out. I used it today on my white 4Runner.

I found the application and removal to be a little difficult even after making sure I was applying it super thin with a moist app. The look was ok. The finish was not super slick. It kind of reminded me of working with Megs #16. Durability remains to be seen

Am I missing something with this LSP? I am pretty sure I would not be happy if I had paid over $30 for it. I have used other sealants and carnuabas that are must easier to use than Autoglym.

 

[Garry Dean]

I finally had a chance to try Autogylm HD wax after picking up a jar at Walmart for $10.00. This wax was "super hyped" when Walmart was clearing it out. I used it today on my white 4Runner.

I found the application and removal to be a little difficult even after making sure I was applying it super thin with a moist app. The look was ok. The finish was not super slick. It kind of reminded me of working with Megs #16. Durability remains to be seen

Am I missing something with this LSP? I am pretty sure I would not be happy if I had paid over $30 for it. I have used other sealants and carnuabas that are must easier to use than Autoglym.

I looked, but never found it on closeout. I guess that's a good thing. I'm glad I didn't waste the dough.

 

[93fox]

I have mine just sitting there collecting dust. Durability sucks IMO and the look aint all that great. It usually retails for $50 at some places. I sure will addmit it is not worth $50. Dont spend the dough on it Garry, collinite 845 is A LOT FAR superior. And its $15

 

[Dr Oldz]

I finally had a chance to try Autogylm HD wax after picking up a jar at Walmart for $10.00. This wax was "super hyped" when Walmart was clearing it out. I used it today on my white 4Runner.

I found the application and removal to be a little difficult even after making sure I was applying it super thin with a moist app. The look was ok. The finish was not super slick. It kind of reminded me of working with Megs #16. Durability remains to be seen

Am I missing something with this LSP? I am pretty sure I would not be happy if I had paid over $30 for it. I have used other sealants and carnuabas that are must easier to use than Autoglym.

I have and do use this. There is a learning curve but I will share what i do for this. First thing is the supplied applicator isn't wet enough. So wet it some more then in one hand ring it out so it is still pretty damp. Secondly, the applicator really grabs a lot of product, I find a little less than a quarter turn picks up just enough product. the straight line method doesn't really work too well so a circular motion is necessary. Starting in the middle of the area you are working on then spreading out works really well. The directions say to let it sit 10-15 min.....I found that 20-25 makes removal much easier. Once you get the thin application down, removal is much easier(Still not as easy as souveran, fuzion, BF MS).

I also have applied by machine(DA). Soak a pad, spin dry then an additional spray on the face of the pad works great. I also suggest only applying a little bit of product to the pad and the heat generated really helps spread this product thinly.

I have gotten very good results durability wise and this stuff really hates water.

As far as slickness.....not the slickest product but it does get better a day after application.

I got mine for $20 but to be honest I think it is worth the money here at ACC but may not be everyone's cup of tea. No doubt the application and removal need a little getting used to. I do like the glossy look that it produces sometimes. Not the "deepest" looking Nuba but If you are after a high gloss nuba this may work for you.

 

[rurocking]

I have and do use this. There is a learning curve but I will share what i do for this. First thing is the supplied applicator isn't wet enough. So wet it some more then in one hand ring it out so it is still pretty damp. Secondly, the applicator really grabs a lot of product, I find a little less than a quarter turn picks up just enough product. the straight line method doesn't really work too well so a circular motion is necessary. Starting in the middle of the area you are working on then spreading out works really well. The directions say to let it sit 10-15 min.....I found that 20-25 makes removal much easier. Once you get the thin application down, removal is much easier(Still not as easy as souveran, fuzion, BF MS).

I also have applied by machine(DA). Soak a pad, spin dry then an additional spray on the face of the pad works great. I also suggest only applying a little bit of product to the pad and the heat generated really helps spread this product thinly.

I have gotten very good results durability wise and this stuff really hates water.

As far as slickness.....not the slickest product but it does get better a day after application.

I got mine for $20 but to be honest I think it is worth the money here at ACC but may not be everyone's cup of tea. No doubt the application and removal need a little getting used to. I do like the glossy look that it produces sometimes. Not the "deepest" looking Nuba but If you are after a high gloss nuba this may work for you.

Well put, I agree with everything here. The only thing I would ad is its ability to repel dust.

 

[mrclean81]

Ive used it off and on for about a year now and I like it for the price. I use it for my lower end basic details and save the good stuff for the clients who pay for it. The first jar I paid full price for, and when they went on clearance I cleared the shelf lol. If the surface is prepped correctly, it will last a while. Its no 845, but it lasts a hell of a lot longer than Nattys or Souveran ever thought about. No, its not as glossy, slick, or user friendly as higher prices waxes, but if you catch it on clearance your going to get a great deal. The price I recently seen it at online was close to $70..thats just nuts.

 

[BIOLINK]

I bought some at WM on closeout. My jar had sat on the shelf long enough for the solvents to start eating the container. Well my new car is a soft SS paint and with solvents that strong I wasn't sure if the AG wax would harm the car. I ended up seeing if the solvents would still burn. Ya that's right I burned the jar of AG wax. The thing really lit up the night sky and burned for quite a while. I ended up having to put it out with a hose before the neighbors called the fire department. We have a fire pit, but still I think it was a no burn night in PHX. :rofl

 

[broker99]

I have had some pretty good luck with light colors with HD wax. Here is an RX300 is did a while back

The before, truck had almost 145k on it.

 

[wendell jarvis]

Ive used it off and on for about a year now and I like it for the price. I use it for my lower end basic details and save the good stuff for the clients who pay for it. The first jar I paid full price for, and when they went on clearance I cleared the shelf lol. If the surface is prepped correctly, it will last a while. Its no 845, but it lasts a hell of a lot longer than Nattys or Souveran ever thought about. No, its not as glossy, slick, or user friendly as higher prices waxes, but if you catch it on clearance your going to get a great deal. The price I recently seen it at online was close to $70..thats just nuts.

Good call, I do the same thing for lower priced details.....I think its a good wax, not a great wax....but for $10.00 none of my customers have complained........it is a pain to take off though......