[MacD]

From new my car was treated to the Lifeshine process by the dealer meaning i was given the usual Lifeshine goodie bag.

 

Rather than ebay the lot as I have done in the past I decided i'd give the whole Autoglym range a whirl after many years away from it using 'boutique' waxes.

 

I've been impressed with Aqua-wax as a great way to shine the car when time is of the essence but I wanted to try the newer HD wax as I've seen mixed reviews.

 

Ordered the HD wax from Ultimate finish: http://www.theultima...nition-wax.aspx

 

Firstly it comes in at £39.99 which is I feel is fairly high when you look at what other waxes are available for the same money.

 

It arrived in its own fancy little box:

 

 

 

First job is the smell test... Would i eat it.... No!!!  it doesnt smell as nice as Poorboys.   I know I know, but when using it I like a nice aroma ! 

 

Off i go then,  Snow foam the car, give it a good clean and dry without using any QD.

 

Firstly the applicator pads supplied are already damp.  I like that, Makes application alot easier.

 

HD certainly goes on well, not tough to apply like some of the 'Boutique' harder waxes I've applied in the past.

 

Instructions claim 10-15 minutes before removal so I pack up the jet wash etc and keep my fingers crossed it isnt going to rain in the mean time!!

 

Removal...

 

Using the supplied red cloth i start to remove the HD panel by panel.

 

Seems very easy to remove, Its a cooler day so its not baked on.   On a couple of sections the wax had dried hard however there was no hard pressure needed, Its still came off with relative ease... Impressive! 

 

Anyway the money shots:

 

 

 

Its a really really dull overcast day and it's about to rain however the deep shine is still apparent!

 

Is it any better than Aquawax?   Well the shine i feel MAY be a little deeper and glossier but there's certainly not much in it. The HD wax should however outlast the Aquawax by a long way. 

 

Would i buy it again?  Yes!  

 

My routine will continue to use Aquawax every wash to maintain a glossy finish however before shows or every other month i'll certainly be using the HD wax as a long term protectant.

 

I'll report back as to how long it lasts and how it beads when it inevitably rains later today! 

 

 

 

 

 

[Vito]

What does the snow foam actually do ? Does it take old waxes off ?

I bought the same HD Wax last week but haven't used it yet. It was 44 quid from Halfords, robbing...... 

[Mr_Freeze]

Vito, Snow foam, applied from a pressure washer using a snow lance, coats the car in foam, which loosens the dirt and grime ready for a pressure wash down before a bucket wash.

 

Its more of a pre wash. The last thing it should do is remove wax, but unfortunately some extra strong ones, or acid based ones  may do. Use a PH Nuetral foam to avoid this.

 

[MacD]

As above, get the ph neutral one as the one I have does strip the wax unless used heavily diluted.

[Ironhorse 874]

i have used the hd wax and was quite impressed how easy it was to use and the water beaded for at least fouyr months after i had used it

[MacD]

Think I'm gonna buy some myself after Steve kindly waxed half of my car last week....nice shine! but harder to see on a white car

 

Half?  Cheeky sod!   

 

It got a full do in HD... it was the other half i was testing stuff on lmao !!!

[2014RS3]

I've been using AutoGlym products since 2001
They are good products for the money.
Been using HD was on the R32 since I bought it.

Riz

Edited by 2014RS3, 07 July 2013 - 11:01 AM.

[CarrG]

_{MacD - Have you ever tried Clearkote Red Moose Machine Glaze??}

 

_{An old one but still very good and I swear by it esp on red cars, so wet and glossy as a glaze then wax.}

 

_{Car looks mint BTW. :-)}

[Boej007]

Since the weather cleaned up later today i decided it was time to use the HD wax i recently purchased. Spent 3 hours on her tonight looks real nice thought my hard work deserved a macdonalds along with my first launch control.

Amazing!!!

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