Does anyone rate Autoglym anymore?
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B7
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This is an age old argument that there is NO answer to. I have been valeting cars (both my own, my families and other peoples) for over 30 years! I say valeting as anyone who knows my cars will agree, they are immaculate.
It's not about which wax / cleaning product (although some are better than others) it's how you use them. Detailing is just that, detailing. It's not about how much shine or reflection you can get, it's about the door shuts, engine bay, boot shuts, boot area, the carpet, the seats, the glass clarity, the slats in the grille etc. etc. etc. You can put the shiniest paint you can on any car but if these areas are left or not covered properly, it'll still look shite as soon as you open the door! And i've seen a good few of those in my time!
Autoglym is a perfectly good (I'd say excellent) product and I wouldn't use anything else. IMO, anything more expensive is a rip off but thats just it......It's my opinion. Its horses for courses.
I am proud to say that in the last 18 years, every car I've sold has gone to the 1st person thats seen it. Some I've valeted using a wax I paid £1 for in halfords. Yet the car looked fantastic, good enough to sell the car straight off anyhow. How long did the finish last, havn't a clue! But I know Autoglym lasts and thats why I use it on my own cars. I first used super resin polish on my 1984 Saab turbo in 1988!!!
If you are happy with it stick with it. For the money I don't reckon you can beat it.
For the record I use the Autoglym Ultra deep shine wax followed by the Autoglym extra gloss protection on the paint. I don't reckon you can beat their glass cleaner and the bumper care takes some beating as well. I also rate the wash shampoo but you know what? A strong mix of Halfords own (Blue oil type container) is what I use. It's as cheap as chips and seems to suit the autoglym finish well.
It's not about which wax / cleaning product (although some are better than others) it's how you use them. Detailing is just that, detailing. It's not about how much shine or reflection you can get, it's about the door shuts, engine bay, boot shuts, boot area, the carpet, the seats, the glass clarity, the slats in the grille etc. etc. etc. You can put the shiniest paint you can on any car but if these areas are left or not covered properly, it'll still look shite as soon as you open the door! And i've seen a good few of those in my time!
Autoglym is a perfectly good (I'd say excellent) product and I wouldn't use anything else. IMO, anything more expensive is a rip off but thats just it......It's my opinion. Its horses for courses.
I am proud to say that in the last 18 years, every car I've sold has gone to the 1st person thats seen it. Some I've valeted using a wax I paid £1 for in halfords. Yet the car looked fantastic, good enough to sell the car straight off anyhow. How long did the finish last, havn't a clue! But I know Autoglym lasts and thats why I use it on my own cars. I first used super resin polish on my 1984 Saab turbo in 1988!!!
If you are happy with it stick with it. For the money I don't reckon you can beat it.
For the record I use the Autoglym Ultra deep shine wax followed by the Autoglym extra gloss protection on the paint. I don't reckon you can beat their glass cleaner and the bumper care takes some beating as well. I also rate the wash shampoo but you know what? A strong mix of Halfords own (Blue oil type container) is what I use. It's as cheap as chips and seems to suit the autoglym finish well.
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cliffybabe
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i rate autoglym, used it for years and still there bring out better and better products. I really like the ultra deep shine polish it make my cab look the nuts
and there wheel sealer is the nuts to and there hydro blade for removing water after u've wash the car
and there wheel sealer is the nuts to and there hydro blade for removing water after u've wash the car
Considering Selling the Cabby, looks like its gonna go
I valet cars for a living and being using nothing else butthe whoe autoglym range.I find the products easy to use and lasts a lot longer than people think.As (b7) its how you use a product,all my customers (+car enthusiasts) are 100% happy with what i use.
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daimlerman
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I use Autoglym and have used it for years. I collected a part load from their warehouse some years ago and I was lucky enough to be given a box of polish,the writing is in foreign but who cares!! The last time either car was poliished would be 4/5 months back,and the rainwater still forms droplets on the flat surfaces so the polish is still doing it's job.
Youth is wasted on the young.
I've used Autoglym SRP and it works a treat every time! but i was told to use Meguires because Autoglym contains Silicone which is a b'tch to get rid of if the car is going in for a respray? who seconds the advice i've been told? I've bought the Autoglym case for £50 so i'd really like to know if Meguires is a better product..
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capri_rob
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I have used Autoglym on all my cars since I started driving - really good stuff !
Don't see the point in spending loads on polish when the finish I get using Autoglym super resin is so good - why pay more ?!
Don't see the point in spending loads on polish when the finish I get using Autoglym super resin is so good - why pay more ?!
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Nick325
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I,ve used Autoglym for years and have been happy with it.Easy to use and holds its shine.
Recently for a change i tried Zaino,wasn't impressed, hard to apply and a finish which didn't seem as good as Autoglym.
So for another change i was in the BMW Stealers the other day,and noticed that they sell Polish,
i,ve never enquired about the price before as naturally i thought it would be expensive.
Suprisingly its £8.99 plus vat for 500ml,which is actually cheaper than Autoglym.
Its very easy to use,leaves a nice shine and the bottle has a usefull applicator. I,m sold!
Nick
Recently for a change i tried Zaino,wasn't impressed, hard to apply and a finish which didn't seem as good as Autoglym.
So for another change i was in the BMW Stealers the other day,and noticed that they sell Polish,
i,ve never enquired about the price before as naturally i thought it would be expensive.
Suprisingly its £8.99 plus vat for 500ml,which is actually cheaper than Autoglym.
Its very easy to use,leaves a nice shine and the bottle has a usefull applicator. I,m sold!
Nick
I used to be a valeter at a prestigous car dealership and we used Autoglym all the time, I only Valeted for about 2 years but the guy who taught me all the tricks to make a car mint has been doing it for 20 odd years and hes the best car detailer ive come across..............He swears by autoglym, So if its good enough for him then its good enough for me.
I've always used Super resin polish too....
But to tie in with the abrasive comments.... I've always found it's incredible at cleaning up chome exhausts and rust spots, so must have an abrasive in it... To remove brake dust, and carbon deposits it's gotta have something caustic in there...
And for Windows, try Wonderglass polish, it's bloody amazing... Same brand as wonder wheels, although wonderwheels is pretty damn acidic)
But to tie in with the abrasive comments.... I've always found it's incredible at cleaning up chome exhausts and rust spots, so must have an abrasive in it... To remove brake dust, and carbon deposits it's gotta have something caustic in there...
And for Windows, try Wonderglass polish, it's bloody amazing... Same brand as wonder wheels, although wonderwheels is pretty damn acidic)
i second this been using it for over 20 years can't fault itcapri_rob wrote:I have used Autoglym on all my cars since I started driving - really good stuff !
Don't see the point in spending loads on polish when the finish I get using Autoglym super resin is so good - why pay more ?!
:rock:
i decided the m3 was looking a bit sorry for itself, so took advantage of halfords 3for2 on cleaning stuff and bought myself a big bottle of super resin polish to replace mine thats nearly gone, some ultra deep shine, and some extra gloss protection sealant.
unfortunately the weather has been pretty crappy lately so i havent yet been able to do the whole car. this afternoon i tackled the roof and boot, as both are showing some pretty nasty paint damage from the week the car spent under a poorly secured tarpaulin which left some areas looking like they'd ben attacked with a scouring pad
used autoglym paint rennovator on the really bad bits, to buff them up to a reasonable flatness, followed by a thorough coat of SRP, buffed off, then did a mild coat of UDS, just gently working it into the paint. i found the UDS hard work to buff off compared to SRP, but the shine is well worth it. it's hard to describe, but it no longer looks like paint on metal (and fibreglass) it somehw looks as though the parts are moulded from glossy red plastic. definately worth the effort, although i ran out of time to get some extra gloss protection on top, but from a previous small area trial i did the EGP should give it the final sparkling 'wow' factor, and also give a more weather resistant coating.
unfortunately the weather has been pretty crappy lately so i havent yet been able to do the whole car. this afternoon i tackled the roof and boot, as both are showing some pretty nasty paint damage from the week the car spent under a poorly secured tarpaulin which left some areas looking like they'd ben attacked with a scouring pad
used autoglym paint rennovator on the really bad bits, to buff them up to a reasonable flatness, followed by a thorough coat of SRP, buffed off, then did a mild coat of UDS, just gently working it into the paint. i found the UDS hard work to buff off compared to SRP, but the shine is well worth it. it's hard to describe, but it no longer looks like paint on metal (and fibreglass) it somehw looks as though the parts are moulded from glossy red plastic. definately worth the effort, although i ran out of time to get some extra gloss protection on top, but from a previous small area trial i did the EGP should give it the final sparkling 'wow' factor, and also give a more weather resistant coating.
cheers,
harry
harry
