Autoglym?

Old Apr 21, 2010 | 10:59 PM
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Autoglym?

Has anyone tried this "Autoglym polish" or the HD WAX? I notice it is very expensive, but sounds pretty damn good. I usually use Meguiars tech wax, or gold class, but I am looking for something better...let me know guys!
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 06:48 AM
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How much is Autoglym HD at Canadian Tire? Its only $35 here at Wal-Mart.

From what I know their polishes aren't the best, Custom Wheel Cleaner is supposed to be the shizz, doing amazing on tires too.
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 09:16 AM
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http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4841346

And search

https://acurazine.com/forums/wash-wax-23/autoglym-products-any-good-772634/


Better than NXT and Gold Class but less than AutoGlym ... Duragloss #105 ... megs #21 .... 4* UPP
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 10:53 AM
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Ok so after reading both those threads posted by jesstzn I still don't know if anyone has used autoglym and if it is better than NXT or goldclass Meguiars for durability and shine

what is this duraglosss etc...?
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 11:11 AM
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More reading




http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-det...-autoglym.html

The Duragloss #105 ... megs #21 .... 4* UPP are all sealants that fall into the "something better" Than the NXT and GC.
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 11:33 PM
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this still doesnt tell me how good this OVERPRICED wax is...lol...
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 11:40 PM
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Its no good. First 2 posts in that thread said it was good .. sorry I couldn't find 30 positives for you .. I don't remember anyone on Acurizine using it .
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 05:09 AM
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Dave just head over to eshine.ca and pick up some real detailing products. I've made 4 large purchases from them. Fantastic selection, good prices, fast shipping. Best detailing supplier in Canada as far as I know. Don't waste your time with over the counter bullshit. That's not how you achieve the results you truly want for your car.
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 12:26 PM
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98% of a good shine on a car is in the prep .. not the wax/sealant.

You can put 20 coats of wax on dog shit and all you end up with is shiny dog shit.
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 12:32 PM
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good point. Lol....all I can say is I am happy with NXT, it's very goodbut the autoglym sounds good too, but WAY overpriced. I am looking for somethng that will repel dust pollen etc...it sticks to my car like crazy and since its black...well you know the rest
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by davewhodavedunn
good point. Lol....all I can say is I am happy with NXT, it's very goodbut the autoglym sounds good too, but WAY overpriced. I am looking for somethng that will repel dust pollen etc...it sticks to my car like crazy and since its black...well you know the rest

Nothing exists thats going to do that .
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 01:08 PM
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Their has to be something. This might be dumb but I even thought of spraying static remover on the car...
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Jesstzn
98% of a good shine on a car is in the prep .. not the wax/sealant.

You can put 20 coats of wax on dog shit and all you end up with is shiny dog shit.
Cracks me up every time you post that

One of my favorite quotes...
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 11:12 PM
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so what about spraying static remover for clothing on a rag or the car, think that will work?
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Old Apr 26, 2010 | 12:57 AM
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Alright so from what I have read. this stuff used to cost 100 bucks shipped. But then Walmart made a deal and brought the price down big time.

I personally have no experience with it since I use 1z products and I love it to death.
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Old Apr 26, 2010 | 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by davewhodavedunn
so what about spraying static remover for clothing on a rag or the car, think that will work?
The best luck i have had is using Opt NRWS. I dont know whats in it, but pollen didnt stick to it very well at all......Quick trip down the road, and the pollen was gone....
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Old Apr 26, 2010 | 09:53 AM
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^^^ +1... ONR in a bottle for me is usually pretty good between washes if any pollen catches on the car...
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Old Apr 26, 2010 | 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by KaMLuNg
^^^ +1... ONR in a bottle for me is usually pretty good between washes if any pollen catches on the car...

Be very careful when QD'ing a car with polen on it .. Polen can be very abrasive.
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 02:14 AM
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There is a magnified photo on Wikipedia that show what pollen looks like. It has exine (barbs) that anchors to the paint surface protection (polymer sealant or wax) and will cause marring; many detailers mistakenly try to cure the ‘problem’ by wiping the paint surface with anti-static quick detailers (QD) and / or wiping with a California Duster
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