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The AutoGlym High Definition wax is probably one of the very few top-end wax products that is made in Britain and it is approved by her majesty The Queen. At $49.99 CAD, it is one expensive 150g (5.3 oz) pot of wax. Is the AutoGlym High Definition wax really that good? Or is it “just another fancy wax product”?

I usually wax my car twice a year – once in the Spring and once in the Fall. I wish I could wax her more often, like three to four times a year. Unfortunately time is money and there is never enough time for me to do so. Last Spring, I reviewed the Meguiar Gold Class Liquid Wax. You can find the review here.

What’s in the Box

The AutoGlym High Definition Wax comes in a nice and fancy package. The package is very nice although it’s a little excessive in my opinion. The box is so nice that I am reluctant to throw it away! Perhaps AutoGlym can lower the retail price by reducing or simplifying the packaging. A box of AutoGlym HD Wax includes a pot of 150g (5.3 oz) paste wax, two wax applicators, and a microfiber “hi-tech” finishing cloth. To completely wax my car (G35 coupe), I used a third of the wax. So a pot should be good for two to three cars, depending on the type of vehicles you have.

Application

Applying the HD wax is pretty standard – thoroughly wash and clean the entire vehicle, then apply the HD wax with the supplied wax applicator in circular motion. Next wait for 10 to 15 minutes for it to dry, and then wipe off the excess with the microfiber cloth. It is recommended that the wax should be applied in an indoor area, or so long as the vehicle is not under direct sunlight. It took me a good four hours for the entire process.

Likes and Dislikes

First and foremost, I immediately noticed a deep and rich gloss especially on the hood after applying the HD wax. Viewing from a certain angle, the paint did look darker with the coat of wax, and it provides a “show car” shine. Believe it or not, the paint looks nicer than when it was brand new in my opinion.

I also like that the AutoGlym HD wax kit comes with everything you need – the applicator and the microfiber cloth. It is just so convenient!

Like most things in life, the AutoGlym HD wax is not perfect (but very close though). Here are the things I dislike about it:

• It is difficult to get a good grip on the wax applicator pad. There were a couple of times that I almost dropped the pad onto the floor. On the other hand, you can separately purchase a more ergonomic wax applicator from AutoGlym for about $5.99 CAD (when it’s on sale).

• It is costly. There is no doubt it is a great product. But at $49.99 CAD, it certainly deters people from buying it. I waited for it to go on sale and got it for $39.99 CAD, which I think is a more reasonable price.

• The last “dislike” can also be a “like”, depending on how you look at it (a glass of water is half-full or half-empty?) When the wax dried, it is quite difficult to buff off the excess. This can be a good thing as the wax should stay on longer, I suppose.

Finished Product

All in all, the AutoGlym High Definition Wax is a great product and it provides outstanding shine and protection to your vehicle. It is expensive, but it’s great. Check out this video and you can be the judge.