Battle of the Halfords Paste Waxes - The ultimate comparison review
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- Опубликовано: 26 июл 2024
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Great video. You have become my go to RUclips detailing channel. Hands down. Attention to detail, great testing and comparisons, explanations, your own music, and humor. I give you 10 out 10! Keep up the good work. You progressed amazingly over the years of videos you've made. You've earned my trust and my views. Thank you!
thanks vaporripper I appreciate that.
Fantastic I was just looking for the best of Halfords waxes last night and now my favourite detailing RUclipsrs brings his own version to the table
What a awesome review so much effort gone into it, appreciated, I kind of knew the UHD was going to take it though from the start.
A big thank you for taking the time to complete the tests and post very interesting results. 😁
There are so many Great products in the retail world these days. We could argue that with the introduction of internet shopping all detailing products are retail.
I remember the introduction of the wax called “MER” from Germany in a light blue bottle circa 1980s. It was great stuff but a real nightmare to wipe off. I was still using it on my own car up until it ran out in the mid 2000s🤣🤣.
John, another great Video as usual , keep them rolling👍
This was the best one I’ve seen. You compared waxes in a wide range of prices. I’ve never seen a test online like this before.
Wonderful review and very explanatory. I moved over to ultimate liquid wax by meguiar u nearly made me change my mind John as u r very thorough
I've used Autoglyms UHD wax since it came out. It's by far the best wax I've used on my black car. The beading, the easy application and the application pad is brilliant. Oh and it smells so good too. A work colleague walked past my car last summer and he said he could smell it and it smells nice... Just from walking past it! He didn't even know I waxed the car. Anyway, great video and comparison
I’ve been waiting for you to do this review!
Another first class comparison John, keep up the epic work so few detailers left who are not just plugging brand products, keep it honest John.
Thanks for the review mate, just bought the whole AutoGlym UHD range. Will give it a go on Friday
Great work! Im off to halfords to buy a wax today and i have to say that this is the perfect video for me
Really impressed with the level of detail in this video and the speed in which each item is reviewed, thanks for the time and dedication ttowards making a great review video, really helped me choose the perfect wax 👍
Fantastic general test on some heavily used waxes! Thanks dude!
Very interesting video Jon with some results I wasn't expecting!
Of the ones tested I have and use the AG UHD and the Farecla G3 Super Gloss. I do agree that the hydrophobicity of UHD is just a little bit better but having looked at some of my photos of beads from both, there isn't much in it.
Application I also think the G3 wins and by quite a margin as well. I like that you can make your way around the full car then grab your towels and buff off in the order applied. I found with this it gave a perfect 25-30 min cure time for the wax to fully cure/harden resulting in removal being effortless. UHD I actually don't find the easiest to use. Cure time needs to be observed carefully and I also find it can be a little difficult to spread a nice even layer of it. Get it right though and it's spot on, I just think the application runs the risk of user error.
Great video though Jon, thoroughly enjoyed it. Going to drop you a message bud as I have a proposition for you 😉
Really great work guys! Very good review! Thanks for your efforts!
My favorite paste wax hands down is Soft99 Fusso. Lasts VERY long, is detergent resistent, keeps my car cleaner for longer and best of all THE BEADS ARE INSANE!
Andres Rivera is this a filler?
jubair Ahmed Nope, you have to correct the paint before you apply it if you want to get the best looks and best bond possible. At least a finishing polish and IPA wipedown before you apply, as it doesn’t bond well to “dirty” clear coat and you can get patchy spots that are much more hydrophobic than the rest. Good prep work goes with any wax really, but the really high performers make poor preps much more apparent.
I heard the new formula is not as good as the old, is this true? and I can't find the old formula.
@WaxMode can u please do a test with wet wax ceramic of Twax? And other brands? What about wet wax of tw vs turtle wax flex wax and ceramic tw wax?
Great video. Dodo Supernatural wax has been my main wax the past two years. It’s not the nicest to spread but it seems to give the best reflections and flake pop out of my current stash of waxes.
Just came across this channel. Like it, totally unbiased opinion. Well done fella, i will be back for more
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Great Vlog.
I have used the autoglym wax on top of their super resin polish and found the products excellent. There not cheep but top quality.
However, I don't use these products since getting my car ceramic coated.
Ceramic coatings are great but no Sunday polishing just wash n blow dry 👍👍
Always fantastic content John. It would be nice to see a video or two on how detailing has progressed over the years and how products have changed; my dad still thinks T-Cut is the answer to most problems, please help me educate him!
Great reviews! First video of yours I seen. Must say your brilliant on camera 🎥 a joy to listen to 👍🏻
Watch his other videos, you'll be addicted !
i literally just picked up the maguiers past wax from halfords the other day and watched this to see if i want to open it. disapointed in its lack of durability but overall happy with how its faired against the rest. will give it a go if the manchester rain ever stops so i can look fresh for my road trip in 2 days. just found this channel and so far loving it. keep it up you've got a new sub!
Tom Duffield been using maguiers paste wax for a about 9 months now on our two cars. Can’t complain about it, it seems to last about 3 months before it be re-applied. I will be trying a different wax in the new year.
You should do a Bilt Hamber wax test, see how their 3 Paste waxes stand up against their Liquid Hydra wax
John to to show how interested I am in this test Id like offer to purchase the Hydra Wax for this test.
Was looking at these the other day, now I can make my mind up :)
Great video and good range of tests. Very helpful, thanks. I like Dodo Juice Supernatural Hybrid wax. Its hard work to apply and hard work to remove but it lasts for absolutely ages and gives a great shine.
Excellent channel mate, Iv watched a few of your reviews so far. Wish I had watched this a month ago before I bought, some ultimate wax, Iv used it on both our cars and so far seems ok, but I am sure I will be using it a lot as it’s not so resilient. Think I will be buying some Fusso soft 99 soon, ready for the winter.
Great video as always, thanks for the upload - especially as it’s useful to get mainstream Halfords wallahs interested in detailing.
Makes me wanna go wash my car 😀
Would love to see oldie but goodie Collinite 845 thrown in the mix. You could do a comparison between paste, liquid wax and a spray on sealant (such as BSD or something newer like Done & Dusted Si Edition). Keep up the brilliant work work Jon. You've come such a long way with your content, you're a true inspiration for many of us as someone who won't settle for mediocrity and strive to make things better while keeping honest and true to your roots.
Got the UHD in a bundle with the UHD wash for £36 from Halfords in the after Xmas offers. (As others have mentioned). I’d been watching a huge amount of your content but now I realised I actually had no decent products. We are talking a gallon of turtle wax wash and wax, some of the ebay Chinese ‘3M’ clay, a dodgy sealant from about 5 years ago from ebay and some SRP (it has its place on my old cars). Got to say that I’d been planning on getting the ancient rotary polisher out at some point.......but....and this is my point. The UHD wash and wax got my cars so clean and shiny I was blown away, so much of an improvement over old school cheap retail stuff. I don’t think I had ever properly waxed a car up to that point, easy to use and not super critical of prep. Properly clean, dry and waxed for me is where its at...in fact I think you should go back to basics sometime. Clean, mask small flaws and wax from a retail type combo of kit on the typical older car.
This was a great video comparison. Well done to you sir. Subscribed
You are a saviour sir thank you for this video. I was torn between Meg’s abs Autoglym but this is an eye opener to even more contenders🎉👍🏼
Thanks. Love the comparison / best of videos.
Great video Jon. I’ve just about used my Meguiar’s Ultimate Paste Wax so am looking for a new product to try.
G3 paste wax on my single stage red is amazing their detail spray is also good.
Excellent review thanks, I’m going to buy the Autoglym to go with the rest of the cleaning products I’ve got. Thanks.
Used to use the AutoGlym wax until on your recommendation Jon, now I'm a Bilt and Hamber fan ... it's cheaper too. Easy on especially if you spread it thin ... easy off and good longevity. I also use various other Bilt and Hamber products after one of your 'Special Reviews' and love the economy of their degreaser 'Surfex.' I even use it in the home on greasy cooker extractors (not food areas) and makes easy work of it. Another good vid Jon :-)
Thank you very much for the effort and review.
Great video Jon. My Meguiar’s Ultimate is almost used up and I’m looking to try something else. I’m going to try the Chrysta wax that Car-Chem produce under their VP brand.
Great idea this test. I always ignore what’s sold in Halfords to a certain degree so nice to see these results. It would have been great if the Turtle Wax was a shock top performer but not surprising that UHD won. It’s always had a great reputation. Thing is some like BH Double Speed Wax will perform so well for £15 incl decent mf and applicator. Then there’s Imrans ceramic wax.
Great format for the review. More of the same please. Great video.
I'm loving the UHD Wax. Super easy to apply and the it looks amazing on white cars. Plus the beading is insane on it. Halfords were doing a bundle at the start of the year with the UHd wax and shampoo for 36 notes
MrSolveMYMaze bundle still discounted when I was in yesterday.
How long is it lasting for you?
@@AM4N18 I put on a layer of super resin polish first and then two thin coats of UHD wax and its lasted 9 months.
I'll stick with AG HD wax, used it for a few years now and just love it 👍🏻
Jason Wilson Amazing results any time I have used it
Hi Jon, I use Autoglym on my X3 and really like it. I have Collinite 845 on the Audi on top of Menzerna power lock. Difficult to say which I prefer other than the Autoglym has been on for 6 months and still beads really well. I prefer to use a sacrificial layer on top of my waxes so use Bead Maker on the X3 and am trying out Bouncer's Done & Dusted Si on the Audi. Once again good info in your videos, thanks👍
New to detailing for about a year, I m still experimenting. Having tried the Turtle Wax Hybrid Sealant Hydrophobic Wax spray the result and value to me was mindblowing. I thought the same result and value might apply to their wax. It doesn't. Only buy this is you like buffing. Like REEEEALLY like buffing. Or want a good 60min upper body workout. On a Fiesta. This video was really helpful. Off to see if you did make that "car scene products" vid. Nicely done.
Favourite paste wax with insane hydrophobicity, 3-month longevity and great value but average gloss, is the Soft99 Strong Water Block (防水).
Excellent review!👍🏻 I've used the Turtle Wax, absolute rubbish and a pig to buff off. Dumped the remainder, never again. I've also used the AG HD Wax, fantastic! Yes, it's more expensive, but it's easy to use and leaves an excellent long-lasting high beading finish that looks just great! Have some other Autofinesse products that are good, but haven't tried their wax yet. Cheers! 😊
Great video. Would be interested to know your thoughts on some of the EZ Car Care waxes. They’re now my go-to brand, so I’m using Lucid instead of AG UHD.
Tried the Farecla G3 paste wax today, the easiest wax I've ever used. Do whole car and buffs off like a dream. Nice gloss 😎
Great video. Hugh fan of AG HD & their products in general 😎
Wonderful video, nicely presented and very informative, I’ve always used good old fashioned Simonize Carnauba Wax, but it’s just run out after a few years good service, also just brought a stunning Glazier White Jaguar XF R-sport (Black edition) so I want to show it off in all its glory, always liked/used AutoGlym’s other products, although it’s a bit pricy I think I will treat my new toy to the best. 👍🏻
Just picked my second wax tub and I went for the g3 super gloss . Very impressed and that's coming from a previous meguires paste wax user
Great review John, in my setup now I'm moving over more to the spray sealants. I think the market is changing as technology in car products is moving forward. I think the market for paste wax is slowing down.
possibly m8. from a scene perspective absolutely yes it is.. from a mass market perspective I would imagine the paste was will still be going strong for a long while yet though.
I use ultimate paste wax for one year, excellent! Appling 2-4 times per year.
Collinite 476s. Excellent value and excellent durability. Especially good against salty winter conditions. 11 months is the best longevity I have gotten out of it.
Finish kare 1000p. Good value and heat resistance. Bad against salty winter conditions.
Fusso F7. Easy 7 months through the winter. Rear and sides were nearly gone but the rest still had a good amount of original properties left.
CG Jetseal. Easy +6 months.
Lots of waxes/sealants make it to 4-6 months but those three can handle more in my experience.
476s is also sold as a marine wax (Fleetwax 885) 'Long-lasting protection guards against UV, salt spray, marine growth, stains etc.' Hence it's a damn good Winter wax for cars!
Both 476 and 915 on my shelf, great waxes.
It would be interesting to see a paste wax vs. liquid wax test from the same brands. Most of the large companies both offer a paste and a liquid wax.
the result should be near the same, but the difference is the durability in wich case the solid wax is a better option for a long term shine😬
Hi John, great vlog as usual! I wonder how you feel about the Wowo’s contact 121 paste wax? I’d say, give it a go... It has become my favourite. The beads are superb and sheeting is excellent. Would love to hear your thoughts on this one.
I've stopped using paste waxes unless it's for a show car that want a nice warm natural high gloss finish, mostly using sealants for ease of application and durability, and you've got me into the tac systems range which is excellent and easy to use, used to use the auto finesse soul wax and but would move upto their illusion show car wax if any
I love the clip of you in your goggles in the intro!! :) Is this from a video?
Nice review Jon. I use the meguiars ultimate. I wash with onr wash and wax and dry using meguiars synthetic spray wax as a drying aid. It seems I'm always topped off and beading nicely, so would it even be a benefit to upgrade to a pricier wax?
Great shows bud from 🇨🇦
I like the farecla G360 super fast finishing wax. ( not a paste) the G360 system is the fastest way to correct paint before waxing.
Excellent video as always mate!!
I've used the Meg's Ultimate paste wax a few times before. I too was disappointed with the water behaviour, which started off 'okay' and died off after a single wash. But as you showed it's a very glossy wax. I still use it as a sealant from time to time but it always gets topped with something like a detail spray or somthing like Beadmaker.
However, within these sort of price categories I always turn to either Fusso Coat if I'm in the mood for beading, Collinite 476S as the 'old reliable', or Bilt Hamber Double Speed wax for the gloss and water behaviour. They all end up getting topped with something like Beadmaker, BSD, QED or somthing else after a couple of weeks as I just can't resist spending time with a plush microfiber and an excuse to spray something on the clear-coat 😅
Thanks as always,
Jason
So far my results of using megs ultimate have been pretty good. Still some protection since applying in November. However I am just about to start using fusso soft 99 dark as a base layer for durability and put something over the top a few days later for gloss. Not sure what yet though.
@@TheFazer1992 I would imagine that Beadmaker would make an excellent topper for Fusso Coat, especially as the hydrophobicity of Fusso Coat will likey show through the Beadmaker, while maintaining that super slick feel you get with both products.
Halfords have been selling this in a kit with UHD shampoo for as little as £36. I picked one up for £42 but haven’t yet used the wax so I’ll be looking forward to it.
your videos are amazing man. next time could you do a review for Roar car polishing products
Very nice back background music and review!
No surprise there, looks a fab and easy use product, nice job
I'm a car valeter and i thought i was going to watch some of this video and skip through but no i watched it all and very impressed with it thank you. have you done a video in autogym life shine?
Autoglym ultra HD I have been using for quite awhile now. Excellent wax . I have used it maybe 10 times and it barely looks like I have taken any from the tin. Durability is excellent . I get about 3 months before I see any decrease in performance. I am using their ultra HD shampoo which is possibly topping up the performance but all around a real quality product which I will take any day of the week over the ceramic coatings and sprays due to it's nice warm glow
would be nice test to see Fusso vs Collinite 845 vs HD wax vs BH double speed.
I've got quite a few different waxes but I tend to use Fusso more than anything. Not the easiest of waxes to apply but it's durability is outstanding.
can you do bedtime product reviews with that high quality mic :D
I used to have a lot of conntact with Autoglym wax and yes, it is durable, but otherwise quite picky depending on the car. Some where turning out great, other had dark spots. I'd say it's good for pearl paints and in good shape paints (no deep scratches, not bone dry). Also since it lasts, every application after first is easier.
Would you rather put this or the meguiars ceramic hybrid as protection? Ever since i saw your review on the hybrid i've been intrigued.
Hi always enjoy watching your videos. Can you tell me is Autoglym UHD Wax and Autoglym “Extra Gloss Protection “ protects against UV rays?
For great appearance its awfully hard to beat Collinite 845, Insulator Wax. Excellent wax that is easy to apply and lasts a long time. Very affordable. I top it with Beadmaker as needed. This combination works great together and Beadmaker can be applied to every material on the outside of the vehicle. Very slick and looks wonderful.
How interesting that Autoglym came first AND was the most expensive. Note the advert. on the wall too!
It'd be great to see you review some of the EZ Car Care products out now - they almost all seem fantastic value, and some of their products (such as their glass cleaner and spray-and-rinse sealants) are almost suspiciously good!
1. Your not stupid. Best RUclips account for detailing related views and reviews.
2. I like the straight to the point manner of this video seems different from past reviews.
3. I'd love to see you do budget end waxes reviews like this but also do reviews on the bigboys/stupidly priced waxes. ( mitchel and king / odk and so on.
4. Two waxes I'd love to hear your views on too is Infinity Wax Primo and Power maxed Tsunami.
Both of which would probably hit you up a freebie to test.
Nice review anyway
Best out there cheers
legend thanks paul. Im gonna do like 5 detailing scene or ya know, not halfords brand waxes soon. I think 5 cheap ones. double speed, in2detail crystal, kiammi, 2 other ones. Then I think perhaps like 5 paste waxes that are supposed to offer real pipe hitting durability. Tsunami I want to get some. I know it Ive had it and played with it, I just didnt realise the durability claim of it, It like to explore that more. I have 5th element which has strong durability. so perhaps like 3 others.
Great review! I tend to think of value as being a combination of quality, performance AND cost. Cheap waxes might look like good value but the biggest investment is surely in the hours of cleaning, application and buffing. If one is more expensive but shines and beads for months makes my car easier to clean - I’ll take that over a cheap price tag where I’ll be underwhelmed with a couple of weeks. I’ll give the AG a shot and see how it fairs against my staple Colly 845 👍
its a lot easier to use than 845 for sure. but you will notice how 845 hardens off rock hard, when things to that it usually means their durability is good. (not always though)
Thank you for this video!
Good review thanks 👍
Would love to see a full shopping list with the top 3 in every part of the wash and polish test you make. i considering to give my Mercedes a go. Ist 16 years old and have 400.000km on the clock. It's black with a deep dark metalik green shade to it. So it would be nice with a "shopping list for starters"
Love the videos. Keep it up👍
Good video . I use G3 and get good results i like it because if you get it on black plastic it dose not leave white residue i use it to polish the plastic dont know if any of the others do this?
I don't use paste waxes anyone. I've gone to spray waxes. I've never felt like the durability of traditional waxes was that great, so I wash my car once a week and I wax it with spray wax once a week. It's quick my car looks great and it's protected.
Same, and more forgiving in my opinion. By that I mean, no need to clay first, no need to worry about rubbing in to spread (and potentially marring if you haven't clayed/polished before). And if you use one that can be applied while drying, way quicker.
What spray wax would you reccomend?
@@ThePaulaon1 I've been using turtle wax ice. I like it because it makes the paint super slick and it's performed well in some abuse tests people have done on RUclips. It also adds some nice gloss to the paint.
@@car_junkie Cheers for that m8 👍
Demon shine every time for me, fantastic product. Really easy to apply and leaves my car looking showroom clean. Also brilliant for rain, it just runs off it.
I tend to use EZ Car Care and Nano Labs. Their ceramic wax is pretty great.
What would you recommend though for a hand polish to remove swirl marks as I’ve tried Poorboy’s SSR-2 and it hasn’t gotten rid of them though it gave a good shine?
Lengthy question but thank you!
Jon hope you don’t mind but do you have any car interior videos and what do you recommend for cleaning and maintaining soft plastic
What's your opinion on the auto finesse illusion wax John? Got well praised on detailing world.
I love monstershine titanite, would love a review on that to see your views. I find it very nice to apply, buff and best bit is it smells of mango :)
I’d like to see a test carried out to see if different wax’s or drying aids actually attract more dirt in the first place. From years of waxing my car, and more recently using AG Polar Seal I’m convinced they do.
Great review. Thanks..
Hi John so my garage looks a bit like yours because I keep buying the stuff you recommend can you do an ultimate detailing kit (and do regular updates as products evolve) what’s best the Auto Glym or Maguires ultimate liquid wax thanks Richard
hey richard, Im not sure mate I dont think Ive used the megs one, or not for many years.
Hi thanks for the reply have you tried Done Dusted it looks awesome great videos they keep me entertained for hours I guess your based down south I’m in Yorkshire
@@Bigladrikcheers Rich the original done and dusted won my best detail spray shootout video about 4 years ago. the new DandD Si edition is superb I just shot a video on it. It you check the homepage you can have a watch.
Great review... would love to see your US product review.
i just ordered GRIOTS BEST OF SHOW DETAILER cos i like the shiny car after washand it also do a bit of waxing , my question ,if i wax and then after every wash finish with Griots DETAILER will that make wax last much longer ?
A test of the best high end waxes would be nice!
Really good review.
Great video, I like Dodo Juice and Collonite
I clean my car regularly and I couldn't fault the dodo juice I use. In my opinion they're the best bang for buck
Great content as always. We have AG UHD here in Canada at the Canadian Tire chain of stores, a bit pricey though. I've got two tubs of Collinite on the go, a 476 and a 915 for my darker color cars and I love them still, would be interesting to see how they compare to AG UHD. Do you have access to Collinite where you are?
yer man 915 is nice and durable. like.
Great video mate.i was expecting more from turtle Wax being the brand has been around for many years.i have not used any of the waxes in the video.im going to stick with angelwax enigma for now.
prolly should have gone for their carnauba paste wax. wasnt overly keen on this stuff but for 7.50 thats some badass value.
I have always Used Turtle Wax paste. I’ve always debated on finding a “better” paste wax but the only reason I would try to find a better one is because it’s so cheap. But cheap doesn’t define this paste wax. I can’t find anything that holds it gloss and feel like this paste wax but I’ll be trying meguiars. I’m 29 and I’ve been waxing my cars since I was 17 with this 5-9$ paste wax! Loved seeing it scored #1 for value but might need to upgrade.
Fantastic video! 👍 Greetings from the States.