 Report: Autoglym performance.
Fourteen months ago, I washed and clay barred our '04 320 (pre-nano technology paint), then applied Autoglym Radiant Wax Polish (a chemical cleaner, glaze, and filler), then applied Autoglym Hardwax 1 (a liquid carnauba wax containing other ingredients). On all my washes until today (June 5, 2008) the water formed into small beads easily removed with a high power electric leaf blower. Today, the horizontal surfaces did not bead, and would not dry with the blower. So I applied the Autoglym Hardwax 1. Shine and beading restored. Also the Hardwax by itself cleaned off what little "scratchy" contaminates on the paint. So, for cars that are garaged or otherwise protected when not in use, I feel that I have found that elusive car wax that only has to be done once per year. And as usual with Autoglym products, my re-wax was very fast and easy.
The jury is still out on our SLK (with nano technology paint) because we've only had it for a little under eight months. But I can say that I washed it today also, and all surfaces beaded in small beads that were easily removed with the blower |