Autoglym HD application issues

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Indy YZF said:
Hmm, must be using too much. I'll have to try with more light to ensure I'm using the right amount. I also had to let it cure forever, so that must be the issue. I'll try again on my next detail, they'll get the free hand wax instead of M21 so I can hone my technique. I do want to keep using this as it's a great wax as mentioned. Really brings the wetness to dark cars.
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I don't think you're applying too much. I had similar problems with this wax. No matter what I did it went on super thick and pebbly and it would not spread a lot no matter what I did.
I tried spraying the applicator with a small amount of Blackfire Deep Gloss spray (QD spray). I tried spraying the applicator with a lot of QD spray. I tried completely saturating and then wringing out the applicator.
I think my main problem is that I was using a microfiber applicator and HD wax just does not seem to work with those things. I don't have the applicator that came with the wax. Mine was dry as parchment and as hard as stone so I threw it away.
What I finally had good luck with was a foam applicator that was designed for hand polishing.
I used one of these (The green one)
http://www.properautocare.com/euhapoap.html
and it actually made HD Wax a LOT easier to apply.
 
Indy YZF said:
Well if it works on that, should work on a LC pad. I'll try it this weekend.
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I forgot I also tried the foam applicator Autogeek sent me for free with my Fuzion samples. It worked a lot better than the microfiber applicator but it still was not what I would call fun. The foam polish applicator is the best thing I've found so far for this wax.
I'm really puzzled by this wax. There's no middle ground with this wax. People either say it's a dream to work with or an absolute pain in the rear. Could Autoglym be having quality control issues?
 
I hate to tell you, but all you had to do to that red applicator was soak it in water to bring it back to life, then squeez out most of the water and you're good to go. If, you're not doing the PC app like me.
 
issues with autoglym hd applicator

I had issues with the red applicators that came with the wax also. But I've found something that worked good for me. A couple months ago I was in a store called the dollar zone. ( the stores where everything sells for a dollar )
They had 16 oz. bottles of liquid wax made by Sonax called NTS-7. I bought a bottle for a dollar and when I got home I googled Sonax because I've never heard of that company. To my surprise they are a high end German company and NTS-7 sells for 20.00 a bottle. I went back and bought 20 bottles. I mix it 50/50 with water in a spray bottle and use it for quick wax after washing and it works great ! Anyway back to the autoglym hd. The bottles of sonax come with an applicator. The applicator is actually a cellulose sponge. I just waxed my wife's black crystal magnum SXT with ag/hd and used the sponge applicator kept it wet and wrung out and it worked really well. Sorry i rambled on but i was impressed with it.
 
Well I seemed to have fixed the problem by only using one swipe of the wax per spot on the applicator. I did my motorcycle last night (made the metallic red really pop) and would swipe the wax, apply to the bike, then when it looked like no more was transferring, I'd swipe a different part of the applicator and keep going. No problems this time :clap:. So since I have 2 applicators, I figure I can at least get one car done this way, then clean them, and have them ready for next time.
 
Autoglyn High definition wax

Hey I'm a little late but I like to add to what my man in Phoenix and some of the guys have said. Prep the surface first, then use thin coats of the high def wax and let it sit for a little more than the require time and then take it off. But the key is using clean microfiber towels and you will get great results. By the way you can take it a step further and use the Autoglym Super Resin polish first and then coat it with the high def wax this gives you a slick rich finish and I'm still looking for something to compete with it in this price range. The funny thing my neighbors three year old loves the sparkle and comments on it every day. BJ from Bucks County Pa.
 
my wife got me some this weekend. :clap:
after reading what all of you wrote i would like to know
if any of you took pics ?

i would like to see some pics of the issues and also the finished look.

thanks
mike
 
Yeah I usually have used this following up a good polishing using M105/M205 combo, so the paint is really clean. I will maybe try with my new Griot's polisher this week as I'm going to M205 the truck prior to waxing (still beading good, just want to remove some swirling from daily use).
 
I used it for the first time last night. Application/removal was very simple and smooth. I would actually rate it pretty high on ease of use. It was dark when I got done but initial appearance was impressive. The pic really doesnt do much justice as it was dark and I literally grabbed the camera and took a pic. Didnt check the settings at all (D5000). Ill get more pics once the sun comes out and the rain clears up

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Have tried using the DA polisher as well to apply but the pad clumped and began sticking a little, what has worked for me is using a 100PPI foam applicator slightly damp and then apply by hand continually misting the applicator with clean water(Distilled/purified etc..)and using very little wax where others have said they were not sure if there was any wax being applied.

Wax is allowed to sit on the paint for at least an hour to overnight if time conditions allow, then using my best paint microfiber towels I remove the wax(slightly damp towels with water) then I spray the panels down with COLD clean water and wipedown again with great results.

As for durability it is okay, but the look is very warm and deep. I use this wax on cars that will not be outside as daily drivers topped over either Powerlock or BFWD if I want more durability.
 
applying HD is very easy via PC, the red pad by Lc is best. But if your using the applicator pads try using abit more presser gives a thiner coat and its more even.
 
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