For those looking to try Autoglym HD....

[We're Here]

One thing you should keep in mind is that certain tire brands respond differently to the same tire treatment. We currently have Dunlops and Bridgestones, the latter takes Endurance Satin or 303 and looks great but the Dunlops have a splotchy, ghetto shine to them with the same product (considering painting them flat black)! Go figure! BTW, go Pats - forget the points, we're taking everything!

 

[sheveal]

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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by ShowroomLincoln [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>Here is how I apply 303 to tries, and they are a satin finish not glossy at all.

1. Clean Tire (I use EFHI)
2. Dry the tire.
3. Apply 303 using Eagle One Tire Swipe
4. Let 303 sit on tire for about 1 hour
5. Come back buff off remaining 303 on surface.

I do this quite often, and the tires are not one bit glossy. Just a nice satin black finish. :up [/b]</blockquote>
Can you help clarify what you mean by buffing the tires? What do you use? The texture on my sidewalls seem to want shred things like terry pads, foam pads, etc.

Thanks.

 

[Langley Interior Car Kare]

that will never see the light of day again...except maybe for tires.....................SRL...awesome regimen...perfect....did a similar thing last summer and the 303 looked great....:bow

 

[Chuckmotor]

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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by Ryan [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>Use a store bought can of foamong spray. THey produce a black finish rather than a shiny glow [/b]</blockquote>
Is there a certain one that I should buy? I'm sick of buying and trying tire products (which I have more of than any other car care product) only to search for another. So is there a certain tire foam you would reccomend?

 

[imported_JeffBruce]

Guess my name

I can email them to you?

jeff

 

[imported_Indy YZF]

My local Walmart has it on clearance for 20 bucks, so check yours. I'm going to pick up a couple this weekend. I really like the wax, a PITA to work with, but nice shine and lasts quite well. Guess their experiment didn't work out.

Works great on a gold pad from LC, which you can buy from PAC (had to plug the site since I'm referencing products from elsewhere)

 

[imported_Flash Gordon]

They've already quit caring it here. I knew this would fail :yawn:

 

[imported_rwright]

I've been waiting on the clearance. Most people who buy wax at Walmart flip out over the price of Meguiar's.

 

[imported_Pats300zx]

They still have 4 on the shelf at my local Walmart. Still priced at $35. I always check to see if it's on clearance.

 

[Jack Kruer]

Gee, maybe we should quit carrying it too...

jk

 

[imported_Flash Gordon]

Gee, maybe we should quit carrying it too...

jk

If I were you I would I think the way AG approached this deal with Wal-Mart left there other retailers looking like they were jamming there buyers considering most where selling the same product for $100 X_X They should have at least relabeled this product to justify such a drastic cut in price :money: One thing is for sure. No one will be purchasing this product ever again for $100 :-t

 

[Audiguru]

its 20 here, and no body is buying it, they would rather stick with there Turtle Wax:tongue:

 

[imported_Auto Concierge]

This is a clear case of "Stepping over the dimes to pick up the pennies" AG has two products I am very fond of, the wax which get's a bad rap due to application method's(put on too thick, not doing a cold water wipedown after initial wipedown to cure the "Sweating issue") and the Custom wheel cleaner which is outstanding.

I was tempted to tell the guy's @ SEMA in the AG booth what a mistake it is to try and sell highend products @cheapo pricing but the guy's were not corporate decision makers so there was no point......... and do you think a guy who is "Dentally challenged" is going to know what the product is much less buy it?, as I feel bad I bought it @ Walmart in the first place as the depository of all things cheap from China and elsewhere.

I have a good buddy who ownes "Logocaps" a product that is O.E. quality(In fact Terry used to carry the products back in the nineties @CMA until there was royalty issues with the european makers), anyway he was thinking of going into Wal-Mart and the they tried to squeeze him down on the price till there was only a 4% profit margin and he told them to pound sand and had he done it I am sure he would have gone under.

AG has some "Crow to eat" re: coming back to re-sellers like CMA, now that thier "Affair" with the "Cheap Hussy" is over........... the statement "There are still 4 boxes on the shelfs @ $20.00 usd tells the story.

Here is a statement I use from time to time concerning this subject, "Something that is free or almost free has no value" quality services and products need to maintain pricing due to being more labor intensive otherwise the company or service provider will either not carry the product or provide the service and/or go out of business. Business is defined as "Providing goods and services at a substantial profit margin" or there will not be any "Business".

 

[imported_akimel]

I'm not surprised that the Walmart experiment failed. Consumer Joe walking down the Walmart aisle looking for a wax for his car ain't going to pay $35 for a product he's never heard about, not when he can pick up Turtle Wax or NXT for under $15.

I haven't been to our local Walmart for months. I guess I'll have to pay a visit next week and see if they have any tubs of HD on special sale. The last thing I need is another tub of wax ... but it's hard to pass up a bargain. I just recently sold my unopened tin of 50/50. I regret I'll never see 50/50 on my black S2K, but I just have too many waxes!

 

[Junebug]

If you don't support the largest "private" employer in America then fine, me - I'm happy buying Mobile 1 for a buck less a quart than the auto stores and food for less than the other chain stores. I guess Walmart ain't for everybody but it works great for me. The fact that AG sold wax there for 35 now 20 just proves Todd's point about the real price of crap that goes into waxes. I will pay for tools (decent tools)- something Walmart, Target, even Sears doesn't carry - but Lowes carries Kobalt (made by Snap-On) and they rock!

 

[imported_jaredpointer]

On clearance here as well (East-Central Alabama). They had 6 boxes of wax and two boxes of the applicators. $20.00 and $5.00 respectively.

 

[imported_01GreyStangGT]

Got one for $20 today.

 

[imported_Bunky]

If you are a business selling to Walmart, low profit margins are a way of life. The upside is usually the volume can be significantly higher so you can make the profit in volume. This is important for volume sensitive businesses where one has high fixed costs. Walmart a lot about a cost efficient supply chain.

What makes Walmart attractive in rural areas is they want your business. In southwest Virginia, you have to struggle to find a hardware or auto parts store open past 5pm during the week (when working people are off work) or on the weekends after 12 noon on Saturday. Sunday - forget about it. And, then they wonder why small businesses go under when Walmart comes to town.

True capitalism shows no favors.

 

[PAR Detailing]

I just picked up two boxes of the stuff. I haven't really had issues with the wax and for the price I won't complain. I may give one as a gift to a buddy whose strapped for cash and looking to get into maintaining his car.

 

[imported_Indy YZF]

I agree, was talking with the In-laws this holiday, and they were going to pick me up some for christmas if they see it. I figure I'll be able to use the good stuff on everyone's cars if I get about 4 tubs.

I agree on the general Walmart customer not buying it, $35 is a bit steep for them. Oh well, Walmarts loss, my gain.