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Angelwax Dark Angel - 250ml

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DARK ANGEL from Angelwax is the ultimate handmade wax product for black vehicles.

  • Developed for black and dark paintwork
  • Enriches depth and dark paint tones
  • Deep wet-look gloss finish
  • Helps disguise light swirls and wash marks
  • Water beading and sheeting performance
  • Natural waxes and conditioning oils
  • Signature chocolate fragrance
  • Hand-poured in small batches
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Full Description

DARK ANGEL from Angelwax is the ultimate handmade wax product for black vehicles.

Created with our unique blend of natural oils and waxes, this specialist detailing product has been designed to enrich dark paint surfaces by masking light swirls and scratches whilst providing a tough, highly durable wax coating that gives outstanding sheeting & beading properties with a beautiful gloss finish.

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Key features

  • Dark Paint Wax
  • Chocolate Fragrance
  • Wet-Look Gloss
  • Natural Waxes
  • Hand-Poured

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Expert Notes

Angelwax Dark Angel is a hand-poured paste wax developed specifically for black and dark-coloured paint. Its blend of natural waxes and conditioning oils is designed to enrich dark tones, add wet-look depth and help reduce the appearance of light swirls and wash marks, while giving water beading and sheeting. It is the final step after washing, decontamination and any polishing, and suits owners of black and dark cars who want maximum depth from their paint. Apply thin coats with a foam or microfibre applicator, let it haze and buff with a clean microfibre towel. Prepare with a pre-wax cleanser or finishing polish, and maintain it with a gentle shampoo and plush drying towels. It carries Angelwax's signature chocolate fragrance and is made in Scotland.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Black paintwork
  • Dark-coloured paintwork
  • Painted body panels
  • Car bodywork
  • Van bodywork
  • Freshly polished paint
  • Show car preparation

Caution: Keep wax off textured black plastic trim and rubber seals, where dried residue can leave white marks, and apply only to cool, clean paint.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Paste Wax For Dark Paint
Brand
Angelwax
Size
200ml
Format
Solid Paste Wax
Formula
Natural Waxes And Conditioning Oils
Scent
Chocolate
Suitable For
Black And Dark-Coloured Paintwork
Finish
Deep Wet-Look Gloss
Application Method
Foam Or Microfibre Applicator, Buff With Microfibre Towel
Production
Hand-Poured In Small Batches
Made In
Scotland

How To Use

Application

  1. Wash and dry the vehicle thoroughly, decontaminating the paint if it feels rough.
  2. Work on cool, clean paintwork out of direct sunlight.
  3. Apply a thin layer with a foam or microfibre applicator, one panel at a time.
  4. Allow the wax to haze.
  5. Buff away with a clean microfibre towel to reveal the gloss.
  6. Turn the towel to a clean side for a final light buff.

Aftercare

  1. Maintain the finish with a gentle car shampoo and the two-bucket method.
  2. Dry with a soft microfibre drying towel to avoid wash marks on dark paint.
  3. Avoid strong degreasers and traffic film removers on waxed panels, as they shorten wax life.
  4. Reapply when water no longer beads and sheets as it did after waxing.
  5. Store the pot closed in a cool, well ventilated place.
  6. Wash applicators and towels after use and keep them apart from wheel cloths.

Top Tip: Thin coats buff off more easily and look better than a heavy layer, especially on black paint.

Performance Benefits

  • Enriches dark paint tones
  • Adds depth to black paintwork
  • Helps mask light swirl marks
  • Promotes water beading
  • Sheets water from waxed panels
  • Durable protective wax layer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dark Angel designed for?

Angelwax Dark Angel is a handcrafted detailing wax developed specifically for black and dark-coloured vehicles. It enhances depth, enriches dark paint tones and gives a deep wet-look gloss.

Will Dark Angel hide swirl marks?

Angelwax states it helps reduce the appearance of light swirls, fine scratches and wash marks. It masks rather than removes them, so deeper defects need machine polishing first.

What does Dark Angel smell like?

Dark Angel carries Angelwax's signature chocolate fragrance.

What size is Dark Angel?

Angelwax currently lists Dark Angel as a 200ml solid paste wax.

How do I apply it?

Apply a thin layer with a foam or microfibre applicator, allow it to haze, then buff with a clean microfibre towel. Angelwax recommends applying it to cool, clean paintwork.

Can I use it on a light-coloured car?

Dark Angel is developed specifically for black and dark-coloured paint. For lighter colours, a general-purpose wax made for all paint colours is the more usual choice.

What should I use before Dark Angel?

Wash, decontaminate and dry the paint first. A pre-wax cleanser or finishing polish beforehand leaves a clean surface and removes defects that wax can only mask.

Is Dark Angel handmade?

Yes, Dark Angel is handcrafted and hand-poured in small batches by Angelwax, which makes its products in Scotland.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Apply thin coats with a clean foam or microfibre applicator.
  2. Work in the shade on cool panels.
  3. Keep wax off textured black trim and rubber seals.
  4. Use a fresh microfibre towel for the final buff.
  5. Polish out deeper swirls before waxing for the most depth.
  6. Dry with a plush microfibre towel to avoid wash marks.
  7. Store the pot closed somewhere cool and well ventilated.
  8. Order with UK-wide delivery from The Drivers HQ.

The Brand

Angelwax

Angelwax is a car detailing brand that describes its team as innovators, chemists and perfectionists, with over 25 years of experience in the chemical industry behind its formulas. According to the brand, all of its products are designed, formulated and manufactured at its headquarters in Paisley, Scotland. Its range covers the whole detailing process, from exterior wash and decontamination products to wheel cleaners, interior cleaners, polishes and compounds, hand-poured waxes and ceramic coatings for both professional and consumer use. Angelwax also produces a nautical care range for boats and has a network of certified installers for its professional coatings.

The Drivers HQ stocks Angelwax with car waxes at its centre. Dark Angel is a hand-poured wax made for black and dark paintwork, and for matte paint there are Luminosity Matte Wax and Luminosity QED, a matte quick detailing spray. Stripped-Ease removes old wax before a fresh coat, Vision cleans the glass, and the AnGel Plastic & Interior Dressing looks after the cabin.

Angelwax suits enthusiasts who enjoy a hands-on wax routine. Stripped-Ease takes old wax off the paint, a wax such as Dark Angel then adds gloss and protection, and owners of matte paint can use Luminosity Matte Wax and QED instead. Vision for the glass and AnGel for the interior plastics complete the job inside and out.

Buy Angelwax from The Drivers HQ with UK-wide delivery, sent tracked with Royal Mail, or use free Click & Collect from our walk-in store in Ilkeston, Derbyshire. Whether you are replacing a favourite wax or adding matte or interior care to your kit, you can combine Angelwax with the rest of your detailing and car care essentials in a single order, and build a routine that covers every stage from the first rinse to the final buff.

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Designed and Made in Scotland

Angelwax describes itself as more than just another detailing brand. In its own words, the people behind it are innovators, chemists and perfectionists with over 25 years of experience in the chemical industry, who have spent years developing and refining their range of detailing products. The brand says every formula is crafted with precision and tested across the globe.

All Angelwax products are designed, formulated and manufactured at the brand's global headquarters in Scotland, which it lists at the Airlink Industrial Estate in Paisley. Several of its product descriptions refer to formulas developed in-house at its UK laboratory, including the Cleanliness pre-wash and Blue Rinse. Alongside its Scottish base, the brand also lists a European distribution centre and a distribution office and warehouse in the USA.

Formulation #1 has a long history with the brand. Angelwax says it was the very first detailing wax the brand developed, and that it has remained a favourite with enthusiasts and professional detailers since its original launch in 2009. Scent is part of the brand's character too, as its tagline Heaven Scent, Wicked Finish suggests: Dark Angel carries a chocolate fragrance, and the brand says its bilberry fragrance was made famous within its detailing range.

AngelWax Dark Angel - 250ml - The Drivers HQ

Waxes, Wheel Care and Wash Essentials

Waxes are at the heart of the Angelwax range. Formulation #1 is a carnauba detailing wax that the brand says is hand-poured in small batches from natural waxes and oils, delivers a deep wet-look gloss and needs only a thin application layer. Dark Angel was developed specifically for black and dark-coloured vehicles, blended with natural waxes and conditioning oils to enrich dark paint tones and help reduce the appearance of light swirls and wash marks.

The Bilberry name runs through the brand's wheel care. Bilberry wheel cleaner is a non-acidic formula for removing brake dust and road grime, and Angelwax describes it as safe for all wheel types, including painted, lacquered and powder-coated finishes. Bilberry Wheel Wax then adds a protective barrier against brake dust and road grime to help keep wheels cleaner for longer, and the same bilberry fragrance is available as a hanging air freshener.

For the wash, Angelwax says FastFoam produces a thick foam that clings to the car to loosen dirt and traffic film before contact washing, and that it is safe for waxes, sealants and ceramic coatings when used correctly. Inside the car, Absolution is made for seats, carpets, floor mats and fabric trim, Heaven for Leather is a pH-neutral cleaner for leather upholstery, and Excelsior cleans canvas, mohair, cloth and vinyl soft tops.

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