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Angelwax Perfect Polish 500ml

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Angelwax PERFECT POLISH PRE-WAX PAINT CLEANSER has been designed to beautifully prepare your vehicle paintwork for your chosen sealant or protective wax.

  • Prepares paint for wax or sealant
  • Ultra-fine micro-abrasive cleansing
  • Removes light swirls, oxidation and haze
  • Lifts embedded contamination from paint
  • Enhances gloss, clarity and depth
  • Designed for easy hand application
  • Low dust, residue-free finish
  • Cleanses without aggressive cutting
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Angelwax PERFECT POLISH PRE-WAX PAINT CLEANSER has been designed to beautifully prepare your vehicle paintwork for your chosen sealant or protective wax.

Applied by hand, Angelwax PERFECT POLISH safely and effectively removes light swirls, scratches and oxidation from the surface of the paint. Micro-abrasives in the polish physically cleanse the paintwork to ensure a glossy, smooth surface.

As with all of the Angelwax creations, PERFECT POLISH PRE-WAX PAINT CLEANSER has been rigorously tested in our laboratory and by the best detailers in the business to ensure that we have formulated yet another perfect product for your vehicle.

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Key features

  • Pre-Wax Cleanser
  • Hand Application
  • Micro-Abrasive
  • Removes Light Swirls
  • 500ml

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Expert Notes

Angelwax Perfect Polish is a pre-wax paint cleanser for hand use, the step between washing and protecting. Ultra-fine micro-abrasives cleanse and refine the paint, removing light swirls, oxidation, haze and embedded contamination without aggressive cutting, and it leaves a low dust, residue-free surface so wax or sealant can bond directly to the paint. It suits enthusiasts who want more gloss and clarity before waxing without using a machine, and works well on delicate finishes. It is not a heavy cutting compound, so deeper defects need machine correction first. Apply with a foam or microfibre pad, buff off with clean microfibre cloths and follow with a wax or sealant. Wear gloves and safety glasses, as its safety data sheet advises.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Painted body panels
  • Lightly swirled paint
  • Dull or lightly oxidised paint
  • Delicate paint finishes
  • Paint before waxing
  • Paint before sealant
  • Car and van bodywork

Caution: Keep this abrasive cleanser off matte paint, wraps and textured trim, and wear gloves and safety glasses, as its safety data sheet warns of serious eye damage.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Pre-Wax Paint Cleanser
Brand
Angelwax
Size
500ml
Abrasive Type
Ultra-Fine Micro-Abrasives
Removes
Light Swirls, Oxidation, Haze And Embedded Contamination
Application Method
By Hand With A Foam Or Microfibre Applicator Pad
Finish
Low Dust, Residue-Free
Primary Use
Paint Preparation Before Wax Or Sealant
Appearance
Off-White Liquid
Protective Equipment
Protective Gloves And Safety Glasses
Made In
Scotland

How To Use

Application

  1. Wash and dry the vehicle thoroughly.
  2. Apply a small amount to a foam or microfibre applicator pad.
  3. Work it into the paint with light circular or overlapping motions, one panel at a time.
  4. Allow it to haze lightly if required.
  5. Buff away the residue with a clean microfibre cloth.
  6. Follow with your chosen wax or sealant.

Aftercare

  1. Apply wax or sealant soon after cleansing, while the paint is clean.
  2. Wash applicator pads and microfibre cloths after use.
  3. Keep the product away from eyes and wash your hands after use.
  4. Close the cap tightly and store it in a cool, well ventilated area, out of reach of children.
  5. Dispose of empty containers at a hazardous or special waste collection point, as the safety data sheet advises.

Top Tip: Use light pressure and small sections: the micro-abrasives do the cleansing, so there is no need to force it.

Performance Benefits

  • Enhances gloss and paint depth
  • Restores clarity to tired paint
  • Lifts embedded contamination
  • Leaves a residue-free surface
  • Low dust when buffing off
  • Prepares paint for wax bonding

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Perfect Polish do?

Angelwax Perfect Polish is a pre-wax paint cleanser that deep cleans and refines paintwork before wax or sealant. Its ultra-fine micro-abrasives remove light swirls, oxidation, haze and embedded contamination.

Is it applied by hand or by machine?

Perfect Polish is designed primarily for hand application with a foam or microfibre applicator pad, using light circular or overlapping motions.

Will it remove deep scratches?

No, it cleanses without aggressive cutting and is aimed at light swirls, oxidation and haze. Deeper scratches need a cutting compound and machine polisher first.

Will it stop my wax from bonding?

No, Angelwax says it leaves a clean, residue-free surface with no excessive dusting or staining, so your chosen protection bonds directly to the paintwork.

What should I apply afterwards?

Follow it with a wax or paint sealant. Angelwax recommends its own waxes or sealants for maximum protection and durability.

What size is it?

This listing is the 500ml size of Angelwax Perfect Polish.

Do I need protective equipment?

Yes, the Perfect Polish safety data sheet advises protective gloves and safety glasses. It warns the product can cause serious eye damage and may be fatal if swallowed and it enters the airways.

Can I use it on matte paint or wraps?

No, Perfect Polish contains micro-abrasives and enhances gloss, which would change a matte or satin finish.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Work one panel at a time with light pressure.
  2. Use a clean foam or microfibre applicator pad.
  3. Buff off with a fresh microfibre cloth.
  4. Wax or seal the paint soon after cleansing.
  5. Keep it off matte paint, wraps and textured trim.
  6. Wear gloves and safety glasses while polishing.
  7. Store closed in a cool, well ventilated area.
  8. Order online 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 a wide Angelwax range with car waxes at its centre. Hand-poured waxes such as Dark Angel and Formulation #1 sit alongside Bilberry Wheel Wax, while the wash stage is covered by FastFoam snow foam, Cleanliness concentrated pre-wash and Blue Rinse. For wheels there is the Bilberry wheel cleaner, and interiors are looked after by Absolution Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner, Heaven for Leather and the AnGel Plastic & Interior Dressing. The range also includes quick detailers, Alchemy Metal Polish, Excelsior Soft Top Cleaner, Clarity screenwash, the Cleanse Clay Bar, Brush-Up detailing brushes, the Angelwax Detailing Bag and a Bilberry hanging air freshener.

Angelwax suits enthusiasts who enjoy a hands-on wash and wax routine, as well as detailers who want one brand across every stage. A typical routine starts with snow foam and a pre-wash to loosen grime before the contact wash, with a dedicated cleaner for the wheels. Blue Rinse can finish the wash stage by helping water sheet away before drying. Where the paint feels rough, a clay bar removes bonded contamination, and a wax then adds gloss and protection, with Dark Angel made specifically for black and dark paintwork. Interior cleaners, metal polish and glass care 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, restocking your wash products or adding interior and wheel 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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