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Angelwax Perfect Polish 500ml

Pre-wax paint cleanser for hand application

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 the maker's laboratory and by the best detailers in the business.

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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
Abrasives
Ultra-Fine Micro-Abrasives
Finish
Low Dust, Residue-Free
Removes
Light Swirls, Oxidation, Haze And Embedded Contamination
Use
Paint Preparation Before Wax Or Sealant
Application Method
By Hand With A Foam Or Microfibre Applicator Pad
Country Of Origin
Scotland
Appearance
Off-White Liquid
Protective Equipment
Protective Gloves And Safety Glasses

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 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 Scottish car care brand based in Paisley, where it designs, formulates and manufactures all of its products at its own headquarters. The team behind it describes itself as innovators, chemists and perfectionists with more than 25 years in the chemical industry. Its first wax, Formulation #1, launched in 2009, and the range now runs from hand-poured waxes, wash and decontamination products to compounds, interior care and ceramic coatings, which Angelwax only lets accredited installers apply professionally. Its strapline is Heaven Scent, Wicked Finish, and scent runs through the range, from the chocolate fragrance of Dark Angel to Bilberry.

At The Drivers HQ we stock Angelwax online with UK delivery and in our Ilkeston shop. Popular choices include Dark Angel, Formulation #1 and Bilberry Wheel Cleaner.

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Angelwax waxes, polishes and protection

Waxes. Formulation #1 is a hand-poured carnauba wax of natural waxes and oils that needs only a thin coat, rated by Angelwax at up to six months. Dark Angel is made for black and dark paint: it enriches dark tones, helps hide light swirls and wash marks, and carries a chocolate scent. The Fifth Element is a high endurance show wax of four natural waxes and passion fruit oil, and Luminosity Matte Wax protects matte, satin and wrapped finishes without adding gloss, kept clean between washes with Luminosity QED.

Polishing. Resurrection is the heavy cut compound, rated to remove sanding marks up to 1,500 grade, Regenerate is the medium cut swirl remover, and Redemption is the ultra fine finishing polish that takes out holograms and P3000 sanding marks. By hand, Perfect Polish is a pre-wax cleanser with ultra fine abrasives, and Stripped-Ease removes old wax, sealant and polishing oils before fresh protection.

Glass and quick protection. H2GO is a glass rain repellent that Angelwax says makes rain bead off from as low as 20mph, applied after cleaning with Vision, a fast flashing glass cleaner that is safe on tinted windows. QED is the quick detailer for gloss between washes, and Alchemy is a metal polish for exhaust tips, chrome, aluminium and stainless steel.

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Angelwax wash, wheels and interior care

Wash and decontamination. Cleanliness is a water based, solvent free citrus pre-wash made in Angelwax's UK laboratory, safe on waxes, sealants and ceramic coatings. FastFoam is a thick snow foam for the lance, and Superior Automotive Shampoo is a concentrated, pH neutral shampoo that leaves protection in place. Blue Rinse is a wax infused rinse aid for the clean, wet car, diluted up to 5:1, that makes water sheet off for faster drying. Revenge softens insect remains, Nemesis dissolves tar, glue and sap, and the Cleanse clay bar lifts bonded fallout, used with Uber-Lube.

Wheels. Bilberry is a non-acidic wheel cleaner, ready to use or as a concentrate, safe on painted, lacquered and powder coated wheels. Bilberry Wheel Wax then adds a barrier that slows brake dust build-up, and the same fruity scent comes as the Bilberry air freshener.

Interior and soft tops. AnGel is a water based, silicone free dressing with UV protection that leaves interior plastics matte and non greasy. Absolution cleans seats, carpets and mats, and Heaven for Leather is a pH neutral leather cleaner that keeps the factory matte finish. For convertibles, Excelsior cleans canvas, mohair, cloth and vinyl roofs, and Shield leaves an invisible barrier that repels water and stains on roofs and fabrics. Clarity is a super concentrated screenwash that can be used neat as a de-icer.

Kit. The Brush-Up set of five bristle brushes reaches badges, vents and wheel nuts, and the padded Detailing Bag has a rigid base for carrying waxes and bottles.

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