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Angelwax The Fifth Element Wax

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The Fifth Element

  • High endurance show wax
  • Four natural waxes and passion fruit oil
  • Deep gloss, warmth and clarity
  • Water beading and sheeting performance
  • Helps protect against UV and road grime
  • Suits all gloss paint finishes
  • For show preparation and regular use
  • Hand-poured in small batches
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Full Description

The Fifth Element

THE FIFTH ELEMENT from Angelwax is our high endurance show wax formulated using a blend of four natural waxes, passion fruit oil and a mysterious fifth element!

This mystery element is the key to this brilliantly crafted detailing wax that offers both, outstanding gloss depth and immense durability never before seen a show wax.

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Key features

  • Show Wax
  • Passion Fruit Oil
  • Four Natural Waxes
  • High Endurance
  • Hand-Poured

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Expert Notes

The Fifth Element is Angelwax's high endurance show wax, blended from four natural waxes, passion fruit oil and a fifth ingredient the maker keeps secret. It is made for owners who want a show-level finish that also stands up to regular use: Angelwax designed it for deep gloss, warmth and clarity together with water beading, sheeting and protection against fallout, UV exposure, road grime and moisture. It suits all gloss paint finishes and should go on paint that has been washed, decontaminated and polished. Apply thin coats with a foam or microfibre applicator, let it cure to a light haze, buff gently and add a second coat after curing. The 30ml size is a sensible way to try it before the full pot.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Gloss paintwork
  • Show car preparation
  • Regularly driven cars
  • Freshly corrected paint
  • Car bodywork
  • Van bodywork

Caution: For gloss paint only: keep it off matte or satin paint, wraps, textured plastic trim and rubber seals, and apply it to cool, clean panels.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
High Endurance Show Wax
Brand
Angelwax
Available Sizes
30ml, 200ml
Formula
Four Natural Waxes, Passion Fruit Oil And A Secret Fifth Element
Format
Solid Paste Wax
Suitable For
All Gloss Paint Finishes
Finish
Deep Gloss, Warmth And Clarity
Protects Against
Environmental Fallout, UV Exposure, Road Grime, Moisture
Application Method
Thin Even Layer By Foam Or Microfibre Applicator, Buff Gently
Coats
Additional Coat After Curing For Enhanced Durability
Production
Hand-Poured In Small Batches
Made In
Scotland

How To Use

Application

  1. Make sure the paintwork is clean, dry and free from contamination.
  2. Work on cool panels in the shade, one panel at a time.
  3. Apply a thin, even layer with a foam or microfibre applicator.
  4. Allow the wax to cure to a light haze.
  5. Buff gently with a clean microfibre towel.
  6. For enhanced durability and finish, apply an additional coat after curing.

Aftercare

  1. Maintain the finish with a gentle car shampoo and the two-bucket method.
  2. Dry with a plush microfibre drying towel.
  3. Remove light dust between washes with a quick detailer and soft microfibre.
  4. Avoid strong degreasers and traffic film removers on waxed panels.
  5. Store the pot closed in a cool, well ventilated place.
  6. Wash applicators and towels after each use.

Top Tip: Work one panel at a time in the shade so each coat cures evenly before you buff it.

Performance Benefits

  • Deep gloss and warmth
  • Enhances paint clarity and reflections
  • Strong water beading and sheeting
  • Helps shield against UV exposure
  • Resists fallout and road grime
  • Show finish for regular driving

Frequently Asked Questions

What is in The Fifth Element?

Angelwax formulates The Fifth Element from four natural waxes blended with passion fruit oil and a secret fifth element.

Is it just a show wax or does it last?

Both: Angelwax designed it to combine high gloss with long-lasting protection, including water beading, sheeting and protection against fallout, UV exposure, road grime and moisture.

Which paint does it suit?

Angelwax states it is suitable for all gloss paint finishes. Matte and satin paint need a wax made for matte finishes instead.

What sizes are available?

Angelwax lists The Fifth Element in a 30ml size and a 200ml size.

How do I apply it?

Apply a thin, even layer with a foam or microfibre applicator, let it cure to a light haze, then buff gently with a clean microfibre towel.

Should I apply two coats?

Yes, Angelwax recommends an additional coat after curing for enhanced durability and finish quality.

Can I use it on a daily driver?

Yes, Angelwax describes its finish as suitable for both show preparation and regular use.

Is it handmade?

Yes, The Fifth Element is hand-poured in small batches by Angelwax, which makes its products in Scotland.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Try the 30ml size first to learn the finish.
  2. Apply thin, even coats with a clean applicator.
  3. Let it cure to a light haze before buffing.
  4. Add a second coat after curing for durability.
  5. Polish the paint first for maximum gloss and depth.
  6. Keep it off matte finishes, trim and rubber seals.
  7. Keep the lid on and store the pot somewhere cool.
  8. UK-wide delivery from The Drivers HQ, or visit us in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.

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.

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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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