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Autobead The Original Wax

AutoBead original car wax for gloss and protection

Autobead The Original Wax

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Autobead Wax is Autobead's classic, hand poured hard detailing wax, made with a blend of what it calls the finest naturally occurring waxes and oils. It offers durability of up to 6 months and leaves a slick, glossy finish on your paintwork.

  • Up to 6 months of durability
  • Slick, glossy finish
  • Hand poured hard wax
  • Natural waxes and oils
  • Great all round wax
  • Thin layer goes a long way
  • Layer it for more
  • Two pot sizes
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Full Description

Autobead Wax is Autobead's classic, hand poured hard detailing wax, made with a blend of what it calls the finest naturally occurring waxes and oils. It offers durability of up to 6 months and leaves a slick, glossy finish on your paintwork.

Autobead describes it as a great all rounder that gives impressive results without the associated price tag. A thin layer is enough, and layering it optimises durability and performance. It comes in 50ml and 150ml. For up to 12 months of durability if maintained, see Autobead Graphene Wax.

Key Features

  • Classic hand poured hard wax
  • Natural waxes and oils
  • Up to 6 months of durability
  • Slick, glossy finish
  • A thin layer is enough
  • Can be layered
  • 50ml and 150ml

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Key features

  • Original Wax
  • High Gloss
  • Hydrophobic Finish
  • Paint Protection
  • Easy Buffing

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Expert Notes

A hard wax is the classic way to finish paint, and this is Autobead's own, hand poured from natural waxes and oils. It gives up to 6 months of durability with a slick, glossy look, and Autobead pitches it as a great all rounder that does not carry a premium price.

Autobead's steps also cover a rotary or dual action machine, and its pad care advice applies if you use one: blow or brush the pad out and give it rest periods.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Paintwork
  • Clear coat
  • Painted panels

Caution: Apply to cool panels out of direct sunlight, and remove the wax once it has cured.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Hard Detailing Wax
Made With
Natural Waxes And Oils
Poured
By Hand
Durability
Up To 6 Months
Finish
Slick, Glossy
Cure Time
About 2 Minutes
Layering
Yes, 15 Minutes Apart
Sizes
50ml, 150ml
Brand
Autobead

How To Use

Prepare the panel

  1. Wash and dry the car.
  2. Make sure the panel is cool to the touch and out of direct sunlight.

Apply and buff

  1. Apply a thin layer with a dedicated applicator, in crosshatch or circular motions.
  2. Work one panel at a time, and do not leave the wax on for long once it has cured.
  3. Allow approximately 2 minutes to cure.
  4. Remove with a short pile microfibre towel.
  5. Buff to a high gloss with a separate, clean microfibre towel.
  6. For a second layer, wait 15 minutes and repeat.

Top Tip: Thin is enough. Autobead says a thin layer gives the result, and a second layer 15 minutes later optimises durability.

Performance Benefits

  • Adds a protective wax layer
  • Enhances gloss and depth
  • Improves water beading
  • Helps reduce dirt bonding
  • Makes maintenance washing easier
  • Ideal after polishing or paint cleansing

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it last?

Autobead says durability is up to 6 months.

What is it made from?

A blend of naturally occurring waxes and oils, hand poured, according to Autobead.

How much do I need?

Autobead says just a thin layer is enough to produce the result.

Can I layer it?

Yes. Allow 15 minutes between applications. Autobead says layering optimises durability and performance.

What sizes are there?

50ml and 150ml.

Is there a longer lasting Autobead wax?

Autobead Graphene Wax gives durability of 12 months if maintained.

Who sells Autobead in the UK?

The Drivers HQ is the exclusive UK reseller of Autobead.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Use a dedicated wax applicator.
  2. Keep a separate buffing towel.
  3. Wax one panel at a time.
  4. Do not leave cured wax on too long.
  5. Add a second layer for durability.
  6. Wash gently to keep the finish.
  7. Re-wax within 6 months.

The Brand

Autobead

Autobead (also written AutoBead or Auto Bead) was founded on simplicity and efficiency: car care products that get a car clean and protected with as little wasted effort as possible. It has supplied car cleaning and maintenance products to drivers in Germany, Switzerland and Austria since 1999, and its range now covers every stage of a detail, from citrus pre-wash and shampoo to compounds, polishing pads and Silex ceramic coatings.

The Drivers HQ is the exclusive UK reseller of Autobead. We keep the range on the shelf at our Ilkeston shop and deliver it across the UK.

Our customers' favourites are Heavy Dirt citrus pre-wash, Pure Shampoo, Snow Foam and the two wheel cleaners, Alloy Cleaner and Acid Wheel Cleaner.

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Autobead Downforce Heavy Cut and Fine Cut foam pads with Autobead Finishing Compound and Quick Detailer on a black display plinth in a photo studio

Autobead products by job

Pre-wash and wash. Heavy Dirt is a concentrated citrus pre-wash for bugs, bird lime and road grime, and it is safe on wax and sealants: dilute it 25:1 for everyday use or 10:1 for heavy dirt, and it also cleans door shuts, engine bays, plastics and rubber. Snow Foam is mildly alkaline and goes in the lance at 1 part to 4 parts water. Pure Shampoo is a pH-neutral 2300:1 shampoo with no gloss enhancers or waxes, so it will not mask or break down existing protection, and Ceramic Shampoo builds up a layer of ceramic protection with regular use.

Wheels. Alloy Cleaner is a ready-to-use, non-acidic wheel cleaner that is safe on all wheel types, and Alloy Cleaner Concentrate is a concentrate you dilute to suit how dirty the wheels are. For neglected wheels with baked-on brake dust, Acid Wheel Cleaner is a gel used at 1:3, but not on sensitive finishes or damaged wheels. Finish with Tyre Dressing, a gel that does not sling.

Decontamination. Iron Fallout Remover is a pH-neutral gel that turns purple as it dissolves iron particles on paint and wheels, and Tar Gel lifts tar spots with less run-off than a liquid. Keep tar removers off plastics and rubber.

Paint correction. The three compounds are graded by the sanding marks they remove: Heavy Cut up to 1500 grade, Medium Cut up to 2500 grade and Finishing Compound up to 3000 grade, each with a Downforce foam pad of the same cut (heavy, medium, fine) for dual action or rotary machines. Surface Prep removes silicones, wax and sealant before a coating.

Protection. Lance Sealant gives up to three months of protection from a foam lance, Spray Sealant is a silicone polymer and silica resin sealant, and the waxes include a Matte Wax for matt paint and wraps. Between washes, Quick Detailer and Ceramic Quick Detailer top up the gloss.

Interior. Interior Detailer leaves plastics, vinyl and leather with a matt, factory-look finish, Leather Cleaner is a pH-neutral cleaner and conditioner, and All Purpose Cleaner dilutes from 5:1 to 30:1 for everything from carpets to wheel arch liners.

Shop Autobead by type: citrus pre-wash, snow foam, car shampoo, wheel cleaners, compounds and polishes, polishing pads and ceramic coatings.

Autobead Finishing Compound and a Downforce Heavy Cut pad with a dab of compound on a detailing trolley in front of a dark blue Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk7 in a home garage

Choosing an Autobead ceramic coating

Autobead's Silex ceramic coatings come in two families:

  • Silex Series: the 1 Year Paint Coating and 2 Year Paint Coating, titanium ceramic coatings designed to be applied outdoors in a single, self-levelling layer. They resist chemicals from pH 2 to pH 12.
  • Silex Pro: the 3 Year and 5 Year Paint Coatings and the 5 Year Graphene Coating, for longer protection.

Autobead also makes coatings for alloy wheels, glass, leather and fabric.

Autobead's coating warranty matches each paint coating's labelled durability. It applies when the coating is installed by an Autobead Accredited Detailer, the warranty is registered within seven days and the car has a yearly inspection with the installer.

Whoever applies it, the paint needs to be washed, decontaminated and, if needed, polished first, then wiped with Surface Prep so the coating can bond. Do not wash the car with detergent for the first 10 days, then keep it clean with Pure Shampoo or Ceramic Shampoo.

Autobead also trains detailers through its Detail Like a Pro courses (a Foundation Day, an Advanced Day and a four-day Masterclass) and its Silex accreditation for professional coating installers.

Need a hand choosing? Visit our Ilkeston shop or send us a WhatsApp. We deliver Autobead across the UK by Royal Mail Tracked 24, free on orders from £100, or you can order online and collect from the shop.

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