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Duel Element Hybrid Wax

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  • Prime T1 carnauba wax blend
  • Synthetic additives for durability
  • Deep rich carnauba gloss
  • Hydrophobic water shedding properties
  • 3 to 4 months plus durability
  • One tin covers 10 plus cars
  • Applied with a foam applicator
  • Made in Great Britain
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Element Hybrid Wax combines natural waxes with synthetic additives for a durable gloss.

Element Hybrid Wax will provide a show wax finish with the added benefit of three months + durability, resistance to detergents and hydrophobic properties thanks to the synthetic additives in the wax blend. This truly is a hybrid wax, the best of both worlds in terms of finish and durability.

The blend contains natural waxes such as prime yellow T1 Carnauba, the purest grade available, along with synthetic additives that provide rub resistance and filling properties. This generates a 'Hybrid' wax, a combination of both.

This wax has been through an extensive research and development programme spanning almost two years. Duel first sampled it to its customers in November 2020 and kept developing it until it was fully happy with the final product. Testing has fruited results in excess of 6 months of durability, so why does Duel claim 3-4 months? Duel says it always understates its durability claims, to allow for any variables that may occur such as weather & driving conditions, maintenance processes etc. The aim is to beat expectations, not just meet them.

Why Should You Buy Element Hybrid Wax?

  • Rich gloss finish
  • Durable paint protection
  • Durability in excess of 3-4 months
  • Easy to apply
  • One tin is enough to wax 10 + cars

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Key features

  • T1 Carnauba
  • Hydrophobic Finish
  • 3-4 Months
  • 10+ Cars
  • Made In Britain

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Expert Notes

Element Hybrid Wax is Duel Autocare's hybrid paste wax, combining prime yellow T1 carnauba with synthetic additives for a deep carnauba gloss and hydrophobic water shedding finish, made in Great Britain. Duel Autocare rates durability at 3 to 4 months or more, with one 100ml tin covering 10 or more cars, so it suits both show finishing and everyday maintenance on a daily driver. Apply thinly with a foam applicator disc, working one panel at a time, then buff off with a soft microfibre cloth once it removes cleanly. It pairs well with a pH neutral shampoo and a dedicated buffing cloth to protect the finish. Avoid applying in direct sunlight or extreme temperatures, and leave 2 to 3 hours between additional coats.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Exterior paintwork
  • All paint colours
  • Clean, contamination free panels
  • Show and daily driven cars
  • Bonnets and roofs
  • Bodywork panels

Caution: Do not apply in direct sunlight or extreme temperatures, and always test that the wax removes cleanly before buffing a full panel.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Hybrid Paste Wax
Brand
Duel Autocare
Suitable For
All Painted Exterior Surfaces
Size
100ml
Application Method
Foam Applicator Disc, Buff Off
Finish
Deep Carnauba Gloss, Hydrophobic
Durability
3 To 4 Months+
Country Of Origin
Made In Great Britain
Wax Type
Prime Yellow T1 Carnauba With Synthetic Additives
Coverage
10+ Cars Per Tin

How To Use

Application

  1. Ensure the vehicle is clean and free of contamination before application.
  2. Wipe panels with a panel prep to remove oil and residue.
  3. Load a foam applicator disc and apply a thin, even layer.
  4. Work one panel at a time in overlapping strokes.
  5. Allow the wax to cure, then test with a finger swipe.
  6. Buff off with a soft microfibre cloth once it removes cleanly.

Aftercare

  1. Wait 2 to 3 hours before applying an additional coat.
  2. Avoid applying in direct sunlight or extreme temperatures.
  3. Wash with a pH neutral shampoo to maintain the finish.
  4. Store the tin sealed and away from direct heat.

Top Tip: Test a small area with a finger swipe before buffing the whole panel, to check the wax removes cleanly first.

Performance Benefits

  • Deep gloss carnauba finish
  • Resists detergents between washes
  • Sheds water off paintwork
  • Cures for a durable layer
  • Buffs off to a smear free finish
  • Suited to all painted exterior surfaces

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Duel Element Hybrid Wax?

It is a hybrid paste wax combining prime yellow T1 carnauba with synthetic additives for gloss and durability.

How long does it last?

Duel Autocare states a durability of 3 to 4 months or more.

How many cars will one tin cover?

One 100ml tin covers 10 or more cars, according to Duel Autocare.

How is it applied?

Apply a thin layer with a foam applicator disc, allow it to cure, then buff off with a soft microfibre cloth.

Is it hydrophobic?

Yes, Duel Autocare describes the finish as a deep carnauba gloss with hydrophobic properties.

Can I apply more than one coat?

Yes, leave 2 to 3 hours between additional coats.

Is it suitable for all paint colours?

Yes, it is suitable for all painted exterior surfaces.

Do you offer UK delivery?

Yes, The Drivers HQ offers UK-wide delivery.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Apply in the shade, never in direct sunlight.
  2. Use a foam applicator disc for an even layer.
  3. Test with a finger swipe before buffing a full panel.
  4. Leave 2 to 3 hours between additional coats.
  5. Buff off with a clean, soft microfibre cloth.
  6. Prep the panel first to remove oil and residue.
  7. Store the tin sealed and away from heat.
  8. Available online with UK-wide delivery from The Drivers HQ.

The Brand

Duel Autocare

Duel Autocare is a British car care brand founded in 2020 by Lee and Sam, based in Denton, Greater Manchester. Duel says its car care products are designed, developed and made in Britain, and it has been a member of Made in Britain since it started. It takes its time over new products: Flex Polymer Sealant was developed over more than 12 months and Element Hybrid Wax over 14 months. Auto Express has recognised several of them, including Flex, Assault, Profile, Axis and Logic.

At The Drivers HQ we stock Duel Autocare online with UK delivery and in our Ilkeston shop. Popular choices include Flex Polymer Spray Sealant, Assault pre-wash snow foam and Axis Acid Free Wheel Cleaner.

Duel Profile Tyre & Trim Dressing, an open tin of Element Hybrid Wax and Optical Window & Glass Cleaner on a black display plinth

Duel wash, wheel and protection products

Pre-wash and wash. Assault is an alkaline snow foam that lifts traffic film without stripping wax or sealant: 50ml with 450ml of water in a foam lance covers a car, left for three to five minutes. Engage is the pH neutral foam for maintenance washes. The Snow Lux coloured snow foams come in Banana Blizzard yellow, Strawberry Storm red, Berry Blanket blue and Apple Alpine green. Nitty Gritty is a non-caustic pre-wash and degreaser for engine bays, door shuts and wheel arches, and Bahama Blue is a concentrated pH neutral shampoo, 15ml to a bucket. For contamination there is BlackJack for tar and glue, and Toxin, a gel iron fallout remover that turns purple as it works.

Wheels and tyres. Axis is an acid-free, alkaline wheel cleaner for clear-coated, painted and diamond cut wheels. Dilute it up to 20:1 for a light clean, about 10:1 for general brake dust and about 5:1 for heavy dirt, and leave it two to three minutes. Cleanse strips old dressing from the tyre wall, then Profile dresses tyres and trim without sling: one layer gives a satin finish, more layers add gloss.

Protection and finishing. Flex is a polymer sealant you spray through a foam lance onto the wet car and rinse off, protecting paint and glass for six to eight weeks, with 20 applications per bottle. Oxide does the same job by hand as a quick detailer and spray sealant. Element Hybrid Wax blends prime yellow T1 carnauba with synthetics for three to four months of protection, and one 100ml tin covers ten or more cars. Nitro is a bilberry scented quick detailer for every exterior surface, and Panel Prep removes oils and polish residue before a wax, sealant or coating.

Shop more snow foam, wheel cleaners and quick detailers.

Duel Optical Window & Glass Cleaner being sprayed onto the side window of a grey car

Duel interior care, air fresheners and microfibre

Interior and glass. Logic is a concentrated interior cleaner for plastics, trim, vinyl, fabric and upholstery, diluted up to 10:1, so a 500ml bottle makes up to five litres. Test fabrics for colour fastness first, and do not use it regularly on leather. Satin cleans and dresses the dashboard, door cards and console in one wipe, leaving an anti-static, low-sheen finish and a lime scent; keep it off the steering wheel, pedals and gear knob. Optical is a high-alcohol glass cleaner that flashes off fast for a streak-free finish: spray it onto the cloth, not the glass. For fabric there is the Pet Hair Remover, a rubber block that pulls hair out of carpets and seats, and the Finger Scrub Mitt, two to a pack.

Air fresheners. Duel's spray scents are Cherry B (Bakewell tart), Fizz Pop (sweet shop), Havana (sugar cane and lime), New Car, Passion (pornstar martini), Pineapple Express, Pour Femme (floral), Pour Homme and Zest (lemon and lime). Kit 2 puts Zest, Fizz Pop and Pour Femme in a mesh bag for the door pocket.

Microfibre, brushes and kit. The Triple Twisted Loop Drying Towel is 1400gsm and 40 x 60cm. The Utility Cloth, in orange or green, has a short pile side to spread or remove product and a plush side to buff. Also the Coral Fleece Cloth, Buff Twin Pack, General Purpose 10 Pack, Glass Cloth (35 x 35cm), Wash Mitt and Laundry microfibre wash, made without conditioners. Brushes come as The Soft One, a 17cm and 23cm pair for gloss black wheels and piano black trim, and The Stiff One for tougher dirt. Kit includes the Snow Foam Lance, a spare 1 litre lance bottle and lid and the 947ml dilution spray bottle with a chemical resistant trigger and marks from 1:1 to 10:1.

Shop more interior cleaners, spray air fresheners and microfibre cloths.

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