What is Aqua-Wax?
Quick answer: Aqua Wax is a spray-on wax used on a freshly washed, still-wet car. Mist onto wet panels, spread with a damp microfibre and dry off; it leaves a slick, glossy, hydrophobic layer. It’s quick and safe over coatings, but durability is weeks rather than years.
Aqua Wax is a branded product by AutoGlym, but may be used synonymously with a category of products which are sprayed onto the car after washing, but before drying.
This is a very quick way to wax a car and has been common practice with contract valeters for many years, who might have to clean and wax thirty cars in a single day. A product often used in the trade is bright orange and usually called "Tango".
These products are all very good, easy to use and will leave a shiny bright finish over the whole exterior of your car including glass, chrome, plastics and rubber. They don't however offer long lasting protection, which is not an issue as it is assumed you will reapply the product every time you wash your car. In this, it is similar to wash'n'wax.
These are also the types of products used in automated car washes. If when you go to the car wash, you select the option called "hot wax" or something similar, you will be getting this type of product.
Written by Danny Argent. Last updated 13/10/2025 16:38
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