Tips From Our Experts
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5 March 20263998 view(s)Abrasive red dust and sand has been brought over from the Sahara desert due to uncommon weather patterns and has been deposited on vehicles across the country. You need to take care when you wash a car contaminated with Sahara dust, as the wrong approach could result in damage to the paintwork. Autoglym’s Technical Director, Paul Coley, said: “If you woke to find your once clean car cover... -
2 March 2026405 view(s)New Autoglym paint correction products tackle defects to improve the appearance of paintwork
Advanced paint correction, made simple. We’ve expanded our paint correction range with specialist products designed to tackle common paintwork defects and restore your vehicle’s finish with confidence. Advanced Paint Restorer is our new compound polish, developed to permanently remove haze, swirls and light scratches. Suitable for use by hand or with a machine polisher, it gently abrades surface-level imperfections while minimising effort and risk. Its advanced cutting ingredient progressively breaks down during use, helping to deliver professional-grade results safely at home.
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23 February 2026269 view(s)New Autoglym Exterior Trim Restorer brings dull and faded exterior plastics back to factory-fresh condition
We’ve introduced Exterior Trim Restorer, a premium-grade solution designed to transform dull, faded exterior plastics back to a factory-fresh finish - while protecting them against fading for at least three months.
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8 January 20261398 view(s)THE IMPORTANCE OF WASHING AWAY ROAD SALT
Now is a great time to start lining up that all important post-road salt wash to your customers. Months of filthy roads, mud, grime and salt could be sitting unchecked on the hidden nooks and crannies of vehicles slowly causing expensive problems. Get the low down on why salt is bad so you can educate and inform your customers.
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17 July 20253573 view(s)
Hosepipe ban giving you a car care conundrum? We’ve got some essential tips for drought-hit areas
In response to the introduction of hosepipe bans across large parts of the UK, we have outlined 10 simple tips to help consumers keep your automotive pride and joy clean and protected while the restrictions remain in place.
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11 March 20253935 view(s)
Brand NEW Autoglym Academy
IT'S FINALLY HERE! We are very proud to announce our Academy revamp is complete and ready for visitors. All our courses are up and running from the end of March including the new retail enthusiast’s course.
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6 January 2025735 view(s)
Winter Survival Kit
'Make sure you're well prepared for the worst winter weather with Autoglym Ultimate Screenwash and De-Icer' There are few more dispiriting feelings than stepping out of your house on a crisp, cold winters' morning, only to find that your car has been almost entirely encased in ice, frost and even snow! Freeing your car from winter's grip can be both time-consuming and bone-chilling, neither ... -
24 September 20241867 view(s)
The 6 Best-Smelling Autoglym Products:
Hi, it’s Mark from Autoglym, and today I want to talk about something a little different: how great our products smell! Yes, we know Autoglym products perform like champions, but let’s face it—when you spend a lot of time detailing, having a pleasant fragrance around you makes all the difference. So, here’s my personal top six best-smelling Autoglym products, counted down from six to my all-time...
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31 July 20241647 view(s)
Beat the Heat: Essential Tips for Professional Detailers Working in Hot Conditions
As professional valeters and detailers, we understand that the summer months can pose significant challenges to our work. In the UK it is either torrential rain or blistering heat – not ideal when trying to plan you work week! While the warm weather...
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29 July 202413467 view(s)
Motorists are urged to shun quick-fix hacks for tree-sap removal, as 'sticky car' season begins
Car owners are being advised not to resort to quick-fix online ‘hacks’ to remove the growing quantities of tree sap currently being deposited onto vehicles. The recent high temperatures across many parts of the UK have prompted a sharp increase in the sticky deposits,...
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30 May 20246354 view(s)
Uncovering the Truth Behind Bird Dropping Damage: Insights from Autoglym
As a professional car detailer, you're all too familiar with the pesky problem of bird droppings marring the pristine finish of your clients' vehicles. The conventional wisdom has always blamed the acidic nature of the droppings for this damage, but cutting-edge research from Autoglym, the UK's leading car care experts, has unveiled a different story...
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3 May 20241509 view(s)
Bring your car back to its best with Autoglym, just in time for summer
Ah, that new car feeling. Giving your four-wheeled friend a comprehensive spring clean always leaves you thinking, “I should’ve done this ages ago.”...