Established in 1965, Autoglym is one of the most established UK brands for vehicle-care products and is the world-leading supplier and manufacturer of car-care and valeting products, with a product range used by professional valeting workshops and home enthusiasts across the UK and internationally. The Autoglym range is well-suited to classic-MG use: the bodywork products are paint-safe and trim-safe, the interior products work cleanly on the vinyl and leather materials used during classic-MG production, and the supporting specialist products cover most of the applications that come up across a complete car valet.
Bodywork Products
The Autoglym bodywork range starts with the shampoo and conditioner, a pH-neutral cleaner that cleans without stripping wax or sealant from the paint surface. The shampoo is used during the regular wash routine, with appropriate dilution and application by sponge or microfibre wash mitt. Following the wash, the Autoglym polish range covers the next step: Super Resin Polish (a cutting compound that removes light oxidation and minor surface imperfections), High-Definition Wax (a long-lasting carnauba-based wax that provides protection and gloss for several months between applications), and Polar Seal (a faster-acting sealant for owners who prefer a quicker application approach). For older or more weathered paint, the cutting compound and polish stages produce dramatic improvements; for fresh paint, the wax or sealant alone provides the appropriate protection.
Interior Products
The Autoglym interior range covers vinyl cleaning (Autoglym Vinyl & Rubber Care), leather care (Autoglym Leather Cleaner and Leather Care Cream as a matched pair), carpet shampoo (Autoglym Interior Shampoo for fabric upholstery and carpet), and glass cleaning (Autoglym Fast Glass for streak-free finish on the screens and windows). The interior products are formulated to clean without leaving a residue, without producing the slippery surface that some interior cleaners leave on vinyl, and without darkening leather over repeated applications.
For owners restoring classic-MG interiors, the appropriate sequence is typically vacuum and carpet shampoo first, vinyl and plastic cleaning second, leather conditioning third, and glass cleaning last, working from the upholstery outward so that any drips or overspray from the later products do not contaminate the earlier work.
Specialist Autoglym Products
Beyond the standard valeting range, Autoglym produces several specialist products useful for classic-MG application. The Custom Wheel Cleaner is a pH-neutral wheel cleaner appropriate for the broader range of wheel types found on classic MGs. The Engine and Machine Cleaner is a degreasant suited to engine-bay cleaning. The Bumper and Trim Gel restores the dark finish on faded rubber bumpers, a particularly valuable product for owners restoring rubber-bumper MGB cars where the original black rubber has weathered to a grey appearance.
The Hi-Performance Wheel Sealant provides longer-term protection on cleaned wheels, reducing the rate at which brake dust accumulates and easing the next cleaning cycle. The technical team is available to advise on the right Autoglym product combination for a specific car and intended valeting approach.