Squid Ink Afterglow – High Gloss Car Wax (Handmade In-House)
Squid Ink Afterglow is our meticulously developed, handmade high-gloss car wax crafted in-house at Squid Ink HQ.
It’s effortless to apply and remove, delivering show-car depth, tight water beading and months of protection—perfect for summer show prep or weekend detailing.
Afterglow blends T1 grade carnauba, paraffin, natural beeswax and rare Luwax montan with advanced polymers and conditioning oils for a deep, wet look and slick finish.
🍬 Available Scents & Colours:
- Sauvage Aftershave (Blue) – Limited Edition
- Mini Easter Eggs (Light Blue) – Limited Edition
- Sean’s Apple & Kiwi (Light Green) – Limited Edition
- Banana (Yellow)
- Strawberry Daiquiri (Red/Pink)
- Tutti Frutti (Red/Pink)
- Hot Apple Pie (Green)
- Christmas Candy Cane (Natural/White)
- Toasted Marshmallow (Orange)
- Raspberry Slushie (Pink)
✨ Key Benefits:
- Extreme gloss with a deep, wet-look finish
- Tight, tall water beads and slick feel
- Easy on/off application—ideal for show days
- Months of protection on well-prepared paint
- Handmade in the UK by Squid Ink Detailing
🧴 Directions:
- Pre-wash with snow foam (e.g., AlkaFroth) and contact wash with HD Pure.
- Decontaminate with Ferrous Xtract, Tar & Glue, and clay for best adhesion.
- (Optional) Polish with All-in-One; panel wipe (≈15% IPA) if desired.
- Apply a thin layer of Afterglow to 2 panels at a time, out of direct sun.
- Allow to haze/cure for ~5 minutes (ambient-temp dependent).
- Remove with a tight-weave microfibre; final buff with an Octoplushy.
Tip: Thin, even coats maximise gloss and durability. Well-prepared paint always lasts longer.
⚠️ Safety:
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Use appropriate PPE when handling detailing chemicals.
- Full MSDS available on our website.