Colin Mash from Excel Auto care shows off some of his work. ” the results achieved with Smartwax are amazing and so easy”.

Traditionally as the winter sets in, there would be a flurry of activity, vehicle preparation for those wet and salty winter roads, wheels removed and put into hibernation, or a winter of toil keeping wheels clean and protected. Rimwax from smartwax is a new product that offers ultimate protection for all wheels, it’s carnauba wax based so offers the strongest form of protection, but it goes further. Using non stick technology it prevents road film adhering to the wheels and it even deflects brake dust (By Up to 75%), which once baked on, can be very difficult to remove. If used correctly it could prevent an expensive restoration or a set of replacement wheels. Like all smartwax products it’s easy to use, so no more hours of preparation, apply a couple of coats effortlessly, wash regularly (with a P.H. balanced shampoo or just water) and enjoy the benefits and protection rimwax offers, protect your investment. You can even apply it to wet wheels!

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Ultimate protection for wheels

Car and motorbike wheels need something special to protect them from the harsh environment of rain, sunlight, dirt, abrasives and brake dust. Now, Smartwax® has introduced RIMWAX™ which is especially designed to offer extra protection and extreme shine for all wheels.

Brake dust is particularly harmful to alloy wheels and can get burnt into the surface, causing unsightly pitting which is costly to have removed. Because it is formulated with non-stick technology and anti-static barriers, RIMWAX can reduce harmful brake dust deposits by up to 75 per cent. It is also engineered to deflect road contaminates and abrasives and to accelerate water run off, while providing protection from ultra-violet rays.

RIMWAX is straightforward to use and restores the original finish while adding gloss and depth of shine plus protection in one easy application. It can be used on wet or dry surfaces and in direct sunlight yet does not smear or leave a powdery residue. RIMWAX prevents water spots, hides small swirl marks and lasts a long time.

Smartwax® cleaners and polishes were developed in the USA and have been available in the UK since June 2006. They are the latest generation of professional grade products available for DIY use on cars, motorbikes and boats. Unlike some other products on the market, the Smartwax range meets the USA Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) standard so they will not damage car paintwork, the user’s health or the environment.

Ian Wilkinson managing director of Smartwax UK, said: “Protecting expensive alloy wheels make sense and will add value to your car or motorbike. RIMWAX gives excellent protection and a deep shine yet is easy to use – the hallmarks of a well engineered product.”

Among the many fans of the Smartwax range include such Hollywood legends as Sylvester Stallone, Ludacris, Chris Rock and Mark Wahlberg. They all insist on Smartwax products when their cars are specially cleaned and polished. Smartwax cleaners and polishes are also featured and used in the popular TV series, Pimp My Ride.

Smartwax products are available from good car accessory shops.

Notes

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has introduced National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Automobile Refinish Coatings. These detail maximum grams per litre of Volatile Organic Compound content in different categories of Automobile Refinish Coatings.

VOCs are defined differently under European law and the British coatings industry has a scheme which labels products minimal, low, medium, high, and very high for their VOC content.

Smartwax products are available for review purposes.

Louisville Concours D’ Elegance

This stunning super car was a finalist in the Louisville Concours D’ Elegance, prepared and finished in Smartwax products. The concours wax living up to its name, what a finish!

Independent (European) tests have found that the “Smartwax Concours” wax was still “beading” and offering protection after four months. Its natural ingredients and high carnauba content (57% No 1 grade white carnauba) have made it a very popular must have for high end wax users. The wax is limited edition. Hand crafted  from only the purest natural ingredients, in an air tight blending facility, ensuring purity!

Every year it gets harder find something a bit special for that special someone. Smartwax products could offer you the perfect solution. A wide range of gift packs and the ability to create your own…

SMARTWAX MASTER KIT

This kit includes absolutely everything that you need to keep your vehicle looking young & beautiful … SMARTWAX, RIMWAX, SMARTLEATHER, SMARTDRESSING, SMARTDETAIL,  SMARTGEL, SMARTSEALANT, SMARTCARWASH, SMARTCARPET, SMARTCLAY, SMARTPOLISH, BLUE B GONE METAL SHINE, MICROFIBRE APPLICATOR, MICROFIBRE TOWEL. All in one box!

Rimwax, Smartgel & Free Foam Gel Applicator

Rimwax, Smartgel and a foam applicator for the gel, all in a box set.

Smartcarwash, Smartwax and Smartdressing

The best selling combination, this trio has had a lot of very good reviews from the motoring press including Auto express, motoring and leisure etc…

Create your own……

Available at good car accessory shops!

Arguably the biggest automotive trade show in the world, thousands of exhibitors, hundreds of thousands of visitors from all four corners of the world including some of the worlds largest manufacturers all looking for the next “Hot” product.

It’s the place for innovative industry professionals to meet their audience. Smartwax U.K. Ltd the first international distributor for the American produced Smartwax joined forces with three other European Smartwax distributors and the American mother company to make a success of this automotive marvel.

Smartwax USA are no strangers to the big stage, in 2007 they were winners of two global media awards at the Las Vegas SEMA show. Smartwax was launched in the U.K. during the summer of 2006, from humble beginnings Smartwax has developed into a strong European team and has an international distribution network in more than 20 countries.

Big thanks to David Dennett of DSD motorwerks www.dsdmotorweks.com for the loan of the Johnny Mowlem GT3. It was a real draw for the TIPEC guys and enabled us to demonstrate the advantages of Smartwax. We were  lucky with the weather and all round a very enjoyable and successful day.

The car is a 1999 porsche pirelli would supercup car this car was raced around the world to support the f1 gran prix its first outing was Melbournthe car came 4th  it was driven by johnny mowlem and the team name was team parrabolica this car has 6 speed gear box and an engine 3.8 that makes about 450 bhp top speed of over 200 mph. It sounds as good as it looks!

Good Luck with next years racing David

Amy Slade, 24, a video field producer from Hertfordshire tells the world about her car and why she loves Smartwax. I have owned  the car since 2005. since then I have done lots of modifications. Including,   STEELwide arches, the only one in the country! all custom built- bonnet, bumpers, arches, spoiler, custom pearlesant green/ goldy paint, 18′ deep dish diamond cut wheels, custom exhaust, indicators, tinted lights, motorised number plates, fusion install x4 12′ subs, custom door cards with 3 speakers in each and dvd headunit. In the future I will be adding air ride. I love my ‘Mitsi’ but my dream car is the Aston martin db9 vanquish.

I am a huge Kermit the frog fan hence the green paint, and I love it when people say my car looks like a frog.  The car has been featured in lots of magazines including a 5 page spread in Japanese performance mag. It won a place in ‘autoglyms best in Britain 2008′ and ‘max power’ top 50 car at streetlife 2008. Thanks to  FUSION, SMARTWAX, KREAM DEVELOPMENTS, GARAGES: AUTOBMC, FULLYLOADED CARS, KREAM DEVELOPMENTS. “Nothing but the best for my Mitsi”

Its here!

Smartwax concours paste wax! Due to popular demand Smartwax have unveiled the New Smartwax concours paste wax.

Smartwax concours is hand crafted perfection, blended from the finest raw ingredients in an air tight blending and pouring facility, to assure the purest and finest grade of paste wax worthy of being called concours. No 1 Grade white carnauba wax ( over 50%), free of added colour or fragrance is blended with some of the finest most refined protective agents and coconut, sunflower and propolis oils to produce a hand crafted paste wax which is as pure and refined as possible. Suitable for all paints and colours, engineered to deliver unmatched wetness and depth of shine.

Although few people can devote the time and dedication required to win concours events, everybody wants their car, motorbike or boat to look like a show-stopper. Now, you can achieve a ‘concours’ standard finish as Smartwax® has responded to the demand by introducing the new Concours Paste Wax.

Retailer feature

Julys featured retailer is Motorways Hessle (www.speeding.co.uk). Motorways were the first retailer in the U.K. to stock Smartwax. We catch up with MD Malcolm Wilkinson to find out about his business and what he thinks about the Smartwax range.

We have been in business for 25 years and when we first saw the Smartwax range two years ago, we knew it would be perfect for our customers says Malcolm. We are still enjoying success with the range, customers love it and come back for more. The support from Smartwax U.K. is great and the Rimwax point of Sale is the best I have seen in 25 years!

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