What is life like with your car? Let us know and win £500 in John Lewis vouchers | No thanks
What is the best way of protecting the paint and body work on my new Mercedes-Benz?
I bought a new Mercedes E200 two months ago which I need to keep for many years. What is the best way of protecting the paint and body work?
Asked on 7 October 2012 by Richard Rowlin
![](http://images.honestjohn.co.uk/imagecache/file/pad/120x120/media/16477727/537450_458533677529584_1473549666_n.jpg)
Autoglym High Definition wax applied twice to three times a year. Costs £45 a tub and that should be enough for about four applications.
Similar questions
![](http://images.honestjohn.co.uk/imagecache/file/pad/75x75/media/16477727/537450_458533677529584_1473549666_n.jpg)
I use Autoglym Super Resin Polish and then Extra Gloss Protection after that. Should I then use Autoglym High Def wax to seal it, or is High Def meant to be an alternative to one or both of the others?
![](http://images.honestjohn.co.uk/imagecache/file/pad/75x75/media/16477727/537450_458533677529584_1473549666_n.jpg)
I had my Skoda paintwork "Supaguarded" when I bought my car four years ago. Since then, I have washed it regularly with Autoglym but have not waxed it.
I intend now to give it a good wax before winter...
![](http://images.honestjohn.co.uk/imagecache/file/pad/75x75/media/16477727/537450_458533677529584_1473549666_n.jpg)
I have purchased a new 58 plate Honda Civic Type R. And am very keen on making sure that I can maintain the bodywork in the best way possible. The car gets washed every couple of weeks and polished about...
Related models
![](/media/_v6/7517365/Mercedes -E-Class (2).jpg?width=115&height=75&rmode=crop)
Distinctive, sharp looks. Excellent CDI diesels. Good motorway cruiser. Feels very well built.