Meguiar’s Ultimate Wash and Wax: Specifications and Safety Notes
At a glance
- What it is: A car shampoo that adds a layer of wax as you wash, using a hybrid of carnauba wax and synthetic polymers.
- Key facts: 1.42 L; pH-balanced; boosts shine between waxing; £19.75, reduced from £24.96 (UK retailer); both Meguiar’s UK and the retailer showed it out of stock.
- Suits: Regular washes on a car that already has wax or sealant.
- Skip if: You want a dilution ratio; neither page states one.
We haven’t tested this product ourselves. This page summarises Meguiar’s UK’s product page and one UK retailer’s listing, checked 19 October 2026.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Meguiar’s Ultimate Wash and Wax (SKU UF-G17748UK at the retailer) | [1][2] |
| Type | Shampoo and wax in one step; hybrid carnauba and synthetic polymer; compatible with Meguiar’s washes and waxes | [1][2] |
| Claims | Boosts wax protection; increases shine between waxing; powerful sudsing; pH-balanced | [1][2] |
| Size | 1.42 L | [2] |
| Price and stock | £19.75 (list £24.96) at the retailer; out of stock at both | [1][2] |
| Dilution and directions | Not stated on either page; check the label | n/a |
What owners report
We have not reviewed owner feedback for this product.
Known issues and safety
Recall check: we searched GOV.UK product safety alerts, reports and recalls (Office for Product Safety and Standards) for “meguiars” on 19 October 2026 and found no results [3]. Check the list again for the exact product.
Meguiar’s links a safety data sheet and says it is on the 3M UK website [1]. Do not let shampoo dry on paint.
Questions people ask
Does it replace waxing?
No. The retailer says it boosts protection and shine between waxing [2].
How much do I use?
Neither page says. Follow the label.
Is it in stock?
Both pages showed it out of stock [1][2].
Alternatives
- Car-Chem 1900:1 Shampoo: See our separate page.
- Other car shampoos: See our car shampoo hub.
Our verdict
Based on the evidence, this suits regular washes that top up wax. We could not confirm dilution, and it was out of stock. This is a research summary, not a test result.
Sources
- Ultimate Wash and Wax, Meguiar’s UK, meguiars.co.uk. The page shows no date. Checked 19 October 2026.
- Ultimate Wash and Wax, The Ultimate Finish (UK retailer listing), theultimatefinish.co.uk. The page shows no date. Checked 19 October 2026.
- GOV.UK search of product safety alerts, reports and recalls, Office for Product Safety and Standards, gov.uk. Searched 19 October 2026.