| Manufacturer | Mothers |
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| Brand | Mothers |
| Model | 05500 |
| Item Weight | 12 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 5 x 5 x 3 inches |
| Item model number | 5500 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 05500 |
| OEM Part Number | 5500 |
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Mothers California Gold Brazilian Carnauba Cleaner Wax, 12 oz. Paste – Cleans & Waxes in One Step, Removes Oxidation & Swirls, Premium Carnauba Shine & Protection for All Paint Finishes (05500)
| Brand | Mothers |
| Item Form | Paste |
| Specific Uses For Product | Cleaning, Polishing, Removing Scratches |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Cleans, For Polishing, Removes Scratches |
| Item Weight | 12 Ounces |
About this item
- Formulated to clean and protect in one application
- Effective on fiberglass and gel coats
- Contains heat resistant carnauba wax for a long-lasting shine
- Regular use provides a long lasting benefit to your vehicle
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Mothers 05500 California Gold Brazilian Carnauba Cleaner Wax Paste - 12 oz.
Top Brand: Mothers
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Mothers California Gold Brazilian Carnauba Cleaner Wax Paste - 12 ounce has been designed to be the one-step plan for paint preservation. It is formulated to clean and protect in just one application. It uses the same Brazilian number one yellow carnauba that makes the pure Brazilian carnauba wax so special. It combines it with a light polish that will smooth minor flaws and make your paint snap. The Brazilian carnauba cleaner wax is especially effective on fiberglass and gel coats. It was previously known as the California gold carnauba cleaner wax.
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| ASIN | B0002U1TVW |
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| Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
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| Date First Available | December 31, 2004 |
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Customers find this car wax to be the best they've used, delivering a high-quality gloss shine that makes vehicles look new. The product is easy to apply and remove, and customers consider it good value for money. Regarding durability, while some say it lasts about 3-4 months, others report that it partially dries out. The wax's hardness receives mixed feedback, with some describing it as silky smooth while others find it very hard in the tin.
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Customers praise the wax's quality, describing it as incredible and the best car wax available.
"This is a great product, but you have to throw out the container after you use it for the first time. Once you close it, you can never open it again...." Read more
"Mothers is a great wax been hearing about this ceramic coating its all hogwash you can wax your car and take care of it with Mothers Brazilian..." Read more
"Hands down the best wax I have used, I use quite a few products on my car to test out different shines and new ways to protect my paint but none..." Read more
"Always have thought this was a good wax, my most recent use still supports that feeling!!!" Read more
Customers find that the wax works well, with one customer noting its effectiveness on thirty-year-old paint and another mentioning its performance on aluminum wheels.
"no applicator included. works well, leaves a good shine. impossible to get off black trim if you don't do it while still wet." Read more
"Works great and gives paint that deep, wet look." Read more
"Worked great. Used product by hand. Car came out beautifully. Does not come out well on black plastic or matte black items." Read more
"...I've never waxed a car before and this stuff works great! It applies easily and also comes off pretty easily, and looks great. Highly recommend" Read more
Customers appreciate the wax's shine, describing it as a high-quality gloss that makes cars look new and bikes sparkle.
"...on my old trucks with acrylic urathane paint and its easy to apply/looks great/long lasting." Read more
"Best car wax I’ve ever used. Easy on, easy off and a great shine." Read more
"...Much nicer to work with; application and removal. Beautiful deep shine." Read more
"no applicator included. works well, leaves a good shine. impossible to get off black trim if you don't do it while still wet." Read more
Customers find the wax easy to apply, with one mentioning it works well in 192-degree heat.
"...Its easy to apply and buffs off fantastically well. My car looks amazing and water rolls right off the windshield. Super happy with the wax." Read more
"What a shine. Easy on, easy off. I use an inexpensive orbital buffer...." Read more
"This pure carnuba wax goes on easy and wipes off easy and sure makes a car look brand new, of coarse I have a pretty good pint jod on my chrysler 300..." Read more
"Great shine and easy to use. Wife loves the way her car looks." Read more
Customers find the wax to be a great value, appreciating both its quality and price.
"This has been one of my favorite waxes for about 30 years. Great price with free shipping made it an easy choice." Read more
"...First is the price, alomost if not less than other major brands. 2nd is the quality of which I believe is the best on the market today...." Read more
"Took a chance on this affordable wax. The end result was better than some marketed wax 3 X the cost. Would recommend." Read more
"...I can't see any differance? So give it a try. Costs a little less too. SW" Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with the wax's removal process, with some finding it easy to apply and remove, while others report it being difficult to remove, particularly from black trim areas.
"What a shine. Easy on, easy off. I use an inexpensive orbital buffer...." Read more
"The wax was bit hard and hard to apply.. Had to use with the Mother showtime spray...." Read more
"Smells very good and goes on smooth with no swirl marks. Just make sure you wipe it off as soon as it starts drying using a good microfiber towel." Read more
"...My car looks great. It goes on a little hard but it comes off easy. With shipping just a little over 10 bux for a nice size can...." Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with the wax's durability, with some reporting it lasts about 3-4 months while others mention it partially dries out.
"...Long lasting and protects the paint through harsh, salty Coastal Maine winters. Just get it and wax your car." Read more
"...wax is very difficult to remove from the can, I am assuming it's dried up and very old! I would not buy this again...." Read more
"This is the best car wax ever! Lasts a long time, weathers well. This is the only wax my family will use." Read more
"...It has always been one of the highest rated waxes and lasts for months. A little harder to take off but worth the effort." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the wax's hardness, with some finding it silky smooth while others report it being very hard in the tin.
"The product may be good, however, when I received mine, it was HARD AS A ROCK...." Read more
"Good gloss, easy to apply, easy to remove. Car looks great after waxing...." Read more
"This wax is so hard I can hardly get it out of the can.It seems like it is about dried up.Can't even use it." Read more
"Easy to install, rub on, rub off, very smooth feeling. Thanks" Read more
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Easy to apply and buff, and looks great
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- Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2019I researched just about every vehicle wax out there and found Mothers Carnauba wax to be the best all around wax, all things considered (price, application, durability). I had recently purchased a 3 yr old used vehicle that had sat outside most of its life and clearly hadn't been waxed or even regularly washed. After a thorough washing using Dawn dish liquid (my favorite for vehicles if wax preservation is not an issue), I began applying this wax using a moist circular application sponge. I was surprised to learn how stiff the wax was in the can--almost like candle wax. This stuff is definitely not "whipped"!! However, surprisingly, it went on easily as I twisted the applicator into the contents and spread the glaze on to the roof of the vehicle, allowing it to dry for 15 minutes or so. A little on the sponge seemed to go a long way in covering the metal. Now the REAL TEST, imo: How easily and completely does the residue come off? For this reason alone I give this wax FIVE STARS! I am so used to oily based waxes leaving shadows or streaks after applying and rubbing off, but this stuff completely removes with just a bit of elbow grease, leaving no spots, streaks or unpolished areas. I have not yet been able to conclude the final factor: durability, but will report back after a few weeks of car washes, outside parking, etc. But for now, for the Amazon price of this stuff: You can't go wrong!
- Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2025It’s so perfect! Helped to hide all the minor scratch from my car! Great quality and super easy to apply!
- Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2025Best wax i ever use give it a wet look
- Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2025A product that performs as good as advertised. Smooth application and great performance.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2019So I am not an auto detailer either by profession or by nature. Good enough is good enough for me because they just get dirty again! But I like to keep my vehicles for a long time so I do spend some time to keep the finish reasonably clean and waxed.
Getting older, I tried the liquid waxes and yes they go on and come off like silk but they do not last any time at all and I was looking for something that would last 6 months or so.
This wax...yes it smells delicious and yes it is crumbly and for sure do not put it on in the sun or leave it on for too long.
But it made my 2001 Outback in a cranberry color which was quite faded looking look like a new car with that deep finish we all love. It did the same for my 2011 Colorado in a navy blue which still had plenty of shine but this boosted it up a bit.
Dirt seems to slide off both vehicles rather than settle in for the next wash day.
Don't know about longevity yet....I will revisit this review if it is not as long as I think it should be. I am looking for 6 months.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2024Good gloss, easy to apply, easy to remove.
Car looks great after waxing. My biggest issue is when I wash it a few weeks or months later, the wax is completely gone.
If this has carnauba wax in it, it is just enough to make it smell like carnauba wax.
I'd rather spend more to get better (a longer lasting wax job - protection), but seems like every product is trying to be as cheap as possible (and I don't mean purchase price, but their profit).
- Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2025Worked great. Used product by hand. Car came out beautifully. Does not come out well on black plastic or matte black items.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2023This really shines up the parts on a motorcycle. I have chrome cleaner but this wax does just as well it seems to me. And it leaves a coat on there in case water splashes up which happens. It's really nice just to wipe it off when I get back home when I'm cleaning the bike the next time. I do only wax my bikes maybe once every 6 months and I use the spray wax the rest of the time. And the bikes look fantastic at all times. I love the old style black and chrome. But this is my go-to wax. I love it I've used this type of wax since I was a kid. Has an applicator in it the wax goes on nicely. Especially handy after a clay barring. That doesn't take much to do on a bike which is cool. Smooth out that paint get all the credit out of there and then to load some of this on there after you wipe that off. And the bike just sparkles. What more could you ask for? A++
Top reviews from other countries
Amazon CustomerReviewed in India on July 28, 20165.0 out of 5 stars GREAT STUFF!
Well its not one of the best Carnauba Waxes in the world for nothing. It is GOOD. Works well with dark colors. Worth buying at a discounted price. Rs 2700/- is a bit too much for any wax too be honest. I got it for less than a 1000 bucks. That is the price at which it should sell rapidly.
MatildaReviewed in Germany on September 13, 20195.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Polish
Great service for a great product.
Mark GodboltReviewed in the United Kingdom on November 3, 20205.0 out of 5 stars Nice product
Easy to apply and easy to buff off will buy again 👍👍
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ChrisReviewed in Mexico on July 9, 20215.0 out of 5 stars California Mother's!!!
Excelente cera para dejar el auto casi como nuevo. Nunca decepcionan estos productos.
Proteje por más tiempo la pintura, del sol y de la lluvia.
Lo recomiendo para cualquier vehículo.
Ngai Wing ChungReviewed in Australia on December 30, 20245.0 out of 5 stars Great!
It is exactly what I expected - highly recommended!
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Product Summary: Mothers California Gold Brazilian Carnauba Cleaner Wax, 12 oz. Paste – Cleans & Waxes in One Step, Removes Oxidation & Swirls, Premium Carnauba Shine & Protection for All Paint Finishes (05500)
From Mothers
About this Item
- Formulated to clean and protect in one application
- Effective on fiberglass and gel coats
- Contains heat resistant carnauba wax for a long-lasting shine
- Regular use provides a long lasting benefit to your vehicle
Product Description
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Mothers 05500 California Gold Brazilian Carnauba Cleaner Wax Paste - 12 oz.
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