About SurLuster

SurLuster is a car care brand with roots in 1947. What began as a carnauba wax made in California is today a full range of car care products, developed and manufactured in Japan for drivers who care about the finish of their cars.

Our History

1947 – Joseph Robinson founds SurLuster in Long Beach, California, making car wax with carnauba wax, a natural wax also used in cosmetics.

1949 – Full-scale sales begin under the SurLuster brand name.

1969 – General Motors selects SurLuster Pace and Wax (Blue Wax) as a designated wax for Cadillac.

Early 1970s – SurLuster arrives in Japan, just as car ownership there begins to grow.

Today – All SurLuster products are developed and manufactured in Japan, and SurLuster is one of the best-known car care brands in Japanese retail stores.

Read the full story of SurLuster’s journey from California to Japan.

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Three men at the SurLuster Wax Co. booth at a trade show
Men looking at SurLuster wax tins on a display stand
Two men examining a SurLuster product in front of a product display

Our Product Lines

SurLuster Series

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Quality first. Since the beginning, SurLuster has focused on high-quality car care, guided by a simple belief: every car deserves the best.

Zero Series

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Easy and simple. A full lineup that covers the whole car care process, from washing to the final coating.

LOOP

LOOP engine support chemicals logo

Engine support. Fuel and engine oil additives that help clean, lubricate and protect parts working under harsh conditions inside the engine.

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