Autosol

Autosol is a German brand whose metal polish paste has been a staple in workshops and garages since the mid-20th century. Originally developed by Otto Durst GmbH & Co. KG in Germany, the product is distributed in North America through Autosol LLC (Austin, Texas). The Edel-Chromglanz formula — a white paste of fine abrasive in a hydrocarbon-ammonia emulsion — became a benchmark for chrome polishing across automotive, motorcycle, marine, and household metalwork applications.

The brand is best known for a single product that has remained largely unchanged in chemistry and packaging for decades. Autosol's reputation rests on consistent performance rather than marketing or product proliferation: a narrow catalog, a recognizable gold-and-black tube, and a formula that forum contributors have been recommending to each other for over 30 years.