Sold on Collinite 845

I found this, has anybody ever heard this before? The insulator part makes sense if this is true actually.

"Collinite 845 Liquid Insulator Wax PintThis premium liquid wax was originally developed for use by electric power companies for protection against high voltage power failure, fires and explosions. Use where durability, high gloss and lasting protection are paramount."
 
Yes, seen that quote & other's like it many time over. Quotes from AG's product info #845 product page:

"Collinite Liquid Insulator Wax was originally developed for power companies to protect against high voltage power failure, electrical fires, and explosions."

"The liquid car wax was created to insulate electrical components, but it has become one of the foremost liquid car waxes on the market by word-of-mouth of Collinite’s very satisfied customers.

And some info from Collinite's #845 web page:

"A user-friendlier version of the No. 476s paste, No. 845 stands as Collinite’s most legendary product to date. Famous for its versatility, durability and DIY ease of use, “IW” is ideal for both small and large surface area jobs where lasting protection and timely job completion are desired, but hard buffing and frequent reapplication are not practical."

Collinite Auto, Marine and Industrial Wax Products Official Site » Collinite

Collinite IS old school
 
One2nine said:
Ok so we are finally getting a few day break in the weather here in pa. I want to do a good scrub down of the truck and finally try out my 845. Any tips on getting the wax warmed to make it less chunky? Soak the bottle in warm water? Temp here will be around 50 tomorrow.
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Set the Collinite in hot tap water. Go wash vehicle, cone back shake bottle vigorously. Put back in hot tap water. Clay car, go shake Collinite, pit back in hot tap water. Polish car. Go get Collinite and shake until milky and no chucks. Ready to work. Do not put in microwave. It has solvents that can cause a flash fire.
 
No Bob, not at all. Just look at the website, look at a #476 or #915 tin. Looks like they place more importance on what they put in the can than anything else. I don't recall ever seeing a Collinite ad in a car magazine, could have been some but I've never seen one. Apparently, they are who they are based on word-of-mouth & reputation.

I find the old school approach appeals to me, probably because it brings back memories of using a tin of wax (Simonize???) to wax my Dad's car with him.
 
One warning about 845 -- do not use it in the sun. One time, I applied it onto a car and the sun started shining on the car for 10-15 Min. After this occurred, it was pretty much impossible to remove the residue.
 
NYV6Coupe said:
No Bob, not at all

I find the old school approach appeal to me
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OK...Thanks.
I'm the same way.

But since he's the one that brought this up:
Is this also how forum member KneeDragr feels/reasons?

Bob
 
cleanmycorolla said:
I never underatand why everyone goes nuts for 845. Or why if you go to any detailing site to purchase stuff, get boutique products everywhere else, and then get a $15 wax. Yeah budgets, money, etc, I get it. But still, just confuses me. Not knocking purchases just wondering why theres like some hypnotic haze around 845.
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It's because these products have been proven, and persevered over the test of time. Have you had vehicles that have lasted the test of time? With DP Coating? With Pinnacle. Let me know 15 years from now, how your vehicle coated with Pinnacle GL looks?

But I can tell you this. I've waxed cars over the years with Collinte products, and the paint on those vehicles DID stand the test of time. They held up through florida heat, and Midwestern salt, and sub zero cold.

And although many here might feel rich, and plop down a $195 large for a tub of Fuzion, I myself strongly doubt that it will last a 1/4th as long as Collinite 476.

And with proper prep, I doubt that Fuzion looks that much better. Strong words, and convictions. I tempt somebody to prove me wrong!
 
Yay! I learned how to use AG's photo gallery :props:

Made this, I like the Word of Mouth at the bottom. Heck that's how I learned about Collinite 476s

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cleanmycorolla said:
I never underatand why everyone goes nuts for 845. Or why if you go to any detailing site to purchase stuff, get boutique products everywhere else, and then get a $15 wax. Yeah budgets, money, etc, I get it. But still, just confuses me. Not knocking purchases just wondering why theres like some hypnotic haze around 845.
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Its the same way how I have found MF towels that are better than what this site offers (or same as) and others like it for 75% price difference. In a lot of instances "you get what you pay for" is very true, but not always my friend. As I get older, what you get is what you pay for is very true for most, but not 845. :xyxthumbs:
 
FUNX725 said:
OK...Thanks.
I'm the same way.

But since he's the one that brought this up:
Is this also how forum member KneeDragr feels/reasons?

Bob
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Bob: I responded because I brought that up in post #42, no idea how that quote was attributed to KneeDragr. Click the red/white square icon next to his name in the post that you quoted & it takes you back to post #28 ..... weird.
 
It's to the point where I have given bottles of 845 out as gifts to my family and friends...

All have replied they like it better than whatever they were using before.
 
FUNX725 said:
From Collinite's FAQ:


2.) What’s the difference between the auto waxes; No. 845 Insulator Wax, No. 476s Super Double Coat and the No. 915 Marque D’ Elegance?

All 3 last step waxes serve the same function: to provide a high gloss carnauba shine and lasting protection. All 3 contain copious amounts of wax-both rare Brazilian carnauba and premium synthetic polymers. However, their degree of durability, ease of use, and warmth of shine vary. Think of it this way;

1. No.476s – most durable protection/weather defense. Most elbow grease required during application.

2. No. 915- 2nd most durable and slightly easier than the 476s to apply/remove. No. 915 lends our warmest shine to dark tones like navy and black due to its highest concentration of rare carnauba.

3. No. 845- easiest of the 3 to apply/remove with slightly less durability than the No. 915.
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Bob
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I've seen this on their web site and other places. I can't imagine how durable 476 must been after seeing the longevity I got from 845 since they consider it their least durable solution!

I'd really like to try 915, but I'm just lazy enough to cringe at going back to past wax. Liquids are so much easier with a DA if you don't have a small enough backing plate/pad.

After I run down my current supplies, I just might try 476 for wheels.
 
No need for a small pad/backing plate to spread #476 with a buffer, simply transfer the wax from can-to-surface with a typical applicator and proceed with spreading it thin with a DA.
 
NYV6Coupe said:
I prepped my car for the long Western NY winter with 501/601 and 111/601 then topped it with 2 coats of Collinite 476 back in late October. It's been a long miserable winter, even by WNY standards, but I still have strong beading everywhere.

I think there's a nation wide salt shortage because they're layin' it on so heavy here , the salt build-up on cars has been unbelievable. Drive anywhere and occasionally you'll see a car that's been freshly washed, otherwise everything looks white or grey.

Always nice to find products that live up to the hype, Collinite just plain works.
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Wny here as well and it's definitely been one heck of a winter but my 845 is still sheeting strong at the pay and spray

HateSwirls said:
OK so I sealed my RAV a few weeks back, I wanted to top it, but with what being I have many toppers to chose from.
I decided to try out the Collinite 845.
This wax "wowed me" big time.

So easy to work with, in fact the easiest wax I ever used.
Just a few drops all it takes to do an entire hood, I applied it, waited 30 seconds per directions and buffed off , not only was it easy to do but zero dusting , NONE!

The shine was incredible and slick.
From reading reviews is will last months, not 1-2 months but more like 5 months , should have protection throughout the summer being I have one coat of Wolfgang Paint Sealant and two coats of the 845, I applied the second coat 24 hours after apply my first coat.
Hard to beleive a bottle sells for only $17.00, even better value being a tiny bit goes a long way.

The car is black so it shows everything, after I removed the wax there wasn't any streaking of any kind, just a flawless finish is all I saw:dblthumb2:

You gotta try the Collinite 845, you just gotta:dblthumb2:

My rating for this product is a strong 5 stars:)
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You only left it for 30 SECONDS before removing? I thought most leave it for 30 MINUTES?
 
How fast do you guys apply the second coat?

I also seen people on here apply it to rubber trims. What about pebble trims to prevent fading?

I do use it on my chrome bumpers and plastic chrome ( grille ) as well
 
As far as pebbled trim I would and do use Wolfgang exterior trim sealant.
I apply a second coat after the next wash, and so on.
 
So you would use it on pebble trim? And don't people do two coats about 1 hr after the first?
 
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