845 Waxed exterior attracting dust/leaves

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After going through my 2 BM wash, clay and applying 845 the car looks great but seems to be attracting a lot of dust and small pieces of leaves. I went very thin and used less than a quarter bottle of Collinite 845.

Is that normal after waxing?
 
I just had the same thing with Optimum Spray Wax. The first rain, washing or QD wipe down usually solves the problem.

Dave
 
I do experience some dust attraction with 845. It won't attract small pieces of leaves though.
 
Rob T said:
I do experience some dust attraction with 845. It won't attract small pieces of leaves though.
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Ok. I'll assume the first rain will take care of it. Thx
 
You build up a static charge when your removing/ buffing the paint with your towel that attracts dust.
 
bws said:
After going through my 2 BM wash, clay and applying 845 the car looks great but seems to be attracting a lot of dust and small pieces of leaves. I went very thin and used less than a quarter bottle of Collinite 845.

Is that normal after waxing?
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Just to clarify. You used 4oz of 845 to wax your car?
 
Rsurfer said:
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Yes, way too much.
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I just double checked. I transferred 4oz to a squeeze bottle and have about half left in the squeeze bottle so its probably closer to 2oz used.

Still too much?
 
I usually use 1.5 oz doing wheels, glass, and paint. And most here say that is too much.
I have a white car and in the garage I cannot see it haze, so I tend to use too much.
 
I'd say that's too much IME. When I use it or any other Colli LSP, I apply it so thin than its damn near impossible to see it.
Did you apply by hand or machine?
 
glfnaz said:
I usually use 1.5 oz doing wheels, glass, and paint. And most here say that is too much.
I have a white car and in the garage I cannot see it haze, so I tend to use too much.
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I was waxing in a garage that wasn't well lot so probably another reason I used too much. I need to put some lights together.
 
fly07sti said:
I'd say that's too much IME. When I use it or any other Colli LSP, I apply it so thin than its damn near impossible to see it.
Did you apply by hand or machine?
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By hand.
 
as long as you got it off the car ok and you are ok with buying a new bottle every few years, I see no issues. I tend to lay my LSP on probably a tad too thick too but I like to be able to see where it is on the car so I know I have full coverage.
 
Here is a trick I use to combat the static charge generated when polishing with a microfiber towel. I use Collinite 845 and know what you are going through with dust attraction. I have a dark brown Explorer and the dust drove me crazy. Go out and buy a product called "Static Guard." It is an aerosol used for clothes to combat static. Spray it on your final wipe down/polishing microfiber. Not directly on the microfiber but hold the can about 2 feet away and let the fine aerosol particles land on your microfiber towel. Then do your final wipe down. I do this 2-3 times when I do a final wipe on my Explorer. Works awesome!
 
Sharpie said:
Here is a trick I use to combat the static charge generated when polishing with a microfiber towel. I use Collinite 845 and know what you are going through with dust attraction. I have a dark brown Explorer and the dust drove me crazy. Go out and buy a product called "Static Guard." It is an aerosol used for clothes to combat static. Spray it on your final wipe down/polishing microfiber. Not directly on the microfiber but hold the can about 2 feet away and let the fine aerosol particles land on your microfiber towel. Then do your final wipe down. I do this 2-3 times when I do a final wipe on my Explorer. Works awesome!
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Sounds good. I'll give it a shot
 
It really has nothing to do with the wax itself but rather the static electricity from the towels. It happens. Honestly, you're going to get dust on it no matter what. I don't think stressing over it is worth your time.
 
Sometimes, something like an MF Applicator for hand application can have a tendency to have you lay down a little bit too much product, with something like Colly waxes, the pastes, or liquids that they make.

I myself think MF Applicators have their place, and always have both on hand. I like the MF Applicators a bit more when needing to more aggressively rub in a product, like for instance a cleaner wax.

Once you load a foam applicator with 845, it goes and goes. All you then need is just 3-5 small drops on the pad to reload, to do entire panels. Or half a large panel like a hood, or roof.

Most if not all Colly products are hybrids (wax and sealant) so I think it's best to apply, and then let sit for some time before removal. That it better bonds to the vehicle.
 
MarkD51 said:
Most if not all Colly products are hybrids (wax and sealant) so I think it's best to apply, and then let sit for some time before removal. That it better bonds to the vehicle.
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From AG site:
Apply wax to one section at a time, wait 30 seconds, and then buff.
 
Sharpie said:
Here is a trick I use to combat the static charge generated when polishing with a microfiber towel. I use Collinite 845 and know what you are going through with dust attraction. I have a dark brown Explorer and the dust drove me crazy. Go out and buy a product called "Static Guard." It is an aerosol used for clothes to combat static. Spray it on your final wipe down/polishing microfiber. Not directly on the microfiber but hold the can about 2 feet away and let the fine aerosol particles land on your microfiber towel. Then do your final wipe down. I do this 2-3 times when I do a final wipe on my Explorer. Works awesome!
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Or use CarPro Eraser which is designed for cars,tested on cars, and inexpensive. Eraser is antistatic.
 
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