Applying "Hard" Waxes

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Hi guys.Would like to know if have any techniques when appyling not so user friendly paste waxes such as collinite, nattys etc...TIA
 
I have never done this myself, but I have read where some actually spray the area with some type of spray wax such as OCW and then rub in the paste. I know I am going to give that technique a shot this fall when I apply Collonite 885 fleetwax to my cars. Dont know what if any effect this would have on looks or durability. HTH.........
 
I usually just take my hand applicator and swipe across the top of the paste, then apply to the finish. Most paste waxes are WOWO (Wipe On, Wipe Off) so do one panel at a time.
 
As stated, do small sections at a time...misting the applicator helps. Apply as thin as possible.
 
cls said:
Hi guys.Would like to know if have any techniques when appyling not so user friendly paste waxes such as collinite, nattys etc...TIA
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I've got Nattys Blue and its one of the easiest waxes to use? Collinitie 915 is easy as well, trick is applying Collinite thinly.
 
In my experience with nattys blue,I found it harder to spread evenly and thinly.I used the megs yellow foam pad.Maybe its because i just got so used to S100 and souveran...Ive read from other threads that al53's techniques for collinite pastes was to use a damp applicator.
Surfer said:
I've got Nattys Blue and its one of the easiest waxes to use? Collinitie 915 is easy as well, trick is applying Collinite thinly.
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I just use a damp applicator, I haven't had a problem with Natty's either :)
 
MoBenzOwner said:
I have never done this myself, but I have read where some actually spray the area with some type of spray wax such as OCW and then rub in the paste. I know I am going to give that technique a shot this fall when I apply Collonite 885 fleetwax to my cars. Dont know what if any effect this would have on looks or durability. HTH.........
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That's what I do ... OCW then paste wax. It is a unique spit shine method. I don't know the specifics on what layer lasts the longest but it sure looks good. A traditional spit shine method is misting a panel with ice water and then applying a paste wax until it disappears. This lays a very thin layer of wax down which makes it extremely easy to remove. Instead of water, I use OCW :righton:. OCW is supoposed to be a stand alone product with polymers and carnauba but it does work very nicely using the spit shine method.
 
so do you let th ocw haze first then apply the paste?

budman3 said:
That's what I do ... OCW then paste wax. It is a unique spit shine method. I don't know the specifics on what layer lasts the longest but it sure looks good. A traditional spit shine method is misting a panel with ice water and then applying a paste wax until it disappears. This lays a very thin layer of wax down which makes it extremely easy to remove. Instead of water, I use OCW :righton:. OCW is supoposed to be a stand alone product with polymers and carnauba but it does work very nicely using the spit shine method.
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With my Natty's, I like to apply it with a blue 5.5" LC CCS pad and use the method they show in the Pinnacle video where you push the paste out past the rim of the jar, then squeeze to hold it in place. Then apply it sparringly to the pad. I always mist my pads with a QD before applying the wax. This method works very well for me.
 
cls said:
so do you let th ocw haze first then apply the paste?
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Nope, you never want to let OCW haze or dry on the paint. You mist very lightly and then work your paste wax in until the OCW or water disappears and into the paint. There will be a light film of paste wax left on the car which is easy to remove.
 
Ok.Thanks budman.Can i try it w/other spray wax?mothers reflection spray wax,AW etc?
budman3 said:
Nope, you never want to let OCW haze or dry on the paint. You mist very lightly and then work your paste wax in until the OCW or water disappears and into the paint. There will be a light film of paste wax left on the car which is easy to remove.
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I don't see why not ... I can't say what will last the longest but I'm sure they will all look great. Give it a try and report back with results.
 
I found apply with bare hands to be fast and easy while using a minimal amount of product. The little bit of heat in my hands melted Collinite 476 easily. It took about 20 minutes to wax my F-150 one panel at a time.[video=youtube_share;1msYakLnqOw"]bare hands[/video]
 
I just did my 2 cars with collinite 476 over the weekend. I followed others advice in keeping it thin, have the applicator be just slightly damp and not leaving it on too long before wiping off. Worked very easy that way
 
I have used collonite 845 and it is hard to remove when it is dry I let it dry on a friends car on the third application(getting ready for winter) and buffed it off the next day and it took me about twice as long to remove. In the video the guy says to buf off in circular motions I would always do straight lines running the length of the car and he said make surre to get all the paint but I tend to stay a 1/4 inch away from rubber, plastic and any where wax will remain. When you buff it off you will hit these spots enough.
 
Thanks guys for the replies.One thing with 845,cant seem to apply it thinly.i used a damp foam applicator and 2-3 pea size drops per panel and i always get these stubborn streaks...Did i apply too much product or is it our very hot and humid weather(asia)?
 
Tragu said:
I have used collonite 845 and it is hard to remove when it is dry I let it dry on a friends car on the third application(getting ready for winter) and buffed it off the next day and it took me about twice as long to remove. In the video the guy says to buf off in circular motions I would always do straight lines running the length of the car and he said make surre to get all the paint but I tend to stay a 1/4 inch away from rubber, plastic and any where wax will remain. When you buff it off you will hit these spots enough.
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Well your not supposed to leave overnight, damn near an y wax will be like a brick trying to remove. 30-60 minutes or so or when it starts hazing is when you can remove.
 
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