Collinite #845: The Definitive How-To Guide For This Legendary Wax

Solomonn said:
In what motion do we apply the wax? Some say circular while others say straights.

What are you opinion/recommendation?
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personal preference i guess :)

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Solomonn said:
There's no hard and fast rule to this I suppose?
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I see you at Singapore ;)
Something might interest you:
Prepare some buffing microfiber with distilled water
Apply panel by panel, hood divide to 6 section for regular sedan.
Wax will haze between 1-5 mins
 
i remember leaving mine for at least 15 minutes before buffing it off.
next time i guess i'll leave it even longer, to bond better with the paint.
then, after 30-60 minutes a second coating, for good coverage and longer protection.
 
Moldavite said:
I see you at Singapore ;)
Something might interest you:
Prepare some buffing microfiber with distilled water
Apply panel by panel, hood divide to 6 section for regular sedan.
Wax will haze between 1-5 mins
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I'm from Singapore indeed!

What's the distilled water for?
 
hey guys, can you please check if your 845 is "watery" or "thick" in the bottle?

for a long time mine was very thick, couple of days ago i review my detailing products and gave the 845 a good shake. from that day it is VERY watery, it begins having a layer of transparent water on top...

is my 845 failing me?.. or is it normal?
 
makima said:
hey guys, can you please check if your 845 is "watery" or "thick" in the bottle?



for a long time mine was very thick, couple of days ago i review my detailing products and gave the 845 a good shake. from that day it is VERY watery, it begins having a layer of transparent water on top...



is my 845 failing me?.. or is it normal?
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It was never meant to be thick! That's why many users of the Collinite places the bottle - or half of it - into hot water then giving it a good shake, resulting in a watery, runny wax.
 
yes, i know prior using give it a good shake and it becomes watery, BUT afterwards, next day - shouldn't it get thicker again?
 
thank you, I was about to give up on this product. the clumps where smarter than me.

It is a very good product, just could not figure out how to make it a liquid with out clumps and flakes.
 
I was applying some to my car today by hand using a foam applicator. Started off using 3 small dots on the pad for each half but i'm unsure if I applied enough. I kept doing the glass test and whilst it didn't leave a thick layer on the glass it did leave some on it.

I've noticed there is a tad bit of hazing in some areas (especially where the 3 dots first touched) but is there another way to make sure i've applied enough product ?

Should I buff it off now and apply another coat to be safe ?
 
sshazam said:
I was applying some to my car today by hand using a foam applicator. Started off using 3 small dots on the pad for each half but i'm unsure if I applied enough. I kept doing the glass test and whilst it didn't leave a thick layer on the glass it did leave some on it.

I've noticed there is a tad bit of hazing in some areas (especially where the 3 dots first touched) but is there another way to make sure i've applied enough product ?

Should I buff it off now and apply another coat to be safe ?
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You could put your finger in a MF towel and do the swipe test, which is used to see if the wax has dried. If the haze disappears where you swiped, you put enough down.

A second coat is a good way insure coverage, but always necessary.

If you have the time and are that worried about it, take your time and do a 2nd coat. Can't hurt if you take your time.
 
KMdef9 said:
A second coat is a good way insure coverage, but always necessary.
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I never really thought a second coat was necessary but your right about it insuring the coverage. I put two coats on my Honda Pilot and the real question is how do you get it off. That stuff bonds like nobody's business. Just my .02
 
runrun411 said:
I never really thought a second coat was necessary but your right about it insuring the coverage. I put two coats on my Honda Pilot and the real question is how do you get it off. That stuff bonds like nobody's business. Just my .02
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Polishing will get it off. There might be easier ways, but I use a mild polish twice a year to spruce up the finish and I'm pretty sure that removes the previous coats of 845.
 
runrun411 said:
I never really thought a second coat was necessary but your right about it insuring the coverage. I put two coats on my Honda Pilot and the real question is how do you get it off. That stuff bonds like nobody's business. Just my .02
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Dang edit button, I meant NOT always necessary.
 
runrun411 said:
I put two coats on my Honda Pilot and the real question is how do you get it off. That stuff bonds like nobody's business. Just my .02
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If 845 is hard to buff off, then you are using it wrong. Possibly / probably using too much.

Even when laid too thick 845 is still very forgiving. Lay down too much 476s or 915 and you are in for a real bad day. Actually 476s taught me a lot about using the proper amounts - it comes off just fine when done right. All 3 are awesome products IMHO.
 
When the original question about getting it off was asked, I was thinking they were looking at long term when they wanted to refresh or replace it.

Agree that it is probably being used to thick if it's hard to buff off. They might also be letting it dwell too long as well, or applied it in direct sun. There are a lot of variables at work.

Like other waxes, I've found a quick spritz of QD to the hard to buff area usually softens things up enough to take care of business.
 
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