Collinite - Too Good!

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Well Agians,

I used Collinite on a few of my regular clients rides and my weekly or biweekly scheduled cleanings have gotten HARDER lol. Because we use the waterless method - the product beads off hardcore and is really a pain to buff off (because of never ending beading). I am officially a fan of collinite when it comes to protection - but dislike it on the routine maintenance side! Great product for sure :dblthumb2:
 
B&B Tennessee said:
Well Agians,

I used Collinite on a few of my regular clients rides and my weekly or biweekly scheduled cleanings have gotten HARDER lol. Because we use the waterless method - the product beads off hardcore and is really a pain to buff off (because of never ending beading). I am officially a fan of collinite when it comes to protection - but dislike it on the routine maintenance side! Great product for sure :dblthumb2:
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Well said!
 
warm it like a baby bottle and thin coats makes it easier...
 
B&B Tennessee said:
Well Agians,

I used Collinite on a few of my regular clients rides and my weekly or biweekly scheduled cleanings have gotten HARDER lol. Because we use the waterless method - the product beads off hardcore and is really a pain to buff off (because of never ending beading). I am officially a fan of collinite when it comes to protection - but dislike it on the routine maintenance side! Great product for sure :dblthumb2:
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Have you considered switching to rinseless?
 
Did you ever notice the marks it leaves on the paint after you buff it off? why does it do that?
 
Whats nuts about 845 is it lasts 4-6 months with weekly and biweekly washes. Un real in my opinion. I am a fan as well. I havent made the switch to full synthetic sealants yet because the way 845 looks. great stuff.:buffing:
 
idk why you guys like this high durability, how are we supposed to use all of our different waxes? :D
If I had a wax that looked incredible for a month and then was completely gone, I'd be set
 
I'm another happy Collinite user, especially now that the bottle's a little less full--makes it easier to turn liquid. I use a DA to apply, so it's thin. It sure doesn't take much!
 
dougsrt said:
I havent tried collinite yet. I think i em now
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I would highly recommend it, I used it the first time a few months ago and am very pleased. Make sure you get a squeeze bottle to dispense it makes things much easier.
 
durant113 said:
I would highly recommend it, I used it the first time a few months ago and am very pleased. Make sure you get a squeeze bottle to dispense it makes things much easier.
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Squeeze bottle is very good and
One thing I've found, are products like Cg and pb that have the flip tips work great. I have spray and gloss refill top on my coly 845 right now, just put the sprayer in the pb and replaced top on 845. Just FYI for those who order other products.
 
I tried collinite on a different car a few years back and didn't like the look. I can't describe it, but it didn't look as good as 5050 or glasur.
 
vegas911gts said:
I tried collinite on a different car a few years back and didn't like the look. I can't describe it, but it didn't look as good as 5050 or glasur.
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845 has a very bright, shiny look - too bright for me, at least for my red car.
 
have used 845 in past years for winter, but this year I went with 476, stuff is hard to get off but man does the water just shoot off it. crazy good stuff. not beautiful, or warming but durable as all heck!
 
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jshaf said:
have used 845 in past years for winter, but this year I went with 476, stuff is hard to get off but man does the water just shoot off it. crazy good stuff. not beautiful, or warming but durable as all heck!
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I'm sort of "dumb", when it comes to many of the hi-tech space age sealants now available, but, after using Collinite 476 for about a good 20-22 years now, I think I have this wax down pretty well.

With either MF or Foam Applicator Pad, I've always moistened the Applicator with clean water, then squeeze out as much water as possible before applying.

After a panel, you'll then start to usually notice the Applicator starting to drag again. I then apply a little water again, squeeze, and resume.

(what this of course does, is enables, and aids thin applications of the product, an important key)

With 476 though, you'll get to a point where it does seem to begin to be difficult to wet the Pad. It's sort of like trying to wet a Pad that is laden with Crisco, the water is hesitant to penetrate the Pad. That's when I usually reach for another fresh Pad.

Probably good "wax sense" to not maybe try using the same Pad for the entire vehicle, especially on a larger Vehicle like an SUV-Pickup Truck. Even though 476 really has no cleaners in it, I have seen eventual dirts on the Pad (probably due to solvents).

As others in the know will say, thin applications will aid easier removal.

I commonly apply to the whole vehicle, and by the time I have finished applying to the last panel, the wax will be ready to remove.

Now as for applying, yes, I've noted 476 start to eventually become difficult to apply when the product gets old. I assume over time, it can get drier in the can, and loses some of its lubricity. Mark
 
I put two coats on and did the crown of the car one last time to be sure, the first time was hard to get off, by the third coat it was a little easy because I think I finally got the right amount, thin enough and alot easier to remove than the first time. expecting this to last til spring detail if not longer :) thanks for the pointers and feed back
 
Finally got to try the famous Collinite 845 this week on a couple cars... I must say I was impressed! Finally seeing what all the hype is about! Good product... easy on... easy off... good shine! No complaints here!
 
What's cool is that after a few months you STILL see it is beading like it was when you originally applied it.

I am on week number 10 and the beading is still tight!
 
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