Any tips with Collinite 476?

Bill1234

Bill1234

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I just received my AG package with 476. This can will be for a relative. Any tips to suggest when applying?
 
I like to use a damp applicator.
If its really cold out. I use a hair dryer to heat up the top layer of wax in the container, then wipe up the liquid with the applicator.
Apply thin, thin, thin...
 
Thin is In for Collinite

I live 10 miles from the factory and if you call them they will tell your to apply it as thin as you can.
 
Thin, and cool paint out of the sun, but not 40 degree cool paint! LOL
 
Then again, I've succeeded putting 476 on probably 40 degree paint, detailing my Tahoe in my then Chicago Garage, with Propane Heater running. Temps outside were in the single digits.

I was able to apply, and able to get it off without any cuss words, hassle, nada.

Perhaps humidity is a bigger enemy of such waxes?
 
reeeko99 said:
I like to use a damp applicator.
If its really cold out. I use a hair dryer to heat up the top layer of wax in the container, then wipe up the liquid with the applicator.
Apply thin, thin, thin...
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Agree, I've always dampened an applicator with 476. This helps.
 
I am looking at this knowing that thin is key. I will probably be using a simple cloth applicator pad
 
I'd definitely suggest a foam applicator pad... partially damp... as thin as possible


if you need to test the 'thin factor' take the applicator and kiss the glass ... if the glass shows wax you're good to go...


and do two coats.... then sit back and enjoy extreme winter protection!
 
Bill1234 said:
I am looking at this knowing that thin is key. I will probably be using a simple cloth applicator pad
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I would go with a damp foam applicator. MF or cloth applicators may induce marring or swirls. A soft foam applicator is what you want.

Best to use a DA or a wax spreader with a finishing pad and get a nice even thin coat applied. Let dry to haze and then remove.
 
reeeko99 said:
Wow. Take a tour.. or better yet doooo they have an outlet store ?
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Yes you can buy direct from them.
They have their complete product line on a steel shelving unit :-)

Real nice guys the Dad Mike passed away a couple years ago and his 2 sons are running it just as the Dad did.

I do not think that they let anyone into the factory, as far as I know.
 
Like everyone said. THIN!!! Or you'll be taking it off for months!
 
I love Collinite both 845 and 476, both awesome. I use 845 on the rims of my Camaro, 476 goes on the paint for winter, two thin layers and believe me it lasts all winter!
 
I applied it with a GG 3" DA and that made it much easier to apply a thin coat.
 
I realize this thread is a few months old, but felt it was relevant.

Yesterday, we had some above freezing temps, so the vehicle got the 2BM wash and dry. I applied 476 in October, and it was still beading well, but I figured I'd hit it again for good measure.

Air temp was about 36 °F outside, and about 42 °F in the garage. I was initially concerned about how the wax would behave with the temperature, but soon realized that it was not an issue. I went a panel at a time with a foam applicator and buffed with MF towel. No issues with application or removal whatsoever.

The car is an 09 Acura TSX with Crystal Black Pearl. She really looked good for about 8 hours. It's tough keeping a black car black during winter in NY, but I try!
 
I apply to entire car, let sit for 1.5 to 2 hours and then remove with a microfiber bonnet.
 
I just put 2 coats of 476 on my black audi last mth used pc. da with soft polishing pad. the pad was damp did half the car at once with the da then came back polished off did other half then polished off with microfiber cloth did a final polish with a thick micro fiber cloth came out great love the wax easy on easy off did the whole car in less than an hr with a few breaks I did wait 24hrs before second coat
 
Apply super super thin and make sure its more on the liquid side.
 
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