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After thinking I was going to get rid of my collinite 845, I put on another wax. I was talked into keeping the bottle by their support, and would like to wax the car with it tomorrow.

What is the best way to remove a current layer of wax from a car? It was just applied 3 weeks ago or so.

Or let me ask you this: would the Collinite remove the previous wax layer when I buff it?
 
Do you have a prewax cleaner or any type of light polish available? Mechanical abrasion is likely you're most guaranteed method.

Ive not tried it, but have been told this is an excellent prewax cleaner. http://www.autogeek.net/pinpainclean.html

There's been a lot of debate if dish soap will remove wax, and the consensus seemed that it will not.
 
No, I don't have any of those products. I have used Meguiars cleaner wax before. I don't think I have any more, but I suppose I could see if the local walmart has any cleaner wax.

Would that do the job?
 
Just go over it,there is no need for the extra work.
 
prr said:
I suppose I could see if the local
walmart has any cleaner wax.
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Instead:
See if they have either Meguiar's
Ultimate Polish, or Meguiar's M205.

If not...
One of the auto parts stores should
have one or the other.


Bob
 
why do the extra work if you don't have to,just doesn't make sense.
 
GSKR said:
why do the extra work if you don't have to,just doesn't make sense.
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I'd like to get some idea of how the car looks with just Collinite, and not Collinite plus another wax that was already on the paint.
 
It's not gonna make a difference,but if you want to do it take a 5 gallon bucket put 5 table spoons of apc,and pour a liberal amount of dawn and wash the car keeping the glass wet at all times.Then dry and go over with ipa mixture 50/50 that should it.
 
There are many 5 star reviews about Pinnacle paintwork cleansing lotion. I think you will enjoy a wax applied after cleaning with a prewax cleaner instead of just (why do the extra work?). I can not imagine using APC,Dawn,and 50/50 IPA mix being easier or more fun. Read the reviews of paintwork cleansing lotions and they explain what to expect. Next watch the Pinnacle Youtube and decide. Good luck with what ever method you choose.
 
It's your car.
Prep work makes the difference.
Wash, IronX, clay,
Cleaner Polish, Light cut pad.
Apply the Collinite 845 very thin. (May have to warm the 845 in hot water.)
 
If your going to the local store, I wouldn't get a cleaner wax, it has wax in it, get meguiars paint cleaner.
 
If you're going to go to the trouble of removing old wax, might as well go all the way: wash, clay/Nano, seal/polish, then wax. Did my wife's car a few weeks ago and the result was well worth it.
 
I don't know where or how the information spreads about removing old wax ,before new wax doesn't make any visual difference at all .The only time you want the paint to be naked ,is paint correction like the method I told you already.So with all the part time detailers suggest is to spend money on pinnacle paint cleaner,or some other stuff that you don't need.
 
GSKR said:
It's not gonna make a difference,but if you want to do it take a 5 gallon bucket put 5 table spoons of apc,and pour a liberal amount of dawn and wash the car keeping the glass wet at all times.Then dry and go over with ipa mixture 50/50 that should it.
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It might remove a natural wax like Carnuba or Montan, but it won't touch a good sealant. I've tried it and tested it myself and it doesn't work. Here's a good read: http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/66896-lsp-stripping.html
 
GSKR said:
I don't know where or how the information spreads about removing old wax ,before new wax doesn't make any visual difference at all .The only time you want the paint to be naked ,is paint correction like the method I told you already.So with all the part time detailers suggest is to spend money on pinnacle paint cleaner,or some other stuff that you don't need.
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While I don't really agree with what you said about paint cleaners(they have their place) removing old wax truly doesn't matter IMO.

The only time I've ever seen a visual difference in LSP is in the overall look with what's applied(warm carnauba vs. candy-like sealant) and never when it comes to topping/layering products. Your paint prep and paint condition matter so much more than how many different waxes you slap on at the end.
 
It's all in your head been doing this for ever,I'm trying to save you time and money,if you really want to strip buy the wurth wax remover.
 
IMO there is 2 ways to remove and prep for a wax. There is the proper way and the other way. To me, I would rather spend the time and do it the "proper" way. I will wash, clay, polish (if necessary) and then use a dedicated pre-wax remover like Pinnacle, Duragloss, Sonax, Polish Angel and other dedicated pre-wax remover. These pre-wax removers have product that will make sure your ride is clean and prepped for waxing. Many of these pre-wax cleaners have enough "polishing" products to remove minor swirls while cleaning/prepping your ride.

Then you are ready to wax your ride. All other ways IMO do not compare to the "proper" way. Some may disagree and everyone has their own opinion and so be it.
 
FUNX650 said:
Instead:
See if they have either Meguiar's
Ultimate Polish, or Meguiar's M205.

If not...
One of the auto parts stores should
have one or the other.


Bob
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:iagree:Additionally, there are some dedicated pre-wax cleaners that do have "polishing" capabilities and are not as powerful as a normal polish (M205 for example) but enough to remove minor swirls. AGO sells a huge amount of excellent brands.

But either way, please post pics when you are done.
 
If u want the look of Collinite just wash and top with Collinite. Theres no need to remove the old wax. When I want to start off with a clean slate, I wash,clay then Meguiars A12 Cleaner Wax or M80 or Ultimate Polish or M205 or Menzerna SF4000 or Scholl Concepts S30+ or Rupes Keramik- all finishing polishes that remove wax and minor swirls and imperfections.

If you just want to see the look of Collinite, just top with Collinite as mentioned previously. The look will always be of the last product used.
 
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