collinites 845-tips-please

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hi all i got some 845 about 12 days ago via ups and when i got it it was still partially frozen and i tried some today-not much-it almost looked like tapioca pudding-i put some on and did not let it form to a haze-it looked good- just looking for tips-i did run the bottle under hot water-it seemed to help-just wondering if the consistency is suppose to be a pudding type or not -first time useing it and you know how we get with new products that we use for first time
thanksFeed back please
 
Just shake the bottle vigorously and it will turn to the consistancy of dish soap.
 
I just used it the other week for the first time when winterizing the wife's Honda Fit. I did half the hood in Wolfgang DGPS as a test. I decided to try it after having favorable experiences with Fleetwax back when I detailed 30-40' boats in highschool. When I first received the 845 last week I thought it must've been frozen since it was really thick and almost like a paste. I found you have to run it under hot water for a couple of minutes then shake it like crazy for a few minutes. Believe it or not it will go from a thick paste to a runny liquid in a few minutes. If it's not a runny liquid you need to keep shaking. I found it to be incredibly easy to apply and remove. Although the microfiber applicator I used with it will forever be dedicated to 845.
 
Even In the warm summer months I'll put the bottle of Collinite 845 in a pot of hot water to get it to a watery consistency. Then apply in thin coats for easy removal. Trust me if you don't 845 will be like chipping concrete to remove. I've got three coats of it on my two daily drivers for winter protection.
 
John,

If there's a wax that's really sensitive to temperature it's Collinite 845. Don't worry about freezing just let it warm up.

This wax seems to have a very narrow window where it's soft enough to be squeezed out of the bottle otherwise it becomes thick when cold and runny when warmed just a bit too much.

For the most part the wax seems a bit thick and unless it's 70 degrees or about it becomes stubborn. I transfered mine to a squeeze bottle which makes it a whole lot easier to use.

When I use it I either let it sit in hot water for a while shaking it occasionally until it's at the proper consistency.

Bottom line; It's one fine wax especially for the money! :props:

Remember; apply it thin!!
 
Runny consistency, apply very very thin
I replaced the cap with flip top cap so that I can put just a few drops at a time on the pad. I apply with red pad on PC
edit: Using a 4" pad. On first panel I use 5-6 drops, 4 on second panel, 3 drops per panel after that
 
dougaross said:
Runny consistency, apply very very thin
I replaced the cap with flip top cap so that I can put just a few drops at a time on the pad. I apply with red pad on PC
edit: Using a 4" pad. On first panel I use 5-6 drops, 4 on second panel, 3 drops per panel after that
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Variation on that theme, I start by dripping a half dozen miniscule drops on each side of the hood. Once I spread it I rarely have to add more than a drop or two to the pad for additional panels, whether applying by machine or by hand. Once the pad is saturated the stuff seems to stay there forever.

Interestingly, I pinged Collinite with my thoughts on the cap when I forwarded them my shipping address for something I'd won. They replied there were some good reasons they use the cap they do. Then they threw a couple of flip tops in the box with my goodies. :dblthumb2:

Another tip.... when I get down towards the bottom of a bottle (which takes years and years!) and 845 is super-thin and runny I pour the remainder in a 4 oz bottle with a spray atomizer. It took some experimentation until I found a mister that didn't clog. I use these to lightly mist when my finish is still in good shape and use it like a WOWO spray wax monthly to maintain the remarkable Collinite beading and shine. As a result, as long as I don't need any additional correction or cleansing, I usually only have to clean/polish/wax before winter every year.

For the OP, as others stated, it takes a bit of perseverence to reach a runny consistency by shaking or using the hot water method. Every time you open the cap push the plug back down in the bottle and shake some more. Lather, rinse, repeat. Once a 1/4 of the bottle is used it gets easier once you've made some shake-room in the bottle.

If you don't have any trouble seeing 845 when it's going on... especially on lighter colors... you're using too much. Another tip, sometimes 845 comes off a bit smeary. Let it sit for a while and use a plush MF to vigorously but lightly buff off any smears or residue. I final wipe with a QD or even a light mist of water for the final touch.

TL
 
The cap will get to where it won't tighten anymore, when this happens I suggest that if you don't find a better cap, hold the cap on tight with your index finger while shaking it or wear it like I did.
 
This is one of the most frequently asked about waxes that I've seen on the forum. I'll share my experience...

I finally decided to get a bottle towards the end of last summer, and I too had some questions about it. At first it appears real thick and chunky almost, but I asked around and everyone said before you apply it make sure it has the consistency of a liquid such as DGPS or the like before application. I followed some of the tips I found on here and placed my bottle in a sink full of warm water for about 10 minutes. After about 10 minutes it had appeared to have broken up a little inside the bottle, some parts thinner than others. So I shook the bottle for about a minute and I was really surprised that it was now a true liquid and not a chunky paste inside a bottle like it had originally appeared before.

I applied it by hand on a black car (prepped with Klasse AIO) and let it dry to a haze like the instructions on the bottle say to do so. I'd say after about 15-25 minutes (I experimented with different panels) of applying the wax on each panel of the car and letting it dry to a haze, I was really surprised at how much of a breeze it was to wipe off after it had hazed over. I had read mixed reviews here on the forum and wasn't quite sure what to expect. I wiped it off using the supplied green MF towel that came with the wax and it worked like a charm.

I can't say too much for durability because it wasn't applied to my vehicle, but I can say it definitely looked great on a black car and took very little product to do the entire vehicle by hand.

For around $15 a bottle, you can't go wrong. :props:
 
tuscarora dave said:
The cap will get to where it won't tighten anymore, when this happens I suggest that if you don't find a better cap, hold the cap on tight with your index finger while shaking it or wear it like I did.
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Just remember to wear it thin:laughing:
 
tuscarora dave said:
The cap will get to where it won't tighten anymore, when this happens I suggest that if you don't find a better cap, hold the cap on tight with your index finger while shaking it or wear it like I did.
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Durability is second to none. It's lasted splattered on my garage doors for years! :xyxthumbs:

TL
 
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