How many cars can I do with 32oz m205?

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I searched and didn't find anything.
I was wondering how many normal sized cars it would last me. I'm not a detailer, just doing my car and some family members.

Same question for collinite 845? Everyone says it goes on thin so I'm assuming even if I do it every 4-6 months on several cars it should last 2-3 years.
 
so far I have used this stuff 12 times on 3 maintained cars and I still have plenty of stuff left over.
 
cartman1 said:
I searched and didn't find anything.
I was wondering how many normal sized cars it would last me. I'm not a detailer, just doing my car and some family members.

Same question for collinite 845? Everyone says it goes on thin so I'm assuming even if I do it every 4-6 months on several cars it should last 2-3 years.
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I'll guess, since I've yet to go through a bottle of #205 I bought about a year ago, plus I gave a bunch of it away, about 12oz to a friend to try.

I'll say on average about 10-12 cars give or take.
It will no doubt depend on how much an end user will use per panel. A fender may only take 7-9 pea sized drops at most.

As for the Colly #845, I'd say minimum 10-12 cars again. And that's being liberal with application. I've done entire average sized cars and maybe only used an ounce at most.
 
It seems with modern machine polishing and the latest foam pad or MF disc technologies these days we use substantially less product than even 10 or 15 years ago. I remember going through eight ounces (or more) of M4/M1/M2/M9 using multiple 11" terry bonnets on my B&D Pro bone shaker in the 90s! And not getting anywhere near the results I get now with a modern DA and M105/205 or D300/301! The Flex pushes that to a new level, even with Meg's products; I can't wait to do my first Flex/Menzerna correction!
 
Wow, buying these products is really a great investment.

If I had a detailing business I would most definitely but all the products I could in bulk and save even more money.

I got my collinite 845 for $18 shipped, but I just saw AG selling a case of 12 and each comes to around $12.
 
cartman1 said:
Wow, buying these products is really a great investment.

If I had a detailing business I would most definitely but all the products I could in bulk and save even more money.

I got my collinite 845 for $18 shipped, but I just saw AG selling a case of 12 and each comes to around $12.
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I Just ordered another bottle of 845 last week on sale here, should be here today. With 25% off and free shipping no minimum, I think the one bottle came to $13.45.

With such sales like these, and free shipping often throughout the year, , that's truly the right times to stock up on all your detailing needs!
 
845 goes on so thin I can't ever see it running out. A little goes a very long way.
 
cartman1 said:
Wow, buying these products is really a great investment.

If I had a detailing business I would most definitely but all the products I could in bulk and save even more money.

I got my collinite 845 for $18 shipped, but I just saw AG selling a case of 12 and each comes to around $12.
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These products are liked very highly because the cost to quality ratio is very high IMO.

I've got a good number of Polishes on hand here from makers like Wolfgang, Menzerna, Optimum, Meguiars, 3M, and #205 is a product that you cannot go wrong with having on hand always. It is so easy to work with, gives totally outstanding results, and even works beautifully by hand, both applying and removing. Another upside, if needed in a hurry, the auto stores and even wally world carry it in my little one horse town.

For many years I've used Collinite products as far back as about 1989-1990 I believe I am a big time lover of #476, and have used it more times than I can count. Also Fleetwax, and #915.

The person who originally tipped me to Collinite was a best friend Sam in Chicago back then. And for years he touted the Insulator Wax as being his personal favorite from the line. That he really liked the look it gave, and the ease of use.

Well, hard headedly, I one day finally broke down and said what the heck, and ordered a bottle to try. That was about 6-7 years ago.

Coming from 476, and others like Zaino Z2, Megs #20-#21 boy I really fell in love with #845 IW. Foolproof, great shine, hard protective finish, and it lasts.

And as for 476 it's even better in some respects to 845, but it will work you a little bit more cause it's a hard paste. Depends on the temps-humidity and how thin you can spread it.

I might try getting back into the detaiing game again this spring-summer with a few select clients. #845 is a good one to have on hand. Doubtful anyone would ever complain about how their vehicle looks after applying it, and the beading still going strong many months later.
 
845 will always be a staple here too. The look and slickness is really hard to beat at several times the cost, and the durability under extreme conditions is about as good as it gets for a hybrid.
 
I've never counted but I'm thinking I avg. about 15 cars, give or take.
It's a product I use often on my shop.
 
I have done 15 + cars with one bottle it is a great product.
 
I agree with the consensus of ~15 cars. When using it with a MF finishing pad (GREAT combo!) that number goes down due to higher use, but I still find it an outstanding value and I will never be without.
 
SameGuy said:
Interesting, I use less when applying by machine.
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Right, so do I. I'm referring to using it by machine with a MF pad as opposed to a foam pad. In addition to the increased absorption by the MF pad, the entire process benefits from a wetter working cycle.
 
Are the MF pads better all around? Application and durability? Pad selection is frustrating. They should sell a package with everything you need for paint correction. Obviously 1 orange pad is not doing it lol
 
I have used Meg's MF pads and 205 worked great for me and I have used it multiple times. I did however have to sometimes finish with a foam pad and real fine polish on darker paint because it just didn't seem like it finished as well.
 
cartman1 said:
Are the MF pads better all around? Application and durability? Pad selection is frustrating. They should sell a package with everything you need for paint correction. Obviously 1 orange pad is not doing it lol
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Well, Meguiar's does sell it as a kit. Two cutting discs, two finishing discs, matching backing plate, and a bottle each of correction compound and finishing wax. Ooh, and a Meguiar's apron! It is a great kit that covers a lot of tasks and does a really good job when used appropriately. Works on most paints. Though designed as a system, the discs can work well with other polishes and compounds should you get a need for a little experimentation. I've done dozens of cars with this kit and a lowly PC7424XP over the last four years.

Meguiars DA Microfiber Correction System 5 Inch Starter Kit, paint correction kit, dual action polishing kit
 
Can't wait to do my car next weekend :). Wish I would have read the forums more. I bought CG v36. I've read so many good things about m205, I'm not even sure I want to try v36 anywhere.
 
SameGuy said:
Well, Meguiar's does sell it as a kit. Two cutting discs, two finishing discs, matching backing plate, and a bottle each of correction compound and finishing wax. Ooh, and a Meguiar's apron! It is a great kit that covers a lot of tasks and does a really good job when used appropriately. Works on most paints. Though designed as a system, the discs can work well with other polishes and compounds should you get a need for a little experimentation. I've done dozens of cars with this kit and a lowly PC7424XP over the last four years.

Meguiars DA Microfiber Correction System 5 Inch Starter Kit, paint correction kit, dual action polishing kit
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:iagree:Great kit, great value!:dblthumb2:

cartman1 said:
Are the MF pads better all around? Application and
durability? Pad selection is frustrating. They should sell a package with everything you need for paint correction. Obviously 1 orange pad is not doing it lol
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Say WHAT? :dunno:

One orange pad isn't enough to do a hood! Much less a whole vehicle.

Pad selection really isn't that hard. Sure... there are a ton of choices, but you basically only need 2 choices, 3 tops. Once you figure out which cutting pad, (and that'll either be orange, pink, or white) then you can swap to a polishing pad that'll work for your paint. Again, that'll also be white or perhaps blue, or should you have butter soft paint you could go with black or red. Just depends on the correction you want/need and how aggressive your compounds and polishes are, and whether or not they are SMAT or DAT products.

The 'trick' is figuring out which cutting pad you need, then follow that with the right pad for polishing.

Generally speaking; with the new "twins" and "trios" from places like Menzerna, Meguiar's, Wolfgang, Pinnacle, Blackfire etc. it's pretty easy to just go with 2 pads, 2 products, and call it a day. Just make sure you have plenty of compounding pads, (like 6 for a vehicle) and say 4 polishing pads (for good measure) then a couple of really soft sealant/wax applicator pads (like red or gold) and you're good.:D

Or.... one of the new AIO 1-step products from one of the above companies (to use on an already decent shape paint) with a nice soft pad and run it out that way.
 
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