How not to apply Collinite 915

I don't admit it very often, but I did that with 476 my first time... Good lord. I was even trying to keep it thin, and I still over-applied. Man, I was pissed! I love the stuff now, but I apply to one panel at a time, give it about 5 minutes and then it comes off. There's a pretty fine line there in some temp/humidity conditions. When you are on top of it, it comes off really easy. But it can go south real quick.

And I love posts like yours. Thanks for sharing. In the grand scheme of things, it's best when we can find humor in this stuff once in awhile! Well, at least when it's our own vehicle we did it to! I was actually laughing at myself by the time I got my 476 off... So was my old man.
 
Klasse Act said:
Your just fine doing this that, although why not apply but hand instead of picking up the machine every section, especially with such a big truck, just thinking out loud and not trying to give you a hard time.

#915 is a hidden gem in the world of waxes!!
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Thanks, Klasse Act. I guess if I did it a section at a time, hand application would be preferred with all the tight spots. Besides, I don't really care for the butter knife approach with cans of wax and 5" applicator pads.
 
Harpolith said:
I don't admit it very often, but I did that with 476 my first time... Good lord. I was even trying to keep it thin, and I still over-applied. Man, I was pissed! I love the stuff now, but I apply to one panel at a time, give it about 5 minutes and then it comes off. There's a pretty fine line there in some temp/humidity conditions. When you are on top of it, it comes off really easy. But it can go south real quick.

And I love posts like yours. Thanks for sharing. In the grand scheme of things, it's best when we can find humor in this stuff once in awhile! Well, at least when it's our own vehicle we did it to! I was actually laughing at myself by the time I got my 476 off... So was my old man.
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I've read so many horror stories about over-application that I was afraid I went to the other extreme and was applying too little. It came off wayyyyy too easy. You don't read those kinds of posts much! But I'd rather apply too little than too much from what I've read. At least you can laugh about it!
 
I have never used this wax but whoops! 40-80% Petroleum distillates, hydrotreated light as main ingredients ( most mass market waxes sold for few $ in hardware stores got same composition ) I would look for something with PTFE & Carnauba as extra (maybe it's a trade secret same as Naphtha, Kerosene & Parrafin )

Petroleum distillates are hydrocarbon solvents produced from crude oil. These solvents include mineral spirits, kerosene, white spirits, naphtha, and Stoddard solvent. Petroleum distillates are good for removal of heavy oil and grease, tar, and waxes

Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated light is found in the following products:

Oil Dispersants
Pesticides
Charcoal
Air Freshener
Deodorizer
Adhesive
Car Wax
Car Tire Protectant
Car Fuel System Cleaner

http://cdn.karfa.is/files/1210/L915MarqueDEleganceSDS.pdf


P.S. From my experience the longer is composition chain the better is the wax as is more difficult to produce, that's why the first thing I always look for is INGREDIENTS, when ingredients a TRADE SECRET I stay away as I don't like this word. In chemistry there are no secrets, all formulations are very simple & known by the industry, only few dozen brands got the know how to make something exceptional as they work with more expensive ingredients not just pack it nice & sell it for much more than Rally or Turtle wax.
I don't say this wax is not good but is nothing special either, it's a paste wax in the end, it's no space age.
The more I see posts like this the harder I work to develop my own car care products for my personal use only, I mix the best with the best to make it Mark's Best Alchemy Detailing :coolgleam:
 
Interesting to come across my old thread again. I have applied it a few more times and, for obvious reasons, changed my approach. I apply by hand to one panel, then get next panel ready for application then buff off first panel. I try to remove just before it is dry but is milky white on the panel. If you wait too long and it dries it will come off as powder. You can practically scrape it off but dont do that just buff with a mf towel.

Its long lasting, looks great on dark metallic and slippery smooth. I love it.

Its raining today so heres a pic of the bonnet. I put a coat of 915 about 2 months ago and shes still beading up nicely. I know i should buy a car cover for her :(
 
just applied this for the first time to my Camaro SS, I compounded using Megs Ultimate Compound and orange pad, then polished out using 205 and a white pad. Made the mistake of applying it a bit too thick on the first couple panels and dialed it way back and the rest of the application was pretty easy once I figured out it was super thin. with good lighting it is easy to get good coverage. the shine is so reflective, so glossy in certain lighting. looks darn good. only wax I could think of that rivals it in looks is Megs 26, expecting a much longer durability. will try to snap some pics Saturday once I clean her up again.
 
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