How to avoid the typical Collinite haze?

alko said:
How do you get the collinite onto the pad? I saw one thread where someone takes a butter knife and spreads it on. I just bought some 915 in my last order and would actually prefer to apply it with my PC.
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845 is a liquid so you just squirt a few drops on the pad. I have used Fuzion (paste) by machine and I took a plastic knife and sanded off the serrated edge so it wouldn't damage my pad and just spread it like butter except much much thinner.
 
915 in a can . sure u can use a putty knife spread some on . take a can opener to bottom side of can and then u can push it out and rub it on pad . let us know how hard it was to remove the haze . I passed this up today just for that reason. I heard it was tough to remove
 
S2K said:
845 is a liquid so you just squirt a few drops on the pad. I have used Fuzion (paste) by machine and I took a plastic knife and sanded off the serrated edge so it wouldn't damage my pad and just spread it like butter except much much thinner.
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Ahhhh that’s right!! DUH!!!

poweraid said:
915 in a can . sure u can use a putty knife spread some on . take a can opener to bottom side of can and then u can push it out and rub it on pad . let us know how hard it was to remove the haze . I passed this up today just for that reason. I heard it was tough to remove
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Man!!! Thats some smart thinking right there! I will have to try this LOL! I just need to figure out what i'm going to store it in. I will let you know...I was nervous about this but I will put in on real thin.
 
Here's a quote from the following article:

"Using a microfiber glove to hold the wax, you can pop the wax out of the jar and then simply swipe the wax a few times across the face of the foam finishing pad and you're ready to machine wax. Sometimes it helps to lightly heat the outside of the plastic jar with a Hair Blow Dryer as this will loosen the grip crated by surface tension the wax has with the jar."

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pinnacle-wax/28651-how-machine-apply-wax-using-da-polisher.html
 
Interesting problem. I have never used Collinite. I have used various Carnauba waxes. I have experienced similar hazing. The paint will look perfect and mirror like. Then the next day I will have a haze or a foggy look. It will buff right out with a QD and microfiber. I attributed it to the high temperatures where I live as it was mainly a summer phenomenon. I used mostly synthetics now as they seem to hold up better to the Az sun and heat.
 
05RLS2 said:
Usually I will apply it to the entire car and let it haze, then wipe it off. Takes about an hour or so. Then I aplly the second layer. Is there some sort of time frame I should follow like with sealants before applying the second?
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Immediately? I heard that waxes needs to cure for at least 8 hours before applying another coat. It has to be removed it after it dried and another coat can be applied after it cured.
 
I had the same thing happen once when I tried to apply it in the sun. Moved the car into the garage and tried again. Haze gone.
 
poweraid said:
915 in a can . sure u can use a putty knife spread some on . take a can opener to bottom side of can and then u can push it out and rub it on pad . let us know how hard it was to remove the haze . I passed this up today just for that reason. I heard it was tough to remove
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HEY!!!! What happened to that handsome avitar you had!!! LOL...Nice looking truck you have!
 
poweraid said:
915 in a can . sure u can use a putty knife spread some on . take a can opener to bottom side of can and then u can push it out and rub it on pad . let us know how hard it was to remove the haze . I passed this up today just for that reason. I heard it was tough to remove
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This works very well. :props:

I also have a paintbrush I cut the bristles down to about 1/2 to 3/4 inches long. This allows me to sort of scrape the wax off and apply it to the foam pad. I may photograph my brush and post it later on..

There are allot of simple ways to get paste from the can or tub to the pad you just have to be a little resourceful...
 
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