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How to tell if I used enough Collinite 845?
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Desertnate
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I wouldn't call it a myth as I experienced it this weekend when applying 845.
I applied 845 very thin with my DA evenly across the entire vehicle. Let it sit around 30~45 minutes and then started removal. While some areas did come off effortlessly, there were others which were a little stubborn. I would expect places with a heavier application to be hard to remove, but not very thin areas too.
My theory is the 90 degree, humid weather (in the shade) and the length of time it sat on the car made it more difficult. Had I only waited around 15 minutes I probably would have been just fine.
I still like 845 and it's my go-to sealant due to it's great performance. I just have to deal with the quirks, which in the grand scheme of things, aren't that big of a deal.
JDGolden
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Exactly what I do. It usually sits in the paint 10 minutes before I remove it.
And the hood looks great!
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It was 108 here the other day and decided to do some 885 on the RV. The paste was like soft butter (real soft) out of the can, sort of like 845 when cold. I was working in the shade and only did about 16' before stopping as I was soaking wet. I guess at 64 that may be as far as I go in the summer. Of course I did this by hand instead of the usual DA and hand around the tight/difficult areas.
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I recently applied Collinite 845 to 2 vehicles and it was a pleasant experience. A damp foam applicator does make the application easier. I added a single dab to the applicator and it covered a whole panel or half of the hood. There were no issues in removing the product. The only issue is to control your excitement when you see the results.
I think the biggest issue for most people is that they do not let it warm up and mix properly when they use it. Make sure that you have a properly mixed, homogeneous, watery mixture when you start. If you are using it in a cold climate, keep warming it up and mixing it.
I think the biggest issue for most people is that they do not let it warm up and mix properly when they use it. Make sure that you have a properly mixed, homogeneous, watery mixture when you start. If you are using it in a cold climate, keep warming it up and mixing it.
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it's definitely one of the slickest LSPs I've tried, that's for sure. I'm excited to see how it holds up on my car that sits outside 24/7 (I'm in MD.)
been on the hunt for awhile now for a LSP that's given me what I want, and this one seems to be ticking all the boxes so far. Ease of use, slickness, gloss, has some pretty crazy water beading, now just waitin to see how long it holds up! Doesn't hurt that it's also pretty cheap.
UncleDavy
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I have heard that it could last for 6 months because of its combination of synthetic polymer and Carnauba. The jury is still out on that. I am only three weeks in. I applied it to the company car that sees about 2500 miles a month.
PaulMys
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I can easily get 6+ UD. Sometimes up to 8+ here in NY, so you could probably see the same up there in Mass.
My thing now is HD Speed (super slick) and 845/476s over the top of it. For me, it is an incredible combo.
Nothing brings out my lighter gray + metallic like these do.
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Agreed. Speed then 845 last. It's incredible.
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PaulMys
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And, try it on the wind shield!
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Good to hear speed and 845 play well together.
I had polished my car with PC, gave it an IPA wipe (overkill for sure) and then put 845 on. Just wanted to experience pure 845 I guess.
Moving forward I’ll probably just top speed with 845
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I had polished my car with PC, gave it an IPA wipe (overkill for sure) and then put 845 on. Just wanted to experience pure 845 I guess.
Moving forward I’ll probably just top speed with 845
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PaulMys
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Good to hear speed and 845 play well together.
I had polished my car with PC, gave it an IPA wipe (overkill for sure) and then put 845 on. Just wanted to experience pure 845 I guess.
Moving forward I’ll probably just top speed with 845
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I have read just about every post on this forum since I joined.
I know the newest, latest, and can probably recite each step in my head.
Newest, latest coatings, spray on this, wave on that, etc. (Just being sarcastic, but to my point.......)
But to me, my bi-annual machine polish and wax is cathartic and the results are more than acceptable to me.
I think I have hit my wall as to spending more money on polishes/LSP's as I have found favorites and have enough them for now.
I realized a while back that, while looking at all these show car finishes is incredibly satisfying, it is not realistic for my DD Ram. (Even though it looks that way to my eye)
I guess my point is, Yeah....... Speed & 845 be good. Lol
Finick
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That’s sort of been the way I’ve been trending as well. While I enjoy reading, trying things, and just having fun, what really entices me is finding “the” product I’ve been looking for.
For awhile it was searching for compounds/polishes I thoroughly enjoy using (found that in the 3D HD line and Griots BOSS creams), and the last piece of the puzzle for my paint has just been finding a LSP I enjoy using.
I’m not generally concerned with the look that much. In the list of things that are important, I’d have to rank it:
1. Durability
2. Ease of use
3. Value
4. Looks
My goal is usually along the lines of “best car in the parking lot” or something like that. Mostly swirl free, super glossy, clean wheels, and dressed tires.
Plenty of orange peel to go around on my car, plenty of imperfections and stuff that’s not really reasonable to go after, but compared to 99% of the cars I see on the road? Shoot... you’d think it was a show car, lol.
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PaulMys
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So you like??
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Other than getting wet, yeah, it's pretty awesome...
Dan Tran
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My first dip into Collinite was their boat wax. I wish I had bought Collinite 845 to try. I was highly impressed what it did on boats.
So I can only imagine on a car...
Dan Tran
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So I can only imagine on a car...
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Maybe when it rains again (possibly today), I'll run out a take an action pic (of it raining, not me driving the car while raining, that would be dangerous!)
Desertnate
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Not strange. The 845 is working like it's supposed to!
I learned my lesson with 845 in a similar way, but with my sun roof. The car had sat in the rain at work all day and the weather cleared shortly before I headed home. Since the weather was pleasant at that point I opened my sunroof while pulling out of the parking lot. About the time I hit 25~30 mph, I suddenly had a waterfall flowing through my sunroof as all those beautiful water beads came together in the wind and fell in the first opening they encountered.