I'm torn between these two waxes because I have a dark colored car, but don't want to be waxing every 2 months either. Question: How much durability in terms of months would I be giving up by choosing 915 over 476? I'm ok with waxing every 6 months if I can get away with it.
Question for Collinite 475 & 915 users
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Durability can vary wildly from one location to another due to conditions, so without doing some testing yourself, it would probably be impossible to say for sure what to expect. I don't think you can go wrong with either product from Collinite. If you search around here, you can find some old durability tests on either of those. Almost certain 476S outlives 915 more often than not, though I recall at least one test in which the results were opposite. I have collinite 476S on one of my vehicles that has been in place for almost 5 months now, but I use spray wax over it as a booster, so however long it lasts wouldn't be a real indicator of what it can do on it's own in my climate. With either of those waxes, apply them as thin as possible or they will be a chore to remove. I like applying via machine because you can put extremely thin and even coats on that way.
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If longevity is your most important criteria, use the 476S (I'm presuming that's what you meant when you said 475), it will look fine on your black car.
You might also want to consider Finish Kare 1000P.
You might also want to consider Finish Kare 1000P.
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Yes 476s, sorry. Jacked that up. And what's 1000p?
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1000p is a old school sealant/wax hybrid of you will... It has a great durability and shine and holds its film strength a long time. Thus it has a longer life on your car . Ive always wanted to try it out but it does stain trim, which swayed me away from it.
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Excellent post.
To the op: While applying this wax with a polisher is the best way, it is not impossible to apply thinly by hand.
Just be smart about it. I've used a foam applicator, lightly "primed" it with 476, and put one more pea-sized "drop" of paste spread around the face of the pad. I could almost do my whole truck door with just this amount on the pad.
Reason I'm posting is, I believe you said you didn't have a polisher yet and just wanted to let you know it's possible by hand.
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Finish Kare 1000p is a synthetic wax originally developed as a mold release agent thus it stands up to high heat. It adds a layer of very strong protection against contaminants and very strong protection against etching from bird bombs and water spots. My car was parked at the airport for 2 weeks and seemed like it got hit by a flock of birds--bombs seemed like they were on there for a week and yet came off in a snap and left no etching. The look seems like another layer of clear coat on the paint. During application I just keep a MF and bottle of FK425 Detail Spray handy to wipe any 1000p I happen to get on the trim.
Finish Kare 1000P Hi-Temp Paste Wax, high melt polymer car wax, Finish care auto wax
Apply it thin and it buffs off in a breeze.
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Ah ok, great, I appreciate that
thanks! "Finish Kare 1000p is a synthetic wax originally developed as a mold release agent thus it stands up to high heat. It adds a layer of very strong protection against contaminants and very strong protection against etching from bird bombs and water spots. My car was parked at the airport for 2 weeks and seemed like it got hit by a flock of birds--bombs seemed like they were on there for a week and yet came off in a snap and left no etching. The look seems like another layer of clear coat on the paint. During application I just keep a MF and bottle of FK425 Detail Spray handy to wipe any 1000p I happen to get on the trim."
Wow, this is good #### eh? I'm going to have to look into this. Thanks again guys.
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#915 has underated durability IMO. It's been a long known fact how good #915 looks on black or dark colored cars but as always, THIN IS IN!
When I tried #915 for the first time I applied it 3 different ways:
-one panel at a time, then remove.
-apply to the entire car, then remove.
-same as above but I left it on the car overnight, then removed.
In all 3 cases it removed easily, even the 3rd say. Its true with all 3 of the Collinite triplets, a little goes a long, long way.
It's been mentioned before, there's a lot of factors for durability but this is a great product all the way around and when applied properly will keep you protected for a long time!
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When I tried #915 for the first time I applied it 3 different ways:
-one panel at a time, then remove.
-apply to the entire car, then remove.
-same as above but I left it on the car overnight, then removed.
In all 3 cases it removed easily, even the 3rd say. Its true with all 3 of the Collinite triplets, a little goes a long, long way.
It's been mentioned before, there's a lot of factors for durability but this is a great product all the way around and when applied properly will keep you protected for a long time!
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Another strong, durable product that looks great on black is Sonax Polymer Net Shield. I get 6 months out of this, even through winter. It is trim friendly (it will actually enhance the look of your trim), looks very good, not a sealanty look at all, warmer with some depth. Use Sonax Brilliant Shine Detailer just once a month after washing and you can go on for an easy 8 months. It is so good, I actually got bored last year as the cars just looked like they were detailed the day before.
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Good to hear this as I've been thinking of giving PNS a try. Seems like it would be a time saver as I could just apply it to the paint and trim without worry about staining the trim. A question: I've seen two different application video's for PNS--one by Sonax with a foam applicator, but they use allot of product and another one by a user here that uses a foam applicator, but uses very little product. Does one way have an advantage over the other? I don't like the third application method I've seen using a MF towel, but wonder how a MF applicator pad would work?
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I use the Sonax Applicator Sponge. I use two quick (less than 1 second each) sprays on the applicator and can do 1/2 the hood on a midsize car. I was able to do 7.5 midsize cars with the old 210 ml container, so with the 340 ml container should be able to do 12 midsize cars. What I really like is no need to do layers. One layer is all I need, then once a month I hit it with BSD.
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•I applied FK1000P to the vehicle, that's
in my signature, two (2) years ago.
•Since then:
-Besides washing it with only Meguiar's D114...
-nothing else has ever touched, or
been applied atop, that initial application
of FK1000P;
-and, it looks as good now, as it did from
the onset!
•And, to paraphrase your above statement:
'Yes...FK1000P is some good ####!!'
Bob
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Did you drive the car after you waxed it? lol? Or does it not rain there.
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Do you drive your car? How are you washing salt and whatnot off of your car for two years without wearing the wax down?
FUNX650
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Besides the fact that the (Sealant)
FK1000P is some really good ####...
Would you believe that:
Meguiar's D114 happens to be
one of those preternatural products
that, often, just comes along once
in one's lifetime?
Note:
I realize that MK's37 now has a
similar replacement product:
N-914...that I'll be switching to,
once my D114 stock is depleted.
Bob
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I've used Collinite 845. With great success. My black car a 96 SVT Cobra is a garage queen so longevity is not an issue. But my wife's 2003 Subaru Silver, my 98 Ford Ranger Pickup dark green, and my mother in laws 2008 Malibu White all get a machine applied thin coating of 845 usually late October and it lasts well into Spring here in Pennsylvania with some pretty harsh winters. It has great longevity. I top it with a Croftgate product called Quick n Slick which is a very slick, high shine product. They also make a product to be put on 1st that really makes dark colors pop called Project-X. It's a great product they market as a color enhancer.
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In particular order (11/2013-05/2017 observation):
476s-6 months doesn't look fancy on royal blue and soul red metallic (105/601 sealant, or PL)
915-5 months looks amazing on royal blue and soul red metallic (105/601 sealant, or PL and WDGPS)
845-4 months doesn't look fancy on royal blue and soul red metallic (105/601 sealant, or PL)
The cars have been washed weekly with D114 (I have 2.5 gallons left of this precious). The winter of 2017 was more severe than 2016, so, the cars needed to be washed often.
The 2017 spring-summer:
M205
PBBH
PL mixed with WDGPS 50/50 on an applicator
915
845/476 the rims
Mainatance with D114 weekly along, topped D156 mixed with Eagle Nano Wax 50/50.
476s-6 months doesn't look fancy on royal blue and soul red metallic (105/601 sealant, or PL)
915-5 months looks amazing on royal blue and soul red metallic (105/601 sealant, or PL and WDGPS)
845-4 months doesn't look fancy on royal blue and soul red metallic (105/601 sealant, or PL)
The cars have been washed weekly with D114 (I have 2.5 gallons left of this precious). The winter of 2017 was more severe than 2016, so, the cars needed to be washed often.
The 2017 spring-summer:
M205
PBBH
PL mixed with WDGPS 50/50 on an applicator
915
845/476 the rims
Mainatance with D114 weekly along, topped D156 mixed with Eagle Nano Wax 50/50.
None really pretty much the same stuff.I use fleetwax its there wax on steroids.8 months no problem.