Questions about collinite waxes

[sh4dowfax]

I used 885. Yummy. I mean, it lasted for a good few months (and washings every 2 or 3 weeks), compared to Meg's NXT 2.0 wax which lasted about 2 or 3 washes over a couple months. Either that or I am just not good at waxing... I'm still a newb

 

[Old Tiger]

Not what you asked but the Duragloss TPP 105 in conjunction with their Polymer Bonding Agent will give anything a run for the money on durability. I use this combo on my chrome wheels. I use BlackFire Wet Diamond on my paint. For ease of use and good durability as well as bang for the buck, Optimum Car Wax by the gallon is fantastic IMO.

 

[mackdaddyhibble]

I use both the 476 and 845 no complaints although I haven't tried the other's judging from the consensus you cant go wrong with which ever one you choose

 

[Matt S.]

Looking for a good wax to offer clients in place of a paint sealant. Right now all I have is sovereign great look not much durability. Ive read about the collinite waxes and they seem very good in appearance and durability. Not to mention good price. The focus of the questions are "476", "915", & "845 insulator wax".

My questions are:

1. can anyone speak to the durability of this brand?

2. what is the preferred application? (476 & 915)
-ive seen something about a putty knife and a polisher?
-i would like to use a polisher or at the very least a polishin
pal (elbow and shoulders aren't what they used to be) so machine is preffered

Again just looking for something to offer as step below a paint sealant. I know durability is subjective, just want some personal experiences. But for the record I live in Baltimore MD. We just got nearly 2ft. of snow, (not typical). We get all the seasons. Summers can get pretty hot and humid. All the cars I've done so far are daily drivers, 98% of which are kept outside all year. So as you can see durability of protection is important.

Thanks for your input and any recommendations are welcome

I use Collinite products quite a bit and really like them. The only thing that comes close in terms of durability in that price range is Duragloss, which I would also recommend looking into.

Be sure to use a good paint cleaner first to ensure proper bonding, and to get the most durability out of your wax. I really like using Klasse AIO + Collinite 845, or 885*.

*885 is the same product as 476S, just marketed differently

I don't believe I've applied any of the Collinite pastes with a polisher, but as you said, you can use a putty knife to apply it to the pad. Using a polisher with a finishing pad will allow you to achieve a thinner application while using less product overall.

Have a look at Duragloss 501/105. It's another cheap, easy to use, long lasting, great looking combo that I've had great experiences with. Either way you go, you won't be disappointed.

I feel it's also worth mentioning the new(ish) 3M Performance Finish. I've been experimenting with this over the past couple of months and it is VERY durable and easy to use. It actually outlasted Duragloss and Collinite on a friend's car which sits outside and gets rained on quite often, but I still need to do some more testing to draw any definite conclusions.

 

[PAR Detailing]

Ok. So you like it better than Max Wax? I have only used 476 once and except for its fast sheeting it did not look obviously any better or worse than some others I was testing.

I don't want to say I like it better than max wax cuz I'm topping 476 with max wax but I do love the slickness and the fashion sheeting. I love the look of max wax though plus the pure ease of application
Jon

 

[tuscarora dave]

I live just north of York PA, we get the same winter conditions as in Baltimore but without the salt air, I applied #845 on thanksgiving day (last year) and re-applied it on valentines day (this year) and when I washed my car before applying it, it was still beading nice and still pretty slick.

I know that beading is not neccessarily proof of protection but, collinite beads quite differently than any other wax that I have used and there was still the "collinite beading" present on my car on February 14th so this tells me it had lasted all winter long.

#845 is very thick in the bottle after sitting for a while but I have found that just by shaking it vigorously (even in the cold) it will thin out so it just pours from the bottle.

I talked to a guy who talked to a guy from collinite who said all their waxes are the same with the only difference being the amount of solvents put in the different formulations, so I would think that the durability would be very similar between the different formulations.

Collinite #845 (for me) has outlasted most of the polymer sealants that I have used. Good luck, TD

 

[tcope]

I talked to a guy who talked to a guy from collinite who said all their waxes are the same with the only difference being the amount of solvents put in the different formulations, so I would think that the durability would be very similar between the different formulations.

I once knew a guy, who knew a guy, who lived next to someone who walked the dog of....

FAQs about Collinite Wax Products# :: Choice of the Pros :: Auto, Marine and Industrial

"The 915 has more carnauba wax in the formula, and its finishing result is a warmer shine, and it is slightly easier to work with."

"The 845 and 476s are made with the same ingredients, but the 476s lasts longer due to the fact that it has a higher concentration of natural and synthetic waxes. This is why the 476s is tougher to work with."

 

[tuscarora dave]

I once knew a guy, who knew a guy, who lived next to someone who walked the dog of....

FAQs about Collinite Wax Products# :: Choice of the Pros :: Auto, Marine and Industrial

"The 915 has more carnauba wax in the formula, and its finishing result is a warmer shine, and it is slightly easier to work with."

"The 845 and 476s are made with the same ingredients, but the 476s lasts longer due to the fact that it has a higher concentration of natural and synthetic waxes. This is why the 476s is tougher to work with."

Thanks for clearing that up for me, (us) to the OP, sorry for the mis information.

 

[Mike Moore]

Looking for a good wax to offer clients in place of a paint sealant. Right now all I have is sovereign great look not much durability. Ive read about the collinite waxes and they seem very good in appearance and durability. Not to mention good price. The focus of the questions are "476", "915", & "845 insulator wax".

My questions are:

1. can anyone speak to the durability of this brand?

2. what is the preferred application? (476 & 915)
-ive seen something about a putty knife and a polisher?

-i would like to use a polisher or at the very least a polishin pal
(elbow and shoulders aren't what they used to be) so machine is preffered

Thanks for your input and any recommendations are welcome

1. I have heard 476 lasts the longest but I have not tried it.
I have used 915 and 845 and I get a real good slickness, shine and long lasting results.

2. With the 915 and 845 combo I understand the correct method is applying 915 then waiting 10-12 hours before applying 845.
This is the method I use and it works good for me.

As far as the "putty knife and a polisher" goes...
I use a butter knife to spread a little 915 on a pad (a little goes a long way)
If you apply it on the vehicle too thick or wait too long to remove, 915 can be a little tough to remove.
To remove stubborn 915 you could use a wool pad and microfiber bonnet.
So far, I have not found it necessary to remove 915 with a PC.
Removal of 845 with a MF towel is even even easier than 915.
IMHO - It is much easier to remove 845 by hand than using a PC.

"-i would like to use a polisher"
If you really need to apply with a PC then probably a black pad at speed 3 should do the trick.

These are both wipe on...wait...lightly rub off products.
I am old, fat, tired and lazy and I can apply and remove both of these products easily by hand with very little effort.
I am very happy with ease of use and finished results.