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I've used nxt 2.0 and I just applied collinite 845 on the car recently.

I am interested in wowa sealants but most of them I see terrible water characteristics (water is slow to slip off the panel).

I like collinite 845 cause it slips water like zymol glasur.

I live in Las Vegas heat and I don't know if collinite 845 would even survive long. I do have gloss coat from optimum that I have not tried yet but right now I'm interested in wowa sealants.

Any suggestions would be appreciated. I want something easy that what applying every 3 months is not an issue.
 
Mike@DedicatedPerfection said:
BlackFire Crystal Seal is a great WOWA sealant and is very easy to apply.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/95421-product-review-blackfire-crystal-seal.html
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^^ This. I use it frequently. Works great. If you're an Optimum fan their product works the same. I have both and notice little to no difference.

The best tip is to use a virgin foam pad when applying it. Keep that pad in a clean container after so that reuse is a snap too. I've tried to wash and reuse such pads in the past but with no success. Virgin seems to be the way to go in order for it to flash clear or you'll be left going over it to remove streaks.
 
Kiddetailer said:
I've used nxt 2.0 and I just applied collinite 845 on the car recently.

I am interested in wowa sealants but most of them I see terrible water characteristics (water is slow to slip off the panel).

I like collinite 845 cause it slips water like zymol glasur.

I live in Las Vegas heat and I don't know if collinite 845 would even survive long. I do have gloss coat from optimum that I have not tried yet but right now I'm interested in wowa sealants.

Any suggestions would be appreciated. I want something easy that what applying every 3 months is not an issue.
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845 with very little soap will be your best bet as far as cost.I was taking care of a s430 merc and got almost 5 months hydrophobic.no matter what you use coating wax seal they all need proper maintenance.
 
Kiddetailer said:
I've used nxt 2.0 and I just applied collinite 845 on the car recently.

I am interested in wowa sealants but most of them I see terrible water characteristics (water is slow to slip off the panel).

I like collinite 845 cause it slips water like zymol glasur.

I live in Las Vegas heat and I don't know if collinite 845 would even survive long. I do have gloss coat from optimum that I have not tried yet but right now I'm interested in wowa sealants.

Any suggestions would be appreciated. I want something easy that what applying every 3 months is not an issue.
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You could also try fleet wax by collinite .
 
I use 476S and 885 in the Phoenix area and no durability problems. I re-do around 9 Months because I get nervous. I know the tin states at least a year but when it has to survive 110+ on a daily basis and the summer monsoons it makes me feel better. I just did the RV with 885 for the coming bakeathon as the previous coat was 10 Months ago. I have to do the Wife's van before the end of April or sooner and that will carry me through November at least. If I get nervous at that time I throw a coat of 845 to carry me into the March, April applications of 476S and 885. I almost have this down to a science :laughing: I have dabbled with 915 but no durability tests although glfnaz I believe has it on one of his vehicles and last I read he really liked it.

Dave
 
davidc said:
I use 476S and 885 in the Phoenix area and no durability problems. I re-do around 9 Months because I get nervous. I know the tin states at least a year but when it has to survive 110+ on a daily basis and the summer monsoons it makes me feel better. I just did the RV with 885 for the coming bakeathon as the previous coat was 10 Months ago. I have to do the Wife's van before the end of April or sooner and that will carry me through November at least. If I get nervous at that time I throw a coat of 845 to carry me into the March, April applications of 476S and 885. I almost have this down to a science :laughing: I have dabbled with 915 but no durability tests although glfnaz I believe has it on one of his vehicles and last I read he really liked it.

Dave
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simply can not beat that product,I would put it up against anything.for 10 bucks you got long durability and shine and a company that's been around for ever.
 
OPT Opti-Seal & WG Deep Gloss Sealant are both super easy, look awesome and hold up well.
 
GSKR said:
simply can not beat that product,I would put it up against anything.for 10 bucks you got long durability and shine and a company that's been around for ever.
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For a company that has been around over 75 years it sure isn't because they are selling junk. No fancy logo/bottles etc., it just works at a reasonable price.

Dave
 
davidc said:
I use 476S and 885 in the Phoenix area and no durability problems. I re-do around 9 Months because I get nervous. I know the tin states at least a year but when it has to survive 110+ on a daily basis and the summer monsoons it makes me feel better. I just did the RV with 885 for the coming bakeathon as the previous coat was 10 Months ago. I have to do the Wife's van before the end of April or sooner and that will carry me through November at least. If I get nervous at that time I throw a coat of 845 to carry me into the March, April applications of 476S and 885. I almost have this down to a science :laughing: I have dabbled with 915 but no durability tests although glfnaz I believe has it on one of his vehicles and last I read he really liked it.

Dave
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Yes I have 915 on one of my cars. It's been there for 2 months now and looks like the day I applied it. I had used 845 for a few years then tried a bunch of other sealants just looking for something that might be better. Then Davidc talked me into 476 and 915. I'll probably stick with these. My cars aren't garage queens, they are driven daily. Collinite products look great and really last. I figure 6 mos with 845, and I hear 8-9 months with 915, and up to a year with 476. Easy to use and easy on the budget.
 
pdqgp said:
^^ This. I use it frequently. Works great. If you're an Optimum fan their product works the same. I have both and notice little to no difference.

The best tip is to use a virgin foam pad when applying it. Keep that pad in a clean container after so that reuse is a snap too. I've tried to wash and reuse such pads in the past but with no success. Virgin seems to be the way to go in order for it to flash clear or you'll be left going over it to remove streaks.
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So you're saying you NEVER wash the pad? once it is washed, it is no good for you anymore because it streaks?
 
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