So.. which is correct for 845IW?

I always let it haze. It's easier to remove that way, and I just feel better about it for some reason.
 
Hellspawn said:
Here, it says to wipe off before drying/hazing (store product detail) : Collinite Liquid Insulator Wax #845, liquid wax, heat-resistant wax, car wax

and then here, it says to haze (also here on AG): http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...e-845-definitive-how-guide-legendary-wax.html

So one of them must be better/less correct/less preferred. I've never used it before so I'm asking the masses first.
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The bottle says let it dry to a haze. With that said, personally I wipe on, wait enough time to do the next panel and I wipe off. I have not had any removal problems or streaks and the durability seems excellent.
 
i let it haze, just apply thin enough. personally i let it haze for about 30-45 minutes then wipe off works great for me using a nice soft shorter nap microfiber.
 
Do the entire vehicle, let it cure for 30-40 minutes, then wipe off. It will come off very easy if you do this. Like mentioned above THIN to WIN!!
 
DARK HORSE said:
Do the entire vehicle, let it cure for 30-40 minutes, then wipe off. It will come off very easy if you do this. Like mentioned above THIN to WIN!!
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I couldn't agree with the TAD-MAN. I have let 845 sit for hours b4 removal.......thin application is key(PC makes this possible) then removal is simply passing a quality MF over..... BAMMMMMMM!
 
I agree with everyone's response....these are some of the many ways folks have experience with removing 845.

The removal process best for you will also come with each application of #845 you do,also, IMO.

Another thing to consider:

Here is the application/removal processes recommended by the Collinite folks themselves (with my bolding/underlining):


collinite.com/about-us/faqs/

15. What are the drying times of your products?

Drying times depend not only on the air temperature but the surface temperature as well.

If the surface is hot to the touch, the wax will require a longer time to dry and will not properly bond to the surface if removed prematurely. Early removal will result in moving the wax around with the cloth or “smearing” the surface. Waxing a hot surface, especially in direct sunlight, is not recommended.

If the surface is cold to the touch, the wax may dry too quickly. Removal may prove be difficult and traces of wax could remain embedded in the surface. This is more commonly known as “streaking”. A cold surface is also not recommended.

The ideal surface temperature is lukewarm to the touch or as close to room temperature as possible. This will allow for the wax to dry at its normal time which is around 1 minute for a cleaner-wax, 2-3 minutes for a liquid-gel wax, and 3-4 minutes for a paste (on average). Of course these times will vary based on wind, humidity, heat exposure and detailing expertise. As soon as the wax has shown a pigment or cloudiness after being applied, this means it is drying or “hazing.” While some professional detailers allow for longer cure times, the hazing phase is a novice’s basic cue for removal.

We recommend waxing at air temperatures between 55 degrees-80 degrees F whenever possible. However, surface temperature takes precedence over air temperature.


Hope this helps some (more).

:)

Bob
 
Same as Matt, Tad and Jim - apply to the entire car, let it dry for 45 minutes, then buff off.
 
Tomorrow is my virgin use of 845. I'm nervous.
 
elk42 said:
Tomorrow is my virgin use of 845. I'm nervous.
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You're looking at the glass half empty...look at it half full. Play with it. Try different drying times and see how it works for you.


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Just picked up a bottle from Advance auto parts and it does indeed say let it dry. Just wondering why the AG page for it says what it does when the bottle says differently. Thank you.
 
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Collinite 845

Best is subjective at best!!

Everyone has their own particular approach to success. I went to the Collinite webpage to see what the manufacture recommends and here's what they had to say...


"Shake well before using. Surface should feel lukewarm to the touch. Apply THIN, even amount of No. 845 to dry, CLEAN surface (no larger than 2X2ft sections at a time) with applicator pad. When wax begins to dry/haze, polish off with dry microfiber or soft cotton towel."
 
BobbyG said:
Best is subjective at best!!

Everyone has their own particular approach to success. I went to the Collinite webpage to see what the manufacture recommends and here's what they had to say...


"Shake well before using. Surface should feel lukewarm to the touch. Apply THIN, even amount of No. 845 to dry, CLEAN surface (no larger than 2X2ft sections at a time) with applicator pad. When wax begins to dry/haze, polish off with dry microfiber or soft cotton towel."
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I will usually follow manufactures recommendations, but in this case do NOT do this. I have used Colli 845 MANY times, and have found it's best to apply it to the entire vehicle (THIN to WIN). Allow it to cure for at least 30-40 minutes after you've applied it to the entire vehicle. There's nothing wrong with letting it sit even longer. This is one of those products that is much easier to remove after it has had plenty of time to cure. If you try to remove it to soon it will smear around and be much harder to remove. If you apply it thin and give it plenty of time to cure it will wipe of effortlessly. As the good doctor above put it (when following these tips) "removal is simply passing a quality MF over..... BAMMMMMMM!".
 
DARK HORSE said:
I will usually follow manufactures recommendations, but in this case do NOT do this. I have used Colli 845 MANY times, and have found it's best to apply it to the entire vehicle (THIN to WIN). Allow it to cure for at least 30-40 minutes after you've applied it to the entire vehicle. There's nothing wrong with letting it sit even longer. This is one of those products that is much easier to remove after it has had plenty of time to cure. If you try to remove it to soon it will smear around and be much harder to remove. If you apply it thin and give it plenty of time to cure it will wipe of effortlessly. As the good doctor above put it (when following these tips) "removal is simply passing a quality MF over..... BAMMMMMMM!".
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Tad,

I couldn't agree more! I was simply giving the reader the manufactures recommendations sort of food for thought.

I to let Collinite 845 dry for 30 minutes minimum when the temps over 70 degrees. I've found that it smears when applied to heavily or when the product hasn't had a chance to sufficiently dry.

Once dry Collinite 845 buffs off effortlessly leaving behind a gorgeous shine..
 
elk42 said:
Tomorrow is my virgin use of 845. I'm nervous.
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Don't let the 'pagan-god': Collinite #845....make a sacrifice out of you!!



Like Richy said: "play with it"
I'll add: "Have Fun"

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And again, @OP, I'll refer you to:

{collinite.com/about-us/faqs/ 15. What are the drying times of your products?}

:)

Bob
 
BobbyG said:
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Collinite 845

Best is subjective at best!!

Everyone has their own particular approach to success. I went to the Collinite webpage to see what the manufacture recommends and here's what they had to say...


"Shake well before using. Surface should feel lukewarm to the touch. Apply THIN, even amount of No. 845 to dry, CLEAN surface (no larger than 2X2ft sections at a time) with applicator pad. When wax begins to dry/haze, polish off with dry microfiber or soft cotton towel."
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Only one thing to add to Bobby's post is heat the bottle in warm water or leave out in the sun if your in a warmer climate..The wax does need to become liquid before shaking and using..

I found that the warmer the wax is in the container, the easier it is to use, it seems to dry and haze over much quicker and is easier to remove..
 
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