?? Which Collinite product??

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What collinite wax should I keep in stock for people looking for a durable wax that looks decent. I do alot of daily drivers and I think longevity over absolute beauty would be a higher selling point for costumers. Ease of use is somewhat of an issue but I also have no problem using the PC to speed up paste wax application.


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chrisFeed back please
 
Well I've heard...*HEARD* that Collinite Insulator Wax #845 is a SUPER long lasting wax....I actually have some in transit as we speak so when my Autogeek Order arrives and my exams finish, I'm going to try using it as protection for my wheels because nothing seems to last on them (not even 3M Performance Sealant) for more than a few weeks (due to heat and brake dust).

I guess I might do a review on this stuff.....although it'll be hard if it actually lasts up to 8 months like some have said haha.

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Oki, well, I was searching up a bit about Collinite insulator wax and I saw on a thread on Autopia where a member said something about Collinite Super Doublecoat wax #476 and said that it was a "real" wax. I inferred this to mean that it's even tougher than insulator wax.
 
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Matt said:
Well I've heard...*HEARD* that Collinite Insulator Wax #845 is a SUPER long lasting wax....I actually have some in transit as we speak so when my Autogeek Order arrives and my exams finish, I'm going to try using it as protection for my wheels because nothing seems to last on them (not even 3M Performance Sealant) for more than a few weeks (due to heat and brake dust).
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845 is excellent on wheels. I've tried everything else, Wheel Wax, PB's Wheel Sealant... 845 looks better, goes on/off easier and lasts longer.

Matt said:
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Oki, well, I was searching up a bit about Collinite insulator wax and I saw on a thread on Autopia where a member said something about Collinite Super Doublecoat wax #476 and said that it was a "real" wax. I inferred this to mean that it's even tougher than insulator wax.
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Many report this although I've yet to use 476. I've used 915 and find pastes a pain in the neck compared to the ease of 845, especially the ability to spread it with a machine and finishing pad. Did half my hood with 845 and half with 915. The 845 felt slicker and I could discern no difference in appearance. The beading was initially comparable although the 845 beading remained smaller and more symetrical longer. Really can't comment on longevity because as easy as 845 is to use I use it every 3 months or so.

TL
 
845 is pretty durable. Maybe not as durable as 476, but for ease of use in my experience 845 is easily the winner. It's like I would rather do a coat of 845 every 2 - 3 months as a coat of 476 every 3 - 4 months. But that's just me.
 
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Since I rarely go more than 4 to 6 weeks without waxing/sealing, I can't vouch for durability, but......
Having used both 845 and 476, the application and removal winner was definitely the 845.
The 476 was enough of a PIA that I gave it away after using it a few times.
Might have been operator error although I do follow the instructions on products.

As an aside, the only two products that I have had difficulty using are the Collinite 476 and Meguiar's #7. Tried both a few times and gave both away.
 
I have personally used all three 845,476,915 . The 476& 915 are paste . I use my flex to apply with a blue pad qd the pad use a clean 1 in plastic putty knife spread a little let set for 1or 2 minutes wipe. The can says to let haze found that wipeon/wipe off works just as well read here on the product page alot easier to remove & I due 2 coats. I used 845 on trucks& wheels found to work nice easy oneasy off,with nice shine on lighter colors & 476 &915 are better on the dark colors. For ease of use it depends more on you personal preference of application & price range. All are quality waxes that last quite a longtime.
 
Ive had no trouble with 476. I do a section at a time. I put it on with a damp towel, and it wipes off easy.
 
Larry A said:
Ive had no trouble with 476. I do a section at a time. I put it on with a damp towel, and it wipes off easy.
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Have you used 845? I agree that I dont think 476 is a problem, but for me it is no where close to as easy as 845.
 
I put 845 on my car a month ago. My car is still shiny and looking brand new. I don't know if it still beads water because....I haven't washed it since then =P

edit: Btw, my car is parked outside 24/7
 
TLMitchell said:
Many report this although I've yet to use 476. I've used 915 and find pastes a pain in the neck compared to the ease of 845, especially the ability to spread it with a machine and finishing pad. Did half my hood with 845 and half with 915. The 845 felt slicker and I could discern no difference in appearance. The beading was initially comparable although the 845 beading remained smaller and more symetrical longer. Really can't comment on longevity because as easy as 845 is to use I use it every 3 months or so.

TL
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I like 845 but from my experience 915 looks significantly better on anything I have applied it on except maybe white paint. Looks are subjective but 915 gives that warm carnauba wax glow that I love where 845 does not. It's easy to apply if you put it on thin, put a little QD on the pad and WOWO it. I never apply my LSP with a machine unless I'm doing something very large like my enclosed car trailer or a motor home. I can do a much better job by hand and waste a lot less product.
 
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Da Fats said:
What collinite wax should I keep in stock for people looking for a durable wax that looks decent. I do alot of daily drivers and I think longevity over absolute beauty would be a higher selling point for costumers. Ease of use is somewhat of an issue but I also have no problem using the PC to speed up paste wax application.


Thank you


chrisFeed back please
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On DD vehicles I use Megs Cleaner Wax. After i clay the car I apply it with my PC and a white LC pad. It get some minor swirls and scratches out of the vehicle and it last 4-8 weeks in the Florida heat. If it is a light color vehicle I use Klasse AIO and Wolfgang Paint Selant 3.0 last up to 4-6 months in the Florida heat.

M16 #16 is also a great wax it last 2-3 months in the Florida heat. This is what I use on my red truck. I love this wax easy on and easy off. Poor Boys Natty Paste Wax and Natty Blue Paste Wax is also very good.
 
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Have you used 845? I agree that I dont think 476 is a problem, but for me it is no where close to as easy as 845.
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Your right 845 is much easier. You can put it on half the car before wipe off. 476 on the other hand must be applied panel by panel.
 
I have used 476, 845, and 915. I personally love 915 since it goes on and off reasonably easy considering how good it looks and the durability. However since you are looking for longevity and are using it on many different customer cars, 845 will speed up your productivity since trying to go around the car with either 476 or 915 with thin coats (if you don't want to spend additional effort buffing it off) will inevitably take longer.
 
But the question & whole thread are about Collinite???? :confused:

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sullysdetailing said:
On DD vehicles I use Megs Cleaner Wax. After i clay the car I apply it with my PC and a white LC pad. It get some minor swirls and scratches out of the vehicle and it last 4-8 weeks in the Florida heat. If it is a light color vehicle I use Klasse AIO and Wolfgang Paint Selant 3.0 last up to 4-6 months in the Florida heat.

M16 #16 is also a great wax it last 2-3 months in the Florida heat. This is what I use on my red truck. I love this wax easy on and easy off. Poor Boys Natty Paste Wax and Natty Blue Paste Wax is also very good.
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I'm using 476 for my winter prep. It's going over 90 day old WGPS and Fuzion wax.

I hand apply a 1/3 (hood & 2 fenders)and then buff off by hand. Removal is easy and the luster is amazing.

It's 50F so they may be why it removes so easily.
 
I tried 476 last week over Duragloss 105. I was suggested by the customer service advisor at Autogeek that 476 looks better than 845. Removal wasn't hard at all. Also it was around 5 degrees celcius or 41 Fahrenheit.
 
If its humid or applied to thick, 915 and 476 can be a bear to remove. However as long as you aren't in temperature extremes, the humidity is reasonable, and you apply it thinly, it will buff off easily in my experience.
 
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