Collinite's 476S Super Doublecoat Auto Wax Review - Page 2

AlexRuiz · 09-14-05, 06:21

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Originally Posted by mgm121499

Excellent write up and visual aids! Thanks for taking the time to share this with us.

Have you tried Pink Wax or Natty's Blue? I'd be interested in hearing how this compares.

They will look deeper and wetter than the 476S, but stand NO change against the Collinite in durability. 476S is not billed as a beauty wax, but can look great. Its main strength is the durability. However, remember tha preparation is the most important factor for final look. As far a better overall product, the moderate advantage in looks Pink or nattys will have over Collinite cannot offset the huge disadvantage they would have in durability.

Use whatever please you the most: Looks or durability.

NYV6Coupe · 09-15-05, 07:07

You're going to love the durability.

I used 3x layers of #476s (yes, it's layerable) last winter & I still had significant beading in the spring, not the same as freshly applied but I had beading after a winter of snow, ice, salt, frequent wand washes, and a few bucket washes when the weather was reasonable.

Apply it thin & do multi-layers just to make sure you have complete coverage. Also, I freely admit I do not have "golden eyes" but, to my eyes, it looks great & slickness is right up there with a few premium carnaubas that I've tried.

Note to AndyC_1: according to Collinite CS, Marques D'Elegance is virtually the same product as #476s & costs more so they (Collinite CS people) use #476s.

chml17l · 09-15-05, 07:12

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Originally Posted by NYV6Coupe

You're going to love the durability.

I used 3x layers of #476s (yes, it's layerable) last winter & I still had significant beading in the spring, not the same as freshly applied but I had beading after a winter of snow, ice, salt, frequent wand washes, and a few bucket washes when the weather was reasonable.

Apply it thin & do multi-layers just to make sure you have complete coverage. Also, I freely admit I do not have "golden eyes" but, to my eyes, it looks great.

Note to AndyC_1: according to Collinite CS, is virtually the same product as #476s & costs more so they (Collinite CS people) use #476s.

NYV6Coupe is correct on this. The Collinite folks have actually steered people away from the Marques D'Elegance and suggested the cheaper #476S is essentially the same. Kind of strange marketing

, but it does appear that they may value honesty over profit.

Accumulator · 09-15-05, 09:32

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Originally Posted by chml17l

NYV6Coupe is correct on this. The Collinite folks have actually steered people away from the Marques D'Elegance and suggested the cheaper #476S is essentially the same...

Yeah, they told me the same thing. Sorta funny how they knocked the MdE and made jokes about people insisting on spending more and wanting a different smell. Said that none of *them* use MdE on their own cars.

FWIW, I've also heard that one of their other waxes (forget which one) is the 476S packaged in a larger tin. Even more cost effective. I just bought the 476S as a can lasts me for years anyhow (and I have a whole case of the old pre-VOC regs stuff stashed away). Might matter for somebody who does a lot of vehicles though.

NYV6Coupe · 09-15-05, 09:49

Are you thinking of #885 Fleetwax?

seikoguy · 09-15-05, 10:42

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Originally Posted by NYV6Coupe

Are you thinking of #885 Fleetwax?

Yup, you're correct. The #885 Fleetwax really is the 476S Doublecoat wax, but in a larger 12 oz. can. Great value for money. Sometime ago, there was a seller on eBay selling cans of #885 for $9.95 each. Needless to say, I stocked up!

servo-15 · 09-16-05, 12:24

Man, a larger tin of Collinite?!

I reckon one normal tin would last forever since one application on a medium car uses an infinitessimally small amount of wax, combined with the phenomenal durability of Collinite. A large tin could be handed down generation to generation

LangMan37 · 09-17-05, 11:52

anyone layer another paste or liquid carnuaba over collinate? Something like nattys or #16/#26 or souveran? Would these be the best of both worlds? Protection and beauty

ScubaStevo · 09-17-05, 01:57

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Originally Posted by LangMan37

anyone layer another paste or liquid carnuaba over collinate? Something like nattys or #16/#26 or souveran? Would these be the best of both worlds? Protection and beauty

I put some Insulator wax over the 476. Looks good.

Accumulator · 09-17-05, 03:15

I did Souveran over 476S (spitshine method) on the Volvo we used to have. It must've made a difference as my wife came in, looked at it, and said it never looked that nice before (she doesn't offer BS compliments

). It was pretty subtle though, and I wasn't sure if I was only seeing an improvement because I wanted to until she said something.

wannafbody · 09-17-05, 04:16

I tried S100 over 845 and couldn't see any improvement

atticdog · 09-17-05, 06:11

thanks for the review!!!
can someone review the collinite cleaner wax? 870 or

#ss-126 Liquid Sapphire Auto Wax

This heavy duty, DETERGENT PROOF formulation cleans, waxes and protects the finish in one easy application. Removes all foreign elements from paint while leaving a brilliant protective coating that assures protection from salt, rain, bugs, tree sap, etc. An occasional hand or mechanical washing will maintain its gleaming luster.