Collinite's 476S Super Doublecoat Auto Wax Review - Page 4

marko · 05-04-06, 09:03

many thanks for the clarification. I'm telling you... some days I wonder where my press secretary went.

I've never tried p21s, but I'm a big fan of 476s and 845iw and #16 and have a reasonable cache of each. (probably more than my fair share of 845iw and definitely more #16 than I deserve.) then, of course, accumulator mentioned a variation (476s over #16) I've never tried, so aside from translating my meaning he also presented me with a little experiment for the weekend. right now I have 476s alone on a gunmetal grey metallic jeep, so I'm going to top it with #16 and then add another layer of 476s to test.

I like 476s as a stand-alone last step product (lsp). I also like 845iw by itself, and 476s under 845iw is pretty standard fare for my cars through the winter or if I'm unable to detail as often as I'd like. #16 over nxt was my choice for frost white, but I had to lose that car a couple of years ago.

I've never really found a flaw with any of these products and have been using them all for years, so I'm curious. at the very least, I'll have plenty of incredibly durable wax on the jeep, which my girlfriend regularly neglects when I travel. so it's all good.

just nobody mention another combination - at least until after the weekend.

Accumulator · 05-04-06, 09:23

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Originally Posted by marko

right now I have 476s alone on a gunmetal grey metallic jeep, so I'm going to top it with #16 and then add another layer of 476s to test..

I'll look forward to hearing what you think after you do that.

maesal- Similar to the above, I'd like to hear what you think the P21s does/doesn't add to the 476S.

Teutonics · 05-09-06, 06:35

Just thought I would add my "mini review":

I applied 476s for the first time yesterday, and did a side-by-side comparison on my hood with one of the OTC products that tout "long lasting". Both products were applied with a first coat by hand, second coat a day later with PC and finishing pad. Time will tell on the durability, but upon initial comparison, the 476s is much slicker, smoother to the touch. Visually it is much crisper and reflective.... the OTC product almost appears hazy in comparison. And beading? OMG! Unbelievable compared to the OTC product! Water just rolls right off the car! The difference is amazing.

I found the 476s product fairly hard to work with though.... the tin opening is small, and difficult to get onto the PC pad. Removal was not difficult with a Supreme MF, and I also tried using the Griots cotton cloths, which I almost liked better for removal. It was much easier to feel where the wax was removed with the cotton cloth than with the MF. Dunno, maybe just my imagination, or I'm just "old school".

Bottom line: Initial impression - Great performing wax with good visual properties (compared to OTC product). Hopefully durability is as good as I have read!

qwertydude · 09-14-08, 11:45

Cotton has not completely been superseded by MF I still use it to break the hazy wax coating on some cars where the wax just doesn't seem to want to budge after I've applied it. Then I buff off the remaining oils and residue with a MF.

I certainly am not disappointed with the collinites. So far I have 476s on top of every 845. Only because I didn't feel like removing and repolishing the rest of my truck. On my hood is 7 coats of pure 476s, it's still going strong at 1 week, and is very cat proof.

sixty7mustang22 · 09-14-08, 12:43

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...it's still going strong at 1 week, and is very cat proof.

Well, I would hope it was still going strong after 1 week. Anything should be going strong after one week.

Adding 476s on top pf Poli-Seal makes it 100x easier to wrok with. Just FYI.

qwertydude · 09-14-08, 01:47

Surprisingly the old NXT was pretty much done after a week or two, terrible durability.

Leadfootluke · 10-22-09, 10:57

Bump? Maybe? haha

I see this is an old thread, but has been bumped a few times over the years.

We were given a can of 18 oz can of Super DoubleCoat Auto Wax #476. I assume machine application would be the best choice judging by past posts. Any more thoughts on durability? We are probably storing one of our car this winter in a garage, would this 476 work out fine, or is the insulator the only way to go?

SuperBee364 · 10-22-09, 11:12

I still really like the look 476 gives. To me, it gives the best of both worlds of sealant/wax in the looks department.

For durability, the stuff just can't be beat. 1000P comes close, but requires three coats to approach the durability you'll get from one coat of 476S.

It can be difficult to remove the 476 residue if you get it on too thick and leave it on too long before removal, so be careful. I do find it easier to apply it by PC than by hand.

My fav is to put a layer of IW over the top of it. 476 is great by itself, but IW on top makes it better suited to come clean using touch free car washes. 476 by itself should be capable of getting you through the winter, though.

Accumulator · 10-22-09, 11:33

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Originally Posted by SuperBee364

My fav is to put a layer of IW over the top of it. 476 is great by itself, but IW on top makes it better suited to come clean using touch free car washes..

Whereas I like doing a base of 845 and *then* applying the 476S. NO, it doesn't compromise the durability any. You could always still top the 476S with 845, making for a 845/476S/845 sandwich.

Leadfootluke · 10-22-09, 11:41

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Originally Posted by Accumulator

Whereas I like doing a base of 845 and *then* applying the 476S. NO, it doesn't compromise the durability any. You could always still top the 476S with 845, making for a 845/476S/845 sandwich.

How are 845 and 476S different? I know one is the double coat and one the insulator, but how does layering them help? Does the 845 seal in the 476S? Just curious why the combination of 845 and 476S is popular, I had never heard of Collinite before we received the free can.

Thanks again.

lawrencea · 10-22-09, 02:30

As soon as I can , on my car Im going to prep it with Klasse AIO, and then follow with 476.

SuperBee364 · 10-22-09, 07:35

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Originally Posted by Accumulator

Whereas I like doing a base of 845 and *then* applying the 476S. NO, it doesn't compromise the durability any. You could always still top the 476S with 845, making for a 845/476S/845 sandwich.

You're reading my mind.

I was going to ask you exactly that.

Putting the IW on first makes the 476 so much easier to apply/remove.