What have you all found to be the longest lasting liquid carnuba? - Page 2

Bigpoppa3346 · 12-27-07, 09:31

Collinite 845 for me. Easily my most used LSP. Just make sure you shake it a LOT before using. It will go from looking like petroleum jelly to a pretty thin liquid with proper shaking.

mixxer · 12-27-07, 12:55

Collinite 845,ive also seen great durability from surfcity reef carnuba,similair looks to nattys but last longer and easier to use.

Accumulator · 12-27-07, 12:55

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Originally Posted by RedlineIRL

I'm looking to stock up on polishes and waxes for the spring, and I'm in need of a carnuba. I don't want to spend all kinds of money on different products, then find out I don't like them afterwards. I know carnubas are typically know not to last long at all, but what have you all found that lasts the longest?..I've heard Collonite is good, but I've only seen it in a paste style and I'm not much of a fan of pastes. Could you all give me some reccomendations?

My recommendation is to put up with the tougher application of a paste and try the Collinite 476S/885 (same product, different containers). Their 845 *is* a great liquid, but I just don't get the durability that others do with it

If you can find some #16 it'd be worth a try...yeah it's a paste, but it sorta "turns liquid" when you use it and IMO/IME it's very user-friendly. Quite durable too.

It's been ages since I last used Malm's liquid...I honestly can't remember how durable it was

I used it most on the Jag, and that got redone all the time....but it sure did do the "beads roll off when you apply the brakes" thing, I do remember that.

cjbigcog · 12-27-07, 01:15

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Originally Posted by Bigpoppa3346

Collinite 845 for me. Easily my most used LSP. Just make sure you shake it a LOT before using. It will go from looking like petroleum jelly to a pretty thin liquid with proper shaking.

Thanks for that tip. I thought 845 was too thick to liquify,
but you are right that it needs "a lot of shakin".

RCBuddha · 12-27-07, 02:02

Forgot to add that a little Polycharger aids in the durability of 845.

lawrencea · 12-27-07, 04:54

Whats wrong with Mothers Carnuba and Meguiars #26.

jimmie jam · 12-27-07, 05:03

i have not found anything that beats 845 (ease or durability). that's why i've used it for 33 years. it was great then and is great now. my DD CTS has been done since august and still looks wet and beads like a prostitute sweating in church.

look at the wet shine on my white C6 (avatar)

RedlineIRL · 12-27-07, 06:05

Sounds like most everyone agrees 845 is the best so far. Does it give any depth and wetness to reds? If not, could I top it with something like Poorboy's EX, Red Moose, or another carnuba to give some gloss and wetness without taking away from 845's durability?

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Originally Posted by Accumulator

My recommendation is to put up with the tougher application of a paste and try the Collinite 476S/885 (same product, different containers). Their 845 *is* a great liquid, but I just don't get the durability that others do with it

If you can find some #16 it'd be worth a try...yeah it's a paste, but it sorta "turns liquid" when you use it and IMO/IME it's very user-friendly. Quite durable too.

It's been ages since I last used Malm's liquid...I honestly can't remember how durable it was

I used it most on the Jag, and that got redone all the time....but it sure did do the "beads roll off when you apply the brakes" thing, I do remember that.

Well I was going to use my 7424 to spread the liquid waxes, but I guess applying wax by hand wouldn't be too bad. If I could get a solid 4 months out of 845 that would be fine with me

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Originally Posted by jimmie jam

i have not found anything that beats 845 (ease or durability). that's why i've used it for 33 years. it was great then and is great now. my DD CTS has been done since august and still looks wet and beads like a prostitute sweating in church. look at the wet shine on my white C6 (avatar)

Do you all find that the 845 is more durable the more it is layered as with most sealants?

jimmie jam · 12-27-07, 06:16

i have put NXT over 845 to pop it (on my avalanche). can't talk about the "durability" because it is garage kept 2003 with 14,000 miles on it and has never been driven in the rain (gotten trashed or used as a DD).

Scottwax · 12-27-07, 06:16

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Originally Posted by RedlineIRL

Is Carnuba Moose offered already mixed yet, or does it still require red and vanilla to be mixed? What are you getting as far as durabiliy with the carnuba moose?

Carnauba Moose is ready to go right out of the bottle. It has nothing to do with VM or RMG other than they come from the same company.

I get 4-5 months durability even in the winter or when we get a lot of rain around here.

Accumulator · 12-27-07, 06:34

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Originally Posted by RedlineIRL

...[regarding the paste wax suggestions]...Well I was going to use my 7424 to spread the liquid waxes, but I guess applying wax by hand wouldn't be too bad. If I could get a solid 4 months out of 845 that would be fine with me..

I do think you'll be happy with the 845. But just FWIW, I do 99.9% of my pastewax applications with the PC/Cyclo. OK, OK, I'll get off the pastewax soapbox now

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Do you all find that the 845 is more durable the more it is layered as with most sealants?

Yeah, definitely. Go for three/four layers. I'd wait at least 24 hours and I somehow suspect that longer is better.

ChicagoRob · 12-27-07, 07:08

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Yeah, definitely. Go for three/four layers. I'd wait at least 24 hours and I somehow suspect that longer is better.

I have three layers of 845 on my black Tribute and it is doing very well,
considering the horrible weather we've been having in the Chicago area.

Rob