Does Collinite IW 845 have a wow factor ......

[Fallz]

like compared to an FK1000p or other`s .



I`ve bought into alot of hype here on certain products and granted everyones taste is different , just don`t want to waste the money for Prewax cleaner and IW845.

[steelwind101]

IMO no. Questionable durability and looks that were not to my liking.



Remeber if your getting Collinite prep product that its quite strong. I think its not recommend for dark clearcoats either (does it/can it bleach dark paint?).



Geoff

[jimmie jam]

i have been using 845 since 1973. any questions?

[wfedwar]

I think it does, but it is short-lived in my experience.

[imported_NRZ]

I was detailing a Merlot Mica Miata the other weekend and my neighor was out watching me. After the SSR 2.5 finshing down well I went for the Collinite, doing the hood the neighor says to me, wow you can realy tell a difference, if a guy who doesnt know a single thing about detailing likes it...wow. I just bought two bottles (half through my first), one for my friend who used it on his car from my bottle and loved it and another for myself, i`ll be reaching for it alot!

[Accumulator]

I don`t think 845 has the "specific LSP wow factor" thing going on, but then I also don`t think it matters 99% of the time.



IMO 845 is a fairly bright, reflective wax. Similar in look to #16 and P21s. This falls off after a while and after a few washes 845 usually looks the same as 476S, which is to say, like any other decent wax but nothing special. It doesn`t, IMO, have any special signature look.



No, that`s not inteneded as a slam ;)

[Bigpikle]

I always see it as slightly wetter looking than 476 or FK stuff. Nothing to rave about but as nice as other waxes. I find it lasts well - would rate it as one of the more durable products. Not quite like FK1000 but pretty good.

[EdLancer]

i have been using 845 since 1973. any questions?



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Three high end detailing garages uses it in my area since I first introduce them to it 5 years ago, they threw out everything else afterwards ! ...any questions ?

[Fallz]

How do you prep for IW845 . I see I cant use the cleaner wax for my car prior to 845.

[jDizzle]

the durability is a little overstated on here i think. but it is more durable than most other otc`s... i think it looks good too, nice and reflective.. beading lasts a while on flat surfaces (hood, roof, trunk) but on the sides of the car, it doesnt last well at all IME. i like the slickness, and the awesome beading, and currently have a bottle, and a half sitting in my "arsenal"

[Accumulator]

How do you prep for IW845 . I see I cant use the cleaner wax for my car prior to 845.



Why not? You can apply 845 over all sorts of stuff with no problems. I have used it over 1Z consumer-line polishes quite often and those aren`t all that different from cleaner wax.



If you`re worried about solvent action, just don`t apply the 845 really thick (shouldn`t do that anyhow), or in an aggressive manner.

[Fallz]

ok , thanks guys :)

[longdx]

I just recently did a detail on a mid nineties Taurus (Maroon). Clay/ Polish with Meg UC and then SwirlX. I finished with Collinite 845 and after if set up, the paint looks fantastic. I have been using it as an LSP for several years. I try different products all the time, but still go to 845 for durability.

[Dan]

I find it hard to find a logical reason to use other waxes/sealants. 845 looks great on a properly prepped surface. I think those that haven`t been really happy might not have had a good base to begin with?

[Accumulator]

I find it hard to find a logical reason to use other waxes/sealants. 845 looks great on a properly prepped surface. I think those that haven`t been really happy might not have had a good base to begin with?



Eh...I have all sorts of reasons why I usually reach for something else, but I do agree that Collinite seems somewhat sensitive to prep when it comes to looking its best.



I never did figure out why it just doesn`t last on the A8`s plastic bumper covers, but it just doesn`t :nixweiss