collinite 845 questions

[Time 2 shine]

Does 845 stain trim or plastics?
Machine application or by hand? Whats better for this product?
After applying do you have to keep water of the vehicle for a certain amount of time?

Its super thick and most ive read recommend shaking until it thins out. Any other tips,tricks or recommendations for using this product would be get. Thanks.

[01GreyStangGT]

You shake it until it`s water thin. I`ve used it with a DA or by hand and it`s easy either way. I`ve never had it stain trim. I`ve been using it about 3 years.

[TroyScherer]

1. It usually does not stain trim. But I would not wax the trim on purpose. Thats what trim products are for.
2. Both application methods work. I would get a flip top cap for the lid. This will allow for better control. As noted before shake it "like a Polaroid picture" until it it a milky constancy.
3. I would treat it like any other wax. 8-12 hrs of cure time. It is just a good standard to go by.

[Bill D]

It`s my standard LSP when I do a detail for pay. I just applied some to the wheels underneath the wire wheel covers on my older Cadillac. I apply it to wheels thinly with a foam paint brush,let it cure, then buff to shine.

[Time 2 shine]

1. It usually does not stain trim. But I would not wax the trim on purpose. Thats what trim products are for.
2. Both application methods work. I would get a flip top cap for the lid. This will allow for better control. As noted before shake it "like a Polaroid picture" until it it a milky constancy.
3. I would treat it like any other wax. 8-12 hrs of cure time. It is just a good standard to go by.

I don`t plan on putting it on any trim on purpose, only if it would get on there by accident. Thanks

[Time 2 shine]

You shake it until it`s water thin. I`ve used it with a DA or by hand and it`s easy either way. I`ve never had it stain trim. I`ve been using it about 3 years.

Thanks. I just got some in the mail yesterday and its super super thick. Ive heard it being like that and scene it`s being getting colder here (mid to high 60`s) it doesn`t help.

[TroyScherer]

Thanks. I just got some in the mail yesterday and its super super thick. Ive heard it being like that and scene it`s being getting colder here (mid to high 60`s) it doesn`t help.

One trick that works to get it turn liquid initially is to place the bottle in pot of warm water. In a little bit it will be ready to go. After that it is much easier to shake it and keep it liquid.

[JaredPointer]

It`s my standard LSP when I do a detail for pay.

I`ve been thinking for the last year or so why I don`t just use it all the time on my personal vehicles. It looks as good as anything else out there, it`s super easy to apply and remove, it lasts as long as anything else, and it`s had on the cheap. I mean, the only real complaint I have with it is the bottle/lid, and I can easily fix that on my own.

[pmdureska]

i just keep mine indoors and it warms to room temp and then shake it up before use. just used it yesterday for winter prep. very easy on and off.

[mikenap]

1. It usually does not stain trim. But I would not wax the trim on purpose. Thats what trim products are for.


I don`t plan on putting it on any trim on purpose, only if it would get on there by accident. Thanks

I won`t say it works every time, but I`ve used it on trim on my daily driver with zero issues. It lasts longer than most trim products I have.

The other A forum has a thread going where someone is testing a bunch of trim dressings, and has 845 in the mix. It`s here (http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/137802-product-testing-trim-adams-optimum-collinite-blackwow.html) for anyone interested.

[TroyScherer]

I to have used it on my black trim but I don`t make it a point to always do it.

[Time 2 shine]

Put a coat of 845 over BFWD on my radiant red tacoma and in looks fantastic.

[Van185]

I usually soak the bottle in hot water for about 10-15 minutes and then shake it until it gets smooth. I also change caps to one with a flip open top so I don`t waste alot of product. I let it set about 30 minutes and then take it off with a good clean rag. I have used it on trim with no problems.

[m34door]

I have to admit that I would have thought the 845 could potentially stain the trim but this is very interesting. I always use 845 on my daily driver but then use the trim restore from poorboys world for the trim. may have to try this instead.


I won`t say it works every time, but I`ve used it on trim on my daily driver with zero issues. It lasts longer than most trim products I have.

The other A forum has a thread going where someone is testing a bunch of trim dressings, and has 845 in the mix. It`s here (http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/137802-product-testing-trim-adams-optimum-collinite-blackwow.html) for anyone interested.

[01GreyStangGT]

I`ve used it on trim and it is surprisingly good. Wipe on Wipe off for best results.