Where to buy Collinite in NW

**SSQ** · 03-12-2005, 11:04 PM

Anybody knows where I can buy Collinite in Oregon or Washington?

**stevet** · 03-13-2005, 12:28 PM

Do you have Carquest out there? They sell Insulator wax for $9.99.

**Spilchy** · 03-13-2005, 01:48 PM

My favorite stuff!

You can buy it on the internet from:

http://www.nealsharbor.com/store/collinite_wax.html

http://www.caswellplating.com/aids/collinit.htm

http://www.thebestwax.com/carwax.htm

http://www.highwayshine.com/dbID/34.html

You can buy it in WA from:

LFS, Inc.

851 Coho Way

Bellingham WA 98225

Phone: 800-426-8860

Fax: 360-734-4058

E-Mail: www.lfsinc.com

As far as OR:

There are currently no distributors in your state.

Please call on us and we will help you directly.

contact: Mike Taylor or Mike Oczkowski

1520 Lincoln Avenue

Utica, New York 13502

tel 1.315.732.2282

fax 1.315.732.2816

**SSQ** · 03-14-2005, 12:28 AM

I`ll order some online if I really can`t find them locally. From what I have heard, it seems like these stuff offers one of the best protection out there, even better than some synthetic waxes.

We do have a Carquest, and I`ll check them out tomorrow. I am hoping to give the Doublecoat a try, it seems like these stuff lasts the longest. I am not trying to be lazy and not wax my car for 6 months. I`m just looking for a product that I can always know that my car is being protected.

**wannafbody** · 03-14-2005, 09:27 AM

some claim the IW 845 looks better than the 476 and lasts almost as long

**AlexRuiz** · 03-14-2005, 12:30 PM

Originally posted by wannafbody

some claim the IW 845 looks better than the 476 and lasts almost as long

I do. In my opinion, the 845 is maybe the best all around product available. Great looks, very very use to use, very durable, super slick.

Edit: The 845 is NOT a souveran killer, which is in a class by itself. But to my eye is within striking distance of S100. It looks the same that the very popular Megs#16, last a little longer and is much easier to apply.

**stevet** · 03-14-2005, 01:18 PM

Originally posted by AlexRuiz

I do. In my opinion, the 845 is maybe the best all around product available. Great looks, very very use to use, very durable, super slick.

Edit: The 845 is NOT a souveran killer, which is in a class by itself. But to my eye is within striking distance of S100. It looks the same that the very popular Megs#16, last a little longer and is much easier to apply.

I agree. I have shelved SG, EX-P, UPP, Megs #20, for Insulator Wax. It`s the most durable product I have used and is almost as easy as S100 to use. On my silver it looks super glossy and is as slick as anything I have tried except UPP. Lasts much longr than UPP though . At $9.99 a bottle at Carquest it`s easily one of the best values in detaling products.

**SSQ** · 03-14-2005, 01:29 PM

Just came back from carquest and didn`t see it there. Where is the carquest you refer to located?

**01bluecls** · 03-14-2005, 01:34 PM

Collinite`s IW 845 is AWESOME. Easiest wax to use, Im at 4+ months on my vehichle right now. Looks are pretty good. TO me it reminds me of Zaino with a high shine and high reflectivity. Very very clear look. With its durability its hard to beat.

**stevet** · 03-14-2005, 02:25 PM

Originally posted by SSQ

Just came back from carquest and didn`t see it there. Where is the carquest you refer to located?

Niagara Falls NY. Not sure if all Carquest stores have the same stock.

**imported_NYV6Coupe** · 03-14-2005, 02:46 PM

I got mine at www.thebestwax.com & I can vouch for the durability of #476s. I applied 3x layers back in October and, though the original round, tight, tall beads have degraded, it`s still beading as well as can be expected after a Western New York winter (read: mega-salt ..... I think the salt truck drivers get paid by the pound).

Nothing special done in-between aside from many visits to the touchless wand wash and hand wash when the weather allows.

Collinite definitely lives up to the hype and one can/container will last years. Collinite is made in Utica, NY so it`s quite possible Eastern CarQuest stores carry it but Central & Western CarQuests do not.

**AlexRuiz** · 03-14-2005, 02:48 PM

Originally posted by stevet

Niagara Falls NY. Not sure if all Carquest stores have the same stock.

Unfortunately, they don`t seem to carry the same stuff

**Woob** · 03-14-2005, 03:09 PM

mactecllc.com << Free shipping and good prices!

**Corey Bit Spank** · 03-14-2005, 03:24 PM

Originally posted by stevet

Niagara Falls NY. Not sure if all Carquest stores have the same stock.

Ah, that was the Original Hutchins Auto.

I hope you didn`t breath too deeply while in Niagara falls....

**dr427** · 03-16-2005, 02:02 PM

I almost wonder if it is on a store by store basis? Maybe a manager puts it on his shelves because he like it. At the $9.99 price though, they are buying in large volume, because that selling price isn`t much over my cost. So the corporation has to be buying it in lots of 240 bottles or more at a time. Might be buying it warehousing it and then each store orders it from a regional Carquest distribution center????