845 winter durability

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efnfast

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Back in Sept I was curious how durable 845 would be, so I put 2 layers on everything.



So after basically 7mths of not washing them, I found that for all the cars (z06/viper/65 cobra) that sat in the garge, the 845 was beading as if I'd just applied it a week ago. no sheeting anywhere, just pure beading. :bow



On stuff that was daily driven all winter, pounded by salt and slush and left to sit outside (g35 & q45) everyday, some of the panels (hood/trunk/roof mainly) still had decent beading. The sides and back had a combination of some beading, some sheeting.



So basically on garage kept stuff, 7mths later, I'd say the 845 was still functioning at 90%; on daily driven stuff, I'd say 55% or so (however, keep in mind that dd means -50* temps, salt, slush, everything, didn't wash either vehicle once since september)



Conclusion - 845 > *
 
> 8????



That would be my experience, as well.....plus, I waxed with Collinite over a layer of Opti-Seal. I think the finish held up alright, given the poor weather and the in/out of garage time, but frankly, I have seen at least that good or better performance with an OTC product (Black Magic Liquid Shine Car Wax, well, sealant). I found that to be bulletproof.....maybe not in the same league as the other boutique waxes/sealants that I have.....but high gloss and DURABLE.



See ya. :wavey



PS - where are you so we can compare environments?





efnfast said:
Back in Sept I was curious how durable 845 would be, so I put 2 layers on everything.



So after basically 7mths of not washing them, I found that for all the cars (z06/viper/65 cobra) that sat in the garge, the 845 was beading as if I'd just applied it a week ago. no sheeting anywhere, just pure beading. :bow



On stuff that was daily driven all winter, pounded by salt and slush and left to sit outside (g35 & q45) everyday, some of the panels (hood/trunk/roof mainly) still had decent beading. The sides and back had a combination of some beading, some sheeting.



So basically on garage kept stuff, 7mths later, I'd say the 845 was still functioning at 90%; on daily driven stuff, I'd say 55% or so (however, keep in mind that dd means -50* temps, salt, slush, everything, didn't wash either vehicle once since september)



Conclusion - 845 > *
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tenorplayer23 said:
> 8????



That would be my experience, as well.....plus, I waxed with Collinite over a layer of Opti-Seal. I think the finish held up alright, given the poor weather and the in/out of garage time, but frankly, I have seen at least that good or better performance with an OTC product (Black Magic Liquid Shine Car Wax, well, sealant). I found that to be bulletproof.....maybe not in the same league as the other boutique waxes/sealants that I have.....but high gloss and DURABLE.



See ya. :wavey



PS - where are you so we can compare environments?
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>8 .... haha, I don't know if I could go that long in testing!



I'm from Alberta (Canada) - it gets really cold and really slushy up here :D
 
I applied 2 layers of 845 to my DD in early November and it was still beading in mid-March after a rough winter of salt, sand, and touchless car washes. Pretty impressed with the stuff. Last weekend, I stripped it down and put on a quick coat of Natty's Blue which will last another month or so before the weather is nice enough to do a full spring detail.
 
i might be the longest time user and fan of 845 (since 1974). it worked well in the cold extreme of the NE and for the last 30+ years here in the "other" harsh extreme of UV, salt air and humidity. you just can't beat 845 for an OTC protection, period.
 
I sometimes get great durability from 845, but sometimes it's just mediocre...:niweiss Never did figure out any clues as to why.



efnfast- Well, I dunno if the great beading on vehicles that haven't left the garage is anything special...even the Souveran I use on the Jag will bead like new for ages when it stays inside ;)



You know how I'm always griping about how UPP doesn't last long for me? I did the S8 back before Thanksgiving and it's still like I just did it yesterday.



IME the LSPs on unused garage-queens can last an incredibly long time, even *years*.
 
Accumulator said:
efnfast- Well, I dunno if the great beading on vehicles that haven't left the garage is anything special...even the Souveran I use on the Jag will bead like new for ages when it stays inside ;)
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My liquid soverign used to last weeks, at best. Therefore, I am impressed with it :)
 
efnfast said:
My liquid soverign used to last weeks, at best. Therefore, I am impressed with it :)
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Hey, for once maybe I get *better* durability out of a Souveran wax than somebody else :D Never tried the liquid stuff though...
 
I used IW845 over PB's Black Hole this past October on my ss red daily driver (outside 24/7). I just recently re waxed it this past week. The 845 still beaded (albeit not as strongly as before) and held up well through 2 blizzards, salt, road grime, several coin-op pressure washes, rain, etc.
 
I used it on my silver Mazda right before Thanksgiving. Still going strong in terms of beading after a CT winter. I love the fact that it doesn't have a big hyped marketing campaign and works so well.
 
I too used IW845 last fall -- on top of DG105. It made for a great combo. Now, if only they could get it to smell better.
 
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