Collinite 845 by hand

Blake said:
I always tell friends to apply it thin enough you could read through it if it. Two thin coats are much better than one thick one. I really like the collinite products but if you're not careful you can make a mess with the pastes by putting it on thick and letting it sit for a while. Tough stuff!
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i learned this the hard way, :buffing:
 
Thanks for all of the responses. I used a foam applicator, which seemed ok. I did not try the MF one this time (one less thing to clean). I am wondering why so many people describe 845 as a "winter" wax. Will it melt off the car on hot days?
 
I believe it's highly regarded as a good winter wax because it offers superior protection against the harsh dangers of winter, such as road salt and chemicals. You can use it in summer, too, but winter requires a more hearty LSP. Especially since you usually can't re-apply a wax/sealant as often, if at all, during the winter.
 
loco has it right. It provides very good protection against the salt on northern roads. Different parts of the country have different problems/needs.
 
I live in Los Angeles, so I don't have winter needs at all. This is off-topic, but I was looking for a combination of a very long lasting wax or sealant, which is also easy to apply. I Picked 845 based on lots of comments on this and other forums. Did I pick the "wrong" wax! Thanks
 
I really don't think so. Based on cost 845 is almost impossible to beat when it comes to durability, appearance and ease of use. It will serve you very well as a long-lasting good product that really does look good.

Some will argue that other products may give you a bit more durability or look a bit better to them but when the chips are down you picked a very good product.

At some point you may want to branch out to something else and you may go for a good sealant such as Zaino or Blackfire but in the end you will still appreciate the properties in 845.
 
Newtodetail said:
I live in Los Angeles, so I don't have winter needs at all. This is off-topic, but I was looking for a combination of a very long lasting wax or sealant, which is also easy to apply. I Picked 845 based on lots of comments on this and other forums. Did I pick the "wrong" wax! Thanks
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Welcome to Autopia!



IMO 845 is never really "the wrong wax", there are just othe LSPs that some people might like better for various reasons.
 
Newtodetail said:
I live in Los Angeles, so I don't have winter needs at all. This is off-topic, but I was looking for a combination of a very long lasting wax or sealant, which is also easy to apply. I Picked 845 based on lots of comments on this and other forums. Did I pick the "wrong" wax! Thanks
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Nope, that is one of the best paint protection products there is. It has been time tested.
 
I agree fully with Accumulator and Yakky, you can not go wrong with 845 or any other Collinite waxes or sealants. You will find many other LSP's that are talked about and praised in great lengths here but 845 is a great choice for durability and looks all in one package.
 
Newtodetail said:
I live in Los Angeles, so I don't have winter needs at all. This is off-topic, but I was looking for a combination of a very long lasting wax or sealant, which is also easy to apply. I Picked 845 based on lots of comments on this and other forums. Did I pick the "wrong" wax! Thanks
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I'm also in SoCal. I use 845IW on cars that won't get the weekly washes I give my own car. The reason is it goes on easy, isn't finicky, easy to take off, and really does get compliments because of it's looks.



As others have said, you can't really go wrong with 845.



As for longevity, I've found on my wife's Wrangler that 845 topped with OS is a very, very durable and great looking combination. :2thumbs:
 
Anomaly said:
I'm also in SoCal. I use 845IW on cars that won't get the weekly washes I give my own car. The reason is it goes on easy, isn't finicky, easy to take off, and really does get compliments because of it's looks.



As others have said, you can't really go wrong with 845.



As for longevity, I've found on my wife's Wrangler that 845 topped with OS is a very, very durable and great looking combination. :2thumbs:
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Say, what is OS?
 
Can you use a PC or will that waste to much product ?



Is this actually a wax , nuba or sealant ?



What should I do for prep ? My vehicle is fully prepped , BUT has 3 coats of Megs 21 2.0 on it . Can I use like a cleaner wax or other aio like DG 501 or 105 or ???



I'm ready to order so thats why I'm asking these questions .



TIA
 
I have applied the 845 by PC and it was a breeze, a little goes a long ways. The durability through the Indiana winters are second to none. I always go back over 845 with a thin coat of 476 for my winter prep. If you put it on too thick you will fight it trying to get it off.
 
Fallguy said:
Can you use a PC or will that waste to much product ?
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Works fine via PC, but it *is* easier to apply too much that way so try to avoid doing that. I use speed 4 and a ~6" red Griot's waxing pad.



Is this actually a wax , nuba or sealant ?
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Nobody really knows except for Collinite. It's supposedly a wax/synthetic hybrid; I've heard it contains "resins" that're responsible for the durability, but who knows :nixweiss



What should I do for prep ? My vehicle is fully prepped , BUT has 3 coats of Megs 21 2.0 on it . Can I use like a cleaner wax or other aio like DG 501 or 105 or ???
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Can't really say...I've never used Meg's 21. You can usually use 845 over top of most anything, so I wouldn't expect a problem but I'd do a test area first.



Yeah, you could cleanerwax/AIO it, but I wouldn't bother if it's not necessary.
 
ive been using a mf applicator. works good for me.



and i dont know that ill change waxes after using this product. i put this on my orange honda cbr and it made the whole things pop. i didnt know it could look that way, way better then when i bought it new.
 
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