Collinite 845 Thread

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Chuckmotor

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Quick question. I just picked up a one quart bottle of FI-II from a car painting place. It was the last bottle, and there was no plastic wrapper or anything indicating if it had been used before. I have never used or even seen FI-II before, so I just want to make sure of something. It was much milkier and watered down than I thought it would be, so please comfort me by telling me that FI-II is a somewhat thin liquid. What I have doesn't seem to be too much thicker than milk. If it's more creamy than I described, then PLEASE tell me so I can get my $23 back.

I just want to make sure! Thanks!
 
Chuck,



Just looked at my FI2. It's the consistency of premium egg nog; plenty thick but pourable. Nowhere close to milky thickness.



Is there a NAPA near by? Two bottles of 16 oz FI2 should be cheaper than $23.00.
 
Based on pictures posted here, I've seen that carguy has used the one quart bottles of FI-II. If carguy, or anybody else who has purchased the FI-II in the one quart bottles, is out there, please tell me if there was any plastic wrapper or ANYTHING indicating that the bottle had never been used before. I could not tell if it had been opened before.
 
I have a 32oz of FI-2 I bought from the detailing depot, and it didn't have any plastic coating on the outside of it. It didn't have a white cap on the inside either. But my FI-2 is about the slightly running pudding? I can squirt it on a pad, and it retains its shape.
 
I've purchased the hand glaze and FI in the big bottles. They were clear or opaque bottles, had no wrappers and were runny. Just give it a good shake. It probably sat on the shelf where you bought it for a long time. Use it.
 
Nope - it is a "commercial" product - they don't have to screw around with retail packaging wackiness we've all learned to accept. I hate those damn inner lids you can't get off with your fingers!



The consistency of mine - yeah - buttermilk or so. did you shake it real well? If it sat for a long time some of the solids might have settled... ?



BTW - if it is the real thing (and I would assume it is - if someone wanted to defraud customers and make some $$ I have to believe they'd choose a product with more potential for volume!!!!) - then $23 was a very good price. I think I paid $34.
 
You were right about the "good shake," CHEVY. It did seem runny while it was in the bottle, but after some shaking it plopped out of the bottle very thickly and nicely. Maybe when this stupid rain lets up, I can use it!

And yeah, $23 seems pretty reasonable for such a big bottle.
 
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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by puterbum [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>LOL I read this entire thread in horror thinking you guys were talking about Final Inspection! [/b]</blockquote>
I can only immagine using final inspection at that consistency..... EEK!
 

I just washed my truck and decided to take a few pictures :-B
My wax of choice was Collinite 845, and it was applied a few weeks ago.
I love how this wax beads! Another thing you will notice
is how well it works on the plastic mirror housings :thumbup:

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I posted this in another thead, but I'll add it to this thread. It is a few ways I have found that make 845 easier to use.

- Shake it up! It will liquify into a melted butter consistancy. This helps with the next point.

- Thinner is better. I put 845 in a spray bottle [and now other companies have started selling it with a spray head] as it is a really easy way of applying thin. I spray [mist] a MF applicator and I can cover an entire panel with just a mist. Put it on thin enough that you are wondering if you are even applying it. If you find the 845 to almost flash when applying, it is going on thin enough.

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- Do not let it dry. When it hazes, you can remove it. Problem with applying it too thick, is the difficulty of buffing it off in its entirety. If you let it dry, it will be as hard as a rock. Wax 2 panels, and go back and buff the first, apply to a new one, then remove from the second panel, apply to another, repeat. This has worked for me in particular conditions, you may be able to wax the top, or side of a vehicle before removing.

- On my personal vehicles, I will often apply another coat. After letting it sit for a week,I'll reapply with "light" pressure and buff it off again with light pressure. 845 has some solvents, but with a delicate additional application, it will add to the longevity.

- Accumulator, a member on the other site, has found applying 845, then applying 476, to create a very protective layer of wax. Again, after waiting until your next wash, he applies another coat of 845. It creates an impressive combination for the paint.

- You can use it on plastics, but make sure you test a small spot first. Apply the wax, and buff it in like you are cleaning the plastic. Then, buff it off. Don't let it dry on the plastic, but apply and remove right after.

If anyon else has some pointers, feel free to add. I'm no expert, but this is what has worked for me.

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Great post Luke. I am also a big fan of 845. One of the ways that I have found to thin out the consistancy is to heat up a pot of water and dip the bottle of 845 into the water for about 30 seconds. Then shake the bejesus out of it.

Great protection, and yes, great beads.

I have only used it on silver and white cars so far. Anybody have any input on how it looks on black?
 
bmw5541 said:
I have only used it on silver and white cars so far. Anybody have any input on how it looks on black?
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Since it's a 'bright' wax, 845IW looks best on lighter colors, IMO. On black I liked it, it's a more sealant-like glaring shine. Topped with 915 produces a deeper, wetter shine on darker colors.

I've topped 845 with 915 and 476 (separately). While the longevity is indisputable the slickness and high gloss doesn't last as long as 845 alone. YMMV.

TL
 
Nice photos!

I'm looking forward to trying out 845 next week. Great tips from everyone here that'll I'll keep in mind. I've spent this week working on the old garage-queen-road-tripper and will top my 1Z Glanz Wax with it after another wash; then I'm checking out WheelWax. Lots to do to get ready for winter!

If anyone is looking for a good source for bottles, I've really liked Specialty Bottle. Great atomizer spray heads and any kind of bottle you could want! No minimum order. I ordered a bunch of squeeze and atomizer HDPE bottles several years ago and they are all still going strong.
 
Thanks a lot for the post Luke, I keep hearing great things about this wax, I just haven't bought any yet. Sometimes it's overwhelming hearing about so many different kinds of wax that I end up not knowing what to order.

Bead pics look intense! I think I may have found another wax to try. Thanks!

-Kody-
 
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