I usually let 845 sit in a bucket of hot water from the tap for about 15 minutes before I need to wax the car. Remember to push the plug of wax around the neck of the bottle back into the bottle before putting in hot water. This always seems to work out for me, plus I don't need to wrench out my arm shaking the bottle. A few shakes after this water bath is all that is needed.
Collinite 845
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EdLancer
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ninobrn99 said:hahahaI didn't know this stuff was that good. I thought my friend was crazy when he told me he practiced using his rotary on his washer n dryer.
Dam, I do that too and since ran out of appliances ! ...LoL
Another thing I am detailing now is all those glossy "piano finish" flat screen TV bezels that get swirl marks by you simply touching it.
SuperBee364
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gusbubba said:
Won't get any laughter from me.
I think a lot of us Autopians are guilty of detailing various appliances around the house. 
In spite of how good it looks, don't use 845 on wood flooring....
mikenap
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SuperBee364 said:Won't get any laughter from me.
Just know that although I couldn't find a facepalm smily, i'm handing one out to you guys anyway. Detailing appliances? Luckily I'm not there yet!
ok so what type of prep is needed to apply IW845 ?
Can it be layered ? What type of shine ? depth , wetlook , ect and what is a good QD for their products ?
Is it a carnuba or synthetic ?
I don't know anything about their stuff but I also saw people mention 476 (i think) and I see the website has like 5 different wax types , anyone use the others ?
Sorry about all the questions
Thank you
Can it be layered ? What type of shine ? depth , wetlook , ect and what is a good QD for their products ?
Is it a carnuba or synthetic ?
I don't know anything about their stuff but I also saw people mention 476 (i think) and I see the website has like 5 different wax types , anyone use the others ?
Sorry about all the questions
Thank you
[quote name='Fallguy']ok so what type of prep is needed to apply IW845?
Same as any other sealant...a clean surface, either paint or clean sealant to layer upon. 845 is not an AIO.
Can it be layered ? What type of shine ? depth , wetlook , ect and what is a good QD for their products ?
It can be layered, I usually wait 40-50 minutes between coats. Re the look, everyone's eye is different. On my parents' 93 LeSabre, light gold color, it has a nice solid shine, some depth, a little wetness but that's not a primary attribute.
Is it a carnuba or synthetic?
Mostly synthetic with a small % of carnauba.
I don't know anything about their stuff but I also saw people mention 476 (i think) and I see the website has like 5 different wax types , anyone use the others ?
476/885 (same product) and 845 are both long lasting sealants that do very well in winter conditions in my experience. 476 is a little more durable, tougher to work with. 845's look is a bit nicer, easier to work with. Both most be applied THIN, I mean it, THIN, and the paint can't be too warm.
Same as any other sealant...a clean surface, either paint or clean sealant to layer upon. 845 is not an AIO.
Can it be layered ? What type of shine ? depth , wetlook , ect and what is a good QD for their products ?
It can be layered, I usually wait 40-50 minutes between coats. Re the look, everyone's eye is different. On my parents' 93 LeSabre, light gold color, it has a nice solid shine, some depth, a little wetness but that's not a primary attribute.
Is it a carnuba or synthetic?
Mostly synthetic with a small % of carnauba.
I don't know anything about their stuff but I also saw people mention 476 (i think) and I see the website has like 5 different wax types , anyone use the others ?
476/885 (same product) and 845 are both long lasting sealants that do very well in winter conditions in my experience. 476 is a little more durable, tougher to work with. 845's look is a bit nicer, easier to work with. Both most be applied THIN, I mean it, THIN, and the paint can't be too warm.
STSInNYC said:
845 is a wax. The bottle says insulator wax on it. It's usually compared to sealants because of how long it lasts. It is a carnauba. I dont think it has a huge amount of depth, but it does have some. It is my main wax! Easy on, easy off. I dont know many people who have been disappointed with this wax, other than those who compare it to something with a high nuba percentage.
SuperBee364
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It seems like someone called Collinite, asking about whether 845 and 476 were waxes or sealants. It seems like the answer they got was that they contain both wax and sealant, so they might be considered "hybrid" like Fuzion.
Of course, I can't find the thread where this was discussed. I had always thought they were pure carnaubas until that discussion.
Of course, I can't find the thread where this was discussed. I had always thought they were pure carnaubas until that discussion.
Accumulator
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Fallguy said:
It's not finicky about what you apply it over. It works fine over glazes/etc. and is one *very* user-friendly LSP IMO.
Sorta on the bright/reflective end of the scale but that drops off a little after a while IME. IMO it doesn't really have a special "signature look" like some LSPs.
I like Griot's SpeedShine for its QD.
I read somewhere that it contains "resins". As SuperBee364 said, it's best considered a "hybrid".
845 works on all kinds of surfaces including plastics and variously finished metals. Zero staining on anything I've ever used it on.
That said, I generally go with 476S for waxing the vehicle's body proper. It's just more durable and any looks diffs sorta equal out after a few washes IME.
But the 845 *is* easier to use.
imported_gusbubba
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SuperBee364 said:
....and definitely DON'T go anywhere near linoleum with it.
I did.....I ended up with two very confused and frustrated dogs
and one VERY angry wife; but the floor looked FANTASTIC!
imported_gusbubba
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(Accumulator):Sorta on the bright/reflective end of the scale but that drops off a little after a while IME. IMO it doesn't really have a special "signature look" like some LSPs.
I might disagree with that: I've always found 845 to give a nice "glow" to dark colors...like an aura, if you will.
Not a ton of depth, true, but if you use a glaze or finishing polish like RMG or OPT that does enhance depth, you'll come out OK.
The thing I have noticed with 845 is that it doesn't take anything away from the look of the product it's covering, it just adds a ton of gloss and reflectivity. (and that glow).
On my white truck I top it with Aquawax every so often and really like the look....clear, shiny, wet; almost pearlescent.
Just my observations.....
I might disagree with that: I've always found 845 to give a nice "glow" to dark colors...like an aura, if you will.
Not a ton of depth, true, but if you use a glaze or finishing polish like RMG or OPT that does enhance depth, you'll come out OK.
The thing I have noticed with 845 is that it doesn't take anything away from the look of the product it's covering, it just adds a ton of gloss and reflectivity. (and that glow).
On my white truck I top it with Aquawax every so often and really like the look....clear, shiny, wet; almost pearlescent.
Just my observations.....
imported_gusbubba
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jDizzle said:
Glad I could make you smile.
Accumulator
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gusbubba- I wouldn't surprise me if 845 (or most anything else for that matter) behaves differently on certain paints. I doubt that I've used it on more than five or six different ones.
imported_gusbubba
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Granted, there are always variables, and thinking about it more, I understand
your point that it's not a "signature" wax per se, but it does enough things
well that it's worth consideration.
your point that it's not a "signature" wax per se, but it does enough things
well that it's worth consideration.
Accumulator
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gusbubba said:
No argument here! I recommend it a lot to non-Autopian types and I plan to put a coat of it on my friend's '93 Audi next time it's here.
My niece-in-law uses it on the old Volvo wagon I gave her
imported_gusbubba
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Accumulator said:No argument here! I recommend it a lot to non-Autopian types and I plan to put a coat of it on my friend's '93 Audi next time it's here.
My niece-in-law uses it on the old Volvo wagon I gave her
Glad that's settled!
Akimel: quite the literary response.
It appears we have some culture lurking about here.
Nice way to make your point.:up