Collinite waxes

Ok, stoopid question here, what is 'IW' please?



Autoglym eh Andrew? Interesting. What's its longevity like?
 
IW is Collinite Insulator Wax.



Just with SRP on its own I can easily get 3 months with a car parked outside 24/7. The EGP should extend this quite a bit. I can't give an exact figure because I'm weak willed (I just like the look of a freshly waxed car and tend to apply a coat of something at least once a month).



6-12 months is a long time for any wax or sealant to last. You may get better results from applying a wax every 3 months or so even if you only do a full detail once a year. Half an hour on top of the time taken to wash and dry your car should be as long as it takes.



Andrew
 
I've been using the Collinite MDE for a couple years now and like it.



I like it even more with the Klaase Twins underneath!:xyxthumbs



Steve
 
I used Collinite Fleetwood 870 today (the one for boats and planes) and was really impressed how good it looked on black paint. Very wet and glossy. Even had decent depth, although using #80 prior to applying it may have played a role in the depth.



What really impressed me though, was the slickness! Not quite UPP but not far off either. :)
 
Scottwax said:
I used Collinite Fleetwood 870 today (the one for boats and planes) and was really impressed how good it looked on black paint. Very wet and glossy. Even had decent depth, although using #80 prior to applying it may have played a role in the depth.



What really impressed me though, was the slickness! Not quite UPP but not far off either. :)
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Wait until you see the durability. I guarantee it's the most durable product you've used while producing an Autopian look :xyxthumbs Just use Quickshine after each wash and it'll look great.



I'm glad to see Collinite has gained popularity for those concerned about durability.
 
Scottwax said:
I used Collinite Fleetwood 870 today (the one for boats and planes) and was really impressed how good it looked on black paint. Very wet and glossy. Even had decent depth, although using #80 prior to applying it may have played a role in the depth.



What really impressed me though, was the slickness! Not quite UPP but not far off either. :)
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Scott: try using a MF towel trapped against the paint with a PC to remove Collinite. I speculate this has a micro-burnishing effect that leaves the surface slicker than simple hand removal with a MF.
 
Scott,



The Fleetwood wax sounds very interesting indeed. Have you tried any of the other Collinite waxes to compare it to such as the IW or 476.



How would you compare it to other LSP carnubas such as #26, S100, Carnuba Moose Wax, etc..?



I have also heard that the Fleetwood line is the same as the auto line, just a different name. Can anyone confirm or deny this?



Thanks,



Derek



Scottwax said:
I used Collinite Fleetwood 870 today (the one for boats and planes) and was really impressed how good it looked on black paint. Very wet and glossy. Even had decent depth, although using #80 prior to applying it may have played a role in the depth.



What really impressed me though, was the slickness! Not quite UPP but not far off either. :)
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It's good to see Collinite catching on around here. It's getting a lot of new fans. I wonder what will happen when the formulas change becuase VOC regs?
 
NYV6Coupe said:
Scott: try using a MF towel trapped against the paint with a PC to remove Collinite. I speculate this has a micro-burnishing effect that leaves the surface slicker than simple hand removal with a MF.
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I've got a few of the Meguiars Ultimate Bonnets, I'll have to try them out on Collinite.
 
Here's a hood shot after using #9 with the rotary and putting 2 coats of IW on with the PC/finishing pad and removed with a micro fiber. The IW takes a couple of passes to completely remove. The first pass breaks things up and the subsequent passes removes the remainder and leaves a high gloss.



P.S. the haze inthe pic is grunge on the lens that I didn't notice until after downloading the pics (darn kids)



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Scottwax said:
I used Collinite Fleetwood 870 today (the one for boats and planes) and was really impressed how good it looked on black paint. Very wet and glossy. Even had decent depth, although using #80 prior to applying it may have played a role in the depth.



What really impressed me though, was the slickness! Not quite UPP but not far off either. :)
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According to Collinite Customer Service 870 Fleetwax = 476s Super Double Coat Wax. They put the Fleetwax in a bigger tin and sell to boat stores. When you work it out it's a better value to purchase the Fleetwax.





If you like the look of Fleetwax/476s you will really like the look of Insulator Wax. Even wetter and more glossy. Also slicker. IW is also one of the most user freindly products out there.
 
mystickid said:
yeah, how about a micro fiber bonnet for removing collinite?
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That's how I remove it, but like Don M it usually takes me two passes. And I do a quick follow-up by hand, though I doubt that it's really necessary.



Oh, and I always apply my 476S with the PC or the Cyclo. Works great. Just gotta work a little to get the wax on the pads (I usually use a plastic razor blade from AutoInt).
 
Whew, thanx for the heads up Accumulator, yeah, i'll go with a bonnet since I'm too lazy to do it by hand since the PC came. I tried before, pretty good workout.
 
I never have a problem removing 476s and I do it by hand. Thin coats are the key and don't let it set too long. I usually do a panel or two than go back and remove.
 
stevet said:
According to Collinite Customer Service 870 Fleetwax = 476s Super Double Coat Wax. They put the Fleetwax in a bigger tin and sell to boat stores. When you work it out it's a better value to purchase the Fleetwax.





If you like the look of Fleetwax/476s you will really like the look of Insulator Wax. Even wetter and more glossy. Also slicker. IW is also one of the most user freindly products out there.
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Actually, the version of Fleetwood I have is liquid.



I'll have to order some IW. :)
 
Scottwax said:
Actually, the version of Fleetwood I have is liquid.



I'll have to order some IW. :)
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I just got off the phone with Collinte Customer service and here is the deal. 885 Fleetwax is a non cleaning paste wax and is relabled 476s Super Double Coat Wax. They sell 855 to the boating market and 476s to the automotive market.



The stuff you have Scott is 870 Liquid Fleetwax. This is a CLEANER wax not a pure wax like the 885 paste version. I have never used the liquid version.



I am always impressed with the honesty of Collinite Customer Service. They tell you that 855 and 476 are the same and buying the 855 is a better deal. They also recommend to buy 476s over 915, their most expensive wax, because 915 isn't worth the price premium over 476s.:xyxthumbs



Collinite Customer Service 315-732-2282
 
stevet said:
I never have a problem removing 476s and I do it by hand. Thin coats are the key and don't let it set too long. I usually do a panel or two than go back and remove.
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Winner here! :up



If the coat is thin enough, you can even let the 476S sit overnight. The 845 is a different beast, much easier.
 
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