Collinite

Instead of pushing 845 to the back of the shelf.
I started using mine on my 02 Explorers trashed plastic flares.
WOWO
What a difference and lasts longer than everything I`ve tried so far.
Brings dull plastic back to life.

Someone here mentioned it, so I tried it and couldn`t be happier .
 
Old Pirate- Somebody snatch your Collinite after your deployed? I bet there was still some left after 5 years.

ShawnF350- Yeah, 845 is good for that. What did you do for prep first? I generally did KAIO + 845 back when I was using that combo.
 
Accumulator said:
ShawnF350- Yeah, 845 is good for that. What did you do for prep first? I generally did KAIO + 845 back when I was using that combo.
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I just might give it a wipe with Poorboys APC, but that`s only if i see residue from something else i used.

I tried compounding one of the flares a few years ago and it removed the rough texture. ( read that it worked on here, but wouldn`t suggest anyone try it)
The bumpers come up really well with the 845. Flares have a bit more sun damage in some areas.
You suggest any AIO might work as a prep?
I`ll try anything on the flares if it might help.
 
Accumulator said:
Old Pirate- Somebody snatch your Collinite after your deployed? I bet there was still some left after 5 years.

ShawnF350- Yeah, 845 is good for that. What did you do for prep first? I generally did KAIO + 845 back when I was using that combo.
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No, had to throw in garbage bacause I was going to Japan, but found my luck and saw my first clay bar in action there. ( Was blown away )
 
Old Pirate- Maybe somebody picked it out of the trash :D And hey, I bet discovering the clay *was* an eye-opener.

ShawnF350- I use KAIO to prep weird surfaces I`ll be LSPing like the flares. Basically nonabrasive, doesn`t even mess up the soft exterior rubber on my Jag. But buff it off *before* it flashes. The KAIO + 845 always worked great for me and AFAIK it`s worked fine for everybody I`ve suggested it to.
 
845 is awesome. I love using it on the door pillars and trim. Side mirrors look great as well!
Has anyone else used their other products? Sapphire or Marque D`?
 
I`d be amiss for not chiming in on Collinite Waxes. I, too, learned of this wax from this forum. (Remember when 476S and 845 wax somehow ended up for sale at Harbor Freights for cheap!?). I found out it really is a great boat wax, and I bought a large tin of 885 Fleet Wax at a local marine supply shop, being the marine identical twin to 476S Double Detergent-proof Wax. I`ve used 885 on a wide variety of daily drivers that I have done for friends and family with great results from vehicle owners.
I was finally able to purchase 915 Marque `d Elegance wax from Detailed Image, thinking it would be a step up from 467S. It is on dark-colored cars, as many of you have found out. I`ve used it because it was relatively "inexpensive" (AKA cost-effective) for a "high-end" wax that offered longevity. My only other "high-end wax" was AutoGlym`s High-Definition Wax that I, like most Autopians here, purchased at Walmart on close-out when the line of AG products was being discontinued/dropped. I like 915 a little "better" because I find it`s a wax-on-wax-off application. I know some of you prefer to let it set up, but I think that is part of the problem of removal difficulties. That, and using too much, which I do because I am a "wax waister" with a more-is-better mentality.
Needless to say, I highly recommend 915 as an LSP to anyone who has a dark-colored vehicle that they drive on a regular basis. It`s great carnauba looks combined with some degree of longevity and protection and at a reasonable cost for a "high-end" wax is why I give it the recommendation to add it to anyone`s LSP collection.
One other aspect of this wax is the insane water beading. While this is a highly subjective characteristic of an LSP`s protective ability (and it is in my eyes), it does offer the benefit of easy water remover when blow-drying a vehicle after a 2-bucket wash. I think Dave Fermani pointed this out many years ago about carnauba-based waxes having this unique characteristic and how it lends/aids itself in the blow drying of a vehicle because the water droplets (beads) just roll off with ease due to the reduced surface tension. It is one of the reasons I prefer to use a carnauba wax as an LSP for that characteristic in my wash-n-dry regiment.
 
I just used some 845 as an LSP on my buddy`s white Grand Cherokee. It was beat, sat under a Florida tree for over 3 years. Total experiment with different compounds, polishes and Speed too. But ultimately it got 845 as the LSP.
 
Lonnie- Although I`m basically in the "let it set up unless there`s a *really* compelling reason not to.." camp, the 476S works fine as a WOWO too, used to do that all the time on my beloved Volvo 245 wagon (sigh...my niece-in-law just sold it). Heh heh, maybe I typed "do that all the time" because I always felt that it *slightly* diminished the durability, but it sure wasn`t any truly significant diff.
 
Figured I might chime in too. I just purchased the Collinite Metal Wax. I saw in the description it removes rust. I plan on using it on the tail pipe of a 2001 Mazda b3000. Anyone have experience with this wax? I can`t remember anyone talking about it here.
 
Waxmaster said:
I just used some 845 as an LSP on my buddy`s white Grand Cherokee. It was beat, sat under a Florida tree for over 3 years. Total experiment with different compounds, polishes and Speed too. But ultimately it got 845 as the LSP.
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So how is it now?
 
rlmccarty2000 said:
Figured I might chime in too. I just purchased the Collinite Metal Wax. I saw in the description it removes rust. I plan on using it on the tail pipe of a 2001 Mazda b3000. Anyone have experience with this wax? I can`t remember anyone talking about it here.
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Yes I do. The only problem is nothing rust`s here. That said I am sure it will remove the rust and will leave a carnuba glow to the chrome. That glow is for you to decide if you like that or if you want the bright chrome look.

Dave
 
I detailed my neighbor`s somewhat neglected Mazda Miata two days ago. It got a thorough wash/clay/polish and was then topped with 845. One of the best aspects of Collinite 845 IMHO is its trim-friendliness -- not only does it play nice with chrome, rubber and plastic, but it actually helps cosmetically restore dull and weathered rubber and plastic.
 
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