How good does Collinite look?

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imported_NHBFAN

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I've read many posts supporting Collinite's durability, but not too many reviews on how good it looks.



I'm trying to plan ahead for winter protection. Presently just adding KSG. On my 3rd coat so far.



Would Collinite add to the appearance of KSG?
 
Some guy who used to post here had pics of his Accord that he used Collinite on and it looked pretty good with real sharp reflections.



In the Guru test, both were very durable, but the Marque De Elegance had a small edge appearance-wise over the Super Doublecoat.
 
Using Marque topped with s100 and looks outstanding.

Will try # 7 under these two and Meg's FD # 5101 on top.

Could be detailing nirvana.



What I always liked about Collinite Marque is that the car

looks like it's wrappped in Saran wrap and it has that same

feel when you run your fingers across.



FWIW - This wax will mute the shine a little which can be a good thing cause it makes swirls and imperfections almost invisible.

Topping with the S100 replenishes that mute.



Will post results soon.



Scot, If you get a chance to play around try :



#7 - Collinite Marque - S100 - Meg's Final Detail

It may be the Holy Grail!



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I've been planning my pre-winter detail. Here is what I'm thinking about. AIO with 3 coats of KSG then topping with either the Super double coat or the Marquis. Which of the Collintes seem to last the longest for this purpose? Any thoughts on this plan? Any other suggestions for good solid long lasting paint protection?



I have everything above plus EX and Sourevan which has been on both the car and truck over the summer on top of AIO.



Thanks for any input.
 
I use Collinite's 476S on our '84 Volvo wagon. Last year (early December) I put two quick applications over a base of Autoglym's Super Resin Polish (comparable to AIOx1 + SGx1). The Volvo was outside all winter, except for when I washed it, and was used in some AWFUL weather. It was still beading nicely when the weather cleared up in March.



This was despite a "wipe-on-wipe-off" application technique that probably didn't fully exploit Collinite's durability potential.
 
IMHO it depends on the color. I've used both and find I like the Marquis a little better on my red f150. On my wife's car which is a silver metallic i really can't tell that much difference.
 
NHBFAN- The guys at Collinite thought that the 476S was a smarter buy than the Marque, even though I told them the difference in cost was not significant to me. They were adamant that the 476S is their longest-lasting wax. *I* think the 476S looks fine on blue and silver, but as F150smith said, some colors show even minor differences a LOT more than others.
 
NHBFan- I honestly don't know, but that sounds reasonable. You might give the guys at Collinite a call. They're nice and helpful. FWIW, I doubt that you'll be disappointed with either one. If you've never used Collinite before its beading characteristics will astound you.
 
Well I ordered Super Double Coat last night. Presently I have 4 or 5 coasts of KSG. Will be topping with Collinite when it arrives.



I wonder if FI will make Collinite remove as easy as Sonus did for KSG? Too bad Collinite does make a QD to maintain this long lasting wax.
 
The "trick" to making Collinite easy to use is to buff it off BEFORE it dries completely. Sorta like people usually do with Souveran and P21S. Doesn't seem to negatively impact durability very much, IMO.



Even when you let it set up, it isn't as bad as people make it out to be. Using a good MF, and no FI or anything, I never have a problem.



[Looks into crystal ball] You're gonna be glad you got the Collinite.
 
Applied the Super Double Coat this weekend. It looked pretty good, but not a wet as I'm used to, so today I topped it with Blitz.



As long as you apply 476 to small areas and remove before it hazes too much it's not so bad. I let it dry on my tailgate ... bad idea ... it was a bear to remove!



If it provides added protecton I'm glad I have it in my arsenal.
 
NHBFAN said:
I read somewhere that Fleetwax and Super Double Coat was the same thing. Sorta like P21S and S100.
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You are correct. 885 is marketed in a larger can for Marine and Aeronautical use where as 476 is typically sold in a smaller can and labeled for automotive use.



885 - 12oz.

476 - 9oz. & 18oz.



It is difficult to find the 18oz. cans of 476.



Same is true for Insulator Wax #845. They also bottle it as #925 Liquid Boat Wax and #930 Jet Craft Wax.



Just some FYI in case you see one of the others on sale you can get them and know you are getting the same product.

:wavey
 
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