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New member here. I have a red (actually it's more like a red/maroon) tundra. Paint is in great shape but hadn't been waxed in several months. Decided to try collinite IW (found a bottle of the old formulation). I applied collinte insulator wax a week ago. Yesterday I applied a second coat of insulator wax then immediately followed that with meguairs hi tech yellow wax (#26 I think). Thought #26 might help deepen the color a bit. The collinite looked great...very reflective for my needs (it's a daily driver and I'm just looking for something I can buy locally and only have to apply like 3 times a year)....that's what lead me to the insulator wax. Anyway, after applying the meguairs, it seemed to slightly reduce the reflection and almost yellow it a bit. The color is a little deeper with the meguairs but I don't like the slight bit of yellowing. I say it yellowed it...but maybe it just's a slight dullness that I'm seeing.



So, is this slight dulling/yellowing normal for the meguairs or is it because I applied the meguairs right after (within an hour) the collinite? I did notice when I applied the meguairs it did not apply very well...seemed like it was picking up the collinite.



I'm assuming this slight yellowing isn't permanent...I know the collinite is long lasting but I'm assuming everything I applied will wear off in a few months.



I don't want to strip the wax I applied and start over. So, is there an easy (1 step product I can by at a local store) fix....like could I just apply another coat of collinite over the meguairs and get that yellowing out but not eliminate all my work? If so, how long should I wait until applying another coat of collinite?



If that won't work, then could I just wait a few months till most of the wax has worn off by itself and start over with the collinite only?



In the end I'm just after decent shine and protection in 1 step that lasts several months....so I'll just use collinite in the future. The yellowing isn't bad...but if I can fix it in 1 easy step I will...otherwise I'll wait till it all wears off and start over...assuming that will work and I don't have to remove the collinite myself.



Thanks for any advice...I've got to head out of town for a few days and won't have internet access...but I'll check later in the week for any advice....
 
Forgot to mention...if the slight yellowing was from using the meguairs too soon after the IW, maybe I shouldn't give up on that combo and try again in the future but wait in between the two. That's assuming it's "safe" to top IW with #26. FYI...I didn't do any prepping other than wash car...paint is smooth and there are some swirls but they don't bother me.
 
I have not found #26 to yellow at all after application. In terms of clarity, it should leave you with a very rich and reflective finish.



If you really want to cut down the "outer layer", you could just do a bucket wash and go double strength on the shampoo, and use less water so you've got a very rich sudsy foam.
 
You are right...it is very reflective...it could be more of a "richness" that I'm seeing rather then yellowing. The paint is very reflective now but just not quite as bright....so it's slightly dull but very reflective...if that all makes sense. If I do the wash as you suggested, will that remove the collinit as well or only #26?
 
I honestly don't know, but it'll remove some of the layer of wax that is currently on your paint. You'll have to rely on your 2 peepers to determine if there is a change in look after washing.
 
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