Review on Collinite 845 Insulator Wax

IROC-Z said:
Just though I'd throw this in here. I washed and clay bared my hood. I waxed four different sections. I used CMW, PNB, NXT 2, and Collinte 845. I'm going on 3.5 months (with salt on the roads now). The NB is barely beading anymore and appears to be mostly gone. All the rest still are beading great. I thought NXT2 would be the first to go. I guess not.
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That's great durability for ALL of them! :xyxthumbs



Even NB has lasted over 3 months...that's good going....and seems to duplicate the durability *I* get with LSPs.
 
Accumulator said:
Yeah, using 845 as a base for 476S works great for me, and it shows zero evidence of compromising the 476S' durability.



Heh heh, sorry, GeorgesBlazah, if I'd already answered this one, maybe *I* provided that one response you'd already seen :D
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I do everything backwards. :)



I use 476S as a base for 845, for a couple reasons...



1. I think 476S is a bit harder to apply/remove than 845. Putting it down as a base coat means I only have to do it once, then maintain it with the easier-to-apply-and-remove 845



2. To me, 476S seems less finicky than 845 as far as adhering to stuff that might be on your paint already. I always try to apply it to completely bare paint, but it seems like I still get better longevity with 476S as a base coat than 845.



3. Please forgive me and my touchless wash talk again, but I get better touchless wash results with the dirt on the 845 rather than the 476; 845 releases surface contaminants quite a bit more willingly than 476 (although 476 isn't *bad* by any means).
 
SuperBee364- Guess both ways work fine so it's a take-your-preference thing rather than right/wrong.



Something I have found convenient about using the 845 first is that it seems to result in less wax build-up around tape stripes/PPF. Sorta like the 845 leaves just enough stuff along the edges of such materials to prevent issues with subsequently applied 476S.
 
I'm sure I must have read a negative comment or two about the Collinite waxes at some point on some forum, but if I have, but I honestly cannot recall. These waxes do seem to enjoy an almost unanimous measure of approval across the internet. Even those who decide to use another product for their winter wax (e.g., DG 105 or PK 1000p) typically give Collinite a thumbs up. Such product consensus doesn't happen very often in the detailing world. :)
 
@akimel:



I tend to agree. There are obviously other waxes/sealants that provide a deeper gloss/shine. But, I feel that almost everyone who uses Collinite is impressed by its longevity and value.
 
Accumulator said:
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Yeah, using 845 as a base for 476S works great for me, and it shows zero evidence of compromising the 476S' durability.



Heh heh, sorry, GeorgesBlazah, if I'd already answered this one, maybe *I* provided that one response you'd already seen :D
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I saw ya did, just wanted to see some more reasons. I did the truck yesterday. 845 waited 30 mins and then applied 476. :)



Now if I could only find a way to keep water out of the inside of my truck.:hm
 
gle_helle said:
Could he soak the bottle in warm water to loosen it up a little?
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That works great in the colder weather....



Let it warm up for 3-5 minutes in some warmish hot water.



Love this stuff, cpl coats and your good to go.

Now if they'd improve the smell.



My hands /fingers bead for days in the shower.... LOL:clap:
 
reeeko99 said:
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Now if they'd improve the smell.
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But that's half the charm of 845! :)



My hands /fingers bead for days in the shower.... LOL:clap:
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I admit that I use latex gloves when applying the stuff. I'll sniff the stuff but I don't want it entering into my bloodstream through touch. Go figure. ;)
 
ok, I used it for the first time today....



is it supposed to be liquid like? as in similar to megs gold class, poor boys EX, etc?



I tried shaking mine up today and it did nothing. Seemed like a paste wax with a little more fluid in it...I just used my finger to grab some and applied it to the finishing pad for use on the PC...



input?
 
toyotaguy said:
ok, I used it for the first time today....



is it supposed to be liquid like? as in similar to megs gold class, poor boys EX, etc?



I tried shaking mine up today and it did nothing. Seemed like a paste wax with a little more fluid in it...I just used my finger to grab some and applied it to the finishing pad for use on the PC...



input?
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Mine was like that, kind of chuncky pasty with a little liquid mixed in. Trust me, just shake it hard for several minutes and it'll turn into a thick liquid, no paste, no chunks.
 
Yeah, with enough shaking you might not even say it's a *thick* liquid. It gets pretty thin, eventually... not what I'd call "sealant thin" but not as thick as some liquid waxes I can think of either.



Try the warm/hot water thing, that can help a lot.



Oh, and there's often a plug of pasty wax in the neck of the bottle, push that down into the bulk of the product and shake it up some more.
 
toyotaguy said:
I tried shaking mine up today and it did nothing. Seemed like a paste wax with a little more fluid in it...I just used my finger to grab some and applied it to the finishing pad for use on the PC...

input?
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Accumulator said:
Oh, and there's often a plug of pasty wax in the neck of the bottle, push that down into the bulk of the product and shake it up some more.
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I agree with Accumulator, I also get this plug of thick stuff in the neck.



I think that plug in the neck of the bottle kept you from the liquified portion. I second the suggestion to push the plug into the bottle and shake shake shake. It will become pretty thin and spreads a long long way.
 
I put a screw top on my bottle with a fold out spout. I stand it in water or on a radiator when its cold, then shake well and it can be squeezed out easily onto an applicator or machine pad :D
 
845 is UNSTOPPABLE. Its super easy to apply. and on a car with little to no imperfections it really shines. Its my go to wax for my outside cars. My Mother's sparkling silver 07 Civic coupe only sees 845. Apply thin with a PC and buff with a quality MF. Its super durable, that what I like about it. I apply it on my Daily Driver which also sits outside. Garaged cars get S100. I agree S100 is overrated, but for a paste carnuba you can pick up locally its good, I've used it for years. I've yet to Try any Zaino products, although I would like to. Blitz canuba paste is great too, just make sure you tape up and moulding and non painted surfaces like cowling. Its a Bit*h to remove the excess from plastic with the blitz.
 
ok, I shook my bottle up for a solid 5-6 minutes and it was more liquid. I think that a ten min shake session might do the trick to get everything all liquid as there was still some chunky stuff. Its been super cold here at night, like 40ish, so maybe that has something to do with it solidifying like a paste wax
 
Wow Can We Delete This Thread? We Know By No That 845 Is One Of The Best Waxes Out There. Hands Down. My Thing Is Its Not To Known Amoung The General Public Outside The Detailing World, And If Someone From Collinate Would Read This Thread What Do You Think Will Happen To The Cost. It Just Goes To Show Not All In Exspensive Products Are Cheap!
 
bufferbarry- Oddly enough, the first people to bring 845 to my attention were *not* guys I'd consider hard-core detailing fanatics.



And IMO, if Collinite wanted to up their revenues they could just put their stuff in more snazzy packaging to give it better shelf appeal. Silly as I find it, I do think that people probably gravitate towards "!NEW! FANCY!" sounding products from companies that sound more impressive.
 
Here a pic of the one layer of 845 on my wife's Explorer.



I am asking myself why I have all those other LSPs? I don't see a need to use anything else, 845 looks fantastic.



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