Collinite 840 or a premium clay bar

[master_photog]

Hello again!

I'm ready to do my mid summer CLEANING of my single stage white 2012 Tundra and had a question regarding paint cleaner/prep prior to waxing with Collinite's 476S.

I believe I have a couple options according to some of the forum topics and manufacturer instructions on paint preparation.

After washing and drying, I have a couple products that I have on hand and was curious what would be your suggestion, or is this a matter of preference, or do these two products serve two separate purposes?

I have the collinite 840 pre wax cleaner, and I also have Griot's Garage Paint Cleaning Clay. Does anyone like one over the other or is this more of a trial and see for myself type scenario?

Here are the links of the two products that I have:

Collinite Sapphire PreWax Cleaner #840

Griot's Garage Paint Cleaning Clay, Griots Detailing Clay Bar, Auto Detailing Clay, Griots Garage Clay Bar


Thanks!!

[tommythecat]

Hello again!

I'm ready to do my mid summer CLEANING of my single stage white 2012 Tundra and had a question regarding paint cleaner/prep prior to waxing with Collinite's 476S.

I believe I have a couple options according to some of the forum topics and manufacturer instructions on paint preparation.

After washing and drying, I have a couple products that I have on hand and was curious what would be your suggestion, or is this a matter of preference, or do these two products serve two separate purposes?

I have the collinite 840 pre wax cleaner, and I also have Griot's Garage Paint Cleaning Clay. Does anyone like one over the other or is this more of a trial and see for myself type scenario?

Here are the links of the two products that I have:

Collinite Sapphire PreWax Cleaner #840

Griot's Garage Paint Cleaning Clay, Griots Detailing Clay Bar, Auto Detailing Clay, Griots Garage Clay Bar


Thanks!!

If the truck has never been clayed before I would clay it.

[Dogfather]

If the truck has never been clayed before I would clay it.

Clay then 840.

[master_photog]

The truck was clayed this past winter.

[Wheelzntoys]

Do the Baggie test to check if claying is needed.

[master_photog]

Hey all, I've started applying the 840 and this stuff is not coming off with a hand towel. I'm applying a THIN coat with my DA on a medium speed with a blue applicator sponge pad. When I apply to a small area and wipe immediately, I still have a light haze or residue left over that absolutely will not wipe clean. So, I decided to apply the Collinite 476s on top of the hazy 840 with the DA and it all wipes nice a clean.

Just curious why the 840 is not wanting to come off after applying per the instructions.

[hondajake]

I may be wrong- but I didn't think you could use Collinite pre-wax cleaners on modern paint?

I like clay bars or Optium's Eraser -