Collinite #845: The Definitive How-To Guide For This Legendary Wax

[SlvrDragon50]

I stored mine in an unheated/uncooled garage for around 5 years and when I got it back out, as soon as I warmed up the wax to application temperature, it was good to go. I wouldn't recommend this practice, I just forgot about it while I was in the "Flavor of The Month Club."

A little note about applying thin ... about 4 pea sized drops will do the entire hood or roof or two side panels (with the PC). It goes on SO thin that I have to watch very closely where I move the buffer, at some angles, it's the only way to tell if I've applied wax in that area, by visually seeing the buffer pass over every square inch, sometime going over a single panel more than once. Because of this I always apply two coats, to make sure I've covered everywhere.

Well, I'll only be gone for about 2 weeks, and I live in the Midwest so it's not that hot.

Also, I know you only do 4 pea sized drops. Do you still need to prime the pad or is that still just 4 drops on a fresh pad?

[Riff]

Can I use this on black trim as well or do I need to tape off the trim?

Tom

Once I found 845, I quit all other trim sealants. 845 is all I'll use. I use it on all black plastic trim on my Silverado.

It's a wipe on/wipe off product for trim. I don't let it dry or haze and it looks awesome.

Oh, rubber too. Around windows, windshield etc.

[Desertnate]

Well, I'll only be gone for about 2 weeks, and I live in the Midwest so it's not that hot.

Also, I know you only do 4 pea sized drops. Do you still need to prime the pad or is that still just 4 drops on a fresh pad?

Instead of priming the pad, I typically give mine a shot of QD spray just to make it a little damp. I then apply the four drops and go to work.

As you move along, the pad will become a little saturated and you will steadily use fewer drops as you go. On my smaller cars, I've occasionally finished the last panels without applying any new product.

[Don M]

Instead of priming the pad, I typically give mine a shot of QD spray just to make it a little damp. I then apply the four drops and go to work.

As you move along, the pad will become a little saturated and you will steadily use fewer drops as you go. On my smaller cars, I've occasionally finished the last panels without applying any new product.

I sometimes use one very light spritz of QD when I first start, but most often I don't, I put 4 drops of 845 on the pad, place the pad on the car and turn it on. Let it rub around in a small circle for a second to spread the wax on the pad, then start applying as normal. Like I said, the only issue I've had is not being able to see the wax on the car except at extreme angles (think contortionist) and even then sometimes I still can't see it, but you can tell it was there when buffing it off as the paint suddenly gets slipperier.

[SlvrDragon50]

Ah okay.

I'll just do 845 then! I'm guessing for the first panel I shouldn't do the kissing the panel method right? So the product gets spread on the pad first.

[MDX Detailing]

What's the opinion on using 845 without first using a paint cleaner? Say I just iron x, clay, and then apply 845. Could this be a good offering to customers or would they be missing out on the full benefits of squeaky clean paint? I've been using a paint cleaner and have had great results, but wondering how 845 would do without the paint cleaner?

[Daviddear30]

I've used 845 on several cars with just a thorough wash and wax. Works great.

[MDX Detailing]

Thanks for that quick response. Yeah I love the stuff, but I've always used some type of cleaner or polish before application.

[madmac81]

i have just about finished my #476s paste wax and am keen to try the #845 thanks for the write up. Especially the transforming method from chunky to liquid and then putting it in a user friendly bottle.

[4u2nvinmtl]

Pictures of 845 on a dark red 2014 Ford Fusion: