Question Collinite 845

[Lonewolf2007]

I am new to detailing and need advice on collinite 845.
Do I need to do anything specail to prep before I apply the 845?

Can I just do a normal wash and apply it?

Thanks for your advice I have never used this product before.

[sh4dowfax]

Welcome to the forums! :)

I have not used #845 but I have used #885. To answer your question, yes, you could just do a normal wash, dry, then apply. If your car's paint needs more care, you might want to consider using a clay-bar to remove paint contaminants from the surface. (The more experienced detailers will have more good advice too, so be ready! :) )

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[akimel]

LoneWolf, 845 is just like any typical wax: optimally you want to apply it to a prepped surface. If you have never cleaned your paint, you might want to consider doing two things (in this order):

1) Clay

2) Apply a paint cleaner (e.g., Meguiar's Deep Crystal Paint Cleaner [inexpensive] or P21S Paintwork Cleanser (http://www.autogeek.net/p2paincleanl.html) [more expensive]).

Or instead of a paint cleaner, you could apply a cleaner wax/sealant (e.g., Meguiar's ColorX (http://www.autogeek.net/g11816.html) or Klasse AlO (http://www.autogeek.net/klasalpolsea.html)).

You would then apply one or two coats of 845. Collinite 845 is a great product--easy to apply and remove and provides excellent durability.

Cheers,
Al

[Craig]

It's a great wax for the money. I have 2 coats of 845, 2 coats of Meg 26, and 1 coat of Fuzion on my truck. Looks great for white. Like the guys said, clay and a cleaner will make a better base for the 845. You should get 6 months of protection, if you can go that long without waxing.

[DiPaoro]

My question is almost the same, except I plan to use other products...

I plan to clay....do the wolfgang Swirl then Glaze with PC. Can I go straight to the Fuzion? I can seal with Z2 or put P21s paint enhancer.

How many layers with Fuzion?

[loudog2]

You can go straight to the fuzion after polishing. Try the TSR with a white pad first. Then the wolfgang finishing glaze with a gray pad. If you wanted you can use the P21 lotion after polishing, then apply 2 coats of fuzion. Wait 12 hours between coats.

With a black car you could do a 3 step and make your ride pop. Do you have any other finishing polishes? DO you have all the pads?

[Jimmie]

I like your plan Lonewolf. Think I'd go with a chemical cleaner to get the oxidation and then Collinite 845. Chemical cleaners that have worked well for me are: PB Professional Polish; Pinnacle PCL; DG501.

[DiPaoro]

Loudog - I have orange, white, gray, blue and red CCS pads.

I do not have any other polishes....

What do you suggest?

[ScottB]

for best results from any wax or sealant :

wash == clay == polish === protect

[DiPaoro]

Are all clays the same?

Mine were used a few times.... but investing in something new makes sense.

I am considering the mother's line...but open for suggestions.

[Lonewolf2007]

Thanks for all of your advice!

[Buddy]

One more very important thing about 845. After you think you have shaken it enough, Shake it some more and keep on shaken it though the wax process.:D

[Surfer]

Before using 845 you gotta shake the shiznit out of it :D

[akimel]

Before using 845 you gotta shake the shiznit out of it :D

LOL. Ain't that the truth! :cheers:

[Surfer]

LOL. Ain't that the truth! :cheers:I've thought of just sticking it in the dryer next time and letting it tumble for a bit :D . 845 is good though, looks great and durable. Holds up incredibly well on our boat and watercraft.