Sealant needed if I am using Collinite 845??

[Snyperx]

Can someone explain a couple things for me? Being I am in the Snowbelt, should I be using a sealant AND a wax or can I do just one or the other? I was hoping to just do the wash, clay, polish, and wax route. I am going with Collinite 845 for my wax.

[FussMan]

Check out this thread...its got everything you need~

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/41591-power-lock-sealant-sealing-wax.html


:autowash:

Fussman

[Italian Iron]

What color is the vehicle...I have a 2011 Alpine White BMW: Was never touched...
I just did the following...

Wash: Gold Class
Clay.. Meg"s Smooth Surface
Klasse All In One Polish
Klasse Sealant Glaze
Collinite 845 2 coats....And it looks amazing!!!!

[RTexasF]

To answer your question......no, you do not need both when using Collinite but two coats would be prudent.

[TLMitchell]

Can someone explain a couple things for me? Being I am in the Snowbelt, should I be using a sealant AND a wax or can I do just one or the other? I was hoping to just do the wash, clay, polish, and wax route. I am going with Collinite 845 for my wax.

The reason some layer is to get the longevity of a sealant with a look they prefer from a carnauba. As 845's longevity is about as good as it gets I see no reason to top it or layer it on anything. I've been using 845 for 30+ years and have yet to find anything to match it's combination of looks, durability, longevity and price point. YMMV.

TL

[Dr Oldz]

I agree with TL. 845 last longer than any sealant I have ever tried. So maybe just two coats of 845 and you will be set!!

[LuxuryMobile]

I also say you'll be fine with just the 845.

[bill57]

Plus 3 on the 845. But if you want to add something after the 845 cures, put a coat of 476S on it.

[Snyperx]

To answer a previous poster the color of my car is Black.

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[jbone]

Plus 3 on the 845. But if you want to add something after the 845 cures, put a coat of 476S on it.

how long does it take to cure?

[MI Mike]

I also say you'll be fine with just the 845.

:iagree:

Think of Collinite 845 (2-thin coats), as the ultimate sealant. You can ask for nothing better. Save your money on buying additional sealant. Use it to stock up on ONR.

[FussMan]

845 is their least protective wax:

1. No.476s – most durable protection/weather defense. Most elbow grease required during application.
2. No. 915- 2nd most durable and slightly easier than the 476s to apply/remove. No. 915 lends our warmest shine to dark tones like navy and black due to its highest concentration of rare carnauba.
3. No. 845- easiest of the 3 to apply/remove with slightly less durability than the No. 915.

And if I have a choose a sealant or a wax for 1 coat protection a sealant would win hands down; the technology and chemistry of todays sealant is superior.

:props:

Fussman

[shoeless89]

I agree with everyone else 2 coats of 845 would work wonderfully. But I prefer (just personal preference), a sealant under my 845. I have Menzerna Power Lock topped with Collinite 845.

Either route you take will be fine :)

Good luck!

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[Trevor]

I'm doing menzerna powerlock topped with collinite 915 on both of my black vehicles to protect against the iowa winter.

I'm not sure if you need both, but I feel a little better. :)

[umi000]

To answer a previous poster the color of my car is Black.

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Given your car's color, you might want to consider 915. 845 leaves a very bright, glossy finish, which might not be what you want with a black car.