Anyone still use 845?

[John U]

Perfect for that Pontiac.

I tried to rub off a few water spots on my car with it when applying .... nope. Not an ounce of abrasive in it. I wet my thumb and removed the spot.

[PaulMys]

I used it for the first time here,


Barn Find - 1950 Pontiac Chieftain Deluxe Convertible - Extreme Paint Correction


AFTER - 1950 Pontiac Chieftain Deluxe Convertible





Paint was super soft. Original single stage paint from 1950.

I did the paint correction work with RUPES UNO PURE - Ultra Fine Finishing Polish.

Sealed the paint with Collinite Insulator Wax NO. 845

What was your opinion in the end, Mike?

[Avgguy]

For me, it adds several additional months of protection to a 1 step... without adding much more time. Maybe there's a better option, but it works really well..... a little picky to use, turning the solid into paste, but works very well.

[DFB]

I started using Collinite 845 many years ago, although I strayed for a few years by using a variety of spray sealants.

But there is something so satisfying about using a wax, and 845 in particular. Every time I return, I wonder why I ever strayed.



I note the packaging has had an update in recent years though.

[UncleDavy]

845 is one of my favorite LSPs. It provides the luster of a carnauba wax but the longevity of a sealant. I can get 3-4 months protection out of it. It is easy to apply and easy to remove and a little goes a long way. The only issue I have it that it tends to gel up in colder weather. I have to keep warming the bottle to keep it liquid.

[joebruin77]

To those of you who use 845 often, please help me with these two questions:

1) On the Collinite website, it says you should avoid getting it on black trim. What has been your experience with 845 on trim? Does it stain trim white?

2) Does it ever go bad? I have a bottle that is probably 7 or 8 years old.

Thank you,
joebruin77

[bcgreen]

I still use 845 and FK, have half a bottle left of the 845, once gone I will stick with FK. Love both products but hate having too many products on the shelf.

[Avgguy]

845 is one of my favorite LSPs. It provides the luster of a carnauba wax but the longevity of a sealant. I can get 3-4 months protection out of it. It is easy to apply and easy to remove and a little goes a long way. The only issue I have it that it tends to gel up in colder weather. I have to keep warming the bottle to keep it liquid.

That's how I feel about it.....as far as shine, longevity, ez to apply/remove.... and yes, a constant need to keep it semi-liquid at least.

[Big Dave]

To those of you who use 845 often, please help me with these two questions:

1) On the Collinite website, it says you should avoid getting it on black trim. What has been your experience with 845 on trim? Does it stain trim white?

2) Does it ever go bad? I have a bottle that is probably 7 or 8 years old.

Thank you,
joebruin77

I applied it only last weekend, and I did get some on some textured black trim, it wiped off with no issues. I didn't notice till it was ready to buff off. I can't answer your second question, my bottle is less than a year old.

Dave

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[PaulMys]

To those of you who use 845 often, please help me with these two questions:

1) On the Collinite website, it says you should avoid getting it on black trim. What has been your experience with 845 on trim? Does it stain trim white?

2) Does it ever go bad? I have a bottle that is probably 7 or 8 years old.

Thank you,
joebruin77

Joe:

Yeah, it will leave a residue on trim. It takes a day or two to show up though. Weird, right?

I still have my original bottle of 845 from 2014. It seems as good as the day I bought it.

(Just to note, it has always lived indoors and has never been subjected to freezing temps or insane heat.)