Jescar & Collinite

**CleanIT** · 08-18-2021, 08:41 AM

If you had to choose between Collinite 845 or Jescar Power Lock +, which would you choose? I know they pair well together, but all I'm after is a durable sealant I can top with HCD/M799. I'm waiting on a durability test with M799 + their M27. If m27 is as durable as Jescar/Collinite, I'd opt for that being it is in the same chemical family.

**MisterSnoop** · 08-18-2021, 09:02 AM

Limited experience with 845 but I'd opt for Powerlock+ due to not having to heat it up to liquify it like 845.

**CleanIT** · 08-18-2021, 09:17 AM

lol i was just watching a video about that. While not that big of a deal, I agree with you. I'll pass on the 845 for that reason.

**Desertnate** · 08-18-2021, 09:21 AM

I really like 845. It looks great and I got really good durability from it.

You do have to warm it up, but I found simply sitting it out in the sun while I was doing all the other detailing steps was more than enough to liquify the ingredients. You then just shake it up like any other sealant. If you're working much cooler temps, then you do need to stick it in container of hot water to soften everything up.

**CleanIT** · 08-18-2021, 09:23 AM

One thing that Matt from OG pointed out is 845 is a nice balance between beading/sheeting. I felt Griot's 3 in 1 was a nice balance. It's peak hydrophobics wouldn't blow you away, but it sheds water from the surface very well and is durable.

**Desertnate** · 08-18-2021, 11:03 AM

The beading on 845 is very old-school wax-like IMO; big, fat, tall beads. Not the tiny BB-like beads you see with a coating. I do remember it sheeting quite well.

**CleanIT** · 08-18-2021, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by Desertnate

The beading on 845 is very old-school wax-like IMO; big, fat, tall beads. Not the tiny BB-like beads you see with a coating. I do remember it sheeting quite well.

Thanks Desertnate. As much as I like good beading, I know you also need the water to move off the surface. It seems some products are now designed to produce beading due to market demand, but a good mix is ideal.

**DUBL0WS6** · 08-18-2021, 10:27 PM

I've got a bottle of the pre-voc 845. Just shake it and it turns to a thinner liquid. Kinda neat. Not sure if the new stuff works the same way.

**mwoolfso** · 08-19-2021, 02:54 PM

I've seen many folks in the past layer 845 on top of PowerLock. I think you will get good beading from both products but in my opinion no need to buy both. Choose one and put 2 layers on and you are golden.