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

[Johnnyboy]

i found something interesting about 845, i was experimenting and i took some mineral spirits and mixed it with the 845. results? no matter what temp it is its like a normal liquid wax and if you apply it too thick it comes off just like it was applied thinly. took one of my 2oz sample bottles and made the mix...works pretty good. i mainly use my 2oz bottles for collinite anyways reason 1 is you dont use much of it. reason 2 is you can keep it in your pocket and it wont thicken up easily, much easier then filling up a bucket with hot water or setting it in the sun, i just put it in my pocket when im washing and stuff and by the time im ready to use its perfectly liquid...

I like that bottle idea of yours! Good stuff!

[opie_7afe]

i honestly came across the 2oz bottle idea when i was just transferring some stuff into sample bottles just incase someone wanted samples. and for some reason instead of grabbing my bigger bottle with 12oz i would just grab the smaller bottle for less to tote and works great. i get my 2oz bottles at wally in the craft section where the paint/paint brushes are 6 of em for around 3$ is a good deal.just to add main reason why i added the mineral spirits was to try to use collinite in a spray bottle for easier use, still haven't tested sprayer out yet with collinite but i will do it soon.

[dougaross]

I like that bottle idea of yours! Good stuff!

How much Mineral Spirits?

[Klink10]

Yes, how much for 2 oz. ? I'm liking that spray idea, keep us advised when you run your tests. Thanks

[opie_7afe]

how much mineral spirits is really not set, i fill the 2oz 3/4 of the way then the remaining space i added 2-5ml of mineral spirits(the MS will sit on top until you shake it then it will mix in and not separate).reason why i chose mineral spirits is because that's the solvent used in collinite, so what i did was add around 2ml of the MS and kept adding until i was happy with how thin it is...and if its too thin you just add more 845, i did not measure it out just did it by how it looked.but im good at guessing amount of liquid added...

[BWG707]

What's everyone's thoughts about putting dodo juice diamond white hard wax on top of Collinite 845? Is it practical? Would a second coat of Collinite 845 be just as good? Or could you get different results using Dodo?

[opie_7afe]

i would just use one or the other, i highly doubt you will notice a difference by topping the 845 with dodo DW. if anything do a tape line and one section do 845 then another section do 845 topped with dodoDW. usually people do a sealant then top it with a carnuba for best of both worlds in terms of gloss....

[Nick McKees37]

What's everyone's thoughts about putting dodo juice diamond white hard wax on top of Collinite 845? Is it practical? Would a second coat of Collinite 845 be just as good? Or could you get different results using Dodo?

Dodo Juice waxes are like ketchup, they go great with everything! Give it a try and post your findings.

[lawrenceSA]

I have ordered and received my 845, but not yet opened or used it, but will be doing so this Sunday. I am glad to have found this post so that I am better prepared on what to expect. Thanks

[Nick McKees37]

I have ordered and received my 845, but not yet opened or used it, but will be doing so this Sunday. I am glad to have found this post so that I am better prepared on what to expect. Thanks

Enjoy the wax.