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

**.brian.** · 07-30-2015, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by madmac81

i have just about finished my #476s paste wax and am keen to try the #845 thanks for the write up. Especially the transforming method from chunky to liquid and then putting it in a user friendly bottle.

Funny. I am just finishing up my bottle of 845, and plan on going with 476 next. Not because I am unhappy with 845, just because I want to try something new!

**sshazam** · 09-06-2015, 07:27 AM

I am loving 845 !

Had it on the daily for nearly a year now and the cars paint still has that deep gloss look to it. The water drops have gotten bigger so not sure if thats normal or its wearing out.

Is there something I can combine with 845 to improve water sheeting ?

**davidc** · 09-06-2015, 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by sshazam

I am loving 845 !

Had it on the daily for nearly a year now and the cars paint still has that deep gloss look to it. The water drops have gotten bigger so not sure if thats normal or its wearing out.

Is there something I can combine with 845 to improve water sheeting ?

Sounds like it is time to re-do before oxidation sets in. I think Mike said it best that making the waxing/sealing another routine maintenance item. Duragloss states the 105 sealant will last up to a year and I tested that theory. Under ideal conditions that may be true and I let the test go to long ( about 14 months ). This was on fiberglass/gelcoat and I found myself on the operating end of a rotary/wool pad buffing the oxidation for a few week ends. I have 885 on that RV now but I am not going to wait a year before re-waxing. What I am trying to say is my personal opinion is you should be waxing at least twice a year using 845 to save you the grief of oxidation. I use 476S and 885 mainly and will re-wax by 9 months. As for sheeting the re-wax will help in that area to some extent.

Dave

**sshazam** · 09-13-2015, 02:25 AM

Originally Posted by davidc

Sounds like it is time to re-do before oxidation sets in. I think Mike said it best that making the waxing/sealing another routine maintenance item. Duragloss states the 105 sealant will last up to a year and I tested that theory. Under ideal conditions that may be true and I let the test go to long ( about 14 months ). This was on fiberglass/gelcoat and I found myself on the operating end of a rotary/wool pad buffing the oxidation for a few week ends. I have 885 on that RV now but I am not going to wait a year before re-waxing. What I am trying to say is my personal opinion is you should be waxing at least twice a year using 845 to save you the grief of oxidation. I use 476S and 885 mainly and will re-wax by 9 months. As for sheeting the re-wax will help in that area to some extent.

Dave

My cars parked outside the entire time and 845 can only do so much. I'm trying to find a way I can boost the protection to 6 months or even just boost the protection against the elements.

Would it be worth it applying 2 coats of 845 and then using 476 or 915 over it ? Then using a spray wax like Duragloss aqua wax after each wash ?

**ski2** · 09-13-2015, 07:15 AM

Why even bother with the 845 as 476 is considered their most durable wax? So why would you want to put something less durable as your base coat? 2 coats of 476 and then something like AquaWax after every other wash should get you to 6 months.

**davidc** · 09-13-2015, 07:17 AM

Originally Posted by sshazam

My cars parked outside the entire time and 845 can only do so much. I'm trying to find a way I can boost the protection to 6 months or even just boost the protection against the elements.

Would it be worth it applying 2 coats of 845 and then using 476 or 915 over it ? Then using a spray wax like Duragloss aqua wax after each wash ?

In my experience 476S goes on first then you can do what ever you want after that. I waited a week then washed and coated 476S again or you could 915 or 845 at that time. The Wife's Van with 476S gets no rinse washed with 932 and also the 932 QD at times. I asked Collinite if 932 would in any way cause any ill effects and the reply was no. I re- coated the 476S with 915 at about 5 Months not because of any problems just curious about 915. The 476S was still going strong at that time with all the rain, blowing sand/dust of the Monsoons and temps as high as 117. The Van is outside 24/7 365 a year. I would probably have re-done the 476S around 8-9 Months if I did not do the 915 and still may do it depending on the 915 durability. It will definately be re-done in March or April to be ready for the oven Months of Summer. So if Longevity is your goal then 476S has to go on first.

Dave

**davidc** · 09-13-2015, 07:20 AM

I forgot to mention that your wash description should be good to go, with my no rinse the DG 932 has Aqua Wax in it.

Dave

**davidc** · 09-13-2015, 07:56 AM

Originally Posted by ski2

Why even bother with the 845 as 476 is considered their most durable wax? So why would you want to put something less durable as your base coat? 2 coats of 476 and then something like AquaWax after every other wash should get you to 6 months.

Exactly, most durable first. I would think 6 Months minimum as I know mine would have made it 8-9 minimum. But I am not dealing with salt, brine and what ever else they use to dissolve vehicles in Pa.. 845 may be good as a booster 1/2 way thru winter as it is an easy on/off Liquid if some one desires and the Man Made chemicals are beating the H*LL out of the vehicle.

Dave

**DRO220** · 09-13-2015, 09:10 AM

Originally Posted by davidc

Exactly, most durable first. I would think 6 Months minimum as I know mine would have made it 8-9 minimum. But I am not dealing with salt, brine and what ever else they use to dissolve vehicles in Pa.. 845 may be good as a booster 1/2 way thru winter as it is an easy on/off Liquid if some one desires and the Man Made chemicals are beating the H*LL out of the vehicle.

Dave

That's exactly what I do. My daily gets 2 coats of 476 for winter prep, and mid-winter I apply a quick coat of 845. I also use the DG rinseless and AW every other wash. Car still beads like crazy into April no problem.

**sshazam** · 09-13-2015, 05:38 PM

Originally Posted by ski2

Why even bother with the 845 as 476 is considered their most durable wax? So why would you want to put something less durable as your base coat? 2 coats of 476 and then something like AquaWax after every other wash should get you to 6 months.

I already have a bottle of 845 and don't want it to go to waste. I got told 845 has solvents so use it first otherwise it will remove the initial wax. But if 476 is meant to go on first i'm happy to do that. I just want the car to be properly protected.

Originally Posted by davidc

In my experience 476S goes on first then you can do what ever you want after that. I waited a week then washed and coated 476S again or you could 915 or 845 at that time. The Wife's Van with 476S gets no rinse washed with 932 and also the 932 QD at times. I asked Collinite if 932 would in any way cause any ill effects and the reply was no. I re- coated the 476S with 915 at about 5 Months not because of any problems just curious about 915. The 476S was still going strong at that time with all the rain, blowing sand/dust of the Monsoons and temps as high as 117. The Van is outside 24/7 365 a year. I would probably have re-done the 476S around 8-9 Months if I did not do the 915 and still may do it depending on the 915 durability. It will definately be re-done in March or April to be ready for the oven Months of Summer. So if Longevity is your goal then 476S has to go on first.

Dave

Great i'll apply 476 as my base coat and then top with 845. I prefer doing it all in one day to eliminate waxing over contamination on the paint. I'm glad 476 held up for you. I live in Australia and we're about to enter summer where the temperature will be 104 degree's daily so it will need to cope with that.

Is 476 able to be applied by hand ?