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

**MarkD51** · 11-19-2012, 07:36 PM

This is a wax that I just used again today, on a white 2011 Ford Ranger Pickup Truck.

I must've used about a 1/3rd of a shot glass to wax the entire truck.

Like folks here say, use a polyfoam sponge applicator, this wax will go far.

I've found over the years, this is not a WOWO wax, it does need some set up time, before it can haze up-dry a bit to come off easily. Otherwise, the removal towel will drag, and work you.

Like all collinite waxes, we're talking a rock hard "turtle shell" wax application.

**CWallace** · 12-03-2012, 06:19 PM

hey guys, got my colli 845 today and was going to apply tomorrow.. i did the duragloss 501/105 combo a little over a month ago.. shoud i just apply the 845 by itself, or do another 501/105 combo then colli 845??

**Iron400** · 12-31-2012, 10:49 PM

Thank you very much for this awesome guide! I used 845 for the first time today, and I would have been frustrated had I not read this first. Awesome wax if you follow this guide.

**T_velar** · 01-03-2013, 07:29 PM

Quick question. As far as priming the pad goes, is it ok to spray some blackfire advanced pad conditioner to get it moist and then add a few drops to the pad, or will this affect how the 845 sets up or goes on? Basically, is it safe to use the pad conditioner with #845?

**Nick McKees37** · 01-07-2013, 09:16 AM

Originally Posted by CWallace

hey guys, got my colli 845 today and was going to apply tomorrow.. i did the duragloss 501/105 combo a little over a month ago.. shoud i just apply the 845 by itself, or do another 501/105 combo then colli 845??

If it's only been a month you can apply a coat of 845.

Originally Posted by Iron400

Thank you very much for this awesome guide! I used 845 for the first time today, and I would have been frustrated had I not read this first. Awesome wax if you follow this guide.

Glad to hear it.

Originally Posted by T_velar

Quick question. As far as priming the pad goes, is it ok to spray some blackfire advanced pad conditioner to get it moist and then add a few drops to the pad, or will this affect how the 845 sets up or goes on? Basically, is it safe to use the pad conditioner with #845?

You can do that too.

**addysdaddy** · 03-06-2013, 10:37 AM

Thanks Nick. I know this is an older review but #845 is new to me and appreciate your "normal" level of detail.

**us6krums** · 03-07-2013, 05:27 PM

Mine still looking great after putting in in Sep

**matryx** · 03-09-2013, 09:34 AM

Washed the car yesterday and it seems like all the lower panels has lost most of the wax.

**addysdaddy** · 03-10-2013, 08:19 AM

Think #845 falls into the "cheap good stuff" category. And though sometimes difficult to do, less is more when it comes to laying this stuff down.

**BillyJack** · 03-10-2013, 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by matryx

Washed the car yesterday and it seems like all the lower panels has lost most of the wax.

If you live anywhere but the Southwest, winter rain and snow spray will wear on the lower sides more than anywhere else. You may want to try two coats next winter. My first winter was a single coat of 845 in November and I had the same results as you in March. Second winter was 2 coats of 845 and it made it to April just fine. This past November was two coats of 476 and it was still beading well as of yesterday. I'm from SW PA and my winter DD is out in the elements 24/7, driven every day. Also in November, I did the wife's BMW, also a winter DD, with DG 501/601 followed by 845. When we traded it two weeks ago, the dealer merely serviced it, washed it and put it on the lot. After seeing the shine and beading when they washed it, they felt no need to wax it again.

Bill