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

**runrun411** · 01-08-2015, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by GanenR32

If 845 is hard to buff off, then you are using it wrong. Possibly / probably using too much.

Even when laid too thick 845 is still very forgiving. Lay down too much 476s or 915 and you are in for a real bad day. Actually 476s taught me a lot about using the proper amounts - it comes off just fine when done right. All 3 are awesome products IMHO.

I'm sorry I wasn't clear. I meant that once you protect with 845 it leaves such a great layer of protection that it's on the surface and stays there. Your right, 845 is one of the easiest products to remove after application.

**Kevin845** · 01-10-2015, 08:15 AM

Collinite 845 is the best and inexpensive. One tip I use to keep it liquid is to wrap a heating pad around the bottle. Just remember to shake the bottle before each use.

**hudson2302** · 03-04-2015, 09:58 AM

Would it be overkill to layer 476 on top of 845. Is it even advisable....or am I in for a gigantic mess?

**BillyJack** · 03-04-2015, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by hudson2302

Would it be overkill to layer 476 on top of 845. Is it even advisable....or am I in for a gigantic mess?

No problem, as long as you keep your coats thin. Over the past few years, I've layered just about every Colli combo possible with 845, 476 and 915 for my winter preps. Any way you mix 'em it works fine and adds longevity to the protection.

Bill

**makima** · 03-08-2015, 01:55 PM

my collinite 845 is always in its liquid form (at the top almost a layer of transparent liquid) and i do remember that at first it was more thick.

should i store it in a cooler place, say basement?

**Loonysup** · 03-08-2015, 02:14 PM

Ok so I did my due diligence and read through 22 pages of posts about the wonders of Collinite and I'm ready to drink the koolaid but I have a couple questions before placing my order.

I will be using this primarily on a 2015 Silver Mustang and pearl white Nissan Pathfinder. Currently both cars have excellent paint and both were glazed with CG Blacklight, Sealed with CG Jet seal and then topped with CG butter wet wax (totally prepared for the CG flaming to begin).

Soooo....
1. What would you buy to prep the vehicles? I was either going to go with the recommended Pinnacle pre wax cleaner or Collinite's pre wax cleaner.

2. Would you recommend two coats of 845 or one coat of 845 followed by a coat of 915? I've seen a lot of posts about this combo being amazing on black or darker vehicles. Wasn't too sure how it would do on white or silver.

Thank you all for any feedback you can provide.

David

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**FUNX650** · 03-08-2015, 02:32 PM

@Loonysup (David)...

IMO:
It's a distinct possibility that...before you proceed to go the Collinite route...You may need to wait until the effects, from your drinking "The Other's-Koolaid, have been fully flushed from your system.

Bob

**tpr1634** · 03-08-2015, 02:58 PM

Originally Posted by Loonysup

Ok so I did my due diligence and read through 22 pages of posts about the wonders of Collinite and I'm ready to drink the koolaid but I have a couple questions before placing my order.

I will be using this primarily on a 2015 Silver Mustang and pearl white Nissan Pathfinder. Currently both cars have excellent paint and both were glazed with CG Blacklight, Sealed with CG Jet seal and then topped with CG butter wet wax (totally prepared for the CG flaming to begin).

Soooo....
1. What would you buy to prep the vehicles? I was either going to go with the recommended Pinnacle pre wax cleaner or Collinite's pre wax cleaner.

2. Would you recommend two coats of 845 or one coat of 845 followed by a coat of 915? I've seen a lot of posts about this combo being amazing on black or darker vehicles. Wasn't too sure how it would do on white or silver.

Thank you all for any feedback you can provide.

David

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Flame on, I also used above mentioned products I also took a while to try collinite well needless to say above mention products are no longer needed. I usually do 2 coats of 845 and I am good for months. As far as prep my spring detail will consist of strip wax that is left, iron x and clay or should I say nanoskin fine wash mitt. I use Wolfgang finishing glaze which is a light polish that being said my tuxedo black is in pristine condition. Topped with you guessed it 845, last step is to stare and enjoy a beer.

**f86sabjf** · 03-15-2015, 04:26 PM

I have to say Thanks to Nick for such a great write up . I tried the 845 today and laid down 2 coats of it on a 2014 F150 supercrew. Came out great . I'm looking for more longevity and hopefully I found it.

**MarkD51** · 03-15-2015, 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by f86sabjf

I have to say Thanks to Nick for such a great write up . I tried the 845 today and laid down 2 coats of it on a 2014 F150 supercrew. Came out great . I'm looking for more longevity and hopefully I found it.

Of course nothing lasts forever.

Hard to say how to judge any product, wax, sealant, coating.

My rule of thumb is "Replenish before you think you need it".

If you're a person who dumps a vehicle on a 2-3 year lease, or likes trading up every three years, then buy turtle wax, the cheapest garbage you can find from Wally World.

Hit it every month, and the garbage will be just about as good as the most durable. In such a scenario, you gotta figure, "who cares"!