A quick collinite question

[imported_tim]

In the collinite thread, I see references to 845 and also

885.

As best I can tell the 885 is a marine wax and the 845 an insulator wax.



I can get the 845 at the parts store. I'm thinking a coat of

that on my summer wheels will do the trick in terms of

maximum protection.



Yes ? No ?



Go find the 885 ?



thanks guys,



tim

 

[imported_etml12]

845 certainly won't hurt but something like Collinite 476s (can usually be had locally) or FinishKare 1000P will likely last longer.

 

[tom p.]

Tim:



#885 = #476S (these are the most durable Collinite offerings)





You can buy a hefty tin of #885 on eBay for $15 delivered.

 

[RitcheyRch]

I could be wrong but thought the Collinite 885 was a paste wax. I am a regular user of Collinite 845. I use it on all my vehicles and my boat.

 

[Accumulator]

Yeah, the 476S/885 will last a bit longer, but for this application I dunno if it matters. Wheels seem to take a real beating and all sorts of stuff gets stuck to them and stuff seems to stick to Collinite a little more than to some sealants (but no, there's nothing wrong with using wax on wheels, especially Collinite). So cleaning with just shampoo mix (to preserve the Collinite) only gets them partially clean. Claying with Sonus green will get 'em cleaner, but sooner or later you simply need to redo the wheels.



I use Collinite on my winter wheels and it almost lasts all season. It's not a bad way to go, but multiple layers of a good sealant (e.g., KSG or FK1000P will last longer and shed contamination better IME.



Of course, for the front sides of the wheels, redoing 845 will only take a few minutes unless you're running something like BBS RGRs.



Collinite isn't the *best* approach for wheels IMO, but it's sure not bad. I'd use some kind of AIO first and apply the Collinite after that.

 

[mborner]

^^ Accumulator, my only experience with a sealant has been Zaino. I loved the reflection that Zaino gave but discovered that dirt, and even dust, would not easily rinse from the surface, including brake dust from wheels. I've since moved onto 845 and my oh my, I've never seen dirt and brake dust just rinse off like that. Heck, a quick drive in the rain would yeild what looked like a freshly washed car, sparkling clean. The question I have for you is; Is my non rinsing issue with Zaino typically what I would expect from all/any/most sealants, or is it just an issue with Zaino? I guess what I'm asking is, generally speaking, do waxes shed dirt better than sealants?

 

[tom p.]

I could be wrong but thought the Collinite 885 was a paste wax.

That's correct, #885/476s is a paste wax in a tin.

 

[tom p.]

So cleaning with just shampoo mix (to preserve the Collinite) only gets them partially clean.

This has been my experience, too. And the reason why I no longer bother with "waxing" wheels. My weekly wheel cleaner removes it too quickly.



I do use Opti-Seal once a year on the wheels when they come off the car heading into the winter season. That helps remove road tar and general funk that accumulates during the 8 months of use.

 

[RitcheyRch]

Glad my memory still works.

That's correct, #885/476s is a paste wax in a tin.

 

[imported_tim]

Thanks guys.



Given that there doesn't appear to be a huge advantage

to running out and buying some Collinite today, I just went ahead and used some NXT. That's worked fairly well the past year or so.

Besides, that gives me all summer to find some Collinite on sale somewhere.

 

[wannafbody]

This has been my experience, too. And the reason why I no longer bother with "waxing" wheels. My weekly wheel cleaner removes it too quickly.



I do use Opti-Seal once a year on the wheels when they come off the car heading into the winter season. That helps remove road tar and general funk that accumulates during the 8 months of use.

IME the biggest issue with Collinite is the accululation of salt and ash over winter. Sealants are superior IMO. Zaino may not rinse as clean but IME it washes cleaner.

 

[Accumulator]

^^ Accumulator.. The question I have for you is; Is my non rinsing issue with Zaino typically what I would expect from all/any/most sealants, or is it just an issue with Zaino? I guess what I'm asking is, generally speaking, do waxes shed dirt better than sealants?

No, not IME.



While some waxes (Collinite, #16, and a few others too) do shed dirt *very* well, especially when they're fresh, some sealants do that too. Including the two I use most often for wheels (KSG, FK1000P). The UPP I use on the S8's wheels is pretty good in this regard too, but it needs refreshed quite often to stay at the top of its game.



IME, as waxes ages they become less free-rinsing. This happens to my Collinite by the end of winter. (EDIT: guess this happens with sealants too, but not as quickly.)



Also, if you spritz the wheels with FK425 after each wash, it'll help them come clean.