Collinite 845/ please get off

[edenward]

Well like an idiot i applied in the direct Florida Sun, and now I can't get the shi* off. Please help, of course I applied to thick also. It's been 24 hours and this stuff is like iron. Please any help would be appreciated.

 

[jshillin]

Man, you have to apply 845 super thing... I've never let it sit that long either. I'd try a QD first, if that doesn't do anything then I'd try a warm/hot, damp MF.

 

[Eliot Ness]

Try a QD or just rewash it.

 

[pingable]

interesting read....with the advent/availability of more citrus washes on the market, will a heavy citrus wash/soak remove or at least soften the hardened wax up ?



edenward.....home depot has zep citrius cleaner.



Maybe a pro will chime in and know if something like that will cut it.

 

[edenward]

Thanks guys I've tried a QD and no such luck, it's still on, and hard as he**

 

[jshillin]

Try washing it with HOT water then

 

[2KLS1]

How about polishing it off with a mild polish or using a paint cleaner.

 

[pingable]

don't do the polish.....it's probably somewhat abrasive with the hardened wax



Just thinking outloud......as there is some solvents in 845. take a small spot and try to rewax it ??? Do that area soften up .....drawing straws here

 

[edenward]

I tried using a QD with a porta cable at 6, and didn't touch it . My car is Metalic green, and a Supra daily driver.

 

[J.J.]

CLAY



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[Setec Astronomy]

Try some IPA, that should do it.

 

[imported_Larry A]

Kerosene or Mineral Spirits will take it right off.

 

[Setec Astronomy]

Yeah, that too Odorless mineral spirits from the hardware store, just be careful around the plastic and rubber with that, just in case.

 

[Todd@RUPES]

Take some fresh wax and wipe it on the area. The solvents will re-mix with the product (you may have to aggitate it) and loosen it.



Then wipe off wet...

 

[edenward]

Thanks so much, I'll give it a try tomorrow.

 

[wfedwar]

WD40 or most solvents

 

[salty]

Take some fresh wax and wipe it on the area. The solvents will re-mix with the product (you may have to aggitate it) and loosen it.



Then wipe off wet...

The same wax of course.

 

[deathlok]

use an AIO product. that is what I do for every stubborn left over wax

 

[Accumulator]

Man, you have to apply 845 super thing... I've never let it sit that long either...

Just a FWIW, I've let it set up that long (not in the sun ) and it wiped off easily. The problem was the heavy application and, mainly, the in-the-sun bit.



A few of the suggestions haven't worked all that great for me in situations like this (no flamejob intended, just IME):



Clay doesn't do much to Collinite wax unless you use very aggressive clay.



AIOs can make for a smeary, hard to buff off residue when used on very heathy LSPs.



Collinites don't seem to do the "like removes like" solvent-action thing very well, I've tried that when I overdid the application on my winter wheels (but try it anyhow, worth it in case you get lucky).



I'd probably end up going the IPA/solvent route...too bad as then it'll all have to be redone

 

[imported_Yal]

That stuff sets up as hard as concrete in the sun on a hot surface I know, I have a glob I spilt on my black top driveway and its still there after a year and a half. I also have some very tiny areas on a couple of my wheels that I missed wiping off during my pre-winter detail and they are still there.



If you need something that works in the sun get some Poorboys EX or EX-P, or wait until the sun goes down or maybe wake up really early in the morning to use 845