Collinite can look good!

Put Collinite 476s on 3 cars today and I have a black Prelude to do tomorrow. Guess what I'll top it with?



People are calling for their winter details!!



I mentioned in another thread that I refinished my front door and put on 5 coats of marine grade polyurethane (same for wooden boats). I wax it with Collinite including all the new brass hardware and kick plate I put on. Simply awesome looking - like 1 inch of glass on top of the chestnut stained wood.
 
ZaneO said:
Looks very nice.



I am thinking about Zaino topped with Collinite for the ultimate winter protection.



How was the application/removal of the Collinite?
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476 contains cleaners ( very durable cleanerwax )so Zaino would be wiped out with an application...
 
SergC said:
Guru Report/Wax Test,page 20...



#915 is a pure wax/no cleaners
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I have not read the Guru Report but if it says 476 has cleaners it is wrong. According to Collinite it has no cleaners and can be layered.
 
stevet said:
I have not read the Guru Report but if it says 476 has cleaners it is wrong. According to Collinite it has no cleaners and can be layered.
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Collinite.com doesn't say anything about cleaners,nor it does about layering.







Calling the experts: Dr427,Spilchy,Accumulator ???





Hey Guys where are you...
 
SergC said:
Collinite.com doesn't say anything about cleaners,nor it does about layering.







Calling the experts: Dr427,Spilchy,Accumulator ???





Hey Guys where are you...
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I contacted customer assistance and thats were I got my Info. Also I found it interesting that they recommended #476 not #915.
 
I just would like to get an opinion of the guys that I mentioned.



Dr427,Spilchy,Accumulator have had an extensive use of all Collinite waxes,maybe they will chime in...
 
I inquired & Mike Oczkowski, Collinite CS, responded:



"With the winter coming up I would recommend using our #476s Super Doublecoat Paste Wax.



The #476s provides the best protection and durability. The #845

is basically the liquid version of the #476s and is easier to apply and remove.



You probably get 1-2 months more protection using the #476s. Both products do contain petroleum distillates and they are pure waxes, not cleaner/waxes.



You can layer the coats of waxes, we usually recommend

waiting at least one hour in between applications.



Both the #845 and #476s do contain solvent so it might do some light cleaning if any.



Applying in layers will not effect the original layer applied. To completely remove the wax from the finish you would have to

apply a prep-solv".



Collinte says layering? yes

some solvents? yes



Doesn't sound logical.
 
While 476S is NOT a cleaner wax it is possible that the solvents in it might remove the Zaino.



It would be something that is difficult to prove or disprove.
 
WOW! I didn't think it contained cleaners :nixweiss



It seems like a nice durable wax though. I really have no use for it right now cause i just picked up 16. I had a little smearing issues the first time I applied it, but it looks nice and beading is great! Just want to see how long it lasts.



Was Meguiar's 16 in the guru reports?
 
Just about all waxes can be layered. Even if it is a cleaner wax, you're not going to take off all the 1st coat while applying the second. So it is easy for the manufacturer to say the product can be layered. But in the practical sense, most people don't try to layer cleaner waxes much past 2 coats because you will quickly reach the point at which you're taking off about as much as you're putting on.



As was stated earlier, Collinite 476 has petroleum distilliate solvents which will have a cleaning effect. Zaino is a synthetic polymer wax which uses petroleum distilliate solvents also. Whatever Zaino is left after the Collinite is applied will most likely blend with the Zaino rather than layering over it.
 
Meguiar's #16 is in the Gurureports wax test. It rated much lower than Collonite 476.



Personally, if I'm looking for a carnauba wax, I want one that is going to look fantastic when I put it on and I really don't mind if it doesn't last very long. If I want something that lasts a long time, I'll use a good synthetic. I don't see the point of seeking out the longest lasting carnauba if it doesn't look all that great. In the end, a good synthetic like Klasse or Zaino is going to far outlast the longest lasting carnauba.
 
So are you saying my pics at the begining of this thread look bad? I would disagree, but thats just my opinion. Also those of us in the midwest / eastern parts of the country have this pesky thing called winter, not like in TX. Trust me none of us up here are to thrilled about having to rewax when we have below zero wind chills and 3' of snow on the ground. But in the end it all comes down to personal preference.
 
S100 is my favorite wax, during the spring and summer months, although I find I need to wax every 4-5 weeks. I can't do this in the winter like LightngSVT stated. So a good sealant and durable carnuba wax are a must for winter. Better looking waxes tend to not last as long IMO. 16 looks pretty sweet It's not as nice as S100 IMO, I'm testing to see how it holds up. If 16's Durability lasts a 3-4 weeks longer, It may be better for winter, bad weather, people that neglect there cars, etc.



If I were to use S100 on someone car, it may be possible that the wax lasts less then a month During winter month, or even under good conditions.



I look at it like this, (if collinite's last as long as they say, because i have not used it) Collinite's will buy you time, money and protection, when it comes to waxing. Even if it's not as nice as your favorite wax.



Any links to GURU REPORTS?
 
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