Collinite Insulator wax

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pogo123

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I just picked up a bottle of insulator wax to try because I'd heard that it works pretty well and I thought I'd give it a try. Interesting that on the bottle it says "heavy duty paste" even though it's really a liquid (or more like a lotion), but the part that really got my attention was this statement printed on the back:

"When used on high voltage power lines it prevents dangerous "flashovers," which can cause power failures, fires and explosions." :dunno

Does anyone know if this statement is true, and if this stuff is really used in the power industry? Anyone have any experience with it?
 
It was originally designed for coating high voltage power lines. As for how effective it is at that, :dunno. I sure do like it, at least on my wheels. It seems like one of the top OTC products. :bigups
 
There is no hype with the Collinite lineup. They are the Energizer bunny of carnauba waxes. Heck they can probably even gives some sealants a run for their money.

I haven't got to try the IW yet, but I have used the Collinite 476S. It lasted me from last Nov. thru this Feb. when I decided to strip everything and try something new. I highly recommend any nubaphile give them a try. :bigups
 
chml17l said:
I haven't got to try the IW yet, but I have used the Collinite 476S. It lasted me from last Nov. thru this Feb. when I decided to strip everything and try something new. I highly recommend any nubaphile give them a try. :bigups
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IW is easier to use and looks better than 476S. If you like 476S you will love IW. IW is super slick and glossy. Bug guts and dirt just fall off when washing. It is really cool watching water fall off the car when you wash it. Beading isn't the right word to describe what happens when it gets wet.

Just for everybody's info and related to the current AIO thread and VOC. I have called and talked to Collinite customer service and they are going to have to reformulate their products. Unlike Klasse they openly admit it and also admit that they are having difficulty doing the reformulation. There is some sort of grace period to have all this done by and the current stuff is still the old formula. Might want to stock up.
 
I called Collinite to ask about IW, and I was told the IW for sale now has been changed due to VOC requirements. I was also told, by Collinite, that the reformulation has not negatively impacted the looks or durability.
 
CTDiesel said:
I called Collinite to ask about IW, and I was told the IW for sale now has been changed due to VOC requirements. I was also told, by Collinite, that the reformulation has not negatively impacted the looks or durability.
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When did you call? I talked to them about this in October.


Isn't it nice to be able to call and ask these kinds of questions. Take note Klasse.
 
I purchased 3 bottles back in October after my discussion with Collinite. I am going to have to buy a new bottle and compare. The thing is any product made before a certain date can still be sold right now even if it's not VOC compliant. So some of the old IW stock that is not VOC compliant can still be sold. I need to find some newer stock.
 
I have no idea if this is the old or new IW but it sure does have a strong chemical smell. I don't really like that very much. It's no Natty's in the smell department that's for sure! :eek
 
pogo123 said:
I have no idea if this is the old or new IW but it sure does have a strong chemical smell. I don't really like that very much. It's no Natty's in the smell department that's for sure! :eek
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My IW that is definitely the old non VOC compliant formula is the worst smelling product I have used. It smells like a chemical factory. I wonder if the new stuff is as bad?
 
I heard IW has polymer ingredients with some waxes blended. This accounts for its awesome durability. Now as for carnauba wax content specifically, :dunno
 
Insulator wax ... maybe there'll be less static electricity and dust won't be attracted to the paint. Now that'd be a really nice attribute.
 
Mad iX said:
Insulator wax ... maybe there'll be less static electricity and dust won't be attracted to the paint. Now that'd be a really nice attribute.
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I have not noticed that being a problem with IW. I use it on the wheels to and brake dust is a non issue.
 
I heard IW has polymer ingredients with some waxes blended. This accounts for its awesome durability. Now as for carnauba wax content specifically,
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I was wondering about that because of the chemical smell. Not sure about the Caranuba wax but the word isn't anywhere on the bottle which tends to make me think there isn't any in it. Most manufacturers would want to advertise it if it was in there.
 
i use AIO then IW and dust seems to attract to both my vehicles like Mad iX said. Do others have that problem too?
 
droptop92 said:
i use AIO then IW and dust seems to attract to both my vehicles like Mad iX said. Do others have that problem too?
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When did you buy your IW. I have the older non VOC compliant formula and dust is not an issue at all.

I know Collinite says that the reformulation will not affect the performance of the product but what do you expect them to say? They are not going to say that they reformulated the product do to VOC regs and now the product is no where near as good as it was. I have to get my hands on some of the new formulation and do a side by side comparison.
 
That's an interesting comment droptop92. I put some IW on my roof this morning (with no prep) to get a feel for how it works and looks. I noticed this evening that my roof easily has twice the dust on it then there is on the rest of the car! Hummm, makes me wonder. My car has 3xUPP topped with several applications of Natty's wax. I did notice that the roof doesn't look quite as deep or dark as the rest of the car but it does look good and I'm curious to see how it will hold up. I wonder if I could top the IW with Natty's to get the depth back?
 
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That's an interesting comment droptop92. I put some IW on my roof this morning (with no prep) to get a feel for how it works and looks. I noticed this evening that my roof easily has twice the dust on it then there is on the rest of the car! Hummm, makes me wonder. My car has 3xUPP topped with several applications of Natty's wax. I did notice that the roof doesn't look quite as deep or dark as the rest of the car but it does look good and I'm curious to see how it will hold up. I wonder if I could top the IW with Natty's to get the depth back?
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When did you purchase the IW? I have to wonder if the new formula is a lot different because I have no dust problems with IW. S100 on the other hand is a dust magnet.
 
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