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Jonbth

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Has anyone used a wax called Collinites No. 885? I know a few body shops and detailers that swear it's the best wax on the market. I had body work done on my car last May and the bodyshop applied this wax and it is still beading quite nicely 6 months later. I'm surprised I've never seen the name come up here.
 
It has come up actually. Collinite stuff seems to be well-regarded with a reputation for durability. They just don't get as much attention as other stuff. Run a search for "fleetwax" and you should turn up a few threads. :xyxthumbs



I know I wish I'd learned about Collinite earlier as well...
 
My dad has been in the electrical power business for 25+ years so I grew up with Collinite (it was originally made as a protectant for power lines-I believe). Love it as far as durability and shine goes..

885 is a paste wax for the marine market, but will work just fine on a car.



check http://www.thebestwax.com





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About 3 years ago, I tried some Collinite paste wax that had a good shine, but I don't remember that it was anything special.

I do remember that it was very difficult to remove. The problem might have been me, but after trying it twice it was given away.



Charles
 
There are at least 3 different kinds of wax they make. Some people swear by the durability of their liquid electrical conductor wax--for areas like wheels and rocker panels. I tried the Grand Marque (I think that was the name of it, anyway it is their premium product) and was very pleased. I'd say the shine was as good as P21S, but not quite at the level of Souveran. I prefer P21S/S100 because it is much, much easier to remove.



However, if I wasn't a Klasse user and I wanted a really tough carnauba for the winter, you can't do better.
 
I posted a review of Collinite 476 in the product review forum. I got it to put over Meguiars #20--had reviewed numerous positive comments about the durability of Collinite here at Autopia and other sites--so I gave it a try. While application and particularly removal was not easy--I liked the results and await to see it durability.
 
I sell Collinite and love it, and will give my 2 cents. First off it can be a PITA if not used correctly, but maybe these suggestions below might help.



The application for 476s reads as follows:



1. Apply wax with a clean, soft damp cloth or sponge to a section at a time, and let dry to a haze.



2. Polish lightly with another clean, dry, soft cloth to produce a brillant luster.



The application for 885 fleetwax paste reads as follows:



1. Apply when temp. is 55F or higher.



2. Clean finish with a prewax cleaner



3. Apply wax with a clean, damp, soft cloth or synthetic sponge, using a circular motion, to a section at a time.



4. BEFORE IT DRIES polish lightly with a clean, dry, soft cloth to produce a radiant luster with incomprable durability.



I only bring BOTH waxes up because they are the same wax packaged and marketed for 2 different uses (Marine vs. Auto). So to get to the point if you remove it before it dries (as 885 suggests) it will be MUCH easier to remove and won't harm the durability properties.



In my experience when applying with say a sponge or terry cloth applicator by the time I get to the end of a section the beginning is ready to remove. Not completely dry (unless I am in the sun :nono) and not still wet (unless I applied too much!:p ). And so the removal process begins WITHOUT difficulty in removing. I DO highly recommend using Collinite Pastes a section at a time and of course in the shade.



My suggestion and key to easy use of 476 is to apply a section at a time (1 fender, 1 door, etc.) and remove as soon as you are done with the application of that section. Take your breaks (if needed) after you have applied AND removed the wax:) Breaks will have to taken between finished sections;) The end result should be great durability from a Carnauba.



The liquid (845) is the opposite. You can let it dry, but the durability of the paste is better if your willing to put a little more into it and following the above suggestion the paste isn't that much more work. Or at least that has been my experience! I will say I always use microfiber to remove!!!



Hopefully someone finds this info useful!
 
Why do some wax manufacturers continue to put, "apply wax with circular motion" on their label?



Couldn't that induce swirls?
 
Home run Hero said:
Why do some wax manufacturers continue to put, "apply wax with circular motion" on their label?



Couldn't that induce swirls?
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I do know Collinite's response to my questioning the 885 label and 476 was "that's the way the label has always been".



Some things don't change I guess.



Swirls? I think that would depend on the type and how clean your applicator is.
 
Circular motion ensure complete and even coverage. Going back & forth might cause someone to miss a spot.



Experienced users prefer back & forth to reduce the chance of creating swirls but the fact is either technique can cause a problem if a piece of grit gets caught while waxing. At least the back & forth motion makes the swirl less visible.



It's just one of those slightly neurotic things us OCD type worry about. ;) :rolleyes:



EDIT: Whoops! Looks like others beat me to the punch with that thread.
 
I have posted several times before when the topic has been about Collinite. It is a great wax. I have used Griots BOS, Blitz, Malms, and Zaino; the Collinite is just better for my situation. I have never found it difficult to remove, if you want to talk about difficult to remove try Griots BOS after it has dried for a while. As another poster stated; you just don't let it dry, do a panel or fender at a time then take it off. You will be pleased. I have only used the paste and not the liquid but with such great results with the paste why change?
 
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