What wax for white?

Haven't used Collinite line, let me mention this if said friend puts wax on like icing on a cake. Skip #16 as it need to be put on thin, or advise said friend to do a panel at a time. Good luck.
 
Buschur_Evo said:
Ok so between the meguiars 16 and the Collinite 845?
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note that I love #16 and have used a lot of it(and have a nice little stock pile of it aswell)



845 looks a little better

and is easier to use for people who can't understand "thin"
 
I am a big fan of the collinite waxes, they really do last a good while. You can usually find them for pretty cheap, I got mine from ebay with free shipping, and from what I've read some harbor freights still have some in stock. A nice thing aboiut the 845 compared to some waxes is it wont stain trim. I've never used #16 before so I can't tell you if it does or not.
 
Buschur_Evo said:
Ok so between the meguiars 16 and the Collinite 845?
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#16 has the cool factor that you can no longer buy it in the states





845 is a little easier to use, and IMO the look has a little more "pop"





both are great waxes with good durability

either way show them what a thin application look like

and remeber prep is way more important than a LSP
 
I would say NXT 2.0 or Poli Seal and keep up with OCW after every or every other wash, keeps it nice, very easy and fast too.
 
Buschur_Evo said:
how is the 16 with regards to beading?
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Just excellent. I've tried a bunch of products on my white car. I've settled on #16 as being the most durable AND lasting a good, long time. You really get a big, glossy finish, too.



I've never tried #845 on this car, but I think the #16 will out-gloss it, if I may :)



I picked up a used can of #16 a year or two ago. Best $15 I've spend in an awful long time.



If this gift of wax is for somebody with no detailing experience, is it really the best solution? I would say no.



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Buschur_Evo said:
Ok so between the meguiars [#16] and the Collinite 845?
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Tom P. said:
...[#16 is great, but]...If this gift of wax is for somebody with no detailing experience, is it really the best solution? I would say no.
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I agree with Tom P., per usual ;)





Yeah, #16 is great stuff (it's all I use on my wife's A8 and it just *might* be my overall favorite wax) but for this specific situation, I don't think it's the right anser...here, it's all about how happy the recipient of the gift ends up.



I use #16 a lot more than the 845, but I recommended the 845 as it's a lot more foolproof. They're *NOT* kidding about the need to apply #16 *VERY* thin. I can imagine somebody normal applying it "normally" and then having a real problem on their hands.



OTOH, I gave my niece-in-law a bottle of 845 (when I also gave her my Volvo wagon to use it on :o ). With *ZERO* experience or interest in this stuff, she was/is very happy with the 845 and the Volvo is still looking pretty good these days.



But sure, AIO topped with #16 is a great combo. As is AIO topped with 845 :D
 
I vote AIO and 845. 845 gave and still gives off a great shine on my dads white work truck. The beading is phenomenal and your friend will truly be impressed. just make sure to tell him to put it on thin, but other than that its pretty fool proof. no trim staining.
 
Accumulator said:
But sure, AIO topped with #16 is a great combo. As is AIO topped with 845 :D
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I'm going to have to agree 110% with Accumulator, one who offers nothing but foolproof recs, and say the KAIO + 845 could be a better generic strategy for a neophyte. I think the likelihood of a great result would be virtually guaranteed with this combo.



Again, I don't know the skill level or interest of the recipient.
 
Legacy99 said:
Liquid Souveran with polycharger.
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Yes, I think you'll like the Pinnacle Souveran with polycharger. This is a liquid wax, but it gives a great shine. It's also pretty durable. You will be pleased with it!
 
Buschur_Evo said:
went with no. 16 and AIO. Thanks for all the info and suggestions.
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I'll beat the dead horse some more and emphatically encourage you to tell the recipient to apply the #16 *VERY* thin. So thin that he can barely see it on the paint. If he applies it Karate-Kid-thick, the way most people "wax the car", he'll have an incredibly hard time buffing it off...it'd be pretty hard to exaggerate how tough it can be.



Other than that, things oughta work out swell.
 
Hi Guys,



What detailing spray product would you recommend between washes and what product would you recommend for washing if I went with the Klasse AIO and Collinite 845?



Thanks.
 
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