Winter Protection on Daily Drivers

I'm going be using DG 101 + 105 at the following cost (no shipping costs either):



101 = $6.99 (on sale last in Spring)

105 = $9.79

Total = $16.78
 
I have used 845 (2 layers) on my cars that sit outside 24/7 here in ohio and have found them to last 5-6 months without having to add any more. I am trying out 476 this year and I can say it seems to add more depth than 845 to the shine, same beading though (and I hope durability). Remember with Collinite, thin layers = ease in removal, thick applications = pain in the neck to remove.
 
Here in Atl, I dont have to face rough winters; however, it's really not plesant to wash a car in the cold (even here). Taking this into consideration while choosing my combo for the winter months....I usually opt to get something like KSG on the car. I'll usually get about 3 coats or so on there. It should handle even a northern winter, but I dont stop there. I ONR in the garage in the winter time so as to avoid numb hands and I'll usually go around the car right after I dry with OCW. Just to kinda keep fresh protection on the car. That'd probably be my strategy even where the winters are far more harsh than here in the Southeast.
 
Collinite 476 2 layers if you dont want to use 476 try 845 with either wax you can't go wrong.One year I used #16 and it held up pretty good but as we all know Collinite goes just a little bit farther
 
For me it is polish of your choice and topped with Collinite's 476s. For the past two winters on both of our cars it has lasted 5 months. It was getting week at that point but still present. Prior to that I used Megs #20 and Megs #16. Both were gone in 8 weeks, #20 topped with #16 made 10 weeks. I stopped looking after I tried 476s, it looks ok in my eyes and makes it through a North Dakota winter. I can't ask for more. :)
 
jfelbab said:
I actually prefer the Meg's Smooth Surface clay kit. The clay and lube works as well as the others and the included Supreme Shine microfiber is a top notch towel.
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JustA5.0 said:
The Smooth Surface is not available up here, the only Clay I've seen from any company on the shelves is the Quik Clay.
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I went to the store today, and discovered the Quik Clay kit had just been replaced with the Smooth Surface kit. Lucky for me as it includes the towel, which the Quik Clay did not, at the same price (free towel :) ).
 
my go to winter setup is

CG's aio followed by 476s

it has been bullet proof for me in these tough Ohio winters
 
It would be interesting to try the newer Duragloss Marine line since I believe it was mentioned that it had more salt resistance than the auto line. That might be of some use to those where salt is used to clear the roads.
 
Based on the Northern responses mostly recommending 476s, I have decided to go with Poli-Seal + 476s paste. I couldn't pass up 32oz of Poli-Seal for $15.



Couple of questions...

I have the standard yellow foam wax/sealant applicators, and TW MF Wax Applicator Pads. Are these good enough to apply the Poli-Seal polish, or do I need a terry foam (usually blue) pad with more bite to it?



I want to apply 476s to my alloys. Is there anything I should or shouldn't do when applying to wheels as compared to applying to paint? Or is it an identical process?
 
JustA5.0 said:
I want to apply 476s to my alloys. Is there anything I should or shouldn't do when applying to wheels as compared to applying to paint? Or is it an identical process?
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It applies and comes off the same way as on your painted portions. I was lazy and left it on till the next car wash and did not observe any adverse effect ( excess came off with the wash mitt).
 
I hate using it , but I go to the Werkstatt twins Prime and Acryllic Jett.. amidst whatever says, it still is murder to remove this stuff even with very very very minimal applied even by hand.
 
JustA5.0 said:
I want to apply 476s to my alloys. Is there anything I should or shouldn't do when applying to wheels as compared to applying to paint? Or is it an identical process?
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476s is my go-to lsp for winter protection. Our winters are pretty similar I'm guessing, HORRIBLE. If it matters, my winter protection setup is this, ZAIO + 105x2 + 476s x 2. My car doesn't get washed once the snow hits, as we're in constant freezing temps. This combo has protected well for me the last 2 winters.
 
JustA5.0 said:
Incase it makes a difference - I'd say our winter averages 30 degrees, but with sproadic periods. One day can be 35 and the next 15-20
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Thats better then Chicago were it can be 30 degrees one day and 2 below the next.
 
Thank you for the wheel application responses :up, but does anyone have an answer to this question?

JustA5.0 said:
I have the standard yellow foam wax/sealant applicators, and TW MF Wax Applicator Pads. Are these good enough to apply the Poli-Seal polish, or do I need a terry foam (usually blue) pad with more bite to it?
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If you don't care too much about looks during a long, salty, sandy winter, get some Poli-glow. The stuff is made for use on boats, and forms a thick coat that is impervious to pretty much anything. You need ammonia to get it off in the spring, but nothing will penetrate it. Good for use on the front of the car and outside the wheel wells.
 
I can top any decent sealant with 2 coats of One Grand Blitz and get through a pretty tough winter.
 
DAC17 said:
If you don't care too much about looks during a long, salty, sandy winter, get some Poli-glow. The stuff is made for use on boats, and forms a thick coat that is impervious to pretty much anything. You need ammonia to get it off in the spring, but nothing will penetrate it. Good for use on the front of the car and outside the wheel wells.
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Never heard of that before....time for a google search to see what I can did up.
 
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