Collinite Paste Wax vs Liquid

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jdthompson

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Due to a mix-up I had a tin of 476S arrive today instead of 845IW.



Having done some digging/research it doesn't seem worth getting it returned and having the 845 shipped.



I am curious though, one thing I've not really found a definitive answer to is what are the benefits and drawbacks of a paste wax over a liquid wax?



I figure a liquid wax is probably a little easier to apply, so where's the drawback? Likewise if a paste is a little tricker to apply what is the point?



Paul
 
Thanks for the reply.



I make reference to the Collinite pair because that's what I was looking at, but is that true in general terms?



I know you could just as easily say "well why does Brand X make 3 types of liquid wax" as there must be a difference, guess I'm curious what a paste inherently offers over liquid and vice versa.
 
I did some time back and they said the 845 is easier to work with but the 476 gives better protection and durability.



I don't really want to seem like I'm quizzing them by asking "why" :)



Just curious - I'm wondering if a liquid means you get a more diluted product or something fairly simple or if there's a bit more to it than that.
 
In terms of longevity of wax, which do you guys find lasts longer, 476 or 845? I mean which wax lasts longer (amount of times it can be used on a mid-size sedan), not how long it stays on the car :)



How much harder is the 476 to remove? In my situation, I would definitely be willing to sacrifice some shine, "liquidness", and elbow grease to make my wax last longer on the car. Of course, I understand that 845 also lasts quite a while.



Sorry for hijacking your thread, hutchingsp...
 
id say the 476 lasts longer on the car , and the tin will last longer if used properly



not much in em for difficulty in removal and they look very similar to me



you could always do what i did and buy both...i was alway worried i was missing out on something
 
hutchingsp said:
Due to a mix-up I had a tin of 476S arrive today instead of 845IW.



Having done some digging/research it doesn't seem worth getting it returned and having the 845 shipped.



I am curious though, one thing I've not really found a definitive answer to is what are the benefits and drawbacks of a paste wax over a liquid wax?



I figure a liquid wax is probably a little easier to apply, so where's the drawback? Likewise if a paste is a little tricker to apply what is the point?



Paul
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The 845 IW Insulator Wax gives a brighter, more shiny look and the 476s Super Doublecoat Paste Wax gives a deeper, wetter look.



Both waxes are very easy to apply but the 845 IW can be applied to the whole car and then buffed off whereas the 476s paste wax should be applied to a small section of the car and removed almost immediately or it will be almost impossible to buff off.



You can usually get a slightly thicker coat with each application of a paste wax than with a liquid.



As far as durability, the customer service rep at Collinite says that you can expect about 2 additional months of protection from the 476s paste over the 845 IW liquid.
 
steveo3002 said:
you could always do what i did and buy both...i was alway worried i was missing out on something
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That's what I did. I picked up 845 first and had not even use it yet and ended up getting a tin of the 476s. I've since used 845 and am very happy with the results. I used it on a car that sits outside 24/7 and after 3 weeks of slighy morning rain, no washes, and still looks great and very tight beading. I will see how long the 845 will last, but I think I will give in and start over and apply the 476s long before the 845 would have reached its limit.



That said, I still have S100, 476S that I haven't tried yet and used 2180 for the first time yesterday! Haha. All of that I am still considering picking up JW Prime and Acrylic Jett just to try them out :chuckle:
 
waxnshine said:
..the 845 IW can be applied to the whole car and then buffed off whereas the 476s paste wax should be applied to a small section of the car and removed almost immediately or it will be almost impossible to buff off..
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I use them both regularly. The durability of 476S is markedly better in my experience. This is generally the case- pastes last longer than liquids.



Apply the 476S nice and thin and you can do the whole car before buffing it off; I do it this way all the time. Letting it dry completely seems to improve the durability a bit over wiping it off quickly.



It's only too-thick applications that give a little trouble buffing it off. Remember that only the (incredibly thin layer of) wax actually in direct contact with the paint is necessary, any other wax gets buffed off anyhow. When I used 476S on my (painted) wheels the last time, I sometimes let it set up overnight if I was too busy to buff it off earlier. No problem.
 
I used the 476S and applied it very very thin. I did both of my Miatas before removing it and had no problem taking it off.



Looks good that day, but blows you away after its washed.



Had someone come up today asking what I had done to the paint, how I got it so deep.
 
wannafbody said:
Collinite is used on some of the Barrett Jackson cars
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Yes..I was watching the auction awhile back and seen them prepping the cars...and yes they were useing Collite...some had the 915 and seen 885 also...



after they applied it they wiped it down...then used a RO buffer with a Micro fiber towel folded up under the pad to bring the shine up...it did look good...



Al
 
I have been using 476S lately and I am really liking the longevity. It does give a warmer, deeper look and lasts long to boot. I have read alot about 476S being difficult to remove, but I haven't had much problems removing. I have been throwing it over SSR1 or over Meg's #7 and have great results, I also spit-shine with Final Inspection or FK #425. I find it to be similar to S100 to remove.
 
Never used the paste version but the 845 IW is incredibly easy to go on and off, esp w/ a PC. Gives the car that wet look and has some pretty decent durability, and very tight water beading.
 
Glad to hear things turned out so well. Yeah, we kinda make Collinite sound worse-looking than it is sometimes...it might not be a "beauty wax" but it sure looks OK in my book.
 
SR20det said:
I have been using 476S lately and I am really liking the longevity. It does give a warmer, deeper look and lasts long to boot. I have read alot about 476S being difficult to remove, but I haven't had much problems removing. I have been throwing it over SSR1 or over Meg's #7 and have great results, I also spit-shine with Final Inspection or FK #425. I find it to be similar to S100 to remove.
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How many layers do you apply when spit shine it?
 
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