Collonite 845/915/476 Use Comments/Recommendations?

tenorplayer23

tenorplayer23

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Have done a search here for information about Collonite products and thought I'd post a query about recent experience with 845/915 or even 476. It appears that these products are universally admired.



Since I live in the heart of "snowland", I thought I'd look into adding an even more durable, all-weather product to my arsenal of Optimum products (namely Poli-Seal, Opti-Seal and OCW).



Looks like Collonite products (made just down the road in Utica, NY) just might fill the bill, although other threads vacillate on whether they are truly better than a good sealant (such as Opti-Seal, 4 Star, UPPG, WG3.0, etc.). Or whether using a Collonite product on top of one of the sealants is of any benefit?



Would appreciate comments/recommendations re: the three Collonites I've seen mentioned most often and any speed tips for using them.



From what I can surmise, 845 is the easiest to apply and per some, gives the deepest gloss. 476 is the more difficult to apply, but is longer lasting(?). And, 915 is touted to be their best looking product.



In any case, I'd welcome your feedback. if you've used them in addition to/in place of Optimum Opti-Seal, etc. all the better.



Thanks in advance.



See ya :wavey
 
Don't try to layer 915 or 476S. It can lead to nasty wax holograms. Some people haven't had this problem, but many have. Don't know why. It could be temperature, technique, applicator, etc.
 
Which of these have you tried? I was likely only going to layer the same product.



See ya :wavey





wfedwar said:
Don't try to layer 915 or 476S. It can lead to nasty wax holograms. Some people haven't had this problem, but many have. Don't know why. It could be temperature, technique, applicator, etc.
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Thanks. Have read through their site, but was looking for real world experience/practical advice on the products.



Even though they are only 100 miles to the east of here, all the FAQ's tell me are what they say "their specs" are. Lot of specsmanship out there in the marketplace. The good news is that on a "relative" scale, their stuff must last a long time! :)



See ya : wavey





Boston Man said:
FAQs about Collinite Wax Products* :: Choice of the Pros :: Auto, Marine and Industrial



Here are the FAQs from collinite's website. It answers alot of questions.
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476 has been a bit of a pain to remove (my tendency to overwax), but I currently have 5 layers and not a single hologram problem throughout the process.
 
How does it compare, appearance-wise to other products? Any relative info.?



Durability.....as good as Collonite says it is??



My5ABaby said:
476 has been a bit of a pain to remove (my tendency to overwax), but I currently have 5 layers and not a single hologram problem throughout the process.
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Out of the 3, I like the 476 for durability. In the middle of winter, you will be glad you are riding on a few layers of it.



In my experience 845 tends to leave water spots. I live in a industrial area.



Just got 915 a couple of weeks ago. Seems a bit creamier than 476, but basically the same to me. Most tout 476 as the most durable.
 
tenorplayer23 said:
Which of these have you tried? I was likely only going to layer the same product.



See ya :wavey
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I've tried all of them. My hologram experience was with 915, but others have had the problem with 476S also.
 
I have used 845IW as my go to wax for the winter. 3 coats over 3 weeks will beep you beeding like a madman until the winter is over. If the other last longer? i do not know buy 845 is easy on and easy off and lasts long enough. Put on thin coats.
 
tenorplayer23 said:
How does it compare, appearance-wise to other products? Any relative info.?



Durability.....as good as Collonite says it is??
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I can't really say much to appearance. The only other wax I've put on is NXT 2.0 and I don't recall there being much of a difference. However, for me right now all I care about is protection so I haven't paid close attention. It's a daily driver that I don't have a lot of time to care for so I'm just trying to keep it as safe as possible until I can get time to treat her as deserved.



I like the durability of the 476 thus far. I had two coats on a while back that lasted for several months. Currently I've been waxing with every wash so it's hard to tell. :xyxthumbs
 
use 915...It is NOT hard to use if you use it right. Spread it thin, and do 1-2 panels at a time then wipe. Don't let it dry any longer than that and you will be fine. Seems to last just as long as most of my sealants. It really gives a deep shine and the durability is great. I'd give it a try if I was you.
 
i've used 845 and 476 many times, and other than the first few tries (putting it on too thick) i havnt had any trouble with them. 476 is a bit more stubborn, but nothing like klasseor anything. neither are unpleasant to use IMO
 
I've been using 915 and 476 off and on for about 6 years as my winter prep on a Silver Metallic Caddie and Bright Red F150. The 915 has a little more "pop" on the red but the 476 has the edge for longevity. My usual system is to prep the paint with 2 layers of KAIO. After the KAIO has cured top with 2 coats of 476. I've found that the KAIO helps me apply the 476 thinner since the surface is already slick. I also use a damp foam applicator and put it on so thin you can hardly see it. I do no more than one large or 2 small panels at a time with the 476, then buff off. I've done this is in late Sept or early Oct and still had beading in late Mar or early Apr.
 
I use 845IW as my winter wax. I cannot comment on the others as I perfer liquids over pastes (personal preference). I can say that if you apply thinly over a well prepared surface that you should get very good durability over the winter months. I just did my DD and maybe occasionally follow up with spray wax during the winter and I should be set. (I did the same last year with great results). But judging from my experience with Collinite, I think all their waxes are very good.
 
Out of all the Collinites, 915 is the best one.



I used 476 on a bunch of cars before the winter and I'll be honest, I was not all that impressed as compared to 915. At first it looked great and beaded superb, but did not last long on some of the cars I had seen months later. The 915 cars were all black and 4-5 months later after our very long bad winter, the cars still beaded decent and very little crap was embedded to the bottoms. The black paints were only marred up from the ice and snow 5%. It heavily protected the paint. Very impressed is an understatement!!!!!



The 476 cars were covered with tons of crap on the bottoms of the cars. The beading was pretty much gone, protection was long gone. But it's so easy to reapply often as needed.



The downfall with 915... Stripping it off of a car for a repolish under 4 months can be a pain. Full strength degreaser will bead over this stuff. It litterally takes 6 swipes of wax and tar remover to remove it from the paint.



476 is the easiest to apply and remove if you do it thin. 915 is a little more work, but well worth it on all accounts.
 
Appreciate the feedback, but want to make sure I'm clear. Your feedback is somewhat counter to what Collonite says (although, that's the reason I asked these questions in the first place.....to get real world experience factored in to my product selection choice).



Per the mfr. description, 476 should be the most durable, all things being equal. 915 should be close in terms of longevity & is supposed to be the best looking of the three. But, most of the feedback is that they are roughly the same in difficulty to apply (and I suppose, remove).



845 (the liquid wax) is said to be somewhat less durable, a "finish" somewhere in between the other too, but by far the easiest to use.



It sounds like you have experience with all three products. So, in you opinion, is 476 easier to apply/buff, etc. than the 845? Just sounds like it would be, given the last sentence of your reply (since 476 is supposed to be by far the most difficult to use).



Just checking on the Collinte numbers you're referring to clearly understand your experience.



Thx.



See ya. :wavey







rydawg said:
Out of all the Collinites, 915 is the best one.



I used 476 on a bunch of cars before the winter and I'll be honest, I was not all that impressed as compared to 915. At first it looked great and beaded superb, but did not last long on some of the cars I had seen months later. The 915 cars were all black and 4-5 months later after our very long bad winter, the cars still beaded decent and very little crap was embedded to the bottoms. The black paints were only marred up from the ice and snow 5%. It heavily protected the paint. Very impressed is an understatement!!!!!



The 476 cars were covered with tons of crap on the bottoms of the cars. The beading was pretty much gone, protection was long gone. But it's so easy to reapply often as needed.



The downfall with 915... Stripping it off of a car for a repolish under 4 months can be a pain. Full strength degreaser will bead over this stuff. It litterally takes 6 swipes of wax and tar remover to remove it from the paint.



476 is the easiest to apply and remove if you do it thin. 915 is a little more work, but well worth it on all accounts.
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