Wax Recomendations

[SatinSilver]

Originally Posted by king4477

Just curious, I got a little bottle of Mother's FX SynWax free with my buffer that I haven't used yet. Does anyone know if it's any good or should I just toss it?

There are some pretty good comments about it on bitog.

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...67#Post1549567

[joenguyen]

#845 Liquid Insulator Wax by Collinite - $10.95
http://www.amazon.com/845-Liquid-Ins...9261532&sr=8-1

Collinite Super Doublecoat Auto Wax 476 - $15.95
http://www.amazon.com/Collinite-Supe...9261594&sr=8-1

[jam3y80]

I am now to the forum and the upkeep of a new car. Its my first new car so I want to keep it nice. About a month ago I bought a black 2009 Honda accord. What products would you recommend and how often to do apply each one? I don’t have a whole lot of time because I work full time and go to school. Any suggestions, ideas or tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[v-6 nolo]

jam3y80,

there are TONS of options, but check out this thread on WPG, stuff is great and easy to use.

http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=3705

[king4477]

Collinite 845'ed my car this weekend. It rained on it the next day, but it still looks fantastic. It beads water so well that you can't even tell it was rained on. Very good product and I have to recommend it.

The bottle doesn't have very specific instructions, does anyone know what types of surfaces it can be used on? It seems very industrial, but it doesn't say if it would have any adverse effects if it accidentally comes into contact with bare metal, rubber, or glass or anything.

[RTexasF]

Originally Posted by king4477

Collinite 845'ed my car this weekend. It rained on it the next day, but it still looks fantastic. It beads water so well that you can't even tell it was rained on. Very good product and I have to recommend it.

The bottle doesn't have very specific instructions, does anyone know what types of surfaces it can be used on? It seems very industrial, but it doesn't say if it would have any adverse effects if it accidentally comes into contact with bare metal, rubber, or glass or anything.

Collinite 845 is the 800lb gorilla of waxes. In truth it is a sealant with carnauba wax in the mix and will easily last six months when applied correctly to a properly prepared surface. Keep it on the paint, it can be difficult to remove from rubber, trim,etc. unless you clean it up it right then and on the spot. My thanks to Jason, Motor City Honda, for sending me a sample of this product. Among the best for longevity which should mean something for you folks that deal with harsh winters.

It is meant to go on a clean prepared surface for maximum adhesion and durability. If you are slopping it on top of another product it won't work nearly as well. A clean prepared surface does not mean you just washed the car. It means that the surface has been cleaned, clayed, machine polished, cleaned again, then 845 applied. When done that way it will get you through a New England winter or worse.......A Canadian winter eh!

[Aviography]

RTF,

What are you trying to do to me? You really want me to get into this detailing thing, don't you?

Does the Collinite Gorilla Wax require machine buff after it is applied?

Would alcohol or naptha clean up this stuff if it wasn't cleaned off the rubber/trim surfaces right away?

Sounds like the kind of stuff that's perfect for parents and sisters who do not know how or why they need to take care of car's surface!

[bumoftheday]

Originally Posted by Aviography

RTF,

What are you trying to do to me? You really want me to get into this detailing thing, don't you?

Does the Collinite Gorilla Wax require machine buff after it is applied?

Would alcohol or naptha clean up this stuff if it wasn't cleaned off the rubber/trim surfaces right away?

Sounds like the kind of stuff that's perfect for parents and sisters who do not know how or why they need to take care of car's surface!

It does not need a machine buff after it is applied. But remember, apply very thin. Thick layers are nearly impossible to remove.

I can get very small amounts off of trim with a damp cloth immediately when I do it. If you have issues with trim, I'd tape up the trim that you have trouble avoiding.

I've avoided alcohol on trim for the most part as I've heard it can dry it out/fade the trim.

It's the wax of choice on my parents cars.

[Bluestreak]

Originally Posted by RTexasF

Collinite 845 is the 800lb gorilla of waxes. [snip] Among the best for longevity which should mean something for you folks that deal with harsh winters.

It is meant to go on a clean prepared surface for maximum adhesion and durability. [snip] A clean prepared surface does not mean you just washed the car. It means that the surface has been cleaned, clayed, machine polished, cleaned again, then 845 applied. When done that way it will get you through a New England winter or worse.......A Canadian winter eh!

I just ordered some C845 from Autogeek.net based on the recommendations here at DA. But this post gives me a few questions!

My coupe is brand new, only about a month old. I'm waiting for some rain to pass before I apply this wax. I've been cleaning it meticulously since I got it, about once a week or so. Does it really need to be clayed/machine polished? Because I don't own a machine polisher, and I don't even know what claying is (pardon my noobness). Will Collinite still protect a finish that's still new, and been kept clean since day 1?

[bumoftheday]

Originally Posted by Bluestreak

I just ordered some C845 from Autogeek.net based on the recommendations here at DA. But this post gives me a few questions!

My coupe is brand new, only about a month old. I'm waiting for some rain to pass before I apply this wax. I've been cleaning it meticulously since I got it, about once a week or so. Does it really need to be clayed/machine polished? Because I don't own a machine polisher, and I don't even know what claying is (pardon my noobness). Will Collinite still protect a finish that's still new, and been kept clean since day 1?

Do you need a machine polish, probably not. Could you use it, probably.

You really should clay, see http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-d...-cleaning.html

[Bluestreak]

Originally Posted by bumoftheday

Do you need a machine polish, probably not. Could you use it, probably.

You really should clay, see http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-d...-cleaning.html

Thats a very informative link, thank you. I had no idea a new finish needed so much work!