Didn't like Collinite 845....

[oldguy00]

I'm old school, still like to wax.

So I tried this based on all the positive reviews.....I gotta say, didn't really enjoy using. Followed instructions, car was cool. I found it harder to work with, and no better result, than plain old chemical guys butter wax. The 845 took a lot more work to remove, and was lumpy despite warming it and shaking it a lot.

Anyone else notice the same?

Can anyone comment on some of the more expensive waxes? Based on youtube reviews etc, I'm not sure I can find any reason to spend more than the $20 for butter wax....

[tracer bullet]

You did the thing with warming it up so it was liquid-y instead of paste-y?

Maybe put it on too thick. Only a tiny percent of what goes down actually stays on the car. Feel free to spread it as thin as you can assuming you can actually still see that it's going on.

I do both, Zaino on one car (135i), carnauba / polymer mix I believe Collinite 476s on the other (X3). Seems to be working out for me. I like using the Zaino a lot more, and I think it's also shinier and all that, but the 1-er doesn't see a ton of miles nor winter. The X3 get a lot more use and that's where I can tell the Zaino downside is it doesn't last as long.

[oldguy00]

Originally Posted by tracer bullet

You did the thing with warming it up so it was liquid-y instead of paste-y?

Maybe put it on too thick. Only a tiny percent of what goes down actually stays on the car. Feel free to spread it as thin as you can assuming you can actually still see that it's going on.

I do both, Zaino on one car (135i), carnauba / polymer mix I believe Collinite 476s on the other (X3). Seems to be working out for me. I like using the Zaino a lot more, and I think it's also shinier and all that, but the 1-er doesn't see a ton of miles nor winter. The X3 get a lot more use and that's where I can tell the Zaino downside is it doesn't last as long.

Yup, warmed it up, shook it, but was still clumpy.
Maybe it needed to be warmed more, or put in a blender, lol. But that in itself is a 'fail' for me, too much work to make the product usable.

I think I had it spread pretty thin. Just seemed hard to get all of it off.

[dudley@07726]

On the car that’s not fully PPF’d, I use Zaino Z2 and then Collonite 845 on top. After that, Optimum Spray Wax.
Comes out perfect. I do this twice per year with the Optimum as my weekly spray.
Collonite 845 needs to be shaken very well and put on thin and wiped off as soon as it hazes.
If you wait too long, it could be tough to get off.
I’ll do the hood and front fenders. By the time I’m finished, the first panel has already dried and then I wipe it off.
I think I will try Jescar Ultra Lock Plus rather than Zaino the next time.

[Nettles]

All I’ll say is never compare 845 to butter wet wax. Never lol

But yes 845 is a pain to work with.

[dudley@07726]

Originally Posted by Nettles

All I’ll say is never compare 845 to butter wet wax. Never lol

But yes 845 is a pain to work with.

I’ve found it very easy if you follow the instructions. Easy on/easy off.

[Jrock645]

845 can be a bit finicky. Needs to be warm so you can spread super thin, preferably by machine.

I prefer Collinite 915. Just remember to work no more than 2 panels at a time.

[spazzz]

I use a machine and black pad to put it on.
I do the whole car then remove, simple on simple off.
It was 845 or Wolfgang deep gloss paint sealant for me but it has been years since I have used any on a car.
I think the last was 6 years ago on my buddy's Black 328 because he was to cheap to spend a Benjamin on a coating.

[gridworks]

845 is indeed a tricky product to use. But when used right, is easy on and off with great results.

I have a bottle from years back that I decided to dig out and use last weekend. Was too lazy to take out the DA polisher, so applied it by hand instead. I'm pretty sure I applied it on way too thick and had also left it on for too long in relatively warm weather, it was a heck of a lot of work to buff off...

Applying with a machine is definitely the best way to achieve a very thin layer, little bit goes a long way, and wipes off easy that way. There's a guide on AutoGeek that has some great tips for working with this wax.

[CarsAndGuitars]

I used 845 for over a decade. Yes sometimes can take a couple passes to remove, but it lasts..

Recently I splurged for Wolfgang Fuzion paste. Blows everything out of the water for ease of use and glow.
Decent longevity but expensive.

[335i54n]

thought this stuff was great and super ez to apply and remove. shouldnt be clumpy and if warm and properly mixed it spread super thin and had no issue removing. used as top coat with jescar sealant under