What are the thoughts on Collinite 845 Insolator wax? I used it the other day and it seems to go on and off easy enough although today in the sun there seems to be a slight haze on my car finish? Not sure what that is about.
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I just got through with a friends truck with this problem on his hood. This happened because of polishing the vehicle on a very hot day. I washed the front end of the truck and dried it. I did a final wipe on the hood(a real slow wipe off with a microfiber cloth). I then used refrigerated distilled water in a spray bottle and did another final wipe down. The water must be cold not frozen. This reactivates the polish so you can remove it and not keep smearing it around. Do small areas (2x2)and do it in the cool mornings or in a shaded area and use a high quality microfiber cloth to remove.
I hope this helps.
I hope this helps.
Originally Posted By: MarkJohn
I just got through with a friends truck with this problem on his hood. This happened because of polishing the vehicle on a very hot day. I washed the front end of the truck and dried it. I did a final wipe on the hood(a real slow wipe off with a microfiber cloth). I then used refrigerated distilled water in a spray bottle and did another final wipe down. The water must be cold not frozen. This reactivates the polish so you can remove it and not keep smearing it around. Do small areas (2x2)and do it in the cool mornings or in a shaded area and use a high quality microfiber cloth to remove.
I hope this helps.
Are you talking about the wax (#845) or removing the polish using cold water before you apply the wax? I think you have interchanged the word polish for wax. At least I hope so.
My answer is, assuming the you started with a properly cleaned surface before you applied the Collinite #845 WAX, you probably applied the wax too heavily.
One way to "correct" this, I've found, to use water, like MarkJohn stated above. This "levels" the wax surface.
It's simple really, spray some water on the freshly waxed car and buff dry using a MF towel. Give it a try.
I just got through with a friends truck with this problem on his hood. This happened because of polishing the vehicle on a very hot day. I washed the front end of the truck and dried it. I did a final wipe on the hood(a real slow wipe off with a microfiber cloth). I then used refrigerated distilled water in a spray bottle and did another final wipe down. The water must be cold not frozen. This reactivates the polish so you can remove it and not keep smearing it around. Do small areas (2x2)and do it in the cool mornings or in a shaded area and use a high quality microfiber cloth to remove.
I hope this helps.
Are you talking about the wax (#845) or removing the polish using cold water before you apply the wax? I think you have interchanged the word polish for wax. At least I hope so.
My answer is, assuming the you started with a properly cleaned surface before you applied the Collinite #845 WAX, you probably applied the wax too heavily.
One way to "correct" this, I've found, to use water, like MarkJohn stated above. This "levels" the wax surface.
It's simple really, spray some water on the freshly waxed car and buff dry using a MF towel. Give it a try.
One way to "correct" this, I've found, to use water, like MarkJohn stated above. This "levels" the wax surface.
It's simple really, spray some water on the freshly waxed car and buff dry using a MF towel. Give it a try. [/quote]
Wouldn't this be similar to spit shining your shoes ? ? ?
Not that anyone would actually do that today.
And I'm not saying to spit on your car after you just waxed it.
I think I also heard of people waxing Office Floors and spraying water on while buffing.
It's simple really, spray some water on the freshly waxed car and buff dry using a MF towel. Give it a try. [/quote]
Wouldn't this be similar to spit shining your shoes ? ? ?
Not that anyone would actually do that today.
And I'm not saying to spit on your car after you just waxed it.
I think I also heard of people waxing Office Floors and spraying water on while buffing.
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Good stuff, You probably did apply too heavily. I'm guilty of doing that too!
When you think you need to add product to your applicator, dab it onto the windshield or any window. if it leaves residue, don't add, just keep rubbing in.
The water treatment sounds good, as no matter how much I check after buffing, I usually find a couple of hazy spots the next day.
When you think you need to add product to your applicator, dab it onto the windshield or any window. if it leaves residue, don't add, just keep rubbing in.
The water treatment sounds good, as no matter how much I check after buffing, I usually find a couple of hazy spots the next day.
I love Collinite 845 and have been using it on all my vehicles for about eight years. Normally I go over the paint with Klasse AIO sealant with a white pad on my Porter Cable polisher first, then apply 845 with a hand pad. No need to remove the excess Klasse before moving to the wax (learned that from a pro detailer). After applying the 845 I remove the excess with a clean microfiber towel. This combination of Klasse and 845 is the longest-lasting I have ever experienced, and it's pretty inexpensive too.
I like it. I make sure when I do it that the paint is not hot to the touch and the car is under my carport, or in the garage.
I used it for the first time yesterday put it over the top of some Duragloss 105. Applies supper thin with a DA, made sure it was thin and shaken well to mix it. It's really thin and oily kinda. I thought it went on well and came off well, I'll have to see how it holds up.
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I've used it for years. I won't use anything else. Apply very thin, using a white or gold lake country pad and remove with microfiber cloth.
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Good stuff, You probably did apply too heavily. I'm guilty of doing that too!
When you think you need to add product to your applicator, dab it onto the windshield or any window. if it leaves residue, don't add, just keep rubbing in.
The water treatment sounds good, as no matter how much I check after buffing, I usually find a couple of hazy spots the next day.
Thanks for the tip.
I usually use just a bit too much, way too much, or just plain silly wasting, aka its going to be torture buffing it out.
Good stuff, You probably did apply too heavily. I'm guilty of doing that too!
When you think you need to add product to your applicator, dab it onto the windshield or any window. if it leaves residue, don't add, just keep rubbing in.
The water treatment sounds good, as no matter how much I check after buffing, I usually find a couple of hazy spots the next day.
Thanks for the tip.
I usually use just a bit too much, way too much, or just plain silly wasting, aka its going to be torture buffing it out.
Originally Posted By: larryinnewyork
One way to "correct" this, I've found, to use water, like MarkJohn stated above. This "levels" the wax surface.
It's simple really, spray some water on the freshly waxed car and buff dry using a MF towel. Give it a try.
Wouldn't this be similar to spit shining your shoes ? ? ?
Not that anyone would actually do that today.
And I'm not saying to spit on your car after you just waxed it.
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I think I also heard of people waxing Office Floors and spraying water on while buffing.
If nothing else, dont you think it would reduce friction, heat and possibly burn marks.
One way to "correct" this, I've found, to use water, like MarkJohn stated above. This "levels" the wax surface.
It's simple really, spray some water on the freshly waxed car and buff dry using a MF towel. Give it a try.
Wouldn't this be similar to spit shining your shoes ? ? ?
Not that anyone would actually do that today.
And I'm not saying to spit on your car after you just waxed it.
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I think I also heard of people waxing Office Floors and spraying water on while buffing.
If nothing else, dont you think it would reduce friction, heat and possibly burn marks.
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