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wax test. Meguires/Collinite update

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#1 ·
If you guys remember back a few months we were debating whether Meguires Ultimate liquid wax is better then the Collinite 845. I used my wifes New Escape and remove the existing wax on the hood and did half in Collinite and half in Meguires..

- Putting on the wax- It was tie. Both very easy. no white build up anywhere.
- removing- Tie again. Both smell good and come off extremely easy
- Duribility- Tie again. Sorry folks, they are both wearing well and feel the same after a few months, there is no clear winner. They are both equally good waxes.

Recommendations? BOTH! That what I did! Love em both. The only thing I like about Meguires better is that you can get it at any auto parts stores where the Collinite is very hard to find locally and I had to order it online
 
#2 ·
I didn't do a side by side comparison but I did my whole jeep in the Collonite. I followed the directions and read a few blogs about the stuff prior to using it. Yes it does take more time to do your vehicle. Between warming up the wax and also waiting for it to dry before taking it off the vehicle. But I did notice a better end result then my typical wax I was using. Off the top of my head I don't remember which brand it was. But I was able to find the Collonite locally so that was a big bonus for me. I did my jeep about 2 months ago and it is still beading up. I would highly recommend using this stuff, but like I said when your gonna do it give yourself enough time and don't rush through it.
 
#4 ·
I have been getting insolator wax from my buddy at the power company for 30 years. Collinite put in a smaller bottle for us to buy.
Thanks for doing the side by side both of these waxes have been my favorite for years.

Another tip I mix 2 cups of insolator wax with 5 gallons of water mix it really good and spray it on the underside of my jeep. It sure does help getting the mud off. I spray it on with a pump up yard sprayer and let it dry over night before a good mud run.
 
#5 ·
The Collinite Insulator wax is awesome (some of the absolute best in shine and protection), but... it does not provide much of a cleaner element, so you must use a cleaner if your vehicle's surface is not like new to start with. As Amplitude said above, they make a nice cleaner/pre-wax too!
 
#6 ·
update for me.. I used Collinite 845 in my show car 69 Judge and it was a BITCH to get off.

From now on Ill stick to the best.. Meguires ultimate. Easy on easy off and protects wonderful. For all you guys who like Collinite 845, try Meguires ultimate wax. WAYYYY easier to get off then the 845. Lasts for months too.
 

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#7 ·
The best wax I've ever used is Klasse polish followed by the sealant glaze. The best finish, bar none.

I usually clay bar first, then polish, then two coats of glaze. Nothing else beads water and makes it as easy to get bug splatter off the grill than this. The kit is expensive on Amazon, but it goes a long way.
 
#11 ·
Go online to learn more about the differences in wax and sealant. Stop using the term wax.
I did. Google "paint wax or sealant" and here is the first definition that comes up: "Paint sealant and car wax are essentially the same thing."

Thanks for the lesson. Now back to the WAX reviews...
 
#9 ·
Any of these posts will bring out a zillion opinions of what is the "best" wax, chemical guys, Klasse, Wolfgang, Blackfire, Zaino etc. but what it really comes down to is surface prep. Me? I like Aquartz or OptiCoat followed by whatever is easily obtained as a wax to give the opti-coat a bit more shine.
 
#13 ·
You have never tried Meguires Ultimete wax then yet. Trust me.. Its better.. I use both I can say it from total honestly and actual use. Dont get me wrong the 845 is very good its just a LOT harder to remove then the UW
 
#12 ·
While there are technical differences between sealants and waxes - from how they bond to the surface to how they weather, this discussion here is in layman's terms and - as such - "paint sealant" and "wax" are used interchangeably.

The products Opti-Coat and A-Quartz are different as they bond to the surface and can only be removed mechanically, while sealants and waxes will weather over time and will require re-application.

Again, the secret to any good finish is surface prep. Thereafter, the only real difference in waxes/sealants is how long they last - most will give you a similar shine.
 
#21 ·
I have used both and the 845 lasts longer than the Megs. Also if you are having a hard time removing the 845 you are putting it on waaaay to thick. I use about a 1/4" from the bottle to wax my entire Ram crew cab truck and will last at least 6 months. When applied the way it should be removal is extremely easy.
 
#26 ·
I just waxed both my wife's SUV and my son's car with Meguiar's Ultimate, and have to say it did apply very easily. It did not leave any residue on plastic trim nor on rubber weatherstripping. It remains to be seen how durable the protection is, but as far as an easy on/ easy off synthetic wax goes, this is a good one. Mother's synthetic wax is another good product I've used in the past with great results.
 
#27 ·
Well Collinite is manufactured here in beautiful Utica NY and we dont see much direct sunlight so its not too much of an issue;)

All kidding aside- I think that both products are great- Im just partial to the home town brew!
 
#29 ·
Luckily I read it here and now know which is the best wax. Awesome.
 
#30 ·
I realize this thread is two years old but I wanted to add to it anyway. This month is the 20th anniversary of the infamous "Collinite 845 incident". It was my first experience with Collinite and up until last week, it had been my last.

When I first used Collinite, I may not have read the instructions where it said put a THIN layer of Collinite on the car. My outlook on doing things has always been if enough is good then more is better. No, not in the case of Collinite. I put it on like any other wax. WRONGO! Gees, I couldn't rub hard enough to get that stuff off! I was rubbing like a maniac. Got my brother to come out and help and we worked for like 2 hours on just the hood.

Fast forward to now. Read the directions. Put a THIN layer on. Didn't wait too long for it to haze over. Came off pretty easy. Beads up like nobody's business. I'm happy.
 
#31 ·
Yes a little is more than enough when it comes to Collonite. Also make sure it is warm enough and not liquid. If it is clumpy then warm it up some warm.
 
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