Collinite 746 application tips?

Stallingrad

Got some at last after all the hype.

Any tips for applying/removing?

Curran

Assume you mean Collinite 476S?

Apply with a foam applicator, in thin even layers. Use a plush microfiber cloth to buff it off. Two or three coats to ensure full coverage and durability.

Stallingrad

Yes, and thanks.

wilford

You really want to go thin on the layers,if you pack it on it can be a pain to get off.

vectra

Damp pad may assist.

stimpson

Give the applicator a light twist in the polish with barely any pressure. When you apply it to the car you want to be able to just about see it on the paint. The less that goes on the easier it is to take off. Buff with a clean microfibre. Two coats good. Three coats better.

sebastianlieken

Don't know if there's a difference in applciation, but I ordered some 845.

Think i'll need a decent applicator aswell though. Could I get a recommendation from here please:

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SearchCmd?srch=applicator&action=search&storeId=10001&catalogId=10151&langId=-1

vectra

sebastianlieken wrote: »

Don't know if there's a difference in applciation, but I ordered some 845.

Think i'll need a decent applicator aswell though. Could I get a recommendation from here please:

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SearchCmd?srch=applicator&action=search&storeId=10001&catalogId=10151&langId=-1

I use a plain foam applicator.
wet > Squeeze > Use damp to apply as little 845 as possible.
If weather permits apply to whole car.
That would give you about a 15-20 min time frame to cure.
Buff off.
Repeat if you have time.

Stand back and admire

stimpson

Fully expecting to get flamed for this, so I have my asbestos boxer shorts on.

Get a washing sponge from halfords and a very sharp knife. Cut into 7 or 8 pieces. Almost as good as an expensive applicator and easier to hold.

vectra

stimpson wrote: »

Fully expecting to get flamed for this, so I have my asbestos boxer shorts on.

Get a washing sponge from halfords and a very sharp knife. Cut into 7 or 8 pieces. Almost as good as an expensive applicator and easier to hold.

Would that not soak up and waste a lot of product?
Good thinking though

stimpson

vectra wrote: »

Would that not soak up and waste a lot of product?
Good thinking though

It doesn't soak up any more than an applicator. I keep them fairly smaill - about an inch thick. I bin them after finishing the car too. 99c for 8 applicators - not too shabby

sebastianlieken

I actually heard of that idea aswell and was considering it; I don't have an asbestos pair of boxers though so I decided not to even ask :P

stimpson

The problem with a sponge on a dirty car is that it will trap grit and scratch your paint. If the car is spotless (which it should be before you wax) then that's not a problem.

JAMES VTI S

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/350792369939?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

vectra

Bought a few packs of those last year.
Great bargain.

Stallingrad

Nice one, just ordered a couple of packs.

Curran

I find the majority of those cheap applicators to be quite harsh, and that they actually mark the paint very lightly. Hard to notice this as you're applying wax which is actually filling those fine marks straight away.
They're grand for applying dressing on interior and exterior plastics and trim, etc

vectra

Curran wrote: »

I find the majority of those cheap applicators to be quite harsh, and that they actually mark the paint very lightly. Hard to notice this as you're applying wax which is actually filling those fine marks straight away.
They're grand for applying dressing on interior and exterior plastics and trim, etc

I should have mentioned this.
I only use them on my wheels.
Glass cleaner etc.
Not on my paint.

JAMES VTI S

How do you lot maintain expensive applicators, the one you don't through away after every use ?

Curran

I generally just give them a rinse out....Im not too worried if they arent 100% clean, as I keep the applicator with the product Ive applied and use it the next time with the same product again. Keep the product and applicator together in a ziplock bag. Applicator is usually a little moist when I got to use it the next time; perfect for application.
Also, with certain products, I keep the cloth for buffing it off with the product & applicator.

Stallingrad

vectra wrote: »

I should have mentioned this.
I only use them on my wheels.
Glass cleaner etc.
Not on my paint.

Just wasted £2.72 so!

JAMES VTI S

I wouldn't say wated now, they are not a waste of mine. I use them and find them to be good only a bit small for my hand.

Curran

Stallingrad wrote: »

Just wasted £2.72 so!

You'll use them on other jobs around the car....not wasted!

JAMES VTI S wrote: »

I wouldn't say wated now, they are not a waste of mine. I use them and find them to be good only a bit small for my hand.

Use them on the paintwork?

vectra

JAMES VTI S wrote: »

How do you lot maintain expensive applicators, the one you don't through away after every use ?

In to the washing machine with my mf cloths and DA pads @ 40deg with washing powder and NO softner.

JAMES VTI S

Curran wrote: »

You'll use them on other jobs around the car....not wasted!




Use them on the paintwork?

Yep, i'm getting bigger ones though

sebastianlieken

I got my collonite 845 in the post the other day and went straight to work with it. It is an absolute dream to use! it's so simple and buffs with no streaks at all; a small bit of the stuff goes a long long way!

I recycled an old rotary sponge to use as an applicator. Made sure it was clean as a whistle and sat down with a scissors for a few mins. Made a lovely little applicator out of soft foam

I'm totally sold on Collonite now by the way! I don't think i'll be buying Autoglyms EGP any time soon again.

Stallingrad

Did my wheels over the weekend, car was just EGP'd so will wait a while.

First impressions are good, easy on, easy enough off. And the wheels looked pristine after 30 mins driving in the rain!

MetzgerMeister

sebastianlieken wrote: »

I'm totally sold on Collonite now by the way! I don't think i'll be buying Autoglyms EGP any time soon again.

Wait until you find out about Gtechniq C1 and EXO :pac:

vectra

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Wait until you find out about Gtechniq C1 and EXO :pac:

LOL
Wait until he sees the price of Exo and C1 LOL

sebastianlieken

vectra wrote: »

LOL
Wait until he sees the price of Exo and C1 LOL

ah sure it's a steal compared to this stuff!