Applying wax

PGE1970

Folks,

Collinite is my go to wax. Is there any reason, perhaps laziness(!!), where you might use a DA to apply a wax in the same way as a polish.

Also, out of curiosity, has anyone had any experience of using a product such as this:

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/accessories/microfibre-buffing-bonnet-pkg/2/prod_55.html

Thanks!

Curran

You could use a machine but it's awkward and as much of not more work. Choosing a wax that is easy to apply and buff is the better option. Entry level waxes when to be harder to work with...and often combined with the user thinking that it's best to put on a good layer (not saying you do that), when two thin layers which will be much easier to buff.
Collinite 845 punches well above its weight in terms of appearance, durability, beading, for the price of it, but there are others that are easier to work with giving similar performance for a few extra quid....it's a trade off.

leupold90

Curran wrote: »

..but there are others that are easier to work with giving similar performance for a few extra quid....it's a trade off.

Such as?

Collinite beads like nobody's business but I find it a b1tch for streaking - that's probably down to my technique I know.

Curran

There are so many options....
Is beading your main concern?
Bilt Hamber Finis Wax beads well and is easier to work with. Sacrifice some durability and you'll get some waxes that are very easy to work with, give a slightly better look, etc.

There are so many factors when choosing what to apply...and to be honest, for the few % difference it makes, you could be wasting an awful lot of time considering options....when preparation is key.
No doubt, if you put the effort into Collinite it's very rewarding..and for the price, as said, it punches above its weight. But some would prefer an easier product to work with at the expense of having to re-apply it a few weeks earlier.

Factors when choosing a LSP...
Colour of car(s) / is it metallic
Price
Durability
Ease of application & removal
Beading / Sheeting
Will it work well with a layered product (hand polish, glaze)



Also, a tip for using Collinit 845 is to leave the bottle in hot water for a few minutes before use; easier to get out of the bottle and easier to spread.

MetzgerMeister

And keep the bottle in hot water between applications. Shake it well each time before squeezing more onto your applicator pad (which you will have to throw out afterwards).