Collinite 845 stockist or substitute?

CJhaughey · 09-06-2018 07:59PM #1

I have been looking for a bottle of Collinite 845 but have been finding out its out of stock almost everywhere I look even online, does anyone know a shop in Ireland that has it in stock?
Or failing that a good substitute that will protect the camper for three weeks of European travel and insect deposits?
I'm not fussed on gloss but want protection and ease of cleaning primarily.

vectra · 10-06-2018 12:46AM

CJhaughey wrote: »

I have been looking for a bottle of Collinite 845 but have been finding out its out of stock almost everywhere I look even online, does anyone know a shop in Ireland that has it in stock?
Or failing that a good substitute that will protect the camper for three weeks of European travel and insect deposits?
I'm not fussed on gloss but want protection and ease of cleaning primarily.

Collinite 476 is basically the paste version of 845. A bit trickier to use apparently.

Would you consider Soft99 Fusso ?

CJhaughey · 10-06-2018 09:28PM

vectra wrote: »

Collinite 476 is basically the paste version of 845. A bit trickier to use apparently.

Would you consider Soft99 Fusso ?

I'd consider anything at this stage, I just want to get the roof done with something that will last and not require regular visits to 3m+.
I don't mind heights but wet slippery van roof and concrete below is a risk that should be minimised;)
Any Irish stockist for Fusso99?

crasy dash · 10-06-2018 09:33PM

Not sure where you based CJ but I just went on adverts and looked there's a fella that stocks it for 29euro based in Navan but appears to be in Dublin most days.

Curran · 10-06-2018 09:33PM

Given the size a durable spray sealant would be a far easier option - Im thinking along the lines of CarPro Reload, gtechniq's comparable product (not up to speed on these), is it C2V3?

OR even easier still, a coat of CarPro HydrO2 going for a more concentrated application will give 3 months protection - spray on, power wash off - simple

vectra · 10-06-2018 09:41PM

CJhaughey wrote: »

I'd consider anything at this stage, I just want to get the roof done with something that will last and not require regular visits to 3m+.
I don't mind heights but wet slippery van roof and concrete below is a risk that should be minimised;)
Any Irish stockist for Fusso99?

Look up Autopia.ie

CJhaughey · 10-06-2018 10:01PM

Ok so Autopia have a few types of Soft99 Fusso, Dark and white and another called F7 Sealant.
What do you recommend, bear in mind I am trying to do this to a roof that isn't flat, its has a lot of ribs in it, skylights, solar panel and a satellite dish as well.
:rolleyes:
I washed it down well today and I am not looking for showroom shine, I really need a durable protactive coating that repels water, water on a van roof attracts algae and you get streaks down the paintwork from the runoff.

vectra · 10-06-2018 10:14PM

CJhaughey wrote: »

Ok so Autopia have a few types of Soft99 Fusso, Dark and white and another called F7 Sealant.
What do you recommend, bear in mind I am trying to do this to a roof that isn't flat, its has a lot of ribs in it, skylights, solar panel and a satellite dish as well.
:rolleyes:
I washed it down well today and I am not looking for showroom shine, I really need a durable protactive coating that repels water, water on a van roof attracts algae and you get streaks down the paintwork from the runoff.

Go light
It really will do any color paint

F7 wouldn’t be as durable

Damp pad application and as light as you possibly can
15 mins cure pending weather
Buff
Apply second coat 24 hours later if you have time Ror maximum durability and coverage.

12-06-2018 02:53PM

As Curran mentioned above, the likes of Gtechniq C2V3 would be a much better option as it requires less time to do the job. It's a spray on, spread and buff with minimal effort.

vectra · 12-06-2018 07:34PM

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

As Curran mentioned above, the likes of Gtechniq C2V3 would be a much better option as it requires less time to do the job. It's a spray on, spread and buff with minimal effort.

I would be very sceptical as to durability against Fusso.

Badger2009 · 12-06-2018 07:35PM

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

As Curran mentioned above, the likes of Gtechniq C2V3 would be a much better option as it requires less time to do the job. It's a spray on, spread and buff with minimal effort.

It only feels like real detailing when it leaves you unable to get out of the bed the next day. None of this easy to apply stuff!

Curran · 12-06-2018 08:11PM

vectra wrote: »

I would be very sceptical as to durability against Fusso.

It's not going to match durability...but Fusso cant match the ease of use. It's a trade off.
Asked for 3+ months...and given it's a camper...ease wins for me. HydrO2 can be applied in 10 mins...simples!

Foxhole Norman · 13-06-2018 12:07AM

vectra wrote: »

I would be very sceptical as to durability against Fusso.

Real world testing of C2v3 on my own car has had good durability for about 4 months, that was through winter, topped it up by using it as a drying aid the last week of March and there's still a good remnant of it. Given you'd probably get 4 months out of a good application of C2 and it only takes about 20 minutes if not less to apply makes it very comparable to Fusso. You're probably looking at the bones of an hour to apply and remove Fusso to a car, minimum, that would suffice to around 3 good coats of C2 and the beauty of it is you can just keep topping it up when drying!

I'd imagine you'd have the same effect from Reload too!

slave1 · 13-06-2018 08:32AM

Amazon always have Collinite 845 in stock whenever I'm getting some, which is rare as it lasts years

biko · 13-06-2018 01:36PM

Yeah, Amazon or Ebay should be fine, that's where I get mine.

Kaizersoze81 · 13-06-2018 01:59PM

https://www.slimsdetailing.co.uk/collinite-insulator-wax-1-pint.html

Very reputable site

CJhaughey · 13-06-2018 03:13PM

I have had to put these plans on hold, I was planning on doing this job this week but was rear ended yesterday pretty much writing off my car, plus the weather has turned bad so unlikely I will get to do this job before I leave for France.
Thanks for all the suggestions and I will post some stuff up when I finally get the job done, whatever I use.

Roberto_gas · 13-06-2018 06:25PM

CJhaughey wrote:

I have been looking for a bottle of Collinite 845 but have been finding out its out of stock almost everywhere I look even online, does anyone know a shop in Ireland that has it in stock? Or failing that a good substitute that will protect the camper for three weeks of European travel and insect deposits? I'm not fussed on gloss but want protection and ease of cleaning primarily.

Amazon.co.uk...

Collinite 845 stockist or substitute?

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