Collinite - before and after

Jethro · 2nd June 2008, 23:47

A while back someone asked for shots of a Civic before and after some of the legendary Collinite had been applied. Well, I got my tins a week ago and took a shot this evening after I finished cleaning and waxing.

Sorry that neither shot is first rate, camera phone efforts, and taken at different times of day. The 'after' shot was taken when it was getting quite dim, and you can see some red sky reflected in the bodywork.

But the difference is pretty noticeable I reckon. Must say the 915 is the best wax I have used to date. After two efforts I reckon I've mastered it. The trick is to apply a thin coat on quite a small area (couple of square feet max) and immediately get shining. If you leave it too long or apply to a bigger area the results are not as impressive. But if you do it straight away it's really easy to work with.

It definitely gives a much deeper shine to NHB than I got from Meguiars or Autoglym (both used in the before shot).

I'm hooked.

Before on left and after on right.

Thanks for introducing me to my fave new wax guys!!

minisweeper · 2nd June 2008, 23:59

Crikey! I asked for some collinite 476 i believe from santa claus but he delivered meguiars NXT wax instead. I've still not quite mastered that stuff thanks to this bloomin british weather! May have to invest in some collinite soon though...

gm1980 · 3rd June 2008, 05:55

Have you done any pre-treatment before applying collinite? What about windows. They seem to be shiny too..

robbo51 · 3rd June 2008, 07:05

Its looking good. How many layers have you applied. I find its at its best with 3 coats applied and buffed up about an hour apart.
If you dont have the time, apply a little water in a spray and dry off before applying another coat.
This 'cures' each layer.
Welcome to the Collinite Club

Jethro · 3rd June 2008, 08:29

Thanks for the tip Robbo. Will try that next time.

It got two coats.

gm, no pre-treatment this time, but I used Meguiars polish not so long ago. And, yes, the windows are shiny too. I put some Rain-X on them (and the glass roof). Well spotted!

Of course, this is the path to madness. You start to notice every little smear or blemish. This morning at 7am I was giving it a light wipe with a microfibre to remove overnight dust before heading off to work!

At least I didn't use a feather duster, that would give the neighbours a right laugh (they've been too polite to comment on the new obsession so far).

Dimplyred · 3rd June 2008, 09:20

Looks great.

I agree, 915 is the best wax I've used too.

Rich 11 · 3rd June 2008, 09:40

Can someone tell me what the differnces are with Collinite

andyp · 3rd June 2008, 09:47

where can you get it from, halfords ain't got a clue?

Dimplyred · 3rd June 2008, 09:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich 11

Can someone tell me what the differnces are with Collinite

If you mean the differences between the different Collinite waxes, have a read.

Collinite Wax Products* :: Choice of the Pros :: Auto, Marine and Industrial

Rich 11 · 3rd June 2008, 10:09

looks like its this stuff..........Marque D'Elegance (No. 915) .tempted to try it when i,m ready for some more

Dimplyred · 3rd June 2008, 10:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyp

where can you get it from, halfords ain't got a clue?

You can get it from here: Collinite 915 Marque D'Elegance Premium Auto Wax

Myself and a few others on here got it from the US from a seller through ebay. It is cheaper and he offers a great service. He'll ship two tins for the same shipping cost, that's what I did.

eBay Motors: Collinite#915 Marque D' Elegance Premium SHOW CAR Wax (item 200226559564 end time Jun-03-08 09:02:45 PDT)

Jethro · 3rd June 2008, 10:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dimplyred

Myself and a few others on here got it from the US from a seller through ebay.

Yeah, I got mine from esquier on ebay as well.

Fast efficient service and a great price.

Rich 11 · 3rd June 2008, 11:28

Thanks anyway guys

illegalhunter · 3rd June 2008, 11:30

Ive got 5 coats of 915 on my R

gm1980 · 3rd June 2008, 11:42

OK. Since no collinite represenative in cyprus the only way through is ebay and i am planning to purcahse it as soon as my account have some money. But before applying collinity I would like to remove some micro swirls so as to have a perfect finish. Which products should be used in order to clean the paint before polishing and waxing?

psykik · 3rd June 2008, 12:09

Jethro, thats quite a shine youve got, i fancy that!

collonite 915 ordered from ebay (esquier), a week ago, hope it comes soon!

illegalhunter : how about a photo of the 5 coats then? like to compare it with the 2 coats of Jethro's especially if its a NHB!!

AnnaBella · 3rd June 2008, 13:04

Just placed an order 2 for mine!!!! Like to give it a go as soon as it come in

angie4m · 3rd June 2008, 13:14

One word for that second pic.........WOW!

allan40alt · 3rd June 2008, 13:29

Amazing difference; but I've ordered Bilt-Hamber autobalm now to test out.

Rich 11 · 3rd June 2008, 13:54

Do you get the white powder residue ??

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minisweeper Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 23rd June 2007 Posts: 207 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Crikey! I asked for some collinite 476 i believe from santa claus but he delivered meguiars NXT wax instead. I've still not quite mastered that stuff thanks to this bloomin british weather! May have to invest in some collinite soon though...

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gm1980 Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 28th February 2008 Location: Larnaca, Cyprus Posts: 132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Have you done any pre-treatment before applying collinite? What about windows. They seem to be shiny too..

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robbo51 On holiday!! Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 3,068 Thanks: 48 Thanked 39 Times in 36 Posts	Its looking good. How many layers have you applied. I find its at its best with 3 coats applied and buffed up about an hour apart. If you dont have the time, apply a little water in a spray and dry off before applying another coat. This 'cures' each layer. Welcome to the Collinite Club

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Jethro Valve Cap Join Date: 28th April 2008 Location: Ireland Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the tip Robbo. Will try that next time. It got two coats. gm, no pre-treatment this time, but I used Meguiars polish not so long ago. And, yes, the windows are shiny too. I put some Rain-X on them (and the glass roof). Well spotted! Of course, this is the path to madness. You start to notice every little smear or blemish. This morning at 7am I was giving it a light wipe with a microfibre to remove overnight dust before heading off to work! At least I didn't use a feather duster, that would give the neighbours a right laugh (they've been too polite to comment on the new obsession so far).

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Dimplyred Type R GT 09570 Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 3,521 Thanks: 17 Thanked 54 Times in 54 Posts	Looks great. I agree, 915 is the best wax I've used too.

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Rich 11 TYPE R GT (R-15016) Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 11th May 2008 Location: Hull East Yorkshire Posts: 940 Thanks: 1 Thanked 23 Times in 23 Posts	Can someone tell me what the differnces are with Collinite

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andyp Valve Cap Join Date: 30th August 2007 Location: Birmingham, England Posts: 45 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	where can you get it from, halfords ain't got a clue?

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Rich 11 TYPE R GT (R-15016) Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 11th May 2008 Location: Hull East Yorkshire Posts: 940 Thanks: 1 Thanked 23 Times in 23 Posts	looks like its this stuff..........Marque D'Elegance (No. 915) .tempted to try it when i,m ready for some more

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Rich 11 TYPE R GT (R-15016) Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 11th May 2008 Location: Hull East Yorkshire Posts: 940 Thanks: 1 Thanked 23 Times in 23 Posts	Thanks anyway guys

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illegalhunter HACKIN & SLAYIN Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th May 2007 Location: In the woods armed to the teeth Posts: 2,424 Thanks: 4 Thanked 22 Times in 21 Posts	Ive got 5 coats of 915 on my R

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gm1980 Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 28th February 2008 Location: Larnaca, Cyprus Posts: 132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	OK. Since no collinite represenative in cyprus the only way through is ebay and i am planning to purcahse it as soon as my account have some money. But before applying collinity I would like to remove some micro swirls so as to have a perfect finish. Which products should be used in order to clean the paint before polishing and waxing?

3rd June 2008, 12:09	#16 (permalink)
psykik Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 28th April 2007 Posts: 447 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Jethro, thats quite a shine youve got, i fancy that! collonite 915 ordered from ebay (esquier), a week ago, hope it comes soon! illegalhunter : how about a photo of the 5 coats then? like to compare it with the 2 coats of Jethro's especially if its a NHB!!

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AnnaBella Valve Cap Join Date: 17th April 2008 Location: STHLM, SVE Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just placed an order 2 for mine!!!! Like to give it a go as soon as it come in

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angie4m Why Do I bother? Civinfo guru Join Date: 28th September 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 2,746 Thanks: 16 Thanked 30 Times in 30 Posts	One word for that second pic.........WOW!

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