Collinite waxes ??

[Rich 11]

Originally Posted by IanG

Bilt Hamber are British

I know

[DeanFYoung]

So which is better for NHB? Collinite 915 or 476S?

What's this BH people are talking about in this thread? Is it a sealant or another wax???

Also - I have some paint overspray on one side of my car, I want to avoid T-Cutting if I can - can anyone recommend what I can use / do to remove it?
(When I say overspray - it's where car has been in workshop and now a very fine mist has settled on the car which I would like to remove - its been back to garage once to have it done but they haven't done it, and I have decided that I would prefer to do it, that way I know I will do it right (and with love and effection...!). You can only see it close up, but you can feel it on the bodywork and it's very irritating just to know its there!)

Dean...

[Unknownsoldier]

I use 915, and get good results, forgive the few streaks in this photo, this was after about a week of driving, and was cleaned only with some QD, but it had a collinite - 2 layers, about a week previously.

Be aware time taken in preparation gives far better results, so, take your time and allow it to cure nicely as well, I also recommend using 3 cloths to remove the polish, first one removes the majority of the polish and is usually a piece of cotton stockinette, next is a clean bit of stockinette (preferably one thats been washed a few times), and lastly a microfibre to buff to a shine.

Tom

[Unknownsoldier]

Originally Posted by DeanFYoung

So which is better for NHB? Collinite 915 or 476S?

What's this BH people are talking about in this thread? Is it a sealant or another wax???

Also - I have some paint overspray on one side of my car, I want to avoid T-Cutting if I can - can anyone recommend what I can use / do to remove it?
(When I say overspray - it's where car has been in workshop and now a very fine mist has settled on the car which I would like to remove - its been back to garage once to have it done but they haven't done it, and I have decided that I would prefer to do it, that way I know I will do it right (and with love and effection...!). You can only see it close up, but you can feel it on the bodywork and it's very irritating just to know its there!)

Dean...

Overspray, try claying your car i4detailing has some clay for removing overspray properly.

Also BH is a sealant and 'dressing'.

Tom

[illegalhunter]

Originally Posted by Unknownsoldier

I use 915, and get good results, forgive the few streaks in this photo, this was after about a week of driving, and was cleaned only with some QD, but it had a collinite - 2 layers, about a week previously.

Be aware time taken in preparation gives far better results, so, take your time and allow it to cure nicely as well, I also recommend using 3 cloths to remove the polish, first one removes the majority of the polish and is usually a piece of cotton stockinette, next is a clean bit of stockinette (preferably one thats been washed a few times), and lastly a microfibre to buff to a shine.

Tom

Nice reflection shot soldier,collinite is easy on easy off. BH is murder to buff up, i used my UDM & IT WAS HARD WORK.

[Unknownsoldier]

The first few coats are hard work, but again, I find that if the paint is prepped well, i.e. clayed every so often this helps a great deal, and it gets easier the more layers that are put on, I think the problem some have cis they put vast layers on like lard, instead of it being a fine mist, my layers, albeit there are 10 of them , are as thin as possible and I can do my whole bonnet with one application from a tin of Colli', whereas I suspsect others may use more....

Havn't tried BH and so can't comment however if it is as good as their clay and wash then it must be good stuff.

Tom

[DeanFYoung]

Originally Posted by Unknownsoldier

I use 915, and get good results, forgive the few streaks in this photo, this was after about a week of driving, and was cleaned only with some QD, but it had a collinite - 2 layers, about a week previously.

Be aware time taken in preparation gives far better results, so, take your time and allow it to cure nicely as well, I also recommend using 3 cloths to remove the polish, first one removes the majority of the polish and is usually a piece of cotton stockinette, next is a clean bit of stockinette (preferably one thats been washed a few times), and lastly a microfibre to buff to a shine.

Tom

Thanks - great reflection - the car looks chrome!!!

I will get some clay and give that go....I tend to use cleanyourcar.co.uk

[Unknownsoldier]

The BH clay is good stuff, and only requires water, no special lube

Tom

[mark511915]

ok where is the best place to get 915 ? im in south africa , and will be shopping on e bay ! some help would be great ***** guys

[Robbieee]

Originally Posted by mark511915

ok where is the best place to get 915 ? im in south africa , and will be shopping on e bay ! some help would be great ***** guys

eBay My World - esquier

This guy is based in america and has supplied alot of people on here with 915...

[Rich 11]

Just got a tin of 915 and I can't see the differnce

[robbo51]

Originally Posted by Rich 11

Just got a tin of 915 and I can't see the differnce

Try opening the tin Rich
Seriously...Its the durability/shine that its famous for....and the ease of use...After several coats, you WILL see the reason its so admired.
Apply it with a damp sponge applicator and buff off almost immediately..You dont want it hardening before you buff it...
'Set it' by spraying it with water, drying/buffing again and apply another coat....and so on..or leave it an hour between coats...
BTW.....DONT APPLY IT IN THE SUN.
Happy buffing

[Rich 11]

Cheers Chris ............, appreciate the tip

[Robbieee]

The 915 i find is "wetter" and more durable. Compared to 476s.

[DarrenN]

I am going to have to look in to getting some of this stuff... think I will try the 915 as I like the sound of deeper red

[Mr JP]

you'll like the sound of just red after 18 months when you are trying to avoid pink

[Dimplyred]

Originally Posted by DarrenN

I am going to have to look in to getting some of this stuff... think I will try the 915 as I like the sound of deeper red

It is very good.

If you do buy some, use the seller in the US that Robbieee has posted the link to, a few posts up.

[DarrenN]

Originally Posted by Mr JP

you'll like the sound of just red after 18 months when you are trying to avoid pink

Haha I am sure if the car is looked after that will not happen... I have seen lots of 07 plates that look just as Red as the day people got them. I imagine it all depends on how you look after the car!!

The people who suffer from pink (in my experience) are those people who rarely wash their car and/or use products that protect the paint work.

[Robbieee]

Originally Posted by DarrenN

Haha I am sure if the car is looked after that will not happen... I have seen lots of 07 plates that look just as Red as the day people got them. I imagine it all depends on how you look after the car!!

The people who suffer from pink (in my experience) are those people who rarely wash their car and/or use products that protect the paint work.

Dont justify Darren, Mr JP is a hater!!!!!!!

[DarrenN]

Originally Posted by Robbieee

Dont justify Darren, Mr JP is a hater!!!!!!!

Haha... I see!