Winter Protection

[Velocity]

I wondered if any one has used Collinite 476s Super Double Coat Wax on any of there cars for winter protection as I am intending to use this when I take delivery of my Civic next month.

I have been looking on the Detailngworld site and the views on that forum are that it is one of the best ways to protect the cars paintwork over the winter periods. www.detailingworld.co.uk/showthread.php?t=16268&highlight=collinite

This is one supplier that I have found.
www.seriousperformance.co.uk/Products,51,toView_68.html

[cfcnick]

You've just opened up a whole new world to me, I didn't even know that such forums as 'detailingworld' exist.

ta

[Velocity]

Originally Posted by cfcnick

You've just opened up a whole new world to me, I didn't even know that such forums as 'detailingworld' exist.

ta

Becareful cleaning your Civic can become an obsession

[johnd]

Originally Posted by Velocity

I wondered if any one has used Collinite 476s Super Double Coat Wax on any of there cars for winter protection as I am intending to use this when I take delivery of my Civic next month.

I have been looking on the Detailngworld site and the views on that forum are that it is one of the best ways to protect the cars paintwork over the winter periods. www.detailingworld.co.uk/showthread.php?t=16268&highlight=collinite

This is one supplier that I have found.
www.seriousperformance.co.uk/Products,51,toView_68.html

Excellent durability and beading, and nice and easy to apply / remove.
But what are you putting under the wax?

[Velocity]

Originally Posted by johnd

Excellent durability and beading, and nice and easy to apply / remove.
But what are you putting under the wax?

Megs Deep Crystal Polish or Autoglym Super Resin Polish.
I may put a layer of Megs Gold Class wax ontop of the Collinite for a better shine. The Collinite would then provide the extra protection when the Gold Class wares off.

[johnd]

Originally Posted by Velocity

Megs Deep Crystal Polish or Autoglym Super Resin Polish.
I may put a layer of Megs Gold Class wax ontop of the Collinite for a better shine. The Collinite would then provide the extra protection when the Gold Class wares off.

The Megs and AG srp are both polishes, i would get yourself a good sealant. I would not waste your time with the gold class, but if you must stick it under the Collinite.

[Velocity]

Originally Posted by johnd

The Megs and AG srp are both polishes, i would get yourself a good sealant. I would not waste your time with the gold class, but if you must stick it under the Collinite.

Thanks, I will look into the sealants available.

[Jobo]

Hope you men take as much trouble when it comes to washing dishes!

Serious question: If you have Silver Seal treatment etc, is there anything extra you need to do?

[johnd]

Originally Posted by Jobo

Hope you men take as much trouble when it comes to washing dishes!

Serious question: If you have Silver Seal treatment etc, is there anything extra you need to do?

No need to do anything as they say paint protection systems will last for 3/5 years, with the annual top up and check.
But as the best sealant/wax combo's only give about 6 months protection i wouldn't believe a word they say.
Best thing is just use a quality wax as it will not remove any of the sealant from the Silver seal.
And the dishes are done by machine or women.

[Velocity]

Hi Jobo, am I correct in thinking that this is some form of paint protector like Superguard? If so then I would use a quality car was such as meguiars and then finish with a quality polish that does not contain any form of abraisives as I think abraisive polishes would remove the Silver Seal treatment. Maybe someone will be able to give a definitive answere to this for you

[johnd]

Originally Posted by Velocity

Hi Jobo, am I correct in thinking that this is some form of paint protector like Superguard? If so then I would use a quality car was such as meguiars and then finish with a quality polish that does not contain any form of abraisives as I think abraisive polishes would remove the Silver Seal treatment. Maybe someone will be able to give a definitive answere to this for you

I guess you meant ( a quality car) wax? Most polishes contain some form of abrasives or are chemical cleaners, which will remove the Silver seal or whatever paint protection system that has been applyed to the car.
You should never wax then polish as it will just remove the layer of wax you just put on.
The correct order is polish, glaze, seal and wax.

[Velocity]

Originally Posted by johnd

I guess you meant ( a quality car) wax? Most polishes contain some form of abrasives or are chemical cleaners, which will remove the Silver seal or whatever paint protection system that has been applyed to the car.
You should never wax then polish as it will just remove the layer of wax you just put on.
The correct order is polish, glaze, seal and wax.

Quite right johnd, a case of my fingers wirking at a different speed to my head.

[Jobo]

Originally Posted by johnd

No need to do anything as they say paint protection systems will last for 3/5 years, with the annual top up and check.
But as the best sealant/wax combo's only give about 6 months protection i wouldn't believe a word they say.
Best thing is just use a quality wax as it will not remove any of the sealant from the Silver seal.
And the dishes are done by machine or women.

Thanks for your replies. Just managed to escape from the kitchen sink to post a reply!