Any tips for using Colonite 476?

[ADFD1]

Well I got out and washed and clayed the little PU today. I applied a paint cleaner, then hit it with a coat of 476S. That stuff is a PIA to remove. When I applied it I get these little white wax specs the size of a pin head. Then you wipe it on and it appears to be skipping spots, but I'm 100% certain I hit those spots. When it comes time to wipe the wax off these little pin heads are a royal pain in the butt. The wax is dry and ready when I wipe it off.

Any tricks for using the stuff. I'm applying by hand with a sponge applicator slightly damp, and using MF towel to remove it. I'm in the shade of a carport out of the sunlight. TIA

 

[BennyRS]

Collinite sure is good stuff. I've used the 845 Insulator Wax before and the only advice I can really give is don't let it stay on the paint longer than 10 minutes, and do not apply a thick coat or else your arms will hate you.

 

[ADFD1]

Thanks. I put it on thin, tried one panel at a time, then two panels to give a little longer dry time, and every combo in between. That stuff is a workout.

 

[BennyRS]

I also seem to remember that I had to have just the right amount of water in the sponge when applying it to get it so thin on the paint that it looked like oil streaks. Once you get the handle on that, then it is smooth sailing and reward will be close to a year of water beading.

 

[ADFD1]

I kept the sponge moist, maybe I was a tiny bit too heavy on the coat? Those dots were the real PIA. I will try the hood again in the morning, concentrating on going extremely light with the coat. Thanks!

 

[wapacz]

I use a spray bottle of water and mist the panel before I wax it.

 

[xtell]

I use a micro fiber pad that is very moist. The key with 476s is thin applications. The drying time varies according to each persons preference. Some do one panel at a time and then wipe it off, I however let the 476s cure overnight and then wipe it off with a micro fiber towel the next day. 476s is not as easy to wipe off as some other waxes but when applied thin it takes little effort to remove. I do a double coat of wax before winter and the shine and water beading holds up until spring.

 

[wapacz]

Originally Posted By: xtell
I use a micro fiber pad that is very moist. The key with 476s is thin applications. The drying time varies according to each persons preference. Some do one panel at a time and then wipe it off, I however let the 476s cure overnight and then wipe it off with a micro fiber towel the next day. 476s is not as easy to wipe off as some other waxes but when applied thin it takes little effort to remove. I do a double coat of wax before winter and the shine and water beading holds up until spring.



I have a triple coat sitting on my truck right now with a debate to do one more if I get a nice day.

 

[RTexasF]

As mentioned it needs to applied so thinly that you have to really strain to confirm it is on the surface. There is no need to let it dry & haze. Wipe it on a panel and wipe it off immediately. Several MF towels may be needed for removal, a clean towel surface is essential.

 

[ADFD1]

Originally Posted By: RTexasF
As mentioned it needs to applied so thinly that you have to really strain to confirm it is on the surface. There is no need to let it dry & haze. Wipe it on a panel and wipe it off immediately. Several MF towels may be needed for removal, a clean towel surface is essential.


Wow that is one method I didn't think of. Will a coat that thin protect well? Thanks for the replies.

 

[RTexasF]

Yes it will.

 

[demarpaint]

Good to know, I have some planned on waxing a full size van with it, and remember having difficulties doing my Jeep with it. I was considering Rejex instead. I might give the 476 a try now.

 

[wapacz]

I do a panel or two a time on my truck then go back and wipe it off.

 

[ADFD1]

I did 2 panels at a time. I will try the removing it wet suggestion, as well as trying to go ultra thin and see what works best. I want another coat of this stuff on before the rainy season really kicks in.

 

[wapacz]

Really the ultra thin coats are the trick.

 

[demarpaint]

I have a dark blue van and after reading this I gave an ultra thin coat a try on the hood. In spots it almost looks like you are missing spots or it is not going on. Seems to be a little learning curve to using it.

 

[UNC038]

Those pinheads you speak of are contaminants on the paint. If the surface is really smooth (clean) a thin coats comes right off.

 

[demarpaint]

I can't speak for the OP, but I clayed the hood of my van twice. The tiny pin heads I'm seeing look like tiny pin head sized fairly hard wax, and they're a PIA to get off. The Colonite I have is fresh bought from a store that sells it in pretty high volume.

 

[Jim 5]

It's called Collinite.

But I do get a chuckle when people call it colonite in the sense that Kryptonite is from the planet Krypton....if you get my drift!

 

[demarpaint]

My bad, like Mobil and Mobile. I'm a new Collinite user so go easy lol. I'm actually liking Rejex better. Hoping that will soon change though.