Winter prep?
10/18/12, 04:50 PM
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Steve, you will love colly 845. It's what I have on winter cars. And you know me and detailing. That's like you and moderating.... 
hehehe. Remember to apply thin, then layer 2 to 3 coats. Then sit back and go through 4months of Midwest winter with a smile.
Edit...all these questions about colly 845. You guys don't want me to pull up all my threads and reviews on other forums about it do you? Lol
hehehe. Remember to apply thin, then layer 2 to 3 coats. Then sit back and go through 4months of Midwest winter with a smile.Edit...all these questions about colly 845. You guys don't want me to pull up all my threads and reviews on other forums about it do you? Lol
10/18/12, 06:27 PM
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My car's still on order and I'm plotting all these things as well, but Im not sure about this waxing: is it OK to put layers of this colly (or something similar) on a brand new car? I'll have to brush snow/ice off the car for months to come... is this enough to provide some protection, then maybe detail it in the Spring?
Never brush snow off of paint. Unless you scratches and marring on your paint. Just leave it be. Or take it to a touchless car wash.
10/18/12, 06:53 PM
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Good lookin out on the coupon code -- ordered some 845 for myself just because of the cheap shipping. I think I'll try waxing the winter wheels I just got with it before they get the tires mounted.
10/18/12, 08:56 PM
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For those of you who drive the car year round, what do you do to get the car ready for the snowy winter months?
Right now my winter prep plan is as follows:
-Swap to winter wheels and tires
-Install lower fascia block offs, possibly remove brake duct hoses.
-Remove front splitter
-Wax vehicle with good, long lasting wax (going to try Collonite 845)
-Treat windshield with Aquapel
Right now my winter prep plan is as follows:
-Swap to winter wheels and tires
-Install lower fascia block offs, possibly remove brake duct hoses.
-Remove front splitter
-Wax vehicle with good, long lasting wax (going to try Collonite 845)
-Treat windshield with Aquapel
10/18/12, 09:11 PM
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I get it that the brush will cause scratches, but this is my DD and I have to get the snow off quite often (we can get 5+ feet/winter). I'm wondering if this method of using a long-lasting wax could be useful to minimize the damage of a winter season (salt, slush, snow, various nasty stuff). If not, then OK, I'll look at something else, but this is method appeals to me much more than some kind of sealant.
10/19/12, 02:07 AM
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Ordered Coli 845 & Aquapel based on this thread, we'll see how she holds for the first winter. She sits in the garage when the slop is on the road, but I'll sneak out for a squirt around town if the roads are dry and clear.
Not too concerned about tire/temp issues, I figure the temp recommendations mean "no hard racing". Worked with the Perelli's on my '10GT...
Not too concerned about tire/temp issues, I figure the temp recommendations mean "no hard racing". Worked with the Perelli's on my '10GT...
10/19/12, 07:09 AM
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Ordered Coli 845 & Aquapel based on this thread, we'll see how she holds for the first winter. She sits in the garage when the slop is on the road, but I'll sneak out for a squirt around town if the roads are dry and clear.
Not too concerned about tire/temp issues, I figure the temp recommendations mean "no hard racing". Worked with the Perelli's on my '10GT...
Not too concerned about tire/temp issues, I figure the temp recommendations mean "no hard racing". Worked with the Perelli's on my '10GT...
10/19/12, 07:14 AM
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It also helps to drive sensibly.
10/21/12, 11:30 AM
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Got around to claying & putting on a coat of the 845 yesterday/today. Looks pretty good (I wouldn't say it's stellar, but still nice), but the durability is what I was interested in, so we'll see how it holds up. The appearance would probably be helped by a top layer of some carnuba / Speed Shine.
10/21/12, 11:36 AM
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I'm in the process of winter prepping the girlfriends' car as we speak. Just finished the Aquapel treatment on the front glass, now it's on to paint. Mine will be later.
10/21/12, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Getportfolio
What is the "paint prep"that needs to be done before the 845 is applied?
10/21/12, 01:40 PM
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I think I'm going to try it on the Fusion before I try it on the stangs. I heard it was like chipping concrete if you put it on too thick. I'm wondering if the orbital will be better than hand application? I'm not the best at hand waxing, sadly. On the same token, worried about screwing up with the power buffer. Ugggh
10/21/12, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Getportfolio
I think I'm going to try it on the Fusion before I try it on the stangs. I heard it was like chipping concrete if you put it on too thick. I'm wondering if the orbital will be better than hand application? I'm not the best at hand waxing, sadly. On the same token, worried about screwing up with the power buffer. Ugggh
10/21/12, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Getportfolio
I have one of those one handler buffers with the six inch diameter. I don't think it's strong enough to burn clear coat...
10/21/12, 05:51 PM
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Orbital. Those things scare me. I also heard that you can use the 845 on trim and plastics. I'm not trying that but I read that it's great if you know what your doing.
10/22/12, 11:47 AM
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Steve, do you have any tips for removing the 845 by hand? I thought I had buffed it all off shortly after I applied it Saturday, but then looking at the paint again in the sun on Sunday showed a very hazy appearance over most of the car. I got a fresh microfiber cloth and some Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Detailer spray and buffed it all off again, but the same haze seems to have either reappeared or remained there.
My first guess is that I might've applied too much (although I only used about 3 quarter sized drops for the entire car) or didn't wait the correct amount of time before trying to remove it. I'm hoping the hazing will stop after I wipe it off again, or maybe wash it? The car definitely feels protected, but it doesn't look too great with all the haziness...
My first guess is that I might've applied too much (although I only used about 3 quarter sized drops for the entire car) or didn't wait the correct amount of time before trying to remove it. I'm hoping the hazing will stop after I wipe it off again, or maybe wash it? The car definitely feels protected, but it doesn't look too great with all the haziness...