02-12-2018, 09:40 AM | #1 |
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Taste the Collinite!!
Well...well...well...I'm back for those that remember I had the 2SS Nightfall Grey Metallic Camaro. (check out my profile album)
I now have a ZL1 and still use the same cleaning products and “by hand” techniques. For my 2017 mosaic ZL1, I am layering 10 coats of Collinite #915 over a 2 month period and I’m at the final coat. The final step will be to polish then seal the Collinite layers in with Meguiars Ultimate polymer paste wax and perform an alternating refresh of #915 and polymer once or twice a month. Hot tip: use quick detailer after you remove the initial paste coat from your car... When not using the wax paste, I use spray wax to maintain... Products: Platnum Microfiber extra thick Microfiber rags from Walmart (for washing only) Meguiars Ultimate wash and wax soap Meguiars Gold wash (for foam cannon) Adams drying towel Autogeek 12” wheel brush Chemical Guys caliper and lug nut brush Black magic tire gel Adams wheel well dressing The Rag Company Eagle Edgless towels Collinite #915 (luster like no other!!!) Meguiars or Adams Compound (only once at the beginning of the layering process) Meguiars Ultiamte Polish (only once at the beginning of the layering process) Meguiars Ultimaite Polymer Paste Mothers chrome polish Adams Leather Int. Adams Quick detailer Meguiars Ultimate Quick detailer (does not leave behind too much haze) If you are in Miramar FL, stop by RCG “Ridin Clean Garage” and tell Chris Panthro sent you!! |
02-12-2018, 02:34 PM | #2 |
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10 coats of a paste wax over 2 months???
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02-12-2018, 04:49 PM | #3 |
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Looks really good but I can’t help but think there is an easier way than 10 layers. I once did 3 costs of zaino and could see into another dimension through the paint.
Also with all that hard work I would not be using any towels from Walmart. |
02-12-2018, 06:22 PM | #4 |
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Did you check the weight before the 10 layers? j/k . Looks great. You get my respect for the work and dedication.
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02-12-2018, 06:34 PM | #5 |
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What’s your mainance wash process going to look like? Seems like a lot of work/layers just to disappear after a few washes as carnuba products do.
Looks f*ucking amazing in the mean time though |
02-12-2018, 06:39 PM | #6 |
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Yikes. This is a terrible way to go. Collinite not really known for its shine (which is why you're layering it on top with something else), I dont get this at all.
Um.. broolstoryco i guess.
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02-12-2018, 06:47 PM | #7 | |
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I haven’t found anything better than this procedure : http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...hlight=Essence |
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02-12-2018, 10:03 PM | #8 |
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Wow, that is crazy...much better products put there that are simple and quick to do that provide awesome gloss/shine and protection.
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02-12-2018, 10:31 PM | #9 |
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Eh, all that matters is how OP thinks it looks. Some people just love to rub on their car. I really don't think that 10 coats should be the limit. If OP wants to keep that perfect all over wax, he probably does need to wax it once a week, depending on the environment.
I always felt that my nightfall grey metallic looked best with 3M Synthetic Wax. But I have a coating on mine now, because I was asked to test and review a coating. Those pics look great BTW!
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02-13-2018, 07:28 AM | #10 | |
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I believe this is NOT the most TIME efficient way of applying paint protection; however, for waxing by hand to get the best and deepest look this is one of the best ways. Collinite has a very high carnauba content that deepens the color of cars; however, it does not last 3 months. The point is to get as much carnauba cured on as possible, then seal it in with a polymer. Not everybody is looking for the easy way out, you get back what you put in!! |
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02-13-2018, 07:38 AM | #11 | |
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I keep getting responses form other car enthusiast and ZL1 owners saying "it looks like you just got it off the show room floor".. this after driving 60 miles for the car show. I guess the Collinite is doing something right.... |
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02-13-2018, 07:46 AM | #12 |
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Paint sealant
I found Cal/Tex paint sealant, & wild cherry wax. Hand buffed & polished 2 step every six months is ok for me.
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02-13-2018, 08:03 AM | #13 | |
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In my opinion, the best results are from products dedicated to do one specific task....and yes, I am willing to dedicate 3 hours for the process. Now I am ready to put on the polymer that will make everything POP! If you want to see my work, I may be at the next cars and coffee in Palm Beach. |
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02-13-2018, 08:07 AM | #14 | |
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The polymer will cover and chain in the collinite; therefore, the 10 layered cured collinite will not be as exposed to the elements and last a long time. |
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