Detailing Thread [For Newbies][continued 3]

[umi001]

Never use just water to wash your car - water doesn't have the needed lubricity to remove dust, dirt and mud without marring. Longevity varies depending on the product, some last longer than others, which is why most people choose a more durable product (the Collinite waxes) rather than less-durable products. That said, something like Collinite will definitely not "wash away" with a normal wash (using properly diluted car shampoo).

[Retz]

Never use just water to wash your car - water doesn't have the needed lubricity to remove dust, dirt and mud without marring. Longevity varies depending on the product, some last longer than others, which is why most people choose a more durable product (the Collinite waxes) rather than less-durable products. That said, something like Collinite will definitely not "wash away" with a normal wash (using properly diluted car shampoo).

where could i buy the Collinite wax? is it in liquid or paste form? and what makes Collinite wax last long compared to an ordinary carnauba wax?

[umi001]

where could i buy the Collinite wax? is it in liquid or paste form? and what makes Collinite wax last long compared to an ordinary carnauba wax?

Available in liquid (845) or paste (476/915). Search for Autobisyo (local distributor of Collinite), or contact sir Ed (ExtremeDetail) on Pinoy Detailing. As to what makes it so much better - who knows, they certainly aren't revealing their formulation to the public, but they're pretty much the gold standard when it comes to wax durability. There are a few sealants that last longer, but they're the king when it comes to carnauba-based products (though a lot of people do feel that 845 and 476 are more properly considered as hybrid waxes).

[Retz]

Available in liquid (845) or paste (476/915). Search for Autobisyo (local distributor of Collinite), or contact sir Ed (ExtremeDetail) on Pinoy Detailing. As to what makes it so much better - who knows, they certainly aren't revealing their formulation to the public, but they're pretty much the gold standard when it comes to wax durability. There are a few sealants that last longer, but they're the king when it comes to carnauba-based products (though a lot of people do feel that 845 and 476 are more properly considered as hybrid waxes).

Okay, thanks sir Umi.

[Retz]

What is the correct way of waxing your car? you do a circular or a linear motion?

[Retz]

Bakit ung ibang car makintab pa rin kahit hindi ni polish or wax, car wash lang.

[Chikselog]

Any idea kung pano i "restore" yung mga MF towels ko? Winawashing machine lang kasi but hindi pinapaarawan, di na sya fluffy like new. Parang tumigas yung mga fibers. Feeling ko kapag ginagamit ko pang buff ng Collinite since sobrang tigas ng wax na yun maybe may kinalaman sya dun. Or maybe I should just buy a new set of MFs?

[umi001]

Bakit ung ibang car makintab pa rin kahit hindi ni polish or wax, car wash lang.

Check the finish closely, or under direct sunlight - I would bet, 95% of the time, that you'll see swirls, RIDS and water-spots on the paint.