I made a strange observation on Monday with regards to Collinite 476. I have 10 black company vehicles which I maintain on a weekly basis. In the past I applied Duragloss #105 to them but recently have decided to switch to Collinite, as the Duragloss gave a to much of a plasticy (sp?) look to them. One thing weird thing that I noticed about the Collinite is the fact that the beading a sheeting abilities after 1-2 weeks was not that impressive... I was actually a little disappointed. However now that has been 5 weeks it seems as if each week the beading and sheeting is actually getting better. No quick details are used either... just washed and dried. Has anyone else noticed this? Just an observation mind you but though that i would throw it out there. Thanks
Probably has to do with the oils disappearing and the raw carnauba being left on the paint. I have noticed the same with my homebrew and its the only thing I can think of for explaining this phenomenon
MMMM, interesting. I do not know any science behind how waxes really work, but that sounds legit, Collinite does seem very oily when applying it.
Interesting, I noticed this on eShines new wax...I washed the Volvo this past weekend and I was very disapointed on the beading..I mean no beading at all just sheeting any who sorry for the :bla2: :bla2: but I'm very interested on what others have to say. Where's togw :shead: :shead:
Guess there's variables , temp applied at, how long to cure, method taking off, etc. Really don't know, but i do know if left on too long, practically impossible to get off.
Ok...I never seen this with collinite waxes..but will take a stab at it....Colly is a Hybrid wax ..meaning its a combo of wax and a polymer...now the surface must be clean of any polish type oils to ensure proper adhesion.. the other thing is the type of shampoo...any strong shamppo will strip wax in no time..like a citrus based wash or a high alkali based wash.....try to use a PH nuetral soap...with out any wax in it..as sometimes the wax in soap degrades and leaves a grabby surface and prevents any sheeting or beading..sorta like oxidized paint..as the wax did oxidize AL
Don't forget that different types of paints will react differently to waxes. Was this observation made on the same vehicles?
I wonder if more consistent process is needed here (I wouldn't even try to say scientific For example, wash the car, dry then spary with garden hose to see beading? The reason is that if the car has been driven, dust, dirt etc will make beading very random. Also I notice beading is very strong on a lot of waxes on the side of the car, hood and roof is different story; so for comparison look at the same spots.
PH neutral shampoo always used. I'm not so much disappointed with that wax as I am puzzled with why the beading keeps getting better wash after wash. Yeah its 10 gmc Denali's lol I always judge the beading after washing and rinsing, I will have to check the same spots though. thanks
