I dunno if I'll have time to properly prep my dad's BMW or my mom's Mercedes for winter, but I at least want to get my GTI ready for the onslaught of snow, salt, and everything else horrible and unpleasant that comes with winter. I clayed my GTI about a month or so ago, but it hasn't even been driven 1,000 miles since then (wohoo for being 17 and living close to school and having no life ) I also applied a coat of Powerlock at that time. I would love to order some Collinite 845, since I've heard amazing things about it. But right now, I need to save my money for gas and stuff, since I won't have any money coming in this winter. (My primary source of income has been detailing) If I want to apply a coat or two more of Powerlock, would I need to strip the previous coat off? I don't think the car needs claying, it was only minimally contaminated before I clayed it anyway. I only have these three waxes/sealants: Powerlock P21s concours carnuba wax Zymol carbon What would be the best combination of those for durability? My car usually doesn't get washed in the winter months at all, but maybe this year with ONR I'll be able to do a couple waterless washes. I have already sealed the wheels with Powerlock...my car doesn't generate much brake dust. Is there anything else y'all would recommend me do? Thanks! Clark (Wow, I'm starting threads left and right)
I'm not really impressed with Powerlock from the reviews. Yes it is easy on and off and ''looks great'', but 3 months using a pH neutral soap with great maintenance techniques is not what I call super durable. I'd use something like 845 or 476 or 915, they are all completely and utterly bulletproof. In your situation, however, I'd stick with a sealant x2 and top it up with a wax.
• Apply a paint protection sealant (G|techniq C1 Crystal Lacquer, Zaino or Duragloss #105 Total Performance Polish) and then an sacrificial LSP for extreme conditions (Collinite's Super Doublecoat Auto Wax (476s) and / or Insulation Wax (845) or Finish Kare FK1000P)- use a damp applicator, work the wax into the surface to ensure a very thin layer, allow to dry for approx one hour (do a swipe-test) remove the residue with a clean micro fibre towel, its durable enough to resist salt, grit and repeated detergent washings, protection will last approximately 4-6 months
I wouldn't use the Colli 845 as a topper only because of the high solvent content. If using Colli 845, apply a coat and top with your wax.
Agreed. I'd also keep it away from windows with decals on them, as I've has some of mine peel back at the corners because of the solvents. 845 is a beast.
