mick43 Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I blame you lot really.... Thought I'd go for a more professional wash and wax after reading stuff on forum so:- Washed car with Poorboys car wash, dryed with drying towel. Left over night (in garage) and then waxed using 'Collinite Super Double Coat' car wax using a sponge applicator !! (I'm normally a wash it, add Mer when car still wet and polish off using best old T-shirts). Collinite instructions: 'allow to dry to a haze and then polish off'. Allowed to dry and then found wax is stuck to paint, impossible to clean off without re-applying more wax and then polishing off when not dry. So did I do something wrong, or is this product not as good as it claims... I did notice paint seemed 'dry' and rough as applying wax... maybe not sufficient wax on car to start with ?? thanks.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 You will get many views on different products but its never as easy as it says on the tin. Had this happen to me when I got sidetracked, its a mare to get off again. I got mine professionaly valeted and watched with interest, learnt a hell of a lot. Stevie040 is near you. He doesnt offer the full detaining service anymore but will do a great job if you are interested. http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic ... ight=shiny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I think collinite is very hard so when it dries it's a nightmare to remove. I quick mist with a quick detailer and it's come off no probs. If the car feels rough it's worth claying the paintwork to lift the contaminates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Just read that back. I've never used collinite so can't comment on the process but it's pretty standard. Also with wax, less is more. Try to put on the thinnest layer possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
From A to Zed Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Hi Mick, I've made this mistake before, don't take this the wrong way but I've basically bought a product I wasn't ready to use and ended I spent a ages correcting my hand work! I've been using the poorboys range too and the Natty's paste is very good. You apply it to a dry car with a damp applicator and it's buffs off easily with a microfibre cloth, even if you let it dry... http://www.poorboysworld.com/natty-blue.htm Lots of places in the UK sell Nattys for about 15 pounds a tub. I'm in IG9 if you fancy having a look Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rentech Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Can't comment on the Collinite, but I also moved up to more 'professional' products after joining this site. What were you using to buff off the polish? If it is still the old trusty t-shirt that may be adding to the problem. I had always used an old piece of cotton t-shirt since my youth along with turtle wax original . Bought myself some Meguires gold class and could I shift this stuff - not. Now use a micro fibre cloth and it makes the job a lot, lot easier. Use my fingers to apply and microfibre to remove my current wax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Are you doing the whole car,if so try doing a panel at a time.As for the rough feel,you said you washed and left overnight.If it was left outside sand in the atmosphere will settle on your car leaving the paint feeling rough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Weather is a little cold outside for doing the old waxing... just in from doing mine just with liquid wax and that was virtually freezing on the car as the sine went down.... As clarkie said, dont do the whole car, do one panel, then do the next one and by the time your done on that one go pack to the first.. You may have to clay the car now to get the wax off and then you may need to use a sealent before going onto the collinite.... H5 taught me all I know!! Many Zed owners swear by Collinite and its claims of being long lasting (6 months to one year) are thought to be true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I use Collinite 915, it's really tough stuff! it helps if you mist your applicator with some QD spray, but other than that, it's best done in the warm! The upside is the fact it lasts for aaaaages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottsoulby Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 collinite is a good product, maybe you could be using a little to much, and try only to polish one panel at a time, might help a little Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Also try leaving it next to a radiator to warm up before applying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I have used the collonite wax many times, i think the problem is that you left it on too long or applied it too thickly. I found the best way to apply it was to do the roof then the bonnet, go back buff off the bonnet then wax another panel and buff the bonnet - repeat on other panels. you shouldn't have any problems that way Hope this helps Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 If you've got one of those cheap halogen heaters, that can help to keep the more vertical surfaces warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick43 Posted January 18, 2009 Author Share Posted January 18, 2009 thanks all - guessed it was me - I'll take heed of the sound advice given - many thanks (I managed to get it all off ok by doing a panel at a time - yep I put wax on the whole car giving it time to dry I'd agree I'm a novice with these products....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I'd agree I'm a novice with these products....) The first time you do it it's a mistake. The second time it's a f**k up. That's always been the way I look at it. You learn from mistakes, I'd be sticking on a second coat next weekend (if you have time) for another practice. See how you get on and then you'll be good for a few months! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 waxed my Z yesterday with P21s. Was fine but it was quite nice weather on sunday in manchester believe it or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Envy Valeting Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Sounds like possibly you used to much and or left it to cure for too long. Collinite can be a bit of a Bit#h to buff off in both of those circumstances. If you do get into trouble use a spritz of water to ease it, or if your flush use QD. Keep turning your MF cloth, and if necessary use a fresh one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 As the others have said, its probably a bit of a few things that compound into making it hard to buff off. Collinite is notourously hard wax to apply but does last long so has its rewards. Next time, make sure you do nice thin layers, should hardly see it on the car, just a blurry look to it, doing a panel at a time, and it should be easier to shift. The cold wont have helped either as it would be hard to get it to spread evenly and thinly if it was cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottsoulby Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 at the moment, due to the weather, im just washing the car every few days due to the salt and maybe polish using autoglym, although it was cold it was easy to remove Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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