i used 2 wax's. Collinite 476's and FK’s # BWM 1000

[logic_guy]

So i gave my car a right good whoring at the weekend.

It last got waxed 2 months ago. 1st coat was Big White High Temp Paste Wax (FK’s # BWM 1000) and then i went over the top of that with Collinite 476 (Which i really like)

I did the same process this weekend, I applied one coat of FK’s # BWM 1000. I instantly saw a shine. The car felt glossy, smooth and to some what, the paint seemed strong :wacko:. The paint work also felt like there wasn't any residue. It buffed off lovely!

I went over the car and buffed it off. I next proceeded to Collinite 476's. I've used this stuff in the past (Where as this is the 2nd time for me to use FK’s # BWM 1000) and i do rate the stuff. VERY long lasting.

I buffed off the colinite and the car felt like it had residue left on it. No matter how much i buffed, it dosn't feel 100% 'Squeeky clean'.

My problem is, i used the collinite on my old car, lasted a good 3 or 4 months with outstanding beading. With my new car, i used the process as mentioned above and it seems the wax's dont last much longer then 6 weeks and then theres no beading.

My question is:

Should i only apply one product? Perhaps they conflict? Causing the wax's not to last as long as they should
or
Should i apply several coast of each product? I like the FK’s # BWM 1000 because it leaves a 'squeeky clean' finish but i like the colinite because its easy to apply and i know its lasted a very long time.

Thanks

[logic_guy]

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[0rang3peel]

It looks like it's not buffed off completely in some of the bonnet shots, although might be the camera.

Can't really answer the waxes shouldn't 'react' but I would personally put collinite under another wax as it's more of a protection wax than a finish wax from what I understand.

[Ashleyp]

For silver, I was advised to seal and not wax

I tried it and realised I'd been wasting my time. It certainly dulls the finish on silver

My routine became chemical guys glossworkz, then CG backlight then dodo red mist

[logic_guy]

It looks like it's not buffed off completely in some of the bonnet shots, although might be the camera.

Can't really answer the waxes shouldn't 'react' but I would personally put collinite under another wax as it's more of a protection wax than a finish wax from what I understand.

I did buff by hand :P and it was on Saturday, 25*c so i may had missed a few bits because i was being blinded by the sun's reflections. Are you on about the following photo? They are the clouds.

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I will try your method next time 0rang3peel. The FK is a sealer i thought, hance i applied this first, then the collinite on top as its durable and long lasting.

[Ashleyp]

it was pretty hot on the weekend. could have dried out the products to quick making it hard to buff off.

[logic_guy]

it was pretty hot on the weekend. could have dried out the products to quick making it hard to buff off.

Your right, it did. If anything, it clogged up the rag and i had to keep shaking the wax out of it or using new rags.

Going to apply FK after work tommorow. See what reults i'll get then.

[VinceVTS]

Your right, it did. If anything, it clogged up the rag and i had to keep shaking the wax out of it or using new rags.

Going to apply FK after work tommorow. See what reults i'll get then.


no no no no NO... YOUR CAR DESERVES BETTER lol

rags why are you using rags, get some microfibre towels from cleanyourcar.com or some of the dodo juice ones are so loverly and soft.

[logic_guy]

Rags are cheap + Free

Not to mention, their 100% cotton

I might add that i use rags to buff off. I do actually use a megs aplicator spomnge to apply the waxes

[0rang3peel]

LOL, yeah might be the clouds :D

My mistake, I thought you used the two waxes, not the wax & the sealant.

[Ashleyp]

Rags are cheap + Free

Not to mention, their 100% cotton

I might add that i use rags to buff off. I do actually use a megs aplicator spomnge to apply the waxes

doesnt matter what you apply it with if the cheapo stuff is scratching the car as it buffs it off.

I've said before, youre welcome to swing by mine one evening and give it a good going over dude!

[logic_guy]

doesnt matter what you apply it with if the cheapo stuff is scratching the car as it buffs it off.

I've said before, youre welcome to swing by mine one evening and give it a good going over dude!

I thought that your only scratching the wax, if anything, it would only be very very fine surface scratces that would be filled by the wax when buffing anyway.

Thanks for the invite, I would love to machine polish my car sometime soon too.

[0rang3peel]

I thought that your only scratching the wax, if anything, it would only be very very fine surface scratces that would be filled by the wax when buffing anyway.

Thanks for the invite, I would love to machine polish my car sometime soon too.

Years of small scratches it what leads to poor paintwork.

You have decent products already so it would be insane to use as you said 'rags' you can pick up a pack of microfibre towels from asda for £3 for about 10 & you can wash them so they last ages!