I admit it. When I wax a car, I love the look in the sun but, I cant wait until it rains. I have been using Collinite #915
as a winter wax for 2 years now. No wax (carnauba) lasts longer.
I had a chance to put some on the Jeep this weekend and ...IT RAINED THIS MORNING!!
Granted it was a hard rain not a mist so the beads are not as awesome as they could be but...
Bad Blackberry pics but I had to share.
Are you a beadaholic too?
Yes, it does smell horrible and it is hard to remove if you put it on too thick but, good lord does it look good and last forever...ok that might be strong but 4 months easy.
... and love the Collinite's as my winter wax as well but I use the Insulator Wax #845. Works great, water still beads after almost 2 months and no nasty smell like RP mentioned - smells like most generic waxes out there.
I also love the beads. Light rain today in Omaha and fine beads all over the hood of my Grand Cherokee. I use the same Auto Armor Teflon that the dealers sell when you buy a new car. This stuff works great!
I wax my car for it to look good so leaving it dirty is not an option.
I can guarantee you leaving it dirty in the winter will kill your protection because of salt alone. Got to get that off.
Zaino makes great stuff. I find it takes a little more time and elbow grease (or PC work) but in the end the smoothness and look of the finish is amazing.
Generally if I have a full day to detail: Zaino
1/2 day: Adams
Quick wax: NXT 2.0
Winter wax: Collinites
How about this for an update on Collinite #915
I have been to a few of those spray wash places with the Harsh "pre-soak" setting. Hand washed yesterday and it rained today (what a shock)
I have not waxed since the end of October and it is still beading like crazy.
#915 is my winter wax to stay...for now
OK so my Collinite #915 has worked like a champ all (very mild mind you) winter. So now its time for a new coat. Ahhhh therapy, you have got to love it
Unfortunately, it spread into me wanting my wheels to bead. So I wax them too now. And then I wait for it to rain for twice the beading. Then I curse because my tire shine is water soluble and disappears.
I usually use Meguiar's NXT on the wheels. Gives it a little more metallic pop, and lasts a decent amount of time if you apply it and let it sit for a few hours. Gives it some minor resistance to getting dirty too I think.
There's a few specialized waxes out there for wheels, never tried them though.
The trick with NXT is to let it sit for as long as possible to set up, as its a synthetic sealant. I usually try to let it set up for a few hours in the garage, and it can last 4-6 months provided you wash it and either spray wax or use a wash&wax in one for upkeep every few weeks.
A lot of people don't get the best results with it because they don't give it time to adhere properly, they use it like a carnauba and try to get it on and off as fast as possible.
3M Performance finish sealant also is a very durable and decent looking sealant for on wheels. I use it on the wifey's ride when I know it won't be washed/waxed for a long time because I won't be around.
Will have to look into the Collinite stuff. Sounds like it could work out well on her Outlander.
Collinite, Duragloss, many others will outperform NXT hands down (and will not stain trim in the process). NXT smells good, easy on, easy off, looks good for a short while...that's about it. I've had a bottle on the shelf for > 5 yrs. I use it on mower now.
Yes I still am a beadaholic
Waxed with Collinite #915 this past weekend and I could not wait for it to rain today!
#915 did not fail Look at how round the beads are OOOOOAAaaaaa
I think this is the strangest thread I have ever read on here hahaha. I use Quantum Ultra paint enhancer it beads like crazy. I'll take a pic tomorrow its suppose to rain and post it here!