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From colinite to fusso
- mr.tourette
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First of all a big thanks to Dave 2 Dogs for sending me his tin of Collinite Marque d'Elegance that he wasn't getting on with.
Im pretty much agreeing with him on application, it has a greasy quality to it that makes it quite hard work, you can only really get one pass with your polishing cloth on each wipe down and you constantly have to keep folding the cloths so you have a clean section each time, if you catch a bit of wiped down paintwork with a bit of cloth thats been used then it leaves an oily mark and you have to go back over again
After working out a system to keep it as easy as possible i got a good first coat down and after the first pass on the bonnet i was already a bit wowed Second coat sealed the deal
This wax has given a warmth to the paintwork I've not seen with any other wax and the mirror finish and shine is just outstanding, pics today after its first maintenance wash and dry.. its hard work but Im converted already, not sure how it will pan out on other colours but for my dark blue its perfect.. definitely a thumbs up from me
Im pretty much agreeing with him on application, it has a greasy quality to it that makes it quite hard work, you can only really get one pass with your polishing cloth on each wipe down and you constantly have to keep folding the cloths so you have a clean section each time, if you catch a bit of wiped down paintwork with a bit of cloth thats been used then it leaves an oily mark and you have to go back over again
After working out a system to keep it as easy as possible i got a good first coat down and after the first pass on the bonnet i was already a bit wowed Second coat sealed the deal
This wax has given a warmth to the paintwork I've not seen with any other wax and the mirror finish and shine is just outstanding, pics today after its first maintenance wash and dry.. its hard work but Im converted already, not sure how it will pan out on other colours but for my dark blue its perfect.. definitely a thumbs up from me
Last edited by mr.tourette on Sun Mar 07, 2021 6:52 pm, edited 2 times in total.
if its got tits or tyres..its trouble
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From colinite to fusso
That does look somewhat good
M4 Vert in Yas Marina Blue
2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.
2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.
- mr.tourette
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Can it be applied and buffed using a machine?
G29 M30i M Sport San Francisco Red
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E89 35is Valencia Orange
E89 28i Crimson
E89 25i White
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E89 35is Valencia Orange
E89 28i Crimson
E89 25i White
- mr.tourette
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Wouldn't have thought so, its properties definitely favour hand application and finishing
if its got tits or tyres..its trouble
- maxman
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Looks amazing,gives a real depth to the blue.Full marks for waxing in these low temps. I looked at my new tin of Fusso and decided it can wait until lit warms up a bit.
- mr.tourette
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Cheers Alan, lockdown boredom dictates I have to get out from the four walls however cold it is
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Absolutely stunning mr T
Full marks for working out the best way . Iβm glad it went to a good home. All the best mate :
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Full marks for working out the best way . Iβm glad it went to a good home. All the best mate :
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Wow simply wow
Steve
E85 2.5 SE Maldives blue
E89 20i Estoril blue
E89 35iS Alpine White ( Current Zed )
E85 2.5 SE Maldives blue
E89 20i Estoril blue
E89 35iS Alpine White ( Current Zed )
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Nice colour and that is now popping, seriously good job
M4 Vert in Yas Marina Blue
2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.
2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.
- Deepseaskateboard
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That looks amazing.
I have just purchased Collinite 915. I need to do a spring decontamination, then will give it some.
How long do you leave it to cure on?
I have just purchased Collinite 915. I need to do a spring decontamination, then will give it some.
How long do you leave it to cure on?
- mr.tourette
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Not too long really, I applied a panel at a time and just left it until it hazed, no more than 5 mins, maybe a bit lessDeepseaskateboard wrote: βThu Apr 22, 2021 12:10 am That looks amazing.
I have just purchased Collinite 915. I need to do a spring decontamination, then will give it some.
How long do you leave it to cure on?
if its got tits or tyres..its trouble
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Great, Thanksmr.tourette wrote: βThu Apr 22, 2021 8:58 amNot too long really, I applied a panel at a time and just left it until it hazed, no more than 5 mins, maybe a bit lessDeepseaskateboard wrote: βThu Apr 22, 2021 12:10 am That looks amazing.
I have just purchased Collinite 915. I need to do a spring decontamination, then will give it some.
How long do you leave it to cure on?
- patriot66
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For a change I waxed the Z4 this evening with Kiwami instead of Fusso. I washed the car down with TFR to remove any old coatings, T & G'd the lower half and rear panel, quick clay mitt and D.A'd a few marks here and there. Then applied the Kiwami the same way I do the Fusso... VERY thinly with the supplied applicator sponge, lightly dampened with water. The Kiwami definitely has MUCH more gloss ! I'll see how it fairs over a few maintenance washes before changing permanently but at this stage I'm really pleased with the finish
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