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Post by mr.tourette » Sun Mar 07, 2021 5:28 pm

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 :D

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 :thumbsup:
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Post by Ole gits rule » Sun Mar 07, 2021 6:20 pm

That does look somewhat good :D
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Post by mr.tourette » Sun Mar 07, 2021 7:22 pm

Ole gits rule wrote: ↑Sun Mar 07, 2021 6:20 pm That does look somewhat good :D
Thanks I am somewhat impressed :D
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Post by Nanu » Sun Mar 07, 2021 7:37 pm

Can it be applied and buffed using a machine?
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Post by mr.tourette » Sun Mar 07, 2021 7:46 pm

Nanu wrote: ↑Sun Mar 07, 2021 7:37 pm Can it be applied and buffed using a machine?
Wouldn't have thought so, its properties definitely favour hand application and finishing
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Post by maxman » Sun Mar 07, 2021 9:13 pm

Looks amazing,gives a real depth to the blue.Full marks for waxing in these low temps. :thumbsup: I looked at my new tin of Fusso and decided it can wait until lit warms up a bit.

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Post by mr.tourette » Sun Mar 07, 2021 10:03 pm

maxman wrote: ↑Sun Mar 07, 2021 9:13 pm Looks amazing,gives a real depth to the blue.Full marks for waxing in these low temps. :thumbsup: I looked at my new tin of Fusso and decided it can wait until lit warms up a bit.
Cheers Alan, lockdown boredom dictates I have to get out from the four walls however cold it is :D
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Post by Dave 2 dogs » Sun Mar 07, 2021 10:05 pm

Absolutely stunning mr T
Full marks for working out the best way . I’m glad it went to a good home. All the best mate :
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Post by Huzee4 » Sun Mar 07, 2021 10:10 pm

Wow simply wow :-o
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Post by Ole gits rule » Sun Mar 07, 2021 11:33 pm

mr.tourette wrote: ↑Sun Mar 07, 2021 7:22 pm
Ole gits rule wrote: ↑Sun Mar 07, 2021 6:20 pm That does look somewhat good :D
Thanks I am somewhat impressed :D
Nice colour and that is now popping, seriously good job
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Post by Deepseaskateboard » Thu 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?

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Post by mr.tourette » Thu Apr 22, 2021 8:58 am

Deepseaskateboard wrote: ↑Thu 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?
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 less
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Post by Deepseaskateboard » Thu Apr 22, 2021 9:19 am

mr.tourette wrote: ↑Thu Apr 22, 2021 8:58 am
Deepseaskateboard wrote: ↑Thu 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?
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 less
Great, Thanks

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Post by patriot66 » Sun Apr 25, 2021 12:14 am

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 :thumbsup:
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Post by mr.tourette » Sun Apr 25, 2021 8:17 am

That does look a very nice finish :thumbsup:
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