From colinite to fusso

[True-Blue]

Another vote for Sonax BSD, cracking product with brilliant lotus effect

 

[Dave 2 dogs]

Thanks Z4M 2006
I’ll give the kiwami a try in the summer
Thanks true blue

 

[Damo]

I've been an avid amateur car detailer for years and 476s used to be my go-to wax. I've also used 3 or 4 waxes from Fusso, and found them to be frustratingly difficult to apply evenly, leaving a dark patchiness that was hard to correct.

I'm ashamed to admit that I washed my car for the first time in months at the weekend, and SWMBO's Z4 the weekend before (they were minging!). I've been very impressed with the Turtle Wax Hybrid Soultions Ceramic range, so after a strip wash with snow foam, used their Ceramic wash & wax and dried using the Hybrid Wet Wax. It's great stuff, more durable than 476s, adds great shine and protection and applies to cars in minutes rather than hours.

A lot has changed in the past few years regarding car detailing products. I think traditional hard waxes are in the main, pretty much obsolete these days, and can 100% recommended the Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions range.

 

[mr.tourette]

I've been an avid amateur car detailer for years and 476s used to be my go-to wax. I've also used 3 or 4 waxes from Fusso, and found them to be frustratingly difficult to apply evenly, leaving a dark patchiness that was hard to correct.

I'm ashamed to admit that I washed my car for the first time in months at the weekend, and SWMBO's Z4 the weekend before (they were minging!). I've been very impressed with the Turtle Wax Hybrid Soultions Ceramic range, so after a strip wash with snow foam, used their Ceramic wash & wax and dried using the Hybrid Wet Wax. It's great stuff, more durable than 476s, adds great shine and protection and applies to cars in minutes rather than hours.

A lot has changed in the past few years regarding car detailing products. I think traditional hard waxes are in the main, pretty much obsolete these days, and can 100% recommended the Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions range.

I use turtle wax ceramic hydrophobic sealant as my top up after wash, great product, I still like to lay down some proper hard wax once or twice a year though

 

[Damo]

I use turtle wax ceramic hydrophobic sealant as my top up after wash, great product, I still like to lay down some proper hard wax once or twice a year though

I don't see the point any more. I find the whole process of waxing far too time consuming and results short lived. I've even given up claying the paintwork, in preference of using an iron oxide eating spray like Dragons Blood, prior to snow foaming the vehicle.

That said, I think there's something quite gratifying about cleaning, polishing and waxing a vehicle. But on a white car.... the results are minimal. And on a black car, it looks dirty again as soon as you drive it! :headbang: :rofl:

 

[True-Blue]

I use turtle wax ceramic hydrophobic sealant as my top up after wash, great product, I still like to lay down some proper hard wax once or twice a year though

I don't see the point any more. I find the whole process of waxing far too time consuming and results short lived. I've even given up claying the paintwork, in preference of using an iron oxide eating spray like Dragons Blood, prior to snow foaming the vehicle.

That said, I think there's something quite gratifying about cleaning, polishing and waxing a vehicle. But on a white car.... the results are minimal. And on a black car, it looks dirty again as soon as you drive it! :headbang: :rofl:

I find it very rewarding to correct the paint on a car with my DAS 6 Pro.... I’m going to start on my E89 soon as it’s a deep colour & Pearl... last 2 where silver, so wasn’t inspired to correct either.

Might try a ceramic sealant this time around.

Here’s a ‘reflection’ photo of my old E86...

 

[Dave 2 dogs]

Used the fusso a few times since first post , beading is unreal. Not sure about how it applied though, as above, find it difficult not to get patches especially on bonnet.... will I stay? Or go back to colinite 476s ? I won’t know until the summer comes for sure.... I’ll let you know

 

[Dave 2 dogs]

Should say it’s very smooth too, so only issue is the patches ( I find )

 

[Dave 2 dogs]

It’s just rained in the work vehicle I did last week with fusso

 

[Dave 2 dogs]

 

[mr.tourette]

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

 

[Ole gits rule]

That does look somewhat good

 

[mr.tourette]

That does look somewhat good

Thanks I am somewhat impressed

 

[Nanu]

Can it be applied and buffed using a machine?

 

[mr.tourette]

Can it be applied and buffed using a machine?

Wouldn't have thought so, its properties definitely favour hand application and finishing

 

[maxman]

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]

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.

Cheers Alan, lockdown boredom dictates I have to get out from the four walls however cold it is

 

[Dave 2 dogs]

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 :
🏎

 

[Huzee4]

Wow simply wow :-o

 

[Ole gits rule]

That does look somewhat good

Thanks I am somewhat impressed

Nice colour and that is now popping, seriously good job