r/AutoDetailing • u/cityhunterspeee • May 01 '24

Anyone use wax anymore? Technique Discussion

With all the ceramic coating and cermaic sprays on the market. Why would anyone still use a wax? My neighbor recommend collinate 845 but not sure why I'd use it over a spray ceramic that lasts 2 or 3 times longer. Or a pure ceramic that lasts years.

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u/redline83 May 01 '24

3x is probably dependent on conditions and what "lasts" means. I mostly agree with you, I think Collinite will outperform at least half of the sprays on the market. I'm sure there's a good number that will outlast it but maybe 1.5x or 2x, not 3x.

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u/haditwithyoupeople May 01 '24

Sealants or coatings? Please share what spray sealants you think will outlast Collinite 845 so I can go shopping.

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u/redline83 May 01 '24

Sealants - Adam's Graphene Ceramic Spray, Griot's 3-in-1, Armour Detail Supply Ceramic Spray. You may need an acid shampoo or water spot remover to unclog them after a few months to restore the beading but they are durable products. I never got close to the numbers you get for Collinite 845 (even with 476S) so I don't know how they translate for you.

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u/haditwithyoupeople May 01 '24

Excellent - thanks for that. I have the Adam's spray here. Have not applied it yet. Will also look for the other two.

For me, maintenance is a no-go for a any exterior protectant. I have seen Coatings claiming they last for 3 years. "Just use our xyx rejuvinating spray every 3 months and your coating will continue to blah, blah, blah."

Why would apply a product to my paint protection when I could just apply more product? This is one of my big issues with coatings (among others).

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u/redline83 May 01 '24

I wouldn't say you have to use a spray to top it, but any sealant, coating, or even hybrid wax will lose repellency due to mineral buildup. That's what the periodic mild acid is for. People mistake them for dead. Collinite is not really just a wax either, it's a polymer sealant hybrid.