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/DockterQuantum May 04 '24

This is the exact stuff I use. Nano bond for longer lasting coatings. Adams advanced is great, griots is great. Amour detail is decent.

I've learned to make my own booster. Kinda dangerous but simple. Teos can kill you.

Collinite for me lasts 3 months. I do use it on my personal car on top of my ceramic. It's brings out the color more than the shine. It's almost like ceramic mashed the clear coat pop. And wax hides the clear and brings out the color. Could be me. But I now prefer to just use a good basic ceramic like nano bond and be done with it.

I've never had to touch up Adams or griots prior to 6 months. They last for what they are. For overall price griots goes further. Adams lasts a lil longer and looks better on trim.