MrUp said:
Is life shine some kind of equivalent to collinite 476s? Has anybody compared the two?
Lifeshine is a sealant. Bonds to the paintwork.
476S is a wax. Sits on the paintwork, albeit very stickily!
If you want my 2-penneth for a non-professional user then Collinite 845 Insulator Wax is the way to go.
This is around £20 delivered.
It is a buttery gloopy product in a bottle.
It is easy to use when you know how - most people get into problems with it when they put it on too thick and/or in blazing heat.
Here's how to do it properly.
Get a small 5" x 3" applicator sponge from Halfords (not a microfibre pad a proper sponge is needed - this stops the pad absorbing too much product).
Soak the sponge with water and wring it out leaving it just damp.
Put a dollop of wax on the sponge (6 peas worth will do) and mush it in. Do this by mashing the wax up on a localised part of the bodywork. Bonnet or roof is fine.
Once this is doe you can then start spreading the wax. Gentle pressure straight lines is fine.
Do this for the whole bonnet or roof. Spread it thinly.
Therafter add a pea sized blob for each new panel or 2-3 peas for a bigger panel.
Buff off with soft microfibre cloth every 3-4 panels.
Repeat 2-4 times per year and your car will be spot on.
Bottle of wax will last a few years.
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This is a very tough and durable wax used on boats/planes/electrical insulators on pylons. Bang for buck there is no (imho) better wax on the market from a protection perspective. Decent shine too.
Edited by: VWXYZ