A friend gave me a tin of Collinite 476S car wax. He says a wax job will last a year with it. I've never heard of it. Anyone out there know anything about it?

 

Maybe this will help, I found it on AutoGeeks site...I have never used it so it would be unfair to give any opinion of this product.


“The Permanent Auto Wax”

Super DoubleCoat Auto Wax #476 by Collinite is guaranteed to outshine and outlast any other car wax or protective coating. That’s why Collinite calls it the permanent auto wax. Get a full year of paint protection from this detergent-proof, weather-proof car wax.

Super DoubleCoat Auto Wax #476 is a paste wax that behaves like a paint sealant. One application provides up to a year of protection through any and all weather conditions. It provides a clear barrier against rain, salt, pollution, bugs, the sun, and all the typical road grime.

Its incredible durability is matched only by a few select paint sealants on the market, yet Super DoubleCoat Auto Wax #476 is a wax. If you enjoy the application and appearance of a carnauba wax but want the durability more typical of a sealant, Super DoubleCoat Auto Wax #476 is the best of both worlds.

Super DoubleCoat Auto Wax #476 is a thick carnauba wax packaged in a tin can, reminiscent of the paste waxes of 40 years ago. Likewise, it has the look and consistency you’d expect from a high quality car wax: a thick paste that gives the impression of tough, durable protection. And it should because Super DoubleCoat Auto Wax #476 will last through an entire year of rain, snow, and sun.

Super DoubleCoat Auto Wax #476 is a popular choice for winter paint protection. Its durable protection stands up to road salt and ice like no wax you’ve used before. Collinite’s headquarters are in New York so it’s not surprising that they produce such an outstanding winter wax.

You can enhance the shine of Super DoubleCoat Auto Wax #476 by adding multiple thin layers. This is a true wax with no cleaning properties. For the best results, use Collinite Sapphire PreWax Cleaner before applying #476.

We recommend applying Super DoubleCoat Auto Wax #476 with a Porter Cable 7424XP to achieve the necessary thin coat. Applying the wax too thickly will result in difficult removal.

Here’s a technique used during our testing: Lightly dampen a finishing pad with XMT Polishing Pad Conditioner. Use a putty knife to spread a small amount of wax onto the pad. We used the gray finishing pad by Lake Country. Spread the wax over one panel at a speed of 4000 OPM on a Porter Cable 7424XP. For easiest removal, apply the wax and then remove it, panel by panel. We used a microfiber bonnet over a lambswool pad. Then we went back with a Cobra Super Plush Deluxe for a final hand-buffing. One coat will provide great protection but multiple coats are no problem since Super DoubleCoat Auto Wax contains no cleaners.

To apply the wax by hand, use a slightly damp applicator.

For excellent, all-weather paint protection for an entire year in a paste wax, Collinite Super DoubleCoat Auto Wax #476 has no competitors. Use it as a base coat under another pure wax or by itself for an attractive finish that lasts.

 

Sounds like it's difficult to remove if you have to remove it panel by panel. I would try Collinite 845, as application and removal is a breeze and it lasts almost as long!