# Collinite No. 845 Insulator Wax

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/collinite-no-845-insulator-wax
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/car-wax
- Placement: #1 of 15 in Car Wax, S tier
- Brand: Collinite
- LP on this board: 1248
- Last researched: 2026-09-18T00:46:35.032Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
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## Verdict

Obsessed Garage's best-on-market call and months of real-world protection from an easy liquid. The easiest durable wax to live with.

## For

- Called the best car wax on the market by Obsessed Garage
- Owners report 3 to 6 months of real-world protection
- Applies far easier than the 476s paste
- Decades-proven formula with no reformulation roulette
- Applies almost as easily as a spray wax

## Evidence

Consolidated from 27 cited sources across 22 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 868 Auto Details & Sales | 868 Auto Details & Sales | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHJRkSqlcLE | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | - | B | https://www.facebook.com/fb-answers/collinite-845-reviews/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Joe Palladino | B | https://www.facebook.com/groups/226043429672219/posts/1279017251041493/ | fetched and confirmed |
| PolishPit | polishpit.com | B | https://polishpit.com/products/collinite-845-insulator-wax.html | fetched and confirmed |
| Tiktok | tiktok.com | B | https://www.tiktok.com/@carcleancom/video/7684616640620776737 | fetched and confirmed |
| Boost & Shutter | Boost & Shutter | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_vnzKoRPa4 | fetched and confirmed |
| WaxMode | WaxMode | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDcjSOLFEW0 | fetched and confirmed |
| Waxking Car Detailing | Waxking Car Detailing | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W84kGAmIuzk | fetched and confirmed |
| FYI !! | FYI !! | - | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjJdmO0nw7o | fetched and confirmed |
| Import Image Racing Product Center | Import Image Racing Product Center | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6boA9rV878 | fetched and confirmed |
| Shane Omelenik | Shane Omelenik | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t01fd7HOBkk | fetched and confirmed |
| samthing4thetrack | samthing4thetrack | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQ66mdrKZtY | fetched and confirmed |
| WashedByWashe | WashedByWashe | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIecwahnpnU | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | - | D | https://www.facebook.com/groups/927752314634979/posts/2072601940150005/ | fetched and confirmed |
| My Car Planet | My Car Planet Editor | B | https://mycarplanet.com/best-car-waxes-for-silver-cars/ | fetched and confirmed |
| The Consumer's Guide | Ben Carter | B | https://www.theconsumers.guide/reviews/best-car-wax-paint-sealants-2026 | fetched and confirmed |
| AutoRift | AutoRift | B | https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YpQ1-ULlvPo&pp=ugUEEgJlbg%3D%3D | fetched and confirmed |
| AutoFix Essentials | AutoFix Essentials | - | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXMR6n2-R2Q | fetched and confirmed |
| Fresh Layer Mobile Detailing | Oleksandr Bratkov | B | https://www.fresh-layer.com/blog/best-car-wax-for-black-cars-shine-like-never-before | fetched and confirmed |
| TekBimbo | TekBimbo | B | https://www.youtube.com/shorts/cVXnQm5D7dM | fetched and confirmed |
| r/AutoDetailing | u/Extra-Mountain9076 | B | https://www.reddit.com/r/AutoDetailing/comments/1ojgyyp/collinite_845_amazing_result/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | - | B | https://www.facebook.com/fb-answers/collinite-845-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Road & Track | Justin Helton | B | https://www.roadandtrack.com/gear/g65206744/best-car-wax-tested/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Waxking Car Detailing | Waxking Car Detailing | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1A1iDwZ3c8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Obsessed Garage Support | Obsessed Garage | B | https://support.obsessedgarage.com/article/217-what-is-the-best-car-wax | fetched and confirmed |
| Tiktok | tiktok.com | B | https://www.tiktok.com/@collinitepilipinas/video/7565098896397962503 | fetched and confirmed |
| Redline Garage | Redline Garage | B | https://redlinecargarage.com/resources/car-wax/best-car-wax/ | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2 | Collinite No. 476s Super Doublecoat Paste Wax | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/collinite-no-476s-super-doublecoat-paste-wax |
| 3 | Bilt Hamber Double Speed Wax | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/bilt-hamber-double-speed-wax |
| 4 | Soft99 Fuso Coat | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/soft99-fuso-coat |
| 5 | Turtle Wax Seal n Shine | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/turtle-wax-seal-n-shine |
| 6 | Turtle Wax Wax & Dry | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/turtle-wax-wax-dry |
| 11 | Griot's Garage Best of Show Spray Wax | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/griot-s-garage-best-of-show-spray-wax |
| 12 | Bilt Hamber Finis Wax | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/bilt-hamber-finis-wax |
| 13 | Meguiar's Quik Wax | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/meguiar-s-quik-wax |
| 14 | Adam's Graphene Ceramic Spray Coating Advanced | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/adam-s-graphene-ceramic-spray-coating-advanced |
| 15 | Chemical Guys Butter Wet Wax | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/chemical-guys-butter-wet-wax |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/car-wax.

## What this tier means

- S: Exceptional. Finishes top run after run; capped at 3 slots per category.

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