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I have been using Collinite on my '82 pewter metallic SC for years and it's good for durability. Shine is ok, but not the selling proposition. For durability & protection, I recommend trying it. My car has the original paint so my #1 goal is protection.

I used the insulator wax for a while and recently switched to the 476 super double coat. Water still beads on the paint after months and it protects against dirty & road grime. Admittedly, my wax hasn't been tested in real adverse conditions.

Before switching to Collinite I used P21S, which lasted about a week, and 4 Star Ultimate Paint Protection (UPP). The UPP is a synthetic sealant, not a wax. The UPP had disappointing durability so I looked for another product. P21S has a very nice (superior) shine. I have not tried any other products because I'm happy w/the Collinite. It's possible other products perform as well, I don't know.

When I was highly motivated and had time, I applied the UPP first and put Collinite on top. That gave the best shine and lasted an entire season.
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