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Protected: Three Common Boat Detailing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
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Collinite Heritage vs. Ceramic Technology: Evolution of Paint Protection
The Bridge Between Tradition and SiO₂ For decades, Collinite has been synonymous with industrial-grade durability. As the detailing industry shifts toward SiO₂ (Silicon Dioxide) and ceramic coatings, the core question is whether modern chemistry compromises the “bulletproof” reputation of legacy waxes. Collinite’s approach integrates ceramic technology not as a replacement, but as a specialized expansion…
Collinite hats now available
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Collinite T-Shirts now available
You asked. We listened. Our new premium fit CVC crew shirts are now available for 2020. Check them out HERE
Theory of Relative Durability
Protect Your Vehicle for Less Than a Penny a Day with Collinite Recently, one of my buddies was asking me about our waxes. “What makes yours better?” he asked. “Mainly the durability-how long our waxes last. That’s our staple and it’s why people like it” I answered. “So if it’s so durable, why isn’t Collinite…
Buy Small. Buy Local. Buy Well.
The “Buy Local” Debate: Why We Believe Quality Must Come Before Proximity I just got off the phone with Bob in Clinton, NY. For those unfamiliar with Central New York, Clinton is a quaint village about 10 min outside of Collinite’s home in Utica. Bob and I spoke at length about what Collinite marine products…
We’re Going Streaking
Mastering the Fall Detail: Temperature, Timing, and the Importance of Thin Layers Us waxers are an ambitious, impatient lot. We want to beautify our rides-car or boat… whatever the cost, whatever the weather. The problem is, our detailing desires occasionally get the best of us. I spoke to a gentleman from Pittsburgh today. He’s been…
All Dressed Up
Celebrating Our Customers Who Make Our Business Worth Growing Sometimes it’s tough to trust people who are always dressed up. It’s almost as if certain motives or empty promises might be lying underneath a polished look or spiffy threads. Maybe that’s why politicians aren’t always looked upon with the highest regard. (Our apologies if you…
Authenticity? Shouldn’t be a problem.
Why Our Small-Batch, All-Hands-On-Deck Approach Means Quality Always Comes First “What you guys do at Collinite is authentic; family business, blue collar, small focus, quality products. People like to hear about that kind of stuff nowadays. Don’t be afraid to include that in your message to customers. “ This was the advice (and probably the…
Wax nut?
From Bank Signs to Kitchen Floors: Why Detailing Is in Our Blood I had an errand to run at the bank this afternoon. Pulling into the lot, it was hard not to notice how dull and faded their outdoor signage was. The words on the sign no longer stuck out, but rather blended into their…