FK1000P--How Do I Use This Stuff?--Any advice, tips, etc?
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Alfisti said:
I wipe it off before it dries, that makes it easy too.
globe9 said:
Yeah, layer it. Just wait a nice long time (just as you're proposing) do you don't get any pseudo-holograms from solvent effect.
One coat sometimes fails pretty fast, haven't figured out why but it sure suprised me. Two or more (and "more" is better IMO) is a whole different story and that's where the durability can really be amazing.
Oh, and I really do recommend that you "boost" it with a spritz of FK425 or FK146 after the wash (before/while you dry). Leaves it "just sealed-slick".
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globe9 said:
Sure, both/either of those "will do"...whether you'd prefer one of the FK QDs is another, separate matter
Maybe use what you have and get some of the FK stuff before you run out so you can see what's best for you.The FK146 does a bit more cleaning, and it *MIGHT* do a tiny (and I mean *tiny*) bit of filling. It's just a slightly "thicker" product, like it has "more stuff in it". I really liked using it on the Carbon Metallic Yukon.
The FK425 leaves things a little bit slicker and shinier/glossier and seems to do the anti-static thing better (not that it ever does much like that for me though). I like using it on light colors.
Other than the "which color" issue, it'd be hard for me to say which one would be best for you :nixweiss
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jr_mints said:
Well, if it still dies off really fast at least you will have given it a fair chance!
Come to think of it, I first used one coat (from a freebie sample tin) on some wheels and was a bit disappointed when they needed redone kinda soon. Put it back on the shelf and forgot about it until SuperBee364 raved about how great it is. Then I did three coats on the same set of wheels and was blown away by how well it worked out...that's when I decided there might be something to the stuff and actually used it on a whole vehicle
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I’m glad I’m not the only one. FWIW, I also noticed a sharp difference in how FK1000P performed (1 coat vs. 2) on our DD (my wife's car). The top of the vehicle only had one coat while the rest (including the hood) had two. The characteristics of the product diminished rather quickly on the roof while the other panels held up quite well for quite a while. In fact, while the hood could use some “refreshing” in its current state, the other panels still look and feel protected. I don’t know about others, but I was also a bit surprised that the slickness of this product has lasted this long (I rarely use QD’s or QW’s *all over* on this car. ….I just rinse with DI water after washing and dry with forced/compressed air).
Just finished putting the 2nd layer of FK1000P on the Rogue a few hours ago and I've got to say, I don't think I'll ever use anything else.
I washed it first, of course, using the Griot's Wash with a sheepskin mitt and I don't think I've ever felt anything so slick and easy to clean in my life! I think I could have pretty much just hosed off the Rogue without washing and it would've looked great. This FK1000P is awesome!:bigups
I plan on using the DG Aquawax I have while drying the car after it's weekly(if needed) or biweekly washes. Do you think I need to do anymore layers of FK1000P or should 2 be fine? It is a daily driver, but my commute is about 3 miles on clean roads(no construction, gravel, dirt etc), so it does stay pretty clean as long as it doesn't rain.
I am hoping to not have to wax the Rogue over the summer where it can be 96 degrees at 7am with 90% humidity. It's bad enough I have to cut the grass in that heat, I don't want to have to wax often too.
I may pick up some of the FK425 too or maybe pick up the E1 Nano Wax...any thoughts on that stuff? I've read some good things, but was never sure about Eagle One branded stuff.
Thanks again though! This FK1000P is amazing and it's so easy to use. I really can't get over at how slick just the one coat was when washing! I called the GF over(who was using Meg's NXT 2.0 wax on her dark blue F-150 at the time) and she couldn't believe it either. I think next time her truck needs waxing, she'll be borrowing my FK1000P LOL
I washed it first, of course, using the Griot's Wash with a sheepskin mitt and I don't think I've ever felt anything so slick and easy to clean in my life! I think I could have pretty much just hosed off the Rogue without washing and it would've looked great. This FK1000P is awesome!:bigups
I plan on using the DG Aquawax I have while drying the car after it's weekly(if needed) or biweekly washes. Do you think I need to do anymore layers of FK1000P or should 2 be fine? It is a daily driver, but my commute is about 3 miles on clean roads(no construction, gravel, dirt etc), so it does stay pretty clean as long as it doesn't rain.
I am hoping to not have to wax the Rogue over the summer where it can be 96 degrees at 7am with 90% humidity. It's bad enough I have to cut the grass in that heat, I don't want to have to wax often too.
I may pick up some of the FK425 too or maybe pick up the E1 Nano Wax...any thoughts on that stuff? I've read some good things, but was never sure about Eagle One branded stuff.
Thanks again though! This FK1000P is amazing and it's so easy to use. I really can't get over at how slick just the one coat was when washing! I called the GF over(who was using Meg's NXT 2.0 wax on her dark blue F-150 at the time) and she couldn't believe it either. I think next time her truck needs waxing, she'll be borrowing my FK1000P LOL
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globe9- Glad you like the FK1000P. The two coats should last pretty long, I think I'd wait a while and do the third one down the road a bit.
I haven't tried the E1 Nano Wax, but I'd almost put the FK425 in the same "gotta try it!" category as the FK1000P. Noting how much you appreciate the slickness of the FK1000P, well...the FK425 leaves things slicker than any other QD I can think of.
I haven't tried the E1 Nano Wax, but I'd almost put the FK425 in the same "gotta try it!" category as the FK1000P. Noting how much you appreciate the slickness of the FK1000P, well...the FK425 leaves things slicker than any other QD I can think of.
That's all I needed to know LOL I will definitely be ordering some FK425 ASAP!
One more question, not related to FK1000P. I like my tires shiny. I know that's not a popular look on here, with most seeming to like the clean, muted, not too blingy look, but for some reason I just like that shiny, wet-look on my tires.
I have and have used 1. Meg's Endurance Gel--a pain in the butt to apply, messy, and doesn't leave tires that shiny.
2. Tire Wet--used that last night on the tires and just not looking like the way the tires looked when leaving the dealership for the first time.
3. Meg's Hot Shine--same as above, just not that shiny look I'm going for.
4. Some foam stuff(I think its Armor All, but not their extreme line or anything)--again, same results as the last 2. Shiny, but not that extreme shine.
Would plain old Armor All be best? I'm assuming the dealership uses this. Or what else would you recommend for that shiny, blingy look?
Thanks again!!!
One more question, not related to FK1000P. I like my tires shiny. I know that's not a popular look on here, with most seeming to like the clean, muted, not too blingy look, but for some reason I just like that shiny, wet-look on my tires.
I have and have used 1. Meg's Endurance Gel--a pain in the butt to apply, messy, and doesn't leave tires that shiny.
2. Tire Wet--used that last night on the tires and just not looking like the way the tires looked when leaving the dealership for the first time.
3. Meg's Hot Shine--same as above, just not that shiny look I'm going for.
4. Some foam stuff(I think its Armor All, but not their extreme line or anything)--again, same results as the last 2. Shiny, but not that extreme shine.
Would plain old Armor All be best? I'm assuming the dealership uses this. Or what else would you recommend for that shiny, blingy look?
Thanks again!!!
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globe9 said:
Heh heh, I'm the wrong guy to ask as you and I are at opposite ends of this particular spectrum
But I'd try to find a product that claims to deliver the ultimate gloss, I'm sure someone has that niche covered.
Nah, dealerships don't use Armor All, but rather silicon/oil-rich stuff that you really don't want on your tires. Products like that retain dirt, sling onto paint, and are generally a huge PIA.
Heh heh, steel yourself for the perhaps inevitable criticism, and just start up a thread asking for the ultra-shine look