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Mosca · 12-20-03, 06:44

I've not used FSS. However, there are a lot of PTFE resin sealants on the market. AutoInt makes one, Auto Guard, NuFinish, and more. Most "Sealant Packages" offered by new car dealers are PTFE based systems.

The general characteristic appearance of this type of product (I've been looking at it in my showroom for 12 years) is a very reflective plasticky shine, with a bit of a blue cast to it under flourescent light, with very little depth, and almost no warmth.

It is high in durability. 3 years? No. I'd give it on the far side of 6 months, though. We do all our cars with the Auto Guard product (no charge, folks, and we clay every car first) to help protect against acid rain (northeast PA), and it does do that.

Many of these products are formulated to sheet rather than bead. Sheeting prevents water spotting, which helps re point #2.

Finally, FSS was started not to bring a great product to the market, but as an instructive exercise in internet marketing. As such, it rankles a lot of people.

I appreciate your critical eye for this product. Your independent observations are spot on compared to those made by other users of FSS and competitive PTFE products. Since you are familiar with the two-step process, allow me to suggest you try the Klasse AIO and SG. It will give you the same durability, and it looks fantastic.

For more information on how to keep your new car looking great, spend some time looking through the articles and tutorials posted by the Mayor of Autopia, David Bynon.

Again,

Tom

12-20-03, 06:44	#2 (permalink)
Mosca perpetual noob Mosca is offline Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,006	I've not used FSS. However, there are a lot of PTFE resin sealants on the market. AutoInt makes one, Auto Guard, NuFinish, and more. Most "Sealant Packages" offered by new car dealers are PTFE based systems. The general characteristic appearance of this type of product (I've been looking at it in my showroom for 12 years) is a very reflective plasticky shine, with a bit of a blue cast to it under flourescent light, with very little depth, and almost no warmth. It is high in durability. 3 years? No. I'd give it on the far side of 6 months, though. We do all our cars with the Auto Guard product (no charge, folks, and we clay every car first) to help protect against acid rain (northeast PA), and it does do that. Many of these products are formulated to sheet rather than bead. Sheeting prevents water spotting, which helps re point #2. Finally, FSS was started not to bring a great product to the market, but as an instructive exercise in internet marketing. As such, it rankles a lot of people. I appreciate your critical eye for this product. Your independent observations are spot on compared to those made by other users of FSS and competitive PTFE products. Since you are familiar with the two-step process, allow me to suggest you try the Klasse AIO and SG. It will give you the same durability, and it looks fantastic. For more information on how to keep your new car looking great, spend some time looking through the articles and tutorials posted by the Mayor of Autopia, David Bynon. Again, Tom __________________ The best way to maintain that "just waxed" look is to have just waxed your car.