FK 1000 Hi Temp Paste Wax - Page 2

Accumulator · 09-10-09, 09:24

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Originally Posted by KnuckleBuckett

... for gosh sakes do NOT get it into crevices or on your trim!!

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Originally Posted by Robb

+ 1, be very very very careful around trim, ask me how I know

Huh...I used it on the black plastic exterior trim on the DenaliXL and it worked fine (this was over a base of either KAIO or ZAIO). I did chicken out and use KSG on the rubber surfaces of the running boards and step bumper, but otherwise I juse FK1000Ped its trim with no issues

NSXTASY · 09-10-09, 09:44

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Originally Posted by Accumulator

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Huh...I used it on the black plastic exterior trim on the DenaliXL and it worked fine (this was over a base of either KAIO or ZAIO). I did chicken out and use KSG on the rubber surfaces of the running boards and step bumper, but otherwise I juse FK1000Ped its trim with no issues

+1, I apply it to trim and have had no problems using ZAIO as a base.

Though, it doesn't like porous or textured trim unless you ensure you wipe off WELL.

If your depositing it into cracks and crevices your likely using too much.

On a side note. I do each panel twice. Wiping off the first thin layer immediately, then applying another and letting that sit until I work my way around.

I sometimes find that the first layer is almost absorbed and takes a few applications to "close off" the paint (it seems that way at least).

Accumulator · 09-10-09, 09:59

NSXTASY- Yeah, I ended up doing a lot of applications on the Denali. And I usually employ a semi-W-O-W-O method whenever I apply LSPs to trim.

You're right- a thin application doesn't leave a lot of product in the texture and I think that's a big part of having this turn out OK.

BAKER · 09-10-09, 10:36

Had to try it of course, and got a bit on the black window trim, came off with no problems, same on the body panels of the car, no removal problems and I must say I like the look, extremely bright and reflective and doesn't seem to have taken the depth away. Ran the hose on it afterwards and I don't think the water came anywhere near the car. The side panels and hood didn't need wiping as the water was gone. It certainly met my expectations, and like most FK products, I can see a tin going a very long way. Got some pink wax 2 years ago and still 90% full, and I use it frequently.

Rob Tomlin · 09-11-09, 02:18

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Originally Posted by NSXTASY

+1, I apply it to trim and have had no problems using ZAIO as a base.

Though, it doesn't like porous or textured trim unless you ensure you wipe off WELL.

If your depositing it into cracks and crevices your likely using too much.

Exactly right.

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On a side note. I do each panel twice. Wiping off the first thin layer immediately, then applying another and letting that sit until I work my way around.

I sometimes find that the first layer is almost absorbed and takes a few applications to "close off" the paint (it seems that way at least).

That's hilarious. I do exactly the same thing!

Accumulator · 09-11-09, 02:57

BAKER- Glad it worked out OK on the trim. You never know until you try it whether it'll be a good idea on the vehicle in question, but I seldom have any real problems with this approach.

NHBFAN · 10-24-09, 07:32

I usually spritz my foam pad with 425 before I begin

Rob Tomlin · 10-24-09, 08:20

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Originally Posted by NHBFAN

I usually spritz my foam pad with 425 before I begin

+1

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Accumulator · 10-24-09, 10:12

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Originally Posted by NHBFAN

I usually spritz my foam pad with 425 before I begin

I've done that a lot when applying FK1000P to wheels, but I decided to *not* do it when FK1000Ping the Yukon.

My reasoning might be faulty, but I can't help but think that it might *somehow* cause some minor compromise in the durability...like it might interfere with the bonding or something

When I use Griot's SpeedShine that way with waxes (my pseudo-spitshine approach), it makes for a better look, and smaller, more spherical water beads, but it also seems to compromise the durability a little bit. Not sure if it's fair to extrapolate to FK425/FK1000P, but the thought persists

Rob Tomlin · 10-24-09, 05:13

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Originally Posted by Accumulator

I've done that a lot when applying FK1000P to wheels, but I decided to *not* do it when FK1000Ping the Yukon.

My reasoning might be faulty, but I can't help but think that it might *somehow* cause some minor compromise in the durability...like it might interfere with the bonding or something

That's a good point, and something worth considering.