In praise of FK1000P

loco · 10-12-09, 11:05

OK, I have yet to master the proper application technique for this sealant (for me, it's hard to remove), but I've gotta say the end results are terrific.

I have found that bugs and water spots are so much easier to wash off now. Bird bombs come completely off with just the hose. The beading is gorgeous and the paint is very very slick. I also like how it looks on my black car, which surprises me as I had heard it's better on lighter colors. No, it's not the deepest, wettest look, but it's not nearly as ''plastic-y'' as other sealants sometimes are. Very glossy, great reflections.

It's also excellent on wheels.

I plan to add another coat before winter really sets in. Maybe I will have better results with easier removal since I'll be implementing some suggestions I got in another thread.

Oh, and FK425 is an excellent QD as well! I'm anxious to try some other FK products such as the tire dressing. Thanks to all for all the positive comments about 1000P. You are the ones who convinced me to try it.

mobenzowner · 10-12-09, 11:12

Glad you like it.................

loco · 10-12-09, 11:18

Thanks mobenz!

I forgot to add that there is always a spot right behind my convertible top on the passenger side that gets some nasty water staining (I guess) whenever it has rained between washes. I used Zaino, UPGP, Souveran, 845 - none of them seemed to protect against this. I'd have to use AIO to remove it. But what do you know? That spot was perfectly clean when I washed my car today! I can only attribute it to 1000P - and yes, we did get some rain here this past week.

Good stuff!

Daniel3507 · 10-12-09, 11:18

this makes me happy that mine will be here thursday. the only thing im worried about is the ease of use, or lack there of

mobenzowner · 10-12-09, 12:10

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Originally Posted by Daniel3507

this makes me happy that mine will be here thursday. the only thing im worried about is the ease of use, or lack there of

Use it real thin and you will be fine. It's not that hard to use, just not as easy as some.

froboy272 · 10-12-09, 01:11

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Originally Posted by mobenzowner

Use it real thin and you will be fine. It's not that hard to use, just not as easy as some.

is there a cure time to allow it to haze over or is this a W.O.W.O. application?

mobenzowner · 10-12-09, 01:15

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Originally Posted by froboy272

is there a cure time to allow it to haze over or is this a W.O.W.O. application?

I have let it haze about 10 minutes and removed. Do 2 or 3 panels then go back and start removing at panel 1. It can be layered after only 20-30 minutes of cure time.

audicoupej · 10-12-09, 01:19

I never had a problem with it, as was said above, layer it thin, let it haze and buff off. I have only applied by hand, but you can try loading up your pad, scraping off the excess and applying by machine to get a thin, even coat.

Have you clayed and polished the paint recently. I find many products hard to spread and remove on cars that have not had a proper detail (i.e. just wash and wax vehicles that have never been clayed and polished).

loco · 10-12-09, 01:28

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Originally Posted by audicoupej

I never had a problem with it, as was said above, layer it thin, let it haze and buff off. I have only applied by hand, but you can try loading up your pad, scraping off the excess and applying by machine to get a thin, even coat.

Have you clayed and polished the paint recently. I find many products hard to spread and remove on cars that have not had a proper detail (i.e. just wash and wax vehicles that have never been clayed and polished).

In my case, yes, the car was completely detailed - clayed and polished - prior to using 1000P. I may have let it sit too long. I waited 20 minutes or so after applying and I was afraid that was too early, but it was already a bit difficult to remove. Can you remove as soon as it hazes or is there a need to wait a certain amount of time before removing?

BAKER · 10-12-09, 01:50

I've had mine for about a month and comes off easily if its thin and dry.

Cleaning Fool · 10-12-09, 01:56

Its a nice product for sure, excellent value for your money, you can't beat it for the price.

STSInNYC · 10-13-09, 09:22

Re cure time...there was a recent post indicating that "JJ", the owner/an exec with FK, had told the member that 1000P needs 24-48 hours of cure time (eg. dry) before another coat is applied.