#425... I hate when people say WOW!

**imported_DennisH** · 02-22-2006, 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by shortspark

I received my bottle of 425 the other day in a nice, sturdy box along with a sample of pink wax. Fast shipment and well packaged. Can`t wait to try it!

Me to -- got the sample pack in 5 days packed very well?

**gmblack3** · 02-22-2006, 09:06 AM

Originally Posted by Setec Astronomy

Clearly not at fault?? It looks to me from your picture that they sent it in a priority mail envelope. I would call the shipper at fault, not the carrier when you send a quart bottle of liquid in an envelope.

:werd:

A quart bottle in a envelope is about as stupid as it gets. :doh

**KShep** · 02-22-2006, 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by Setec Astronomy

Clearly not at fault?? It looks to me from your picture that they sent it in a priority mail envelope. I would call the shipper at fault, not the carrier when you send a quart bottle of liquid in an envelope.

Maybe not so clear...but what remains of the box is on top of the envelope.

**sevenrd** · 02-22-2006, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by shortspark

I received my bottle of 425 the other day in a nice, sturdy box along with a sample of pink wax. Fast shipment and well packaged. Can`t wait to try it!

Ditto. Received it yesterday.

**Setec Astronomy** · 02-22-2006, 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by KShep

Maybe not so clear...but what remains of the box is on top of the envelope.

OK, I see it now. As it happens, I just got a gallon

, came FedEx Ground, and there was some leakage in the box...looks like maybe it froze, expanded, and leaked out some...although it seems like the box was upside-down at some point, despite the arrows on the box.

**KShep** · 02-22-2006, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by Setec Astronomy

OK, I see it now. As it happens, I just got a gallon

, came FedEx Ground, and there was some leakage in the box...looks like maybe it froze, expanded, and leaked out some...although it seems like the box was upside-down at some point, despite the arrows on the box.

It always seems to be hit or miss with shipping these products. Since the FK starter kit that was enclosed with this shipment arrived intact, I`m guessing mishandling caused the bottle to crack open near the bottom....and freezing didn`t occur this time.

I have had some Z2Pro arrive "clumpy", and suspect freezing during transit.

In the future I plan on taking inventory late summer and restocking during the warmer months, as suggested in other posts.

**SpoiledMan** · 02-22-2006, 02:40 PM

I used 425 yesterday and you`ll just have to hate me.

WOW!!

**klnyc** · 02-22-2006, 02:46 PM

Man, you guys stop teasing us. I have 1 gallon coming by this next week and I have 4oz sitting on my desktop. I havent had a chance to use it. The temp sux arse here

**racingbeat** · 02-22-2006, 02:48 PM

you guys..I hate you all.

Just ordered the 425 and their sealant spray to use with my trusty Klasse AIO and S100.

**LynchMOB** · 02-22-2006, 02:57 PM

I had used the 425 twice on my Jeep, then I drove in the rain the other day... and the day after that without any attention the paint hardly had any water spots or dirt. The plastic trim & bumpers are a different story. I also did the wheels with 425, makes a huge difference on how much of the go old Chrysler brake dust sticks to the front wheels. I really cant wait till the weather breaks so I can give both vehicles the full FK1 treatment... polish/sealant/wax/

**Glossy McGlosserton** · 02-22-2006, 03:05 PM

Can Z2 be applied after this stuff? I`m considering whether to spring for this or Z8. This is less expensive and sounds like it is maybe a smidge better in the gloss/slickness. But I don`t see where anyone has comments on whether it would mess up further layering of Z2.

**imported_memnuts** · 02-23-2006, 03:49 AM

Does FK 425 have any oil or silicone (good or bad) used as appearance enhancers in it?

It sounds like a polymer formulation that is not dependent on oils and silicone for its reported excellent appearance. The product states "Body Shop Safe".

Does it wash off during cleaning or does it maintain its appearance like Z8 (I know these are different product classes Z8-Spray Sealant FK 425 - QD).

TIA for any insight. :wavey

**LynchMOB** · 02-23-2006, 04:41 AM

My experiance with 425 is limited, two days after driving in the rain my paint ALMOST looked the same as when I had just applied 425. The hood was less slick to the touch but all side panels still had the same slickness.

**Spilchy** · 02-23-2006, 06:55 AM

Originally Posted by blkZ28Conv

Does FK 425 have any oil or silicone (good or bad) used as appearance enhancers in it?

Don`t know if this helps, but...

#425 US Patent Info

FK MSDS Sheets

You can also give them a call and see what they say.

**Setec Astronomy** · 02-23-2006, 07:03 AM

That MSDS wasn`t much help, Spilch, it lists hazardous ingredients only as "Proprietary Additives--100%"! :laugh: The patent formulations all seem to have wax in them, although in that context, I`m not sure it`s the same thing as we refer to here as "wax".