What do I use instead of FK425???

**cobrar97** · 06-13-2009, 08:42 PM

I`ve been trying to order a new gallen of FK425 from them, and FK`s shipping area has been down for weeks. If I email them, I get no response. Something thas certainly gone wrong.

So what QD can I get that works as well as 425 did? Thanks.

**imported_sal329** · 06-13-2009, 08:47 PM

Optimum works well and I have heard that Surf City is very similar to FK 425

**loudog2** · 06-13-2009, 09:20 PM

chemical guys synthetic QD. It`s anti-static just like FK

**Dsoto87** · 06-13-2009, 09:42 PM

I have quite a few qds and the one that comes closest to FK425 is OID. I`m not saying fk425 is better just that in terms of slickness and gloss OID is the most interchangeable.

If anything, I feel OID has a tad more cleaning power and a bit easier to use. FK425 seems to need a little bit more buffing.

**wascallyrabbit** · 06-14-2009, 04:40 PM

you could call them. i ordered about 1.5 weeks ago with no problems, web ordering was working. anyways OID is pretty close to 425 i also like QS from clearkote.

**silkstone** · 06-14-2009, 04:46 PM

FK#146......:nervous2:, actually I was impressed with OID, especially mixing it at the strength I need for different applications.

**cobrar97** · 06-14-2009, 05:07 PM

I`m not familiar with OID...what`s that stand for?

**Dsoto87** · 06-14-2009, 05:20 PM

Optimum instant detailer. Buy the 32 oz container and you get a gallon. Buy the gallon and it makes 4 gallons. When you buy it by the gallon, it actually comes out to half the price of FK425 in the long run.

CK Quik Shine is nice but I think 425 and OID are a tad better.

**Bigpoppa3346** · 06-14-2009, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by Dsoto87

I have quite a few qds and the one that comes closest to FK425 is OID. I`m not saying fk425 is better just that in terms of slickness and gloss OID is the most interchangeable.

If anything, I feel OID has a tad more cleaning power and a bit easier to use. FK425 seems to need a little bit more buffing.

+1.

OID is a bit easier to use, cheaper, and available from more vendors than FK 425. Both are fine products.

**WaxManRonnie** · 06-14-2009, 05:59 PM

Just go to Pep Boys and get the Surf City detailer. It`s

otc and it`s as close to 425 as your going to get.

**wascallyrabbit** · 06-14-2009, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by Dsoto87

CK Quik Shine is nice but I think 425 and OID are a tad better.

i agree, but would still consider QS a reasonable replacement for 425.

**Fallz** · 06-14-2009, 09:25 PM

Originally Posted by silk

FK#146......:nervous2:,

Whats up with the FK146 nervous grin ??

**imported_wagonproject** · 06-14-2009, 09:41 PM

Originally Posted by loudog2

chemical guys synthetic QD. It`s anti-static just like FK

Anyone use this?

**nosbusa1700** · 06-14-2009, 10:18 PM

Originally Posted by cobrar97

I`ve been trying to order a new gallen of FK425 from them, and FK`s shipping area has been down for weeks. If I email them, I get no response. Something thas certainly gone wrong.

So what QD can I get that works as well as 425 did? Thanks.

I`ve tried to order from them as well. I was looking foward in trying some of their products. I called and left word twice, e-mailed them twice, but they haven`t found the time to fix their website or call me back.

I would either try Optimum instant detailer, or Clearkote`s Quik shine. As far as OTC. I`ve heard Meguiar`s ultimate quick detailer was pretty good. I haven`t personally used it though. I think I`ll try it this week.