FK1000p Questions

[pwaug]

Taking advantage of the 25% off and free shipping today and plan to order a tub of FK1000p.


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I know if I put it on thin I shouldn`t have problems buffing off after hazing, but should I order some FK425 just in case??


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Also, will the 1000p stain trim?` Can I just wipe of immediately if I should get it on the pebble grain trim that runs compeletely around the bottom of my car?` How about smooth plastic trim??

[Fallz]

425 is a nice detail spray.


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Keep off of grained trim with it.


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I just finished my second coat for winter. `

[pwaug]

Bought the 1000p mainly for my next full detail in the spring, but couldn`t resist trying it out so gave the hood a coat the other day.`` There is a month old coat of DG105/601 on the car.` Applied a thin coat`by hand with a B&S Red hand applicator, allowed it to sit`for about 90 minutes`since it was only 55 in the garage and then buffed off.` Very easy to remove so I don`t understand reports of it being a bear to get off.```Didn`t notice much difference in the look compared to the DG105.`

[Jesstzn]

One thing I noticed was the 1000p has lost its beading in 6 weeks .. mostly after I used CG car wash at the prescribed mtce ratio .. dunno if I point at the 1000p or the wash.

[Jesstzn]

Bought the 1000p mainly for my next full detail in the spring, but couldn`t resist trying it out so gave the hood a coat the other day.`` There is a month old coat of DG105/601 on the car.` Applied a thin coat`by hand with a B&S Red hand applicator, allowed it to sit`for about 90 minutes`since it was only 55 in the garage and then buffed off.` Very easy to remove so I don`t understand reports of it being a bear to get off.```Didn`t notice much difference in the look compared to the DG105.`

No issues here either after 17 + cars

[Accumulator]

Jesstzn- Aw man, after my hard-sell I`ll feel bad if it isn`t durable for you!` Six weeks?!?`


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Funny how experiences with FK1000P differ.` I get months and months of beading...over a year isn`t uncommon by any means and I`m talking a used-hard daily driver (winter/etc.) and having`small/tight/spherical beads too.` I generally go for three layers, applying after each of a series of washes and maybe that helps with the durability.


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Note that I wash with Griot`s Car Wash, in a pretty strong mix and I basically "wash the car three or more times" each time I wash (given my wash method).` The Griot`s seems to have basically zero effect on the FK1000P.` I think I`ll try the HD Pink shampoo soon, we`ll see if that`s any different in this regard (sure hope not!).


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I find the look sometimes changes a day or three after application, but the diff is subtle.


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I`ve used it on textured trim (yeah, intentionally!) but "Don`t try this at home, kids!" because when it goes wrong you`ll have a real issue on your hands.


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I simply love FK425 as a QD for FK1000P, but I also like FK146 (used it on the FK1000P`ed Tahoe yesterday).` Note that Ron Ketcham, who knows a lot more about FK stuff than I do, does *NOT* like FK146, so opinions about it certainly differ.

[pwaug]

` I think I`ll try the HD Pink shampoo soon,


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Will be interested in your opinion so let us know what you think after you give it a try!!!!

[Accumulator]

Well, it might be a little while as I still have a few gallons of the Griot`s.` But then I wash more frequently in the Winter and doing the Tahoe (my way) does use a *LOT* of shampoo (maybe a pint or more!).

[Jesstzn]

Funny thing is is for years I have used , yes believe it " Turtle Wax " wash soap in the gal for $5 bottles . Maybe the beading is a little different after a CG wash . I use a 2.5 gal pail and not even a cap of concentrate. Our water isn`t very hard up here and I find the CG sudses but not thick suds. BTW I bought 2 different gallon jugs of the CG soap. Neither seem to have the lubricity of the TW soap either. I am hoping for a semi warm day and I`ll reseal the roof .. 1/2 with 1000P and the other with #21 just to see if its the soap either removing it or maybe it was the TW soap wax content helping the beading ... that make sense?

[Accumulator]

Jesstzn- Is it just a diff in beading?` My FK1000P is also slick/etc. after lots of washes.


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I used the TW "Zip" wash back before I got all nutty about this stuff, and its lubricity wasn`t even close to stuff like Griot`s or M62.` But that was a *long* time ago...


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Heh heh, every time I start thinking seriously about trying something other than the GG (such as the Pink) I wonder about stripping the FK1000P; sure don`t want to do that!` I do think the GG must be contributing to how long my LSPs last, it sure seems easy on `em.

[Jesstzn]

Next wash I will go back to the TW just to see if it beads again

Will let you know.

[Accumulator]

Jesstzn- How`s the *slickness* after the beading diminishes?

[Jesstzn]

. Seems ok... Not going to wash it to find out tho... Low tonite is 5F

[Accumulator]

I just hosed off the FK1000P/FK146`ed Tahoe yesterday.` It was *coated* with salt/dirt/yuck, but a regular hosing off (softened water, no powerwasher) followed by a DI rinse has it looking incredibly good for a few-minutes effort.

[Street5927]

I like to use the FK2180 over the 1000. I use the FK2180 in the winter months because of it`s ability to go on and come off nice in lower temps. It is easy to apply and easy to remove. Although, not as durable as the 1000, I think it leaves a slightly slicker and glossier finish. 2180 is also easy to apply in direct sunlight if needed. Did a test on it, and it worked in direct sunlight just as good as the Gloss-It products work in direct sunlight. Although, that being said, my go to product for durability and looks is still `Autoglym EGP and SRP. Excellent durability and amazing looks, especially on metallic paints, IMO.