For FMJ to bond correctly, you NEED to do FP-II or at least the Glaze. I tried to cut corners and just throw on FMJ over top of whatever I had on the truck before I used Menzerna. 2 weeks later no beads.
I did the proper steps, FP-II, Glaze, FMJ x 2 and it lasted almost 9 months. Slickness was completely gone, but still very tight beads. Amazing stuff.
I did not use water to remove FP-II, I didn't need anything to remove it but a MF and very light pressure. It leaves a squeeky clean finish once removed. The trick is, spritz the pad with H20 very lightly--one pull of the squirter, put an X of FP-II , start on speed onea nd work it onto an area, then work up to speed 5.5-6 and move fast and evenly. Work until its almost dry, and then it comes right off with little effort.
If it's a bear to remove, you used way too much product. I used MAYBE 1/4? of the bottle to do the entire truck each panel twice. Menzerna products = very little product goes a LONG way. I got 15 applications out of a small bottle of FMJ.
To apply the FMJ and make it go MUCH smoother on and evenly applied, use a damp microfiber applicator. Screw the dry stuff the instructions say. You waste too much product like that and it goes on thick. Very thin coats is the trick. Just a haze will do it and its more than enough, removal requires little to no effort. Use a back & forth motion, dont use circles like we we all did when we were younger. I have had excellent results doing this.
Shoot me a PM if you want some pointers on Menzerna. I've had my share now playing with it on quite a few vehicles.
Your car looks great. !
