My main computer just took a dive, so I don't have any
pics to post yet. I will edit this post as the pics are
available or I will just add to the thread. Anyway...
About 29 degrees today, so qew was out of the question. But I needed
to clean up the car and put something on it. I didn't really want to fuss
with any wax or sealants, So I decided to work strictly with a set
of spray products: PB Spray and Wipe, FK1 Finish Restorer, and FK1
Poly Wet and Slick.
First, I applied S&W. I used one of the sprayers offered through PBs
(thanks Steve). The new high grade sprayer unfortunately still released
large droplets, but not nearly as much as the cheapo sparyers. My advise
to you guys is this: before putting one of these higher grade spayers in
your bottles experiment with the settings using water. Once you have
the spray pattern you want, then put the sprayer in your favorite product.
With the new sprayer in, I applied light misting of product over the panels.
I do this by slowly passing the sprayer about 8-12 inches from the panel
while squeezing the trigger. I try to keep the sprays to about 2 sweeps
per panel; one for the upper section, and one for the lower section. I
use the door molding as the divider for the sweeps. I usually spray an entire
car side, and then come back to the first sprayed panel and wipe
the product off with a thick mf towel. Steve recommends his very plush
blue mf towels for this task, so I try to stick with them or anything else
I have with similar thickness. Always use very light wipes preferably going
in one direction (this also allows for some light spreading of the product
if you did not completely cover the panel with a light misting). Once again,
I do each secton in the same fashion, and then finally, I come behind with
a new dry and soft towel to do the final wipe.
Next, came FK1 Finish Restorer (aka #146). This and S&W look similar but
thats where similarities end. While S&W is all cleaner, 146 is a wax/sealant
with some very light cleaning capability. It can be sprayed on, or applied
via foam or terry mf pad. I suggest sticking with an applicator pad instead
of spraying the product on as you can get better control of where the
product goes. Once you have initial application, gently spread the product
with a slightly dampened towel or use cloth applicator pad. This product
should be applied and then removed from each panel while product is still
wet, otherwise it will leave some streaking afterward. Streaking is not a big
deal, but if you're working on a light colored car, or working in an area
where lighting is not optimal, you'll find it visiting you later on when you
look at the paint under street lighting. After drying with a soft towel, I
did a touch on the panels. The sections did not feel as slick as S&W, but
then again, as this product does have some wax in it, I expected it might
not feel very slick. But adding this did improve the look of the paint, making
it a bit more wet looking.
Last was FK1 Poly Wet and Slick (aka #425). This one is a bit confusing.
If you check the website, it indicates this product should be used only
on clean surfaces. However on the bottle I have, it says that 425 can be
used to clean as well as leave a protective finish. I will be sure to follow
up on this so i can get some clarity. Since the sections were already
cleaned, I figured I would just add this final touch and see how this fares
with the 146.
Like 146, it can be applied via spray or via applicator pad. I used this in the
same fashion as I used S&W: very light spray- preferably 2 sweeps per
panel, spread product with soft towel, then wiped dry with another clean
thick mf towel.
In previous uses of 425, I have found this to be absolutely incredible
in terms of it's slickness and gloss. But when I looked at the combo, the
look was significantly enhanced. This may be a bit skewed since there
is already some 2180 and 425 on the paint, so I will have to try this on
an untreated panel sometime. The closest comparison I can make with
the 146/ 425 combo is EX-P topped with #16, very wet look with nice
clear reflection.
Then it all got topped with snow.... :brick
Once again, pics to come very soon.
pics to post yet. I will edit this post as the pics are
available or I will just add to the thread. Anyway...
About 29 degrees today, so qew was out of the question. But I needed
to clean up the car and put something on it. I didn't really want to fuss
with any wax or sealants, So I decided to work strictly with a set
of spray products: PB Spray and Wipe, FK1 Finish Restorer, and FK1
Poly Wet and Slick.
First, I applied S&W. I used one of the sprayers offered through PBs
(thanks Steve). The new high grade sprayer unfortunately still released
large droplets, but not nearly as much as the cheapo sparyers. My advise
to you guys is this: before putting one of these higher grade spayers in
your bottles experiment with the settings using water. Once you have
the spray pattern you want, then put the sprayer in your favorite product.
With the new sprayer in, I applied light misting of product over the panels.
I do this by slowly passing the sprayer about 8-12 inches from the panel
while squeezing the trigger. I try to keep the sprays to about 2 sweeps
per panel; one for the upper section, and one for the lower section. I
use the door molding as the divider for the sweeps. I usually spray an entire
car side, and then come back to the first sprayed panel and wipe
the product off with a thick mf towel. Steve recommends his very plush
blue mf towels for this task, so I try to stick with them or anything else
I have with similar thickness. Always use very light wipes preferably going
in one direction (this also allows for some light spreading of the product
if you did not completely cover the panel with a light misting). Once again,
I do each secton in the same fashion, and then finally, I come behind with
a new dry and soft towel to do the final wipe.
Next, came FK1 Finish Restorer (aka #146). This and S&W look similar but
thats where similarities end. While S&W is all cleaner, 146 is a wax/sealant
with some very light cleaning capability. It can be sprayed on, or applied
via foam or terry mf pad. I suggest sticking with an applicator pad instead
of spraying the product on as you can get better control of where the
product goes. Once you have initial application, gently spread the product
with a slightly dampened towel or use cloth applicator pad. This product
should be applied and then removed from each panel while product is still
wet, otherwise it will leave some streaking afterward. Streaking is not a big
deal, but if you're working on a light colored car, or working in an area
where lighting is not optimal, you'll find it visiting you later on when you
look at the paint under street lighting. After drying with a soft towel, I
did a touch on the panels. The sections did not feel as slick as S&W, but
then again, as this product does have some wax in it, I expected it might
not feel very slick. But adding this did improve the look of the paint, making
it a bit more wet looking.
Last was FK1 Poly Wet and Slick (aka #425). This one is a bit confusing.
If you check the website, it indicates this product should be used only
on clean surfaces. However on the bottle I have, it says that 425 can be
used to clean as well as leave a protective finish. I will be sure to follow
up on this so i can get some clarity. Since the sections were already
cleaned, I figured I would just add this final touch and see how this fares
with the 146.
Like 146, it can be applied via spray or via applicator pad. I used this in the
same fashion as I used S&W: very light spray- preferably 2 sweeps per
panel, spread product with soft towel, then wiped dry with another clean
thick mf towel.
In previous uses of 425, I have found this to be absolutely incredible
in terms of it's slickness and gloss. But when I looked at the combo, the
look was significantly enhanced. This may be a bit skewed since there
is already some 2180 and 425 on the paint, so I will have to try this on
an untreated panel sometime. The closest comparison I can make with
the 146/ 425 combo is EX-P topped with #16, very wet look with nice
clear reflection.
Then it all got topped with snow.... :brick
Once again, pics to come very soon.
