If I use OQ (FK425) after every drive do I need to wash?

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SeaNile31

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I'm not mega anal about my car but I do use FK425 and a California duster on my car after every drive. It's mostly a weekend car and not used in rain, etc. So, if I use FK425 after every drive and the car is garage kept do I ever need to wash the car? I have ONR waiting but haven't had the opportunity yet...



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I think that eventually,you'll realize that a QD is not always a substitute for a good foamy wash,to thoroughly clean the dirt out of the paint.If your gonna do any type prep work,sealing or topping you're gonna have to wash it beforehand. Even if its a Garage Queen you're bound to get road grime,tar ,sap crud etc,that need to come out of your paint.QD and spray waxes are really for maintaining the protection and boosting the shine you applied nothing beats a good wash:waxing:
 
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Great question, and I also LOVE FK425 - great product in every way. Regardless, you'll still want to give your baby a nice thorough wash to not only truly remove dirt / grime / contaminates, but to lower the risk of putting unsightly swirls into your paint.

A potential solution is to have a foam-gun handy and after several drives, foam down the car - give a light wipe to all surfaces with the foamy mixture dwelling, then rinse off. This will be a lot quicker than a traditional two-bucket method wash, but safer and more effective than the FK425 wipedown alone: the best of both worlds.
 
Noting that I'd *NEVER* CCD/QD a vehicle after a drive anyhow...



Sooner or later I'd want to flush the dirt out of the nooks and crannies. Dirt in out-of-the-way places can even retain moisture and cause corrosion. And dirt will eventually adhere/bond to the paint in a way that QDing just isn't the right approach.



Some of my vehicles are about as much garage-queens as I can imagine (how about the Jag- an '85 with ~18K miles, and the '84 RX-7 only has ~24K) and even the S8 doesn't get out much (~14K), but those get full, regular washes just like the daily drivers or they don't get touched at all.



2005GTPinMD said:
..[FK425].. is awesome. I use it while drying my car after washing - the surface is so slick.
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Yeah, I do that with it too, but only on the vehicles that have sealants on them. I used to do it on everything, but I've had a few odd cases of solvent action on waxes that lead to pseudo-holograms.



But on everthing synthetic, from KSG to UPP to FK1000p, it's simply great.



EDIT: Almost forgot...on a less-than-spotless surface, I'd rather use FK146 than FK425. Better cleaning IME. IF I notice a waterspot or something after the vehicle's left the garage, I'll use FK146 (or maybe even ONR at QD strength) if I want to clean it off (and risk marring the paint :nervous: ).
 
FK425 does not clean off road grime or dirt very well. On mine I use it after cleaning to top off...
 
Maybe I will break out the ONR today and give it a shot. It's a little chilly here in the Philly area and the idea of washing the car without a hose is heaven!
 
Apparently according to this anyway, you're still gonna have to wash your car. At least to wax/seal it.





Finish Kare FK425 is an ultra-slick Quick Detail Spray that contains anti-corrosive agents, UV inhibitors and anti-static agents that reduce dust build up. FK425 is not a car wax. Instead it uses polymer resins to protect the surface.



Although Finish Kare 425 does offer some protection, it does not match or replace your other forms of paint protection like paste waxes, sealants and spray sealants. Primarily it is used to remove finger prints, water marks, to maintain your protection beneath and reduce dust attraction keeping your car cleaner and brighter, for longer.

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What I do. First off my car is garage kept and I only drive 5 miles to work and I park it in the warehouse. All week I QD my car when i get home or first thing in the morning. On Friday night or early saturday morning I use ONR (every week.)

My car never gets that dirty and has never been in rain or snow. I was worried that i would get marring by QDing eveyday, I think if it does its minimal.

When I have Zaino on the car its Z6, lately its its been QS from CK to keep up CMW. I have FK425 and its excellent too.
 
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