Just bought FK 425
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roaringmouse
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swervo said:
It worked better then I expected, but it didn't do much for the tree pollen.
Pennypacker
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I'm just about through my first 31 oz bottle of 425. The only thing I regret is not having bought a galllon instead!
shortspark
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I also wanted to see what the fuss was all about and purchased some 425 a couple weeks ago. It is a very good product indeed. But I'm not really sure if I need it in my aresonal. I have a billet silver Honda Ridgeline and use the Klasse twins (my lsp is simply SG). If the truck is filthy I shampoo; if it is just dirty I use QEW; and if it is just bird bombed, water spots or dusty I simply use Poorboys SW. So using a dedicated QD (I really think SW is better at cleaning than as a true QD), is not necessary for me for its cleaning ability.
Instead, I want a QD that I can use to touch up an already fairly clean vehicle, or right after one of the washes mentioned above, or even to use as sort of a mini-sealant and protectant to extend my Klasse applications. The 425 seems to do this job very well but not any better than Menzerna HGAS, Jeffs SG or my homebrew that I always talk about here which is 1 part Klasse SG to 3 parts distilled water (in a mister bottle). I have done panels using each, stood back and honestly could not tell much difference among them. Maybe on a different color I might but not on my silver.
I still do not know how the durability of 425 will play out. If it exceeds the others then it will have a place, if not, I will use it up on my golf cart (or buy it based on price, sales, rebates, etc.).
Instead, I want a QD that I can use to touch up an already fairly clean vehicle, or right after one of the washes mentioned above, or even to use as sort of a mini-sealant and protectant to extend my Klasse applications. The 425 seems to do this job very well but not any better than Menzerna HGAS, Jeffs SG or my homebrew that I always talk about here which is 1 part Klasse SG to 3 parts distilled water (in a mister bottle). I have done panels using each, stood back and honestly could not tell much difference among them. Maybe on a different color I might but not on my silver.
I still do not know how the durability of 425 will play out. If it exceeds the others then it will have a place, if not, I will use it up on my golf cart (or buy it based on price, sales, rebates, etc.).
Wasatch
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This is my new go to QD.
Pats300zx
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John Styrnol said:
I agree 100%. I will be purchasing a gallon soon :woot:
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Wasatch
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Pats300zx said:
Smart Man, LOL
imported_Bence
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Tuan209 said:
One thing to understand the anti-static property of a product:
An anti static product won't prevent dust from settling to a surface. Anti-static doesn't mean 'dust repellent' or 'invisible force field'.
Instead, it will stop the dust attraction. In dusty climates/areas, airborne dust and pollen will still settle/sit on the surface - but a bit less than usual. Anti-static products won't attract as much dust as you can observe with certain carnaubas, laptop/TV screens, (portable) electronic appliances, etc. The dust, which settles down to a car's (mainly horizontal) surfaces is easier to clean because the 425 has incredible slickness.
Based on all the positive reviews here, I thought I'd try the FK products too. I went for their little "mini sampler set" for $20 or whatever it was. I was mostly interested in the #425.
My two Caddys are both sable black, daily drivers, parked outside 24x7 in southern New Jersey near chemical plants and the Delaware River. Couldn't get much worse, eh?..
I normally try to brush or wipe them down each day just to keep the bird drops and dust down to a minimum - we had a fairly dry winter, and there's a lot of dust/sand/grit in the air around my area here. I've used the Megs QD, Klasse SG cut 1/10 with distilled water, and now this FK425 as quick clean up sprays. The 425 is a nice product and seems to work at least as well as the others, and smells better, to boot.
I will have to wait and test for a few more weeks, seeing what happens after a rainstorm, etc. I will say the vertical parts of both cars seem to be attracting a bit less dust - no big difference on the hood, roof or trunk, but the doors and fenders seem to stay cleaner, and get cleaner, easier.
Jury still out.
My two Caddys are both sable black, daily drivers, parked outside 24x7 in southern New Jersey near chemical plants and the Delaware River. Couldn't get much worse, eh?..
I normally try to brush or wipe them down each day just to keep the bird drops and dust down to a minimum - we had a fairly dry winter, and there's a lot of dust/sand/grit in the air around my area here. I've used the Megs QD, Klasse SG cut 1/10 with distilled water, and now this FK425 as quick clean up sprays. The 425 is a nice product and seems to work at least as well as the others, and smells better, to boot.
I will have to wait and test for a few more weeks, seeing what happens after a rainstorm, etc. I will say the vertical parts of both cars seem to be attracting a bit less dust - no big difference on the hood, roof or trunk, but the doors and fenders seem to stay cleaner, and get cleaner, easier.
Jury still out.