New Car Questions (FK1000p, etc)

UPDATE:

I did basically everything that was recommended to me. I used the Megs Iron Removing Spray Clay and the Road Warrior APC. I also clayed the car. It went really well and looks really good. I’ll add a second coat of the FK next weekend. By then, I’ll also have the Ultima TTG+ to put on my trim. I definitely appreciate everyone’s input.

A couple of observations I had:
It is definitely easier to wax a darker car than a white car.
I really liked the Optimum Car Wash I used. I have a few more I want to try before I settle on my “go-to”.
I need to find a good safe brush to get deeper into my wheels. These wheels show the backside more than my other ones so that was never something I had to worry about.
I definitely didn’t need to skip the decontamination process. I’m glad that was recommended to me from you guys.
I used GG synthetic clay. It was so easy to use. The car was brand new and therefore not in bad shape so I don’t know how it would do on a more difficult vehicle but it was definitely easy to use.

I can’t wait to see how the FK holds up and looks long term. I have really enjoyed these forums and look forward to learning more from you guys. Thanks again.
 
ThatsSoSpursy- So glad it turned out to your satisfaction, that`s gotta be really gratifying. Sounds like you went about it all just right.

To get deeper into the wheels, i.e., do the barrels, you could look into Wheel Woolies. They work OK for me, but eh..I still reach in there with little mitts anyhow, which also let be do the back sides of the spokes/etc.
 
EdLancer said:
FK1000P layered with 845IW. I find FK1000P doesn`t give the warmth of 845IW on darker colored cars.
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Agree about the looks of FK1000P on dark colors, although non-Autopians give it more compliments than any other LSP I`ve ever used by an astounding margin (all the complete strangers who come up to comment actually become a little irritating). At best its "sterile sealant look" is something I`ve just gotten used to.

What was *really* striking to me was how much better Collinite`s 476S looked...never really got "warmth" out of 845 myself and always topped that with 476S on dark colors. Eye-of-beholder and all that...

I don`t top the FK though, lest I be unable to just apply more when needed (which is all I do for years on end) and, TBH..[WARNING, Autopian Heresy follows!]..I don`t care that much about how my LSPs look any more.
 
I have a white Accord (taffeta white), been applying FK1000p to it for 10 years, looks good, last long, from October to April/May, Northeastern winter. My priority is endurance/protection. I wait at least 3-5 days before adding another layer, usually longer. I top with FK425 after washing (sometimes). I recently helped a friend do his new CR-V with the textured white finish, slightly metallic "particled" finish. We applied FK1000P, looks good on his car. I would use the Infinite Use Detail Juice which Accumulator likes if I lived in a house with a garage where I could store and mix the IUDJ.
 
Also IME Honda paint is soft and easily marred, scratches and swirl marks. My advice is to work carefully and make sure all the pads, towels etc are clean and safe to use.
 
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