First impressions of FK1000P
07-04-2009, 08:06 AM
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I got my Finish Kare 1000P few weeks ago and now after using it twice I could say something about it. I know there are tons of tests and reviews about it but these are just my personal thoughts 
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If someone isn't familiar with it, it's a long lasting hard paste sealant, not a wax. Manufactured by Finish Kare. The tin is quite big; 14,5oz (412g). When proportionated to that AND the fact that the tin lasts for a long time, it's quite cheap! I paid 20,95€ (29,33$ / 17,95?) of it.
The target was my own car, sapphire black E60.
The process:
1) Carlack 68 NSC (same as Klasse AIO)
2) Chemical Guys EZ Glaze (YES, this surely has its affect on final result, so it's not all because of FK1000P)
3) FK1000P
4) Second layer of FK1000P after one wash
I used a Sonus SFX Professional Applicator to spread the FK1000P and its black side worked pretty nice with it:
And buffed with Ultimate Ultra-Plush Buffing Cloth:
Pros:
+ The tin lasts for ages. Half a round turn in a can with the pad was enough to cover a door for example.
+ Melts nicely on panel, no grainy bits at all.
+ Hazes quickly and prominently
+ Very easy to buff off (restrictedly though!)
+ Easy to see if using too much product on a panel
+ Hard to get a "sweaty" finish (LSP holograms)
+ Gives a long lasting protection
+ Can be layered after 20 mins
+ Makes the paint pop
Cons:
- Clogged the applicator quite fast, which leads up to using too much product (I guess this happens with all paste like sealants and waxes)
- A moderate pain in the a** to buff of when too much product on the panel
- Stucks in rubber parts very hard!
Few pics:
(Note! It's a sealant albeit it says "wax" in a can)
The following pics have been taken four days later and lots of dust is on the car. They're taken also at evening time (around 10pm) and the sun shines quite low as you can see in the second pic:
- Antti -
.If someone isn't familiar with it, it's a long lasting hard paste sealant, not a wax. Manufactured by Finish Kare. The tin is quite big; 14,5oz (412g). When proportionated to that AND the fact that the tin lasts for a long time, it's quite cheap! I paid 20,95€ (29,33$ / 17,95?) of it.
The target was my own car, sapphire black E60.
The process:
1) Carlack 68 NSC (same as Klasse AIO)
2) Chemical Guys EZ Glaze (YES, this surely has its affect on final result, so it's not all because of FK1000P)
3) FK1000P
4) Second layer of FK1000P after one wash
I used a Sonus SFX Professional Applicator to spread the FK1000P and its black side worked pretty nice with it:
And buffed with Ultimate Ultra-Plush Buffing Cloth:
Pros:
+ The tin lasts for ages. Half a round turn in a can with the pad was enough to cover a door for example.
+ Melts nicely on panel, no grainy bits at all.
+ Hazes quickly and prominently
+ Very easy to buff off (restrictedly though!)
+ Easy to see if using too much product on a panel
+ Hard to get a "sweaty" finish (LSP holograms)
+ Gives a long lasting protection
+ Can be layered after 20 mins
+ Makes the paint pop
Cons:
- Clogged the applicator quite fast, which leads up to using too much product (I guess this happens with all paste like sealants and waxes)
- A moderate pain in the a** to buff of when too much product on the panel
- Stucks in rubber parts very hard!
Few pics:
(Note! It's a sealant albeit it says "wax" in a can)
The following pics have been taken four days later and lots of dust is on the car. They're taken also at evening time (around 10pm) and the sun shines quite low as you can see in the second pic:
- Antti -
07-05-2009, 10:42 AM
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I ordered the FK1000P from UK, a shop called Seriousperformance.co.uk. It's the only place that sells it in UK.
Applicator and microfiber cloth are from Cleanyourcar.co.uk.
Applicator and microfiber cloth are from Cleanyourcar.co.uk.
07-11-2009, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Anzafin' post='933146' date='Jul 5 2009, 02:42 PM
I ordered the FK1000P from UK, a shop called Seriousperformance.co.uk. It's the only place that sells it in UK.
Applicator and microfiber cloth are from Cleanyourcar.co.uk.
Applicator and microfiber cloth are from Cleanyourcar.co.uk.
Looks great - if you need a great quick detailer get FK425!
07-11-2009, 02:34 PM
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My Ride: I have an 05 545i. It's a manual with a few options. This is my first BMW but I don't know how I'll ever be able to switch to something else.
Oh yes, FK #425 is an excellent product. It spreads so much and leaves the car smooth than a babies bottom
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