mike matchlat
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First let me say i have tried many quick detailers.I just got finish kare today.It is one of the best i have ever used. Thanks to the forum members that recommended it is one of the best keep secrets
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Rsurfer
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FK425 is no secret, it's been one of the slickest QD for years.
Rsurfer
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AW is a sealant and will last much longer than FK, but FK is very slick. Try it out you will like it. On your next order with AG get a free sample.
StephenK
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Rsurfer
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Do a 50/50 with AW and FK and let us know which is slicker.
Rsurfer
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Hey, it's a great product, it does mute flakes if used to often. If you use QD's you will love FK.
corolla619
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??fk425 will mute flakes?? or did i read this wrong?
Rsurfer
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Talking about AW muting flakes not FK.
ScottB
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You dont know what your missing till you try 425 ... and Ive never noticed it mute anything. They also offer 146 which is more of a sealant look qd'er spray. Its a bit crisper looking and not quite as slick.
WRAPT C5Z06
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Better cleaning ability than FK425.
5.4 Shelby
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I have not noticed any improvement in static over Griots Speed Shine (their version of QD). I have not used any other QD for many years. I bought the FK425 because of its advertised anti static property. I was not overly impressed. Still very static. FWIW, I was using it over WG DGPS 3.0 covered with Pinnacle SSII.
ScottB
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Better cleaning ability than FK425.
Neither clean very well, but in general it "seems" most quick detailers have really become detail sprays and add some gloss and perhaps in rare instances some UV protection.
For a true quick clean wipe I use Mothers Showtime or mix up some ONR.
146 suggests more of the anti-static abilities over 425, not sure it will help but might be worth a try. I liked it and found it looked more like a traditional sealant versus 'nuba wax. 425 is the opposite in looks.
WRAPT C5Z06
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I going off FK's charts on their website. You're right that both aren't meant for cleaning, but one does clean better than the other, FWIW. :xyxthumbs:
ScottB
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I learned along time ago after many a product testing, that my charts differ from alot the manufacturers offer
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5.4 Shelby
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Thanks Killr. I will try some next time I order.
A4 1.8tqm
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I agree, I've been using FK425 as a drying aid with Guzzlers and LOVE IT. I just got a sample bottle to "supplement" my gallon, the sample bottle has a nice fine mist. Unlike the Home Depot sprayer which I felt was wasteful, spraying too much.
Better cleaning ability than FK425.
From the start, with FK 425, I completely disregarded it as a cleaner, only using it with the intention of lube for drying and as a wax booster. Like Killr, I'll reach for the ONR for a "true quick clean wipe" But the other day I figured I'll test it's cleaning ability, it says it removes finger prints and smudges, conveniently I have a glossy black Refrigerator in serious need of a wipe down.
Before- (I know... I live like an animal
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During- After a light mist and a single swipe. The area I wiped came out looking amazing but it left one major streak, likely not a streak from the product, rather from the massive amount of greasy finger smudges. I was impressed!
After- Overall I was very surprised by the cleaning ability of FK 425, my already high opinion of this product just jumped through the roof! If you (anyone) don't at least get a sample, I'll hack your system and order it for you (J/K).
