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killrwheels@autogeek · 10-03-2009, 08:51 AM

I heard that this product seems to offer more anti-static ability than the 425 spray. I often wondered if they were all to similar in design and function, so I requested a bottle.

Immediately noted was that the included sprayer offers much to much product. I will however note that wipe up was easy even with over application and no apparent streaking on black even in direct sunlight. The product seems a bit thicker than 425 and lays on the surface differently. After the first wipe there is a noticable slickness in its feel almost as if the towel is floating. There seems to be no attributable scent to it, and blue coloring is nice and stands out amongst other detail sprays.

After use the finish was crisp and reflective. It did not have any glow like carnauba based sprays but nowhere near plastic in look either. Since its poly based it stands to reason. It clearly looked nice and made drying choirs easy in Florida sun and removed very light water spotting. I would NOT however use as a dedicated quick detailer as I noticed absolutely no cleaning power. I am anxious with a daily driver that sits outside 24/7 to see what the anti-static abilities can do, as it seems a dust magnet. I also used the spray on the wheels while drying to test its ability to hold brake dust above the surface for easy washing next week.

All in all, I must say I was pleased with the spray. With a thick MF towel and a wipe or two its gone and noticable slickness was present. With darker cars, the crisp clean look is also a + . I do now feel that without a doubt the spray is different than 425 and will have its place at home and within the FinishKare line. I wonder how well it works with their sealants and look forward to additional reviews in the future on this line.

So in closing ... try Finish Kare. So far Pink Wax, 425, and 146 are nice. My hope is that some of you will also try it and piggyback onto this review with your thoughts and followups.

HighEndDetail · 10-03-2009, 09:06 AM

Scott, when did you spray the vette down.

killrwheels@autogeek · 10-03-2009, 03:34 PM

I used on the Saturn .... havent touched the Vette in months. Sitting under a cover in garage. I literally have around 700 miles on car since beginning of year.

MoBenzOwner · 10-03-2009, 04:44 PM

Thanks for the review Killr !

Harleyguy · 10-03-2009, 05:31 PM

Do you think if the #146 had the sprayer that the #425 has would help at all??Thanks for the write up Killr

killrwheels@autogeek · 10-03-2009, 05:37 PM

In all fairness, my original bottle of 425 is from Finish Kare directly before Autogeek became the authorized reseller for the line. I think that transferring 146 to one of those professional bottles where you can limit the amount used (dialing in) would save alot of product as a little goes along way. I would also prefer more of a misting with detail sprays in general.

Harleyguy · 10-03-2009, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by killrwheels@autogeek

In all fairness, my original bottle of 425 is from Finish Kare directly before Autogeek became the authorized reseller for the line. I think that transferring 146 to one of those professional bottles where you can limit the amount used (dialing in) would save alot of product as a little goes along way. I would also prefer more of a misting with detail sprays in general.

I'm in the same boat as you .I bought the sample kit they put together on there site then bought the full size 425 after i tried the sample kit.I keep the sample size in the vette for touch up.Maybe AG can look into the Fk sample kit it has glaze,pink wax,leather treament,and a couple of other products i thought it was a good value for the money.

CEE DOG · 10-03-2009, 07:39 PM

Thanks for the great review! I have been looking at this line lately. Haven't tried anything yet.

christian900se · 10-03-2009, 11:09 PM

Hopefully your findings as far as anti-static properties comes on top of FK 425! I just got some 425 and have found it does decrease dusting a bit but the sprayer stinks. It is a stream, not a spray (black sprayer) and makes it hard to apply the right amount.

How does the look of 146 compare to 425?

killrwheels@autogeek · 10-04-2009, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by christian900se

Hopefully your findings as far as anti-static properties comes on top of FK 425! I just got some 425 and have found it does decrease dusting a bit but the sprayer stinks. It is a stream, not a spray (black sprayer) and makes it hard to apply the right amount.

How does the look of 146 compare to 425?

I was using the exact same sprayer, and too revisited it as thought it was set to stream. Thats alot of spray ... I need a spritz or mist setting. (smiles)

Over the afternoon as 146 sat in the sun (it was 85-90 all day) it stayed crisp and reflective with no glow. It looked nice, but different that 425. I would now say 425 is closer to a spray wax in looks.