Finish Kare 425 questions...

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Like optimum instant detailer, can you use 425 when the car is wet? Also, some people say 425 will "ghost" if overused. What is "ghosting"?

[Rsurfer]

Like optimum instant detailer, can you use 425 when the car is wet? Also, some people say 425 will "ghost" if overused. What is "ghosting"?Yes you can use it as a lube when wiping down. Ghosting, is like hazing. I've used 425 everyday for almost a year and no ghosting or hazing.

[christian900se]

Some paints are more finicky with ghosting. My car is included, and I have had to get used to it since there is a learning curve to any product. I would recommend using a different spray bottle since the one FK comes with applies way too much. Even still, FK 425 is very forgiving in this regard and I have not had any problems with it at all. In addition, it is the best QD I have ever used in terms of dealing with humidity and temperature.

[ricka]

when doing a final wipedown after a sealant or wax has cured, i'll spray directly onto the mf towel. helps to not over-apply the qd and still provides the slickness of the towel to glide over the paint.

its been a good technique for me after applying a lsp like liquid souveran to minimize dust attraction and static electricity.

[skizot]

Some paints are more finicky with ghosting. My car is included, and I have had to get used to it since there is a learning curve to any product. I would recommend using a different spray bottle since the one FK comes with applies way too much. Even still, FK 425 is very forgiving in this regard and I have not had any problems with it at all. In addition, it is the best QD I have ever used in terms of dealing with humidity and temperature.

Agreed that 425 is one of the best QD. I have found that Dodo Red Tropical Mist is simply amazing as well. I use RTM for most everything now, with the occasional Pinnacle Crystal Myst. 425 is still my drying QD of choice.

[christian900se]

Agreed that 425 is one of the best QD. I have found that Dodo Red Tropical Mist is simply amazing as well. I use RTM for most everything now, with the occasional Pinnacle Crystal Myst. 425 is still my drying QD of choice.

I have always been interested in giving Red Mist a try since it is very highly rated but I have so much QD as it is lol. I really like Gl0ss-it gloss enhancer too and is probably my favorite to use but in all honesty I can't tell a difference in looks. The only problem with FK is that it has very limited cleaning ability so water spots stay put until I grab something like gloss enhancer. Either way, you can't go wrong with 425. ;)

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Does optimum instant detail spray have the same cleaning ability as 425?

[christian900se]

It will be at least similar, if not better. Alot of people are saying great things about OID so that would be a great option as well. Bottom line is you can't really go wrong with any QD mentioned here. ;)

[VISITOR]

can you use 425 when the car is wet?

yes, i do it all the time on my pops car...

[Rsurfer]

Agreed that 425 is one of the best QD. I have found that Dodo Red Tropical Mist is simply amazing as well. I use RTM for most everything now, with the occasional Pinnacle Crystal Myst. 425 is still my drying QD of choice.
Tropical Mist does not clean very well. TM is a spray sealant and for half the price I perfer Aqua Wax as a spray sealant.

[daveo]

FK 425 is great and economical, if you really like it you should buy it by the gallon. I always felt that the Optimum Instant Deailer would streak for me, but maybe it was user error.

[ScottB]

Yes you can use it as a lube when wiping down. Ghosting, is like hazing. I've used 425 everyday for almost a year and no ghosting or hazing.

:iagree:

FK425 and FK146 both work well on damp paint too. On hot panels it can streak but both really seem to work well even when overused. (quite forgiving)

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Which QD has really good cleaning ability?

[ricka]

DG 521 is excellent. Great cleaning ability.

[christian900se]

XMT Final Finish Instant detailer has some good cleaning abilities, but my personal favorite for cleaning ability is Gl0ss it Gloss Enhancer but it is a bit expensive now (I bought a 3 pack for the price of one bottle now).