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Old Dec 11, 2008, 09:15 PM
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You couldn't have possibly chose a better sized wheel. It's perfect. 17's?
Old Dec 11, 2008, 09:49 PM
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Thanks for the compliments guys!

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That car is AMAZING!! Those wheels are hot.

What do you use to get a shine like that?
To be completely honest, much of that shine is simply due to a clean car and a well-taken photo. I have a Zaino kit that I'll be using next weekend and will certainly post pics of the results
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Originally Posted by MitsuJDM
You couldn't have possibly chose a better sized wheel. It's perfect. 17's?
18x9.5
Old Dec 12, 2008, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 72Tornado
To be completely honest, much of that shine is simply due to a clean car and a well-taken photo. I have a Zaino kit that I'll be using next weekend and will certainly post pics of the results
FWIW, Zaino Z-2p looks fantastic on GG. If you can, do at least three layers. Like FK1 1000p, layered Z-2p makes GG paint look like it's covered in a candy apple shell. While this isn't something I'd suggest for RR/TB, GG does very well with this product. Good luck.
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I need to give that FK1 1000p a shot. I haven't ever used their products.
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Originally Posted by SHhhhh
I need to give that FK1 1000p a shot. I haven't ever used their products.
I couldn't recommend 1000P highly enough. As a high-temp sealant, it's almost singular in its scope. Due to its high-temp composition, it works very well on calipers and wheels, lasting longer than comparable products. On GG, it's killer. Though the product ultimately lacks depth compared to good waxes, it's not an issue with GG. It has another drawback. If 1000p isn't applied in a very thin layer, it can be an armbuster to remove. Having seen your work, I doubt you'll have this problem.

As you may know, FK1 includes a 4oz sample of buyer's choice with every order. If you order, I humbly suggest trying either 425, 146, or PW. Like 1000P, 425 is almost unique in its effect.

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http://www.fk1usa.com/products-consumer.htm
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My old GG VIII MR. I only had it for a few months before getting my white IX. I kinda miss this one though...

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My IX MR. Still stock and I've had her over a year now, ha ha. Can't wait for that income tax check to come it.

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^ Regarding being stock, your signature says otherwise.
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Originally Posted by FJF
I couldn't recommend 1000P highly enough. As a high-temp sealant, it's almost singular in its scope. Due to its high-temp composition, it works very well on calipers and wheels, lasting longer than comparable products. On GG, it's killer. Though the product ultimately lacks depth compared to good waxes, it's not an issue with GG. It has another drawback. If 1000p isn't applied in a very thin layer, it can be an armbuster to remove. Having seen your work, I doubt you'll have this problem.

As you may know, FK1 includes a 4oz sample of buyer's choice with every order. If you order, I humbly suggest trying either 425, 146, or PW. Like 1000P, 425 is almost unique in its effect.

For those unfamiliar with the brand:

http://www.fk1usa.com/products-consumer.htm
I think you may be my long lost twin....another GG SE owner who uses FK1 and DWG. My SE has been topped exclusively w/ PW since I bought it. I finally got some 1000p this summer that I've been itching to try on the Evo, but I've only gotten to use it on my Accord thus far. And I love their flat rate shipping so I can buy 425 by the gallon.
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Originally Posted by DeeezNuuuts83
^ Regarding being stock, your signature says otherwise.
There aren't any bolt on parts on my car right now, unless you count my filter. And the tune isn't a "bolt on". The car is physically stock.
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Originally Posted by Unregisterd
I think you may be my long lost twin....another GG SE owner who uses FK1 and DWG. My SE has been topped exclusively w/ PW since I bought it.
<grin> Your car must look gorgeous. PW is a wonderful product. I did my wife's Mazda last summer and finished with DWG/3xPW. It looked wet. It'll be interesting to hear your impressions when you have a chance to compare it to 1000P.

And I love their flat rate shipping so I can buy 425 by the gallon.
We use 425 all over the house. FWIW, it's wonderful on LCD screens. My wife keeps joking that one day she'll come home and find a truck delivering a 55gal drum of the stuff.

FK1 is great - very reasonable shipping, free samples, superb products, and killer costumer service. What's not to like?

Have you had a chance to order from JW? Their packaging is very impressive. Opening a shipping box feels like receiving a gift from Tiffany's.


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