Finish First VS Carb. Wax

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paulwu

Discussion Starter · Nov 1, 2000

From everyone's rave reviews of finish first it sounds like good stuff and I would probably give it a try. I was wondering how it compared to the physical protection of a good hard Carb. wax?

Will Finish First minimize minor paint chips like a good layer of hard wax would?

I have a silver IS so I am more concerned with protection from the elements and paint chips. The shine is secondary since it is not as noticiable on a silver.

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geoff

· #2 · Nov 1, 2000

they're different. FF is a polymer protectant that actually bonds to your paint (that's why no wax can be on it to begin with), while caranuba is a true wax. i've used zymol on my 951 before, and FF blows it away. totally and completely.

FF lasts considerably longer, too. i've used lots of stuff, and FF is the best i've ever used. i'm sold.

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paulwu

Discussion Starter · #3 · Nov 1, 2000

I just like to know if FF offers the same type of "Physical" protection a hard layer of Carb wax will.

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paulwu

Discussion Starter · #4 · Nov 1, 2000

isn't Nu Finish a polymer protectant also?
how does that stack up to FF?

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geoff

· #5 · Nov 1, 2000

FF bonds a layer of itself to the paint, so yes, there is a physical barrier between the paint and the world. as far as the durability of the two substances, i know FF lasts about 6-9 months, even in harsh weather. zymol (caranuba) bested at about 3.

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chromaplast

· #6 · Nov 1, 2000

don't listen to geoff, they pay him to advertise

hey, but finish first rules.. you really have to try it for yourself. I am not putting second coating on because its too damn shiny already.

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paulwu

Discussion Starter · #7 · Nov 1, 2000

It is starting to get cold up in the northeast already. it there a minimun temp for this. 50 Degrees?

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geoff

· #8 · Nov 1, 2000

Originally posted by chromaplast:
don't listen to geoff, they pay him to advertise

hey, but finish first rules.. you really have to try it for yourself. I am not putting second coating on because its too damn shiny already.

LOL...their checks are late, then.