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Collinite 476s or Finish Kare FK1000P?
« on: July 24, 2012, 02:14:11 pm »
I am stuck between Collinite 476s or Finish Kare FK1000P,
Both offer great longevity for beading and protection but which is better, I want some to use on my daily car,
Or does anyone have a better product for around the same price bearing in mind i already have Kleen Freaks wax for the GTI.

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Re: Collinite 476s or Finish Kare FK1000P?
« Reply #1 on: July 24, 2012, 03:02:09 pm »
Can't comment on Coli but I've used FK1000p and it's very good. Also doubles up as a great wheel wax too.

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Re: Collinite 476s or Finish Kare FK1000P?
« Reply #2 on: July 24, 2012, 03:11:51 pm »
Cheers Carl, Trying to get my hands on a sample pot of it that i saw on DW but cant seem to get one

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Re: Collinite 476s or Finish Kare FK1000P?
« Reply #3 on: July 24, 2012, 06:26:32 pm »
It's not that expensive to buy and the tub you get will last you years :happy2:

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Re: Collinite 476s or Finish Kare FK1000P?
« Reply #4 on: July 24, 2012, 07:36:32 pm »
Both are pretty much the same. I think Collis is a hybrid so wax and sealant whereas FK is sealant. TBH I've used two coats of FK followed by two of Collies for winter protection. Lasted six months.


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Re: Collinite 476s or Finish Kare FK1000P?
« Reply #5 on: July 25, 2012, 09:15:57 am »
Stealth, Which do prefer for finish and ease of use, Heard FK can be a bit hard to get off if the panel is to cold or applied to thick?

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Re: Collinite 476s or Finish Kare FK1000P?
« Reply #6 on: July 25, 2012, 09:36:28 am »
Both are pretty much similar.

TBH I've only ever applied them to my car - black diamond pearl. I found the FK1000P gave a kind of glassy look - a bit like the car was wrapped in clingfilm. The downside was that I felt it muted the flake. This wasn't much of a problem in dull overcast winter. The 476s was less shiny but allowed the flake to pop a bit better.

As always, follow the usual advice - apply thin layers and buff frequently, especially in this weather. In winter, I could do half the car and buff off. Leave it too long and both are a PITA to buff off.

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Re: Collinite 476s or Finish Kare FK1000P?
« Reply #7 on: July 25, 2012, 09:40:23 am »
if you use the collinite, put it on one panel at a time (or even half a panel on roof and bonnet) and then buff off.

leave it too long and it goes like concrete and its a nightmare to get off.

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Re: Collinite 476s or Finish Kare FK1000P?
« Reply #8 on: July 25, 2012, 09:55:15 am »
FK1000p with FK#2685 Pink Wax over the top gives a nice finish.


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Re: Collinite 476s or Finish Kare FK1000P?
« Reply #9 on: July 25, 2012, 10:18:15 am »
Thanks for the help guys, I think i am gonna purchase some FK1000P.  :happy2:

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Re: Collinite 476s or Finish Kare FK1000P?
« Reply #10 on: July 25, 2012, 11:43:39 am »
I use fk1000 its really great especially on silver cars, looks even better when u finish with extra slick body spray from fk

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Re: Collinite 476s or Finish Kare FK1000P?
« Reply #11 on: July 25, 2012, 09:29:18 pm »
476s FTW   :notworthy:

Not come across anything more durable  :congrats:

Also has a lil bit of polish in there too  :happy2:
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Re: Collinite 476s or Finish Kare FK1000P?
« Reply #12 on: July 25, 2012, 09:40:15 pm »
if you use the collinite, put it on one panel at a time (or even half a panel on roof and bonnet) and then buff off.

leave it too long and it goes like concrete and its a nightmare to get off.

Too true! :scared:
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Re: Collinite 476s or Finish Kare FK1000P?
« Reply #13 on: July 25, 2012, 09:43:33 pm »
FK isn't that bad. I left it once for abut an hour (inadvertently) and it wasn't too hard to get off.