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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 05:51 PM
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I'm a died-in-the-wool carnauba man, but I just tried some Finish First that we got when we purchased my daughter's Honda. It lays down a good looking shine and is easy to use. Does anyone have any experience with it?
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 09:49 PM
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I came across FF about 10 yrs ago at a car show. I used it exclusively for about 3-4 yrs until I discovered other, more modern products.

It is an old skool solvent based polymer sealant, a lot like Liquid Glass ( a lot.....) and other early gen polymer products like Klasse AIO, Meguiars #20, Astro Shield, etc. It has mild cleaning ability due to its solvent content and very, very mild abrasive component.

It's not a bad product but so many out there have eclipsed it in technology. I'm kinda surprised its still around as I'd heard they had financial troubles, mgmt problems, etc.
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I came across FF about 10 yrs ago at a car show. I used it exclusively for about 3-4 yrs until I discovered other, more modern products.

It is an old skool solvent based polymer sealant, a lot like Liquid Glass ( a lot.....) and other early gen polymer products like Klasse AIO, Meguiars #20, Astro Shield, etc. It has mild cleaning ability due to its solvent content and very, very mild abrasive component.

It's not a bad product but so many out there have eclipsed it in technology. I'm kinda surprised its still around as I'd heard they had financial troubles, mgmt problems, etc.
What are you using now? Zaino seems to be very popular, but it also seems to be a little confusing.
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What are you using now? Zaino seems to be very popular, but it also seems to be a little confusing.
Yeah, I'm using Zaino and am very happy with it. It can be confusing as it works best as a system and it's critical to use it as such to get the best results.

If you want a simple all-in-one, wipe on/wipe off product, Zaino has a new product called (wait for it...) All In One. You get the great Zaino shine and protection with light paint polishing and cleaning ability. No need to use a dedicated paint polish or have a buffing machine on hand. It's as easy to use as anything out there.

Just checked out the FF website for the first time in years. Looks like they sell other products beside their own brand. The basic product line looks to be the same as its always been except for the new cycle products.
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FF was one of the first synthetic sealants released to the public. I think it was released right after Liquid Glass which was the first sealant I used. Technology has greatly improved over the years and my current favorite is Zaino. I used to be a carnuaba guy but there is no turning back now.
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Originally Posted by oldfat
I'm a died-in-the-wool carnauba man, but I just tried some Finish First that we got when we purchased my daughter's Honda. It lays down a good looking shine and is easy to use. Does anyone have any experience with it?
just my $.02, I have used finish first for years on my daily drivers, very pleased with results and durability.
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FF may have been around for a long time but it is a fantastic product.Easy to apply and easier to remove.I highly recommend it.My complete detail would be:wash with Dawn,claybar,wash again with favorite suds,FF,then finish with Rejex.This will give you a phenomenol result.
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