Ferrari Mailing List: Re: Is the list still on ? What's going on ?

[Hans E. Hansen (FList]

The supplier of FK1000 has changed the name/number to BWM100 (I
think....) for some reason.  It's labeled as "High Temperature Paste
Wax" and is used for coating molds for low temp metal casting.
Developed in Germany, I believe.  Someone wondered "What would happen
if I smeared some on my car?"  Anyway, it has a small cult following.
It's a bit of a PITA to use - well, not more so than most paste waxes
I guess.  But I use it on my 2 daily drivers because it lasts at least
6 months on outdoor stored cars and I detest waxing them on a regular
basis.  I have a sticky fine tree sap mist that falls in the area of
my driveway and makes unprotected paint feel like sandpaper.  But
nothing sticks to this wax.  I don't even get anal about removing bird
droppings or bug splats right away.

Also, I've been washing with Wolfgang SiO2 Coating Wash.  It's crazy
expensive, but the SiO2 content beads water like nothing I've ever
seen.  Highly self-washing, meaning that a good rainstorm will clean
the car by itself for months after an initial Wolfgang wash.  Even
works well on the windshield, sort of like RainX except much longer
lasting.

The common thread here is that I'm lazy and want the best results with
the absolute least effort.  So one day each in the spring and fall
waxing, and then just a couple of washes in between is all I'm willing
to do.  I only do this to protect the paint from sap, birds,
waterspots, etc.  I'm not really into it for the "show and shine"
aspect.

Hans.

On 4/24/21, Peter Rychel <dino308gt4 [at] hotmail.com> wrote:
> Interesting choice for wax. Makes sense considering the job it has to
> perform, so why wouldn’t it work as a general purpose protectant for
> outdoor, driving use.
>
> I used old fashioned Turtle Wax on my old daily driver years ago. Easy to
> apply and it kept the car looking good for years of daily driving.
>
> Peter
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> From: Hans E. Hansen<mailto:FList [at] hanshansen.org>
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> To: PeterGT4<mailto:dino308gt4 [at] hotmail.com>
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> Subject: Re: [Ferrari] Is the list still on ? What's going on ?
>
> For the seats, it's been pretty much consensus to use Leatherique. Paint
> finish technology moves fast, so that's a moving target. I use FK1000 mold
> release wax on some cars, as it's extremely long lasting. But way too many
> coats of Zaino on my Maserati, for reasons that I can't explain.
>
> Hans.
>
> On Sat, Apr 24, 2021, 5:51 PM Anthony Bauco
> <tbauco [at] gmail.com<mailto:tbauco [at] gmail.com>> wrote:
> I guess all of the pilot stories have been told.
>
> I am working on a non-functional side mirror at the moment.
>
> When all the electrical stuff is sorted I will move on to detailing.  Any
> suggestions?
>
> Washing tips?  I have never had a car with single stage paint before.  And
> it is getting thin in places.
> Suggested ceramic coating?
> Suggested wax?
> Leather cleaner and conditioner?
> Wheel cleaner?
> Polish for exhaust tips?
>
> On Sat, Apr 24, 2021, 8:41 PM Michel Savard
> <mysavard [at] videotron.ca<mailto:mysavard [at] videotron.ca>> wrote:
>
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