put on a coat of FMJ and the paint feels "gritty"

[ngng]

maybe not gritty, but it's not smooth. is that normal?

[teg2audi]

Did you clay the car before you applied that FMJ?

IMO FMJ is junk, the durability is very weak. Go with a better sealant like Wolfgang then finish it off with some Collinite carnuba.

[ngng]

yep, clayed it, FMJ, then a coat of concorso.

what is this wolfgang you speak of

[Tusin]

It should feel very smooth/slick. No grit at all. Maybe you need another wash?

[DetailersDomain]

that's strange if you clayed it should have been smooth. then fmj should add some slickness to it.

[johnp69]

Yeh i just did a wash, clay, polish, fmj and then lusso and the car feels like it has "a non choloric silicone bases kitchen lubricant" on ....a reference from Christmas Vacation sledding scene for all you non movie watchers!

[teg2audi]

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