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Did you Fram cartridge distort?

Alright. Finally got my cutter after nearly two weeks! This ADBV looks well-centered and free of tears. However, the filter itself looks dirty? and there is excess black glue. Almost looks like it was assembled in a dirty facility. Holes inside the tube are mostly open.

Is that a PremiumGuard?

Just ordered my filter cutter so it'll take a few days for me to get it. Feel free to post it! I will probably cut this one anyway just out of curiosity.

I don't have a filter cutter. Any recommendations on where to purchase one? I will cut this one rather than return it if it can help provide any insight. Here are additional photos: Looks like it's made in the USA and louvers.

Hi all, I recently purchased two Fram FS3614 filters from AAP. I was surprised after I opened them up that I got two different style filters. From searching this board I know that the newer models appear to be Champ Labs made and potentially not as good as the old style ones. An easy way to...