Review - Ultima Elastrofoam Paint Cleaning System - Garry Dean - Tampa, FL - Premium Custom Detailing

I have been using this for a few weeks now and I love it more and more everytime. It saves time and elbow grease. I also have not noticed any marring. I used the block on glass before it ever touched paint as instructed by Rick Vaal @ PFC.
 
Gary. Thanks for the review. My system is enroute at present. My question to you is (I didn't see it mentioned), as clay is supposed to be one of those things that also removes LSP etc during the whole process of things, does this system also do that? Thanks.
 
Klink10 said:
Gary. Thanks for the review. My system is enroute at present. My question to you is (I didn't see it mentioned), as clay is supposed to be one of those things that also removes LSP etc during the whole process of things, does this system also do that? Thanks.
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No problem. Yes, it does seem to remove some of the LSP. I would recommend treating the block the same as clay and be prepared to reapply the wax or sealant after use.
 
I think I will add this to my next order. I'm glad to hear you haven't noticed any marring. That was my biggest concern
 
Twister said:
I think I will add this to my next order. I'm glad to hear you haven't noticed any marring. That was my biggest concern
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At this point I have used the block on between 15-20 vehicles without noticing any marring. The trick is to be sure to break it in on glass before it touches paint. Let us know what you think.
 
Garry Dean said:
At this point I have used the block on between 15-20 vehicles without noticing any marring. The trick is to be sure to break it in on glass before it touches paint. Let us know what you think.
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Why does it have to be broken in?
 
Maybe using it on the glass first will bring it to the normal softness, reducing the probability of marring. Garry posted that it should not be stored in a tight and sealed container.
 
Maybe rubbing it on glass breaks down the sharp points or high points that are there after the manufacturing process.

It sounds good to me (as a technical noob.) :) I like that it can be rinsed clean after part of a panel, small areas, rather than trying to get a grit-free surface by kneading clay.
 
Cat ji said:
Maybe rubbing it on glass breaks down the sharp points or high points that are there after the manufacturing process.

It sounds good to me (as a technical noob.) :) I like that it can be rinsed clean after part of a panel, small areas, rather than trying to get a grit-free surface by kneading clay.
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That is correct. It was explained to me that using it on glass first will flatten out the surface thus breaking it in making it smoother to glide across the paint surface.
 
I wonder why they don't rub it on glass during manufacturing if it is such an important thing to do?
But thanks for the review, Garry. I think I will try this stuff. Seems easier than clay.
 
kimtyson said:
I wonder why they don't rub it on glass during manufacturing if it is such an important thing to do?
But thanks for the review, Garry. I think I will try this stuff. Seems easier than clay.
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Thanks!

I didnt have any micro marring at all when mine was new. It is just a recommendation to use it on glass first so that you can safeguard against the micro marring. Try it right out of the wrapper and see if you get any marring. If not youre set.
 
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