DGPS 3.0 or UPGP

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I'm about to begin my project of machine perfecting the shine on my 07' Black-(Ultraviolet metallic specs) Maxima, greenish Blue 08' Tahoe and 10' Black A8L and have a few questions.

First: How do you know if you have hard or soft paint? Not sure how that is determined?

Second: Which is a better sealant that provides great protection and a stunning shine --Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0 or UPGP? I have the both products but am using the Wolfgang TSR 3.0 and their FG 3.0 for correction. I was thinking that I'd use the UPGP on my Tahoe and the DGPS on my Audi and Maxima???



 
Rebelranger said:
I'm about to begin my project of machine perfecting the shine on my 07' Black-(Ultraviolet metallic specs) Maxima, greenish Blue 08' Tahoe and 10' Black A8L and have a few questions.

First: How do you know if you have hard or soft paint? Not sure how that is determined?

Second: Which is a better sealant that provides great protection and a stunning shine --Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0 or UPGP? I have the both products but am using the Wolfgang TSR 3.0 and their FG 3.0 for correction. I was thinking that I'd use the UPGP on my Tahoe and the DGPS on my Audi and Maxima???
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This is a general rule and does not apply to all years: Nissan=soft paint..GMC=Med hard..Audi=Hard paint.
Both sealants are very good. UPGP is a little easier cause it's a wipe on walk away vrs. 3.0 which needs to be wiped. They both will last about the same. Try it both and see what you like best.
 
Rsurfer said:
This is a general rule and does not apply to all years: Nissan=soft paint..GMC=Med hard..Audi=Hard paint.
Both sealants are very good. UPGP is a little easier cause it's a wipe on walk away vrs. 3.0 which needs to be wiped. They both will last about the same. Try it both and see what you like best.
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Great Rsurfer! Always appreciate your thoughts and direction.

The part about the paint will more than likely make sense once I start this project. Working with the Maxima first I should be able to see soft versus hard paint as I move upward to the A8...
 
if it's a flat black paint - UPP, if it's metallic paintwork - Wolfgang.
 
I See Thanks Rsurfer. I'll give one of them a try! It's times like this where I've learned so much that I wish I had a local Autogeek outlet nearby-so i don't have to wait for shipping.
 
If you go with the UPGP just make sure to go on thin with it, if not you will get streaking.
 
Rebelranger said:
I'm about to begin my project of machine perfecting the shine on my 07' Black-(Ultraviolet metallic specs) Maxima, greenish Blue 08' Tahoe and 10' Black A8L
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Post some pics and tell us how it went when your done :props:
 
daveo said:
If you go with the UPGP just make sure to go on thin with it, if not you will get streaking.
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Yep I used UPGP before and it needs a thin layer. And has to cure for more than 12 hours between coats.
I liked the results before but had not properly prepared my paint.

I have both the flex and the new Griot's DA (gift from the wife along with Permission to use the garage!!!) to work with. I'll start with the Maxima (less risk as it will be sold in February) and by the time I fet to the A8 I should have somewhat of a technique and more muscles!!!!

I will post pics as I would like to review my experience with the machines and products..I have several Griot's products that came with the machine which I will at least give a try on the Maxima and use the top shelf stuff for the Tahoe and A8.
 
dpgs= a warmer, carnuba like glow. upgs=glossier sealant look.
dpgs= a slicker surface and is less finicky for first time users
upgs= a learning curve. but once learned, takes much less time to apply since there's no removal. but i usually follow up with a light qd wipe after the 12 hr cure.
upgs= a better price per application. a 4 oz bottle will last you a looooong time.

however i do use and like both. just depends what mood i'm in that day
 
What about Carnuba over either? Will there be any benefit?
 
I am about to get either the Fuzion or the Souveran (or both) to use on top of my sealant. Any thoughts on these over the UPGP?
My plan is to use the DGPS on the black cars and the UPGP on the lighter Tahoe. Then finish with a good Carnuba.
In my bag the only wax that I have is P21s....
 
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Best of both world, Fuzion.
or
Souveran for black, Fuzion for others. Fuzion will also last alot longer than Souveran.
 
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