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UIGP vs Wolfgang Cockpit Sealant
I’ve been trying to put this together for a while now, figured it was time to finally post. Sorry if it seems scattered, it’s been pieced together from a bunch of words docs over several weeks. I wanted to review my favorite interior products
Manufacturer claims: Wolfgang
Now you can keep the interior of your car looking and feeling new with a single product that’s incredibly quick and simple to apply. Wolfgang Cockpit Trim Sealant is an invisible, advanced synthetic polymer coating that provides a durable coating of protection and beauty to all leather, plastic, vinyl, rubber, wood and metal interior trim! Wolfgang Cockpit Trim Sealant replaces the need for multiple products!
Manufacturer claims: Ultima
Ultima Interior Guard Plus uses superior science and technology to coat, seal and protect every finish in your fine automobile. This clear sealant dries completely and will not leave a greasy, slippery film that attracts dust. Instead, fabrics, leather and vinyl all take on the tactile feel of fine cashmere. You will glide in and out of your leather seating and feel a new comfort that's silky smooth, but not slippery.
Okay, so my test panel is my rear driver side door. As you can see I have the tape line as the control. (WG on left / UIGP on the right)First I cleaned the entire area to be treated with DP Total Interior Cleaner. DP does a great job of sprucing things up and removing previous interior dressing and treatments. With a clean base now ready, we’ll apply the products.
Application:
Identical, these are WOWA interior sealants. What I do is prime my applicator(blue microfiber brick) with two sprays. Then I give it a third, and ready to go. I find 2 sprays to prime and maybe 1 additional spray for every other section. Both products spread really easy, maybe slight edge to Woflgang as its easier to see as you apply. Each atomizer does a good job of distributing the spray evenly across the applicator. Now, some people like to spray these onto the surface then coat, I like to just load the applicator, I find I can apply things smoothly this way. It’s a simple as wiping on, letting it set, and if you so desire give it a quick buff. Sometimes you can get a high spot, and the quick post buff helps. You can top them again with a second coat if you wish, for a desired look, but I usually stick to one.
Look/results:
As you can see, both do a good job or darkening a bit. Wolfgang to my eye seems to dry a tad bit glossier than UIGP, and I personally like that. Some folks just want a matte finish and I get that too, its all up to you! I’ve noticed if I do multiple coats of each, Wolfgang tends to add a little more gloss each time. Don’t get me wrong, this isn’t armor all glossy, it’s a very classy matte look that when you catch the right light can give a really nice sheen. With UIGP I do notice this, but not to the degree I do with Wolfgang.
The feel of these products is what makes them great. After curing, both have a unique feel. UIGP feels very smooth to the touch, to best describe it, I’d say it’s like rubbing your hand on a clean kitchen granite counter, it just feels clean and smooth. Wolfgang has a feel like velvet, its hard to describe, but picture rubbing your hand on a nice piece of fabric or short nap microfiber, Wolfgang creates a really unique feeling to your interior. I have plastics and Vinyl on the inside of my car and the touch is quite amazing. Both products can be applied to your steering wheel and it will not hinder your driving. These do not make the wheel slippery or greasy, and that’s great because your steering wheel gets all greasy and oily from your hands, its nice to have protection there for all of that mess! Haha.
These products work really well on leather seats. Not pictured so apologies, but in my experience when applied to leather seats literally people can slide and slip right in and out, plus it protects from spills and stains. Just like the claims made, it really is a dramatic difference, if you have leather seats I suggest looking into these. UIGP wins in this area to me, the seats felt noticeably softer with the UIGP applied. Wolfgang felt soft, however wasn’t on the same level. The person whos car it was even noted how nice the seats felt with UIGP.
Protection:
Both products shine in this area. They actually cause the surface to pool or bead water, liquids, etc. They either roll off or bead up, allowing easy removal in case something horrible like a spilled water or drop of coffee from those crap starbucks mugs drips out. The right side of the dash has UIGP and the left side has Wolfgang. Both of these products were applied exactly 1 month ago and have only been cleaned with a damp towel with DI water. As you can see, liquids bead up nicely on both sides showing off the layer of protection to protect the inside of your ride. After a month they are still both holding strong, I will try and keep up with more beading photos. Also, I own pets, an awesome dog and cat. We always take them to the park and yeah they drool and drip stuff everywhere. These interior sealants really are great in aiding in cleaning that mess up. The barrier it creates allows for easy removal with no harsh apc or chemicals, just a damp towel is good enough.
Conclusion: Advantage, Wolfgang
Honestly you can’t go wrong with either. However, I’d choose the Wolfgang and here’s why. In my experience, I have had the Wolfgang last longer and still provide the look and feel I desired for a longer period of time than UIGP. Also with UIGP I have had issues with darker plastics in some make of Toyotas, and it causing a white streak. Despite how little product I’d use, UIGP would leave occasional white streaks, almost chalky looking. With the Woflgang I did not experience it on dark plastics, it dried clear everywhere on those surfaces that were finicky with UIGP. UIGP worked flawlessly on every other surface, but was really picky with certain darker ones on certain cars I’ve applied it to, namely a Prius, Yaris and Ford Edge. So be cautious of that aspect with UIGP. I have seen others have this issue as well. That’s one big reason I’d choose the Wolfgang. Wolfgang is also easier to see while applying. UIGP seems to me that it melts and clears qucikly into the dash or plastic, and that’s good but with Wolfgang you can see a little better where you’ve been to ensure you’ve had good coverage. You can see a trail of where you’ve been as it slowly cures as you move on. Also overall I like the look Wolfgang provides more. I find that tad bit of sheen/gloss really adds something for me that I personally have always liked. This not knocking UIGP, if you want it get it, but I’d suggest the Wolfgang any day, twice on Sunday.
Thanks, have fun, detail on. Go Patriots.!
I’ve been trying to put this together for a while now, figured it was time to finally post. Sorry if it seems scattered, it’s been pieced together from a bunch of words docs over several weeks. I wanted to review my favorite interior products
Manufacturer claims: Wolfgang
Now you can keep the interior of your car looking and feeling new with a single product that’s incredibly quick and simple to apply. Wolfgang Cockpit Trim Sealant is an invisible, advanced synthetic polymer coating that provides a durable coating of protection and beauty to all leather, plastic, vinyl, rubber, wood and metal interior trim! Wolfgang Cockpit Trim Sealant replaces the need for multiple products!
Manufacturer claims: Ultima
Ultima Interior Guard Plus uses superior science and technology to coat, seal and protect every finish in your fine automobile. This clear sealant dries completely and will not leave a greasy, slippery film that attracts dust. Instead, fabrics, leather and vinyl all take on the tactile feel of fine cashmere. You will glide in and out of your leather seating and feel a new comfort that's silky smooth, but not slippery.
Okay, so my test panel is my rear driver side door. As you can see I have the tape line as the control. (WG on left / UIGP on the right)First I cleaned the entire area to be treated with DP Total Interior Cleaner. DP does a great job of sprucing things up and removing previous interior dressing and treatments. With a clean base now ready, we’ll apply the products.
Application:
Identical, these are WOWA interior sealants. What I do is prime my applicator(blue microfiber brick) with two sprays. Then I give it a third, and ready to go. I find 2 sprays to prime and maybe 1 additional spray for every other section. Both products spread really easy, maybe slight edge to Woflgang as its easier to see as you apply. Each atomizer does a good job of distributing the spray evenly across the applicator. Now, some people like to spray these onto the surface then coat, I like to just load the applicator, I find I can apply things smoothly this way. It’s a simple as wiping on, letting it set, and if you so desire give it a quick buff. Sometimes you can get a high spot, and the quick post buff helps. You can top them again with a second coat if you wish, for a desired look, but I usually stick to one.
Look/results:
As you can see, both do a good job or darkening a bit. Wolfgang to my eye seems to dry a tad bit glossier than UIGP, and I personally like that. Some folks just want a matte finish and I get that too, its all up to you! I’ve noticed if I do multiple coats of each, Wolfgang tends to add a little more gloss each time. Don’t get me wrong, this isn’t armor all glossy, it’s a very classy matte look that when you catch the right light can give a really nice sheen. With UIGP I do notice this, but not to the degree I do with Wolfgang.
The feel of these products is what makes them great. After curing, both have a unique feel. UIGP feels very smooth to the touch, to best describe it, I’d say it’s like rubbing your hand on a clean kitchen granite counter, it just feels clean and smooth. Wolfgang has a feel like velvet, its hard to describe, but picture rubbing your hand on a nice piece of fabric or short nap microfiber, Wolfgang creates a really unique feeling to your interior. I have plastics and Vinyl on the inside of my car and the touch is quite amazing. Both products can be applied to your steering wheel and it will not hinder your driving. These do not make the wheel slippery or greasy, and that’s great because your steering wheel gets all greasy and oily from your hands, its nice to have protection there for all of that mess! Haha.
These products work really well on leather seats. Not pictured so apologies, but in my experience when applied to leather seats literally people can slide and slip right in and out, plus it protects from spills and stains. Just like the claims made, it really is a dramatic difference, if you have leather seats I suggest looking into these. UIGP wins in this area to me, the seats felt noticeably softer with the UIGP applied. Wolfgang felt soft, however wasn’t on the same level. The person whos car it was even noted how nice the seats felt with UIGP.
Protection:
Both products shine in this area. They actually cause the surface to pool or bead water, liquids, etc. They either roll off or bead up, allowing easy removal in case something horrible like a spilled water or drop of coffee from those crap starbucks mugs drips out. The right side of the dash has UIGP and the left side has Wolfgang. Both of these products were applied exactly 1 month ago and have only been cleaned with a damp towel with DI water. As you can see, liquids bead up nicely on both sides showing off the layer of protection to protect the inside of your ride. After a month they are still both holding strong, I will try and keep up with more beading photos. Also, I own pets, an awesome dog and cat. We always take them to the park and yeah they drool and drip stuff everywhere. These interior sealants really are great in aiding in cleaning that mess up. The barrier it creates allows for easy removal with no harsh apc or chemicals, just a damp towel is good enough.
Conclusion: Advantage, Wolfgang
Honestly you can’t go wrong with either. However, I’d choose the Wolfgang and here’s why. In my experience, I have had the Wolfgang last longer and still provide the look and feel I desired for a longer period of time than UIGP. Also with UIGP I have had issues with darker plastics in some make of Toyotas, and it causing a white streak. Despite how little product I’d use, UIGP would leave occasional white streaks, almost chalky looking. With the Woflgang I did not experience it on dark plastics, it dried clear everywhere on those surfaces that were finicky with UIGP. UIGP worked flawlessly on every other surface, but was really picky with certain darker ones on certain cars I’ve applied it to, namely a Prius, Yaris and Ford Edge. So be cautious of that aspect with UIGP. I have seen others have this issue as well. That’s one big reason I’d choose the Wolfgang. Wolfgang is also easier to see while applying. UIGP seems to me that it melts and clears qucikly into the dash or plastic, and that’s good but with Wolfgang you can see a little better where you’ve been to ensure you’ve had good coverage. You can see a trail of where you’ve been as it slowly cures as you move on. Also overall I like the look Wolfgang provides more. I find that tad bit of sheen/gloss really adds something for me that I personally have always liked. This not knocking UIGP, if you want it get it, but I’d suggest the Wolfgang any day, twice on Sunday.
Thanks, have fun, detail on. Go Patriots.!
he even will sit in the dog park with us and play with the dogs. He used to be homeless until he came to our door, we think he made friends with homeless dogs! 