Ultima: "Clearly Different"! What makes it so?

Thanks KRONOS, nice name by the way :)

I apply 95% of my products by hand... I have veered away from my Makita until I can afford the Flex Forced Random Orbital (waiting for a no-restrictions sale). Can the Ultimate Paint Prep be applied by hand, and is it needed if the car is already in excellent condition?
 
kronos said:
Thanks. :xyxthumbs:




You can apply it by machine or by hand. It's not needed if the paint is already in excellent condition, but it will extend the life of the sealant.
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:dblthumb2: :iagree:

I believe the instructions say to apply by hand but I have applied by machine as well.

The UPP should come with an orange hand pad as well.

UPP has primers in it that help create a stronger bond for UPP as mentioned above.
 
Just did the interior of my GT500 with UISG and UIGP and all I can say is WOW! I can't stop touching my leather and interior, it feels awesome.

Did 2 coats of UPGP on the exterior and it gave a nice glass look to the grabber blue paint. With this color it was a little difficult to apply because I couldn't see it on the paint.

Really impressed!
 
CEE DOG said:
:dblthumb2: :iagree:

I believe the instructions say to apply by hand but I have applied by machine as well.

The UPP should come with an orange hand pad as well.

UPP has primers in it that help create a stronger bond for UPP as mentioned above.
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Guess what I just got!? :)

The only thing I'm concerned about is the fact the coating has to be SO THIN, it can barely been seen by the naked eye. My car is silver, so, yikes, that makes it even harder.

Plus, as luck would have it, I just did a full detail, glaze, and carnauba top wax on my car the morning of the SAME DAY all the new products arrived, so from what I understand I'd have to strip all of my wax and glaze etc with Chemical Guys Citrus Wash and Gloss and start over, since sealant goes on first to the raw clear coat, right?
 
CEE DOG said:
:dblthumb2: :iagree:

I believe the instructions say to apply by hand but I have applied by machine as well.

The UPP should come with an orange hand pad as well.

UPP has primers in it that help create a stronger bond for UPP as mentioned above.
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inyadreems said:
Just did the interior of my GT500 with UISG and UIGP and all I can say is WOW! I can't stop touching my leather and interior, it feels awesome.

Did 2 coats of UPGP on the exterior and it gave a nice glass look to the grabber blue paint. With this color it was a little difficult to apply because I couldn't see it on the paint.

Really impressed!
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A fellow Mustang lover! Hey CEE DOG, love your car. I am half-way through with my build, Kenne-Bell Stage2 Supercharger and cooler with their big throttle body, Kooks headers and Cervini stainless side-exhaust, WHEW WHAT A SOUND!
 
Dynamic_Detailing said:
Guess what I just got!? :)

The only thing I'm concerned about is the fact the coating has to be SO THIN, it can barely been seen by the naked eye. My car is silver, so, yikes, that makes it even harder.
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You can do two to ensure full coverage. It's what I do.


Dynamic_Detailing said:
Plus, as luck would have it, I just did a full detail, glaze, and carnauba top wax on my car the morning of the SAME DAY all the new products arrived, so from what I understand I'd have to strip all of my wax and glaze etc with Chemical Guys Citrus Wash and Gloss and start over, since sealant goes on first to the raw clear coat, right?
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Yeah, you would need to strip the wax before using UPGP. Then again, you could try it in two months. By then, the wax's protection may be just about over.
 
inyadreems said:
Just did the interior of my GT500 with UISG and UIGP and all I can say is WOW! I can't stop touching my leather and interior, it feels awesome.

Did 2 coats of UPGP on the exterior and it gave a nice glass look to the grabber blue paint. With this color it was a little difficult to apply because I couldn't see it on the paint.

Really impressed!
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Did you get a big surprise when you looked at your car today?

I had a "Grabber Orange" Mach One in 1969, love the grabber colors. I would still have the car if the girlfriend had not wrapped it around a telephone pole on a slippery winter night.
 
kronos said:
You can do two to ensure full coverage. It's what I do.

Yeah, you would need to strip the wax before using UPGP. Then again, you could try it in two months. By then, the wax's protection may be just about over.
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Thanks Kronos! Two coats back to back, letting it cure in between for 12 hours, or two layers right on top of each other at the same time?
 
Dynamic_Detailing said:
Thanks Kronos! Two coats back to back, letting it cure in between for 12 hours, or two layers right on top of each other at the same time?
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12 hrs apart. One coat in the morning, one in the evening. :xyxthumbs:
 
I found another usage for UWW Plus. I was trying to clean my glass TV stand and decided to give this product a try. Even my wife said that she had never, ever seen it so clean; that whatever product she used dusted way too much. When I told her that I paid about $21 for 5 gallons her jaw dropped and he gave me immediate permission to get more :)
I also cleaned the glass on my aquarium and a mirror. It all turned out really well.
 
Dynamic_Detailing said:
Thanks Kronos! Two coats back to back, letting it cure in between for 12 hours, or two layers right on top of each other at the same time?
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I do two coats back to back, twice around the car and only to insure complete coverage. I always apply to the windscreen and if I am in the mood, the rest of the glass also.

As far as removing the existing finish-UPGP is a solvent based product. My belief based totally on personal experience is that it removes any existing product during the application process. Some have said that it migrates through the wax and bonds to the finish underneath, I think that is a total crock and don't see how it could be possible.

This is a product that is really hard not to like. I am still amazed every time I use it.
 
feslope said:
I do two coats back to back, twice around the car and only to insure complete coverage. I always apply to the windscreen and if I am in the mood, the rest of the glass also.

As far as removing the existing finish-UPGP is a solvent based product. My belief based totally on personal experience is that it removes any existing product during the application process. Some have said that it migrates through the wax and bonds to the finish underneath, I think that is a total crock and don't see how it could be possible.

This is a product that is really hard not to like. I am still amazed every time I use it.
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I really look forward to using it, and will do two coats back-to-back now, basically doing one full coat, and then starting again for a second pass, letting it sit over night and then topping with canauba like Meg's yellow etc, and a spray wax from Optimum. THANK YOU!
 
Dynamic_Detailing said:
I really look forward to using it, and will do two coats back-to-back now, basically doing one full coat, and then starting again for a second pass, letting it sit over night and then topping with canauba like Meg's yellow etc, and a spray wax from Optimum. THANK YOU!
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That's a hard combo to beat!! I'll top with a good carnauba and then apply Aquawax after every few washes while the car is still wet then towel dry.
 
Best. Thread. Ever.

I am in love with UWW+. It has replaced my OOC and I am never going back. Still think ONR is the best for rinseless washing though.

Anyone try UPGP over wax? Zaino Clear Seal is actually recommended over wax to improve its durability, and I thought it actually looked pretty good over Souveran. Anyone try it over Fuzion?
 
feslope said:
That's a hard combo to beat!! I'll top with a good carnauba and then apply Aquawax after every few washes while the car is still wet then towel dry.
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Does Optimum's Spray Wax accomplish the same thing as Duragloss's AquaWax? They are very similar, and I'm not sure of the differences. I just want to make sure spraying the wet car after washing with Optimum's will also yield the same effect (gloss enhancement and water spot reduction while drying - along with a slight carnauba and I believe synthetic polymer protection).
 
Dynamic_Detailing said:
Does Optimum's Spray Wax accomplish the same thing as Duragloss's AquaWax? They are very similar, and I'm not sure of the differences. I just want to make sure spraying the wet car after washing with Optimum's will also yield the same effect (gloss enhancement and water spot reduction while drying - along with a slight carnauba and I believe synthetic polymer protection).
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optimum car wax is not meant to be used as a drying aid. the car should have most of the water removed first. just fyi. there instant detailer is meant to be a drying aid and offers serious protection a well.

Also Optimum Car Wax offers serious protection. more than Aquawax from what I understand.
 
Dynamic_Detailing said:
Does Optimum's Spray Wax accomplish the same thing as Duragloss's AquaWax? They are very similar, and I'm not sure of the differences. I just want to make sure spraying the wet car after washing with Optimum's will also yield the same effect (gloss enhancement and water spot reduction while drying - along with a slight carnauba and I believe synthetic polymer protection).
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Aquawax is a water based product and works well in the drying process. Aquawax is also pretty reasonably priced and I tend to use it as a QC also. I am not sure about using Optimum as a drying aid as I have never tried it. Let us know how it works :xyxthumbs: A "Test Spot" is called for!!
 
Great thread Corey!!! I'm sure you spent hours on this, so thank-you for the hard work! I've been wanting to buy some of their products, but I just haven't done it yet. Since I read this it looks like I'll be buying some sooner rather than later. :props:
 
Thanks guys!!

Yeah, definitely get the UWWP, UPGW, UTTG, & UIGP.
 
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