A couple of pea sized drops will cover a 2x2 area. Work it til it almost dissipates and allow to dry. My success has been with finishing the entire car and the removing. The Ultima detail spray *seems* to aid with durability after using 205.
Thanks for the suggestions. How much more do I add after the first 2x2 section? Do you clean the pad after each 2x2 section or major area like the hood?
Hey Kurt,
I've never used this product before but your description does sound like you might have used a little too much. The left over haze also sounds like the product may have needed to dry more and at that temperature it may not have been dry enough.
I remember Corey doing a couple of write-ups on Ultima products and saying how little needed to be used.
I had the halogens in the garage and I was working in short sleeves so it wasn't too cold. The product completely hazed like a wax but wouldn't wipe off. It was stuck to the paint like M105 when it gets wet. Cement. In some spots, the paint actually looked like it was marred. I must have used too much and maybe should have worked it longer and spread it over a larger area.
Kurt, man sucks to hear that buddy. I'm shocked you had that issue. My paint has always been super glossy after using UPPP. I use a crimson or grey pad.
I don't know why that happened to you. It has always come off extremely easy for me. My only assumptin can be that you used too much but maybe there is some other strange factor in place.
I first used a tangerine HT to help remove some minor swirls and used about 2 quarter sized dabs which I spread around the pad to prime it. It would not come up competely with an indigo MF and some spots actually looked like they were marred but I think it was just the stuff stuck to the paint. I was afraid that it was the HT pad since it was the first time that I tried it.
Next, I polished the entire hood with M205 and a white pad to make sure the paint was clean and clear. M205 is a pretty nice polish. I need to play with it some more versus Opt Spray and WG FG3.0.
I then tried a brand new white pad with the UPPP applying 2-3 pea sized dabs to 1/2 the hood. Again it stuck to the hood and would not release. Totally weird and I gave up.
I then repolished the entire hood with M205. Since the manufacturer recommends UPPP to improve durability, I gave up on UPGP last night. Bummer, you and Jim really like the sealant.
I finally just laid down another coat of Fuzion since it takes so little time apply, durability is great and I like the look. I did get some UTTG some of the black plastic trim.
Kurt, I usually apply it by hand. It doesnt have too much cut, If the 205 looks good, apply UPGP over it. Spray the applicator twice to prime it and then wipe on a panel. Spray once for each additional panel. It will likely streak, but avoid temptation to wipe off. Next day it will look great!
I will run with Fuzion for the next month or so. I may try the hand method next time. At least the car is in good shape for the next month or two. Would you use an IPA or MS wipedown after M205 and before UPGP?
So you don't buff it out the streak like Opti-Seal?
