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Old 02-26-08, 10:42   #11 (permalink)
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Re: Match prices?

In regards to the comments of Klasse (or any traditional cream based products) vs. Ultima, it is not possible to compare the two. The amount of polymer (per application) in a traditional cream product is a fraction of what you apply in one application of Ultima. You simply cannot compare them on ounces or price.

One 4 oz bottle of Ultima will treat 14 to 18 cars (we say 15). That makes it $2.33 per application. A premium applicator is included. A single treatment protects for 4-6 months (conservatively). It takes about 10 minutes to apply.

One 16.8 oz. bottle of Klasse SG ($28) will treat 16-20 cars (we'll call it 18). You will need two microfiber applicators, at a cost of about $5, plus the bottle costs about $3 more to ship (average). You will also need two nice buffing towels to buff off the dry film. An application of Klasse SG last 60 to 90 days (conservatively). It takes about an hour to apply. Total cost is $2.00 per application.

While the final cost per application is close to the same, the Ultima is actually much less expensive because it lasts twice as long and takes much less time to apply (time is money). So, while it is easy to look at the small bottle and make a judgment call that the product costs too much, in reality, it's the other way around (less is more!).

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