Does UPGP Work?

[Rob Tomlin]

Originally Posted by scary bill

I used it on 2 different metallic blue trucks so far. I could see an improvment in the wettness. I did notice it most on the curved panels, the flat roofs on the trucks did not look any different. My trucks have a lot of curves.

Give it a try on a door and fender, as it seems to matter IME.

The curved panels are simply reflecting light differently. I do agree that the curved panels will do a better job of creating a "wet look" vs a flat panel.

But if a product is going to actually make a difference in the looks/wetness of the paint, it will do it on flat panels just as well as curved ones imo.

[Legacy99]

Originally Posted by Rob Tomlin

If you didn't notice much difference when you applied it over the UPGP, what makes you think that the DWG helped the shine after you applied another coat of UPGP? How do you know it wasn't just the additional coat(s) of UPGP that added to the shine/wetness?

Good question. The simple answer is I don't. All I know is that I'm pleased with the end results. I've tried so many products in the past, but never got the results that I have now. Durability means nothing to me cause it takes so little time and product to just put another layer.

[Rob Tomlin]

Originally Posted by Legacy99

Good question. The simple answer is I don't. All I know is that I'm pleased with the end results. I've tried so many products in the past, but never got the results that I have now. Durability means nothing to me cause it takes so little time and product to just put another layer.

Yeah, I haven't tried UPGP, but I feel the same way you do with regard to Opti-Seal.

I am going to try DWG on my other cars to see if it makes a difference on those colors (Pewter and yellow).

[Legacy99]

Originally Posted by Rob Tomlin

Yeah, I haven't tried UPGP, but I feel the same way you do with regard to Opti-Seal.

I am going to try DWG on my other cars to see if it makes a difference on those colors (Pewter and yellow).

Rob, I've used OS for sometime, but it doesn't come close to UPGP as far as looks. It might win in the durability dept, but like I said, durability means nothing to me.

[Rob Tomlin]

Originally Posted by Legacy99

Rob, I've used OS for sometime, but it doesn't come close to UPGP as far as looks. It might win in the durability dept, but like I said, durability means nothing to me.

Considering all the LSP's I have used over the years, I would say that I have a hard time believing that any sealant would be that much better in looks than another, to the point where you could say "it doesn't come close" in terms of looks.

I am of the opinion that the vast majority of the final look and wetness of the paint is in the prep.

[Legacy99]

Originally Posted by Rob Tomlin

Considering all the LSP's I have used over the years, I would say that I have a hard time believing that any sealant would be that much better in looks than another, to the point where you could say "it doesn't come close" in terms of looks.

I am of the opinion that the vast majority of the final look and wetness of the paint is in the prep.

You are correct again. Prep is the most important thing in getting good end results. However, the fact remains that I did not get the kind of gloss with OS as I did with UPGP and oh I forgot 1X DWG. BTW you did say you haven't tried UPGP, correct?

[Rob Tomlin]

Originally Posted by Legacy99

You are correct again. Prep is the most important thing in getting good end results. However, the fact remains that I did not get the kind of gloss with OS as I did with UPGP and oh I forgot 1X DWG. BTW you did say you haven't tried UPGP, correct?

Correct, I have not tried UPGP, but I would like to. Then again, I have been so happy/satisfied with OS that I don't feel a huge urge to try UPGP. I most definitely do not have an issue with OS not giving me good gloss. In fact, it looks pretty darn glossy!

[Legacy99]

Originally Posted by Rob Tomlin

Correct, I have not tried UPGP, but I would like to. Then again, I have been so happy/satisfied with OS that I don't feel a huge urge to try UPGP. I most definitely do not have an issue with OS not giving me good gloss. In fact, it looks pretty darn glossy!

Rob, what are you applying OS over? I'm sure you are happy with the results, but if your like me, always looking for that something extra. Any pictures of your ride?

[Bence]

Originally Posted by Rob Tomlin

...I have been so happy/satisfied with OS that I don't feel a huge urge to try UPGP. I most definitely do not have an issue with OS not giving me good gloss. In fact, it looks pretty darn glossy! ...

Agree totally. BTW I'm expecting no less from OOS: A recent Opti-Sealed vehicle - Optimum Forum

[Rob Tomlin]

Originally Posted by Legacy99

Rob, what are you applying OS over? I'm sure you are happy with the results, but if your like me, always looking for that something extra. Any pictures of your ride?

I am not applying OS over anything. I polished with SIP and 106FF, then straight to OS.

So far I am only using the OS on my Yellow Protege5. There are a couple of pics (though not great) in these threads:


Menzerna SIP and 106FF = Holy Grail! - Autopia.org

http://www.autopia.org/forum/detaili...th-review.html

Originally Posted by Bence

Agree totally. BTW I'm expecting no less from OOS: A recent Opti-Sealed vehicle - Optimum Forum

Nice! Black paint too.

[DJBAILEY]

Why are all the 'WOW' pictures of UPGP seem to be using difuse indirect light like under a canopy? You don't see many full sun shots.

[Rob Tomlin]

Originally Posted by DJBAILEY

Why are all the 'WOW' pictures of UPGP seem to be using difuse indirect light like under a canopy? You don't see many full sun shots.

That type of lighting is the best way to show the wetness of the paint. Making paint look wet in direct sunlight is more difficult, but DetailDoc seemed quite successful in that regard in his thread with UPGP.