UPGP slickness? - Page 2

akimel · 08-24-09, 04:38

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Originally Posted by Dsoto87

Im pretty happy with alternating between DWG and UPGP. I applied some Petes 53 one time and didnt see much of a difference. Kind of felt it was a waste of time.

I have been wondering whether to try Danase Wet Glaze on top of UPGP, perhaps with the intention of subsequently applying another coat of UPGP. I guess there's only one way to find out if the DWG adds anything. My wife's car is a silver or light blue (glacier blue, Honda calls it).

Dsoto87 · 08-24-09, 04:47

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I have been wondering whether to try Danase Wet Glaze on top of UPGP, perhaps with the intention of subsequently applying another coat of UPGP. I guess there's only one way to find out if the DWG adds anything. My wife's car is a silver or light blue (glacier blue, Honda calls it).

I would try it if I were you. IMO, and it may just be a placebo type effect, DWG will add a bit more depth and really bring out the flake.

When I want to clean up the paint I usually use CG acrylic glaze since its essentially DWG but with cleaners. Than I apply UPGP right after. Next week Ill use DWG and leave it until the next time I wash my car and than Ill apply the UPGP. I pretty much alternate like that.

DWG as an LSP is actually pretty slick. I use it polycharged with the hopes that it actually lasts as an LSP. Seems to work for me.

Try the DWG on top or even better, sandwiched inbetween. I usually apply it with my pc with a red/blue pad. Dont even need to work it for more than a few seconds. Just enough to get even coverage. Wipe off right after. It takes me no more than 10-15 minutes.

Legacy99 · 08-24-09, 05:05

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Originally Posted by akimel

I have been wondering whether to try Danase Wet Glaze on top of UPGP, perhaps with the intention of subsequently applying another coat of UPGP. I guess there's only one way to find out if the DWG adds anything. My wife's car is a silver or light blue (glacier blue, Honda calls it).

This is an old picture with 2 coats of UPGP over DWG.

yakky · 08-24-09, 06:15

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Originally Posted by JBM

The other sealants that are slick have something in them that pretty much evaporates or washes off in the rain. UPGP or Opti Seal type products dont have this in it i kinda like it and dont. I like the "what you have is what you get" but i also miss the slippery paint even if its just for a week or so.,

Yep, that is EXACTLY how I felt. Like I said, it looks great, but I missed the slickness and was somewhat worried that something didn't turn out right. I wish I would have had time for more more layers but it was a surprise for my dad. I had about 4 hours to replace a fender liner and front airdam, wash, de-tar, polish and lsp. The stuff is definately a timesaver.

Dsoto87 · 08-24-09, 06:32

Slickness is cool for all of about 10 minutes. I mean, I personally dont go rubbing on my car after that first day it got applied. Once its been driven than its hands off. Dont want to induce any extra marring.

As long as contaminants arent sticking to the paint and water isnt etching through than slickness is a moot point. Youll love how easily it cleans up.

yakky · 08-24-09, 06:50

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Originally Posted by Dsoto87

As long as contaminants arent sticking to the paint and water isnt etching through than slickness is a moot point. Youll love how easily it cleans up.

The water etching is my biggest worry. We have pretty bad acid rain around here and I've had some trouble with other sealants.

JBM · 08-24-09, 06:51

Ahh come on, you dont run your fingers down the side of your car when you walk past it?

tmg19103 · 08-24-09, 08:42

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Originally Posted by Legacy99

This is an old picture with 2 coats of UPGP over DWG.

Looks awesome! Did you apply DWG by hand or machine?

Legacy99 · 08-24-09, 09:46

Thanks. DWG in this picture was applied by hand, but I now perfer to do it by pc. More even coverage and faster. Some say you waste product, but I have not found that to be true.

Dsoto87 · 08-24-09, 10:11

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Originally Posted by Legacy99

Thanks. DWG in this picture was applied by hand, but I now perfer to do it by pc. More even coverage and faster. Some say you waste product, but I have not found that to be true.

Nice, I got the same color G....

BTW, I think I use far less using the pc than by hand for some reason. Waaaay quicker too

akimel · 08-25-09, 12:50

When applying DWG either by hand or PC, do you remove it immediately, panel by panel, or do you remove it after you have glazed the entire vehicle?

Rob Tomlin · 10-28-09, 12:49

I'm a little confused by all the comments saying that UPGP isn't that slick. I found it to be very slick. Slicker than Opti-seal anyway.