Just finished and not super pleased UPGP - Page 2

Rebelranger · 11-01-09, 08:20

Thanks Scott!

Rob22315 · 11-02-09, 04:32

Use the ultima paint prep plus last, as mentioned earlier. It is an extremely mild polish, actually, real correction with UPPP comes from the pad, not the polish IMHO. It is really intended to provide a chemical base for UPGP, not for real correction. By using another polish after, you're missing it's intended benefit.

Rebelranger · 11-02-09, 06:41

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Originally Posted by Rob22315

Use the ultima paint prep plus last, as mentioned earlier. It is an extremely mild polish, actually, real correction with UPPP comes from the pad, not the polish IMHO. It is really intended to provide a chemical base for UPGP, not for real correction. By using another polish after, you're missing it's intended benefit.

Thanks! I'll re do this soon. In the meantime I'm going to meet with a friend who has a business and get some tips. I may then get a PC and re-plan my actions.

Rob Tomlin · 11-02-09, 12:26

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Originally Posted by yakky

I know what you mean, while Ultima does look good at certain angles, it just doesn't seem to be that reflective when looking directly at it. I posted about it here:

Which WOWA Sealant: UPGP, OS, Z-CS, JW Trigger, other?

You don't think that the prep work he did (or didn't do) might be the issue?

yakky · 11-02-09, 12:51

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Originally Posted by Rob Tomlin

You don't think that the prep work he did (or didn't do) might be the issue?

It certainly might. However what he is seeing is similar to what a few people have seen on well prepped finishes.

Rebelranger · 11-02-09, 02:02

Why is my prep work not good...?
Washed,
clayed
removed scratches
preped paint then spot removed a few more scratches (minor)--should I have re done the paint prep with UPP?
washed
then applied UPGP...waiting more than 12 hours between applications

dichael · 11-02-09, 03:55

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Originally Posted by Rebelranger

Why is my prep work not good...?
Washed,
clayed
removed scratches
preped paint then spot removed a few more scratches (minor)--should I have re done the paint prep with UPP?
washed
then applied UPGP...waiting more than 12 hours between applications

not trying to be offensive here... but doing, and doing well are not the same. without pix, its very difficult to gauge your results/handiwork.

Rebelranger · 11-02-09, 04:01

dichael No offense taken. I'll post some photos in the next day or so since the weather is supposed to be better....

Rob Tomlin · 11-02-09, 04:07

I think some are questioning how good the prep work is when you did it by hand instead of a machine.

Rebelranger · 11-02-09, 04:08

I see and understand... Pics forthcoming as well as a good lesson for me and perhaps others who may venture down this path!!

Rob Tomlin · 11-02-09, 05:01

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Originally Posted by Rebelranger

I see and understand... Pics forthcoming as well as a good lesson for me and perhaps others who may venture down this path!!

Yes, pics might help, especially if you can take them with the sun reflecting in the paint (or halogen lights).

What did the paint look like before you applied the UPGP? Did it look nice and glossy, deep, and wet? Did it look better, worse, or about the same after you applied UPGP?

Rebelranger · 11-02-09, 05:35

The paint looked very dull and IMO uncared for. Not much gloss and honestly quite sad looking. After spending hours prepping it I think it looks much better.