Did I do something wrong?? Ultima Paint Prep Plus...What a PITA to remove

WilliamHBonney · 08-01-07, 07:19

So I compounded and polished out a maroon Nissan Murano. I go to apply the Ultima PPP and I want to test the claim that it will remove swirls.

I applied via UDM at speed 6 with a orange LC CCS pad. Applied and let it sit for about 30 mins to haze on the passenger side while I dressed the tires I came back and it was glued to the paint. I couldn't wipe it off. I tried PBs SW and that wouldn't take it off.

So I took the applicator that came with it and put some on there and re-applied then it came off.

Ok it sat too long, noted.

I went to the other side, applied let haze for 3-5 mins and wiped off, well tried to. This stuff just wont budge. I then applied and didnt let it haze and wiped it off still wet, again, a total PITA to get off. The only thing that I have used that was worse in removing was Klasse SG.

What am I doing wrong?

One positive note, I was skeptical about the corrective abiliites of the product but it did take out some good size swirls, that was impressive.

Steelth · 08-01-07, 08:13

What did you think of the Paint Guard Plus?

Also I haven't gotten to use the PPP yet but reading this hopefully David will help out before Sunday or I might not be using it lol.

WilliamHBonney · 08-01-07, 08:20

I want to reserve my thoughts on it until I know if I did something wrong or not with it.

Im about 30 mins away from applying the PPP but I been glued to the TV with the bridge collapse just a few miles from us.

gbackus · 08-01-07, 09:22

It's hard enough removing directly after application, I don't know why you'd want to wait 30 minutes

SpoiledMan · 08-01-07, 09:26

The instructions say to apply/remove one panel at a time. It also works perfect if you work it til it starts to clear out even in the sun. Also, a little goes a loooooong way.

WilliamHBonney · 08-01-07, 09:56

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Originally Posted by gbackus

It's hard enough removing directly after application, I don't know why you'd want to wait 30 minutes

It said to allow to haze so that I figured that I would let it haze over while I worked around the car. WRONG!!

WilliamHBonney · 08-01-07, 09:58

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Originally Posted by SpoiledMan

The instructions say to apply/remove one panel at a time. It also works perfect if you work it til it starts to clear out even in the sun. Also, a little goes a loooooong way.

I guess I took the let it haze too far. But I did try on the other side applying and letting it haze for 2-5 minutes and that was still very difficult to remove. Then I tried the WOWO method and that also was difficult.

I have some PO 106FF coming tomorrow that I am going to use on Friday to polish out my Maxima and then I will give the UPPP another shot, this time with a white pad and see where we are at.

DavidB · 08-02-07, 08:34

If it's difficult to remove, you're using too much or not buffing long enough. Only a very fine film should remain. It should be a breze to wipe off or buff off with a bonnet.

cdodkin · 08-02-07, 04:45

What David said + get it off immediately with a MF towel, panel at a time - keep car in the shade at all times.

If it sticks at all - use speed detailing spray to assist in any removal - makes it easy.

But biggest tips are

Use Little
Polish till clear thin film
Panel at a time
Get it off before it dries
Use SD if any sticks

At least that's what I did after experimenting with my 1st application.

2nd was easier - and 3rd was a breeze.

WilliamHBonney · 08-02-07, 10:01

Well I used it wrong then, I am doing another car tomorrow and will post the results of that detail as well as a review of the first use of Ultima PGP tomorrow.

cdodkin · 08-02-07, 10:04

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Originally Posted by WilliamHBonney

Well I used it wrong then, I am doing another car tomorrow and will post the results of that detail as well as a review of the first use of Ultima PGP tomorrow.

Best of luck - post results and let us know how you get on.

Bet you like the PGP

DavidB · 08-02-07, 10:10

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Originally Posted by WilliamHBonney

Well I used it wrong then, I am doing another car tomorrow and will post the results of that detail as well as a review of the first use of Ultima PGP tomorrow.

Thanks! Your effort help me make the instructions better.