My First Ultima Detail - 7th Layer UPGP Pictures

TNWIII · 09-06-07, 07:26

AS some of you may know from my previous threads I tried the Ultima line and I have been very impressed with the results. Recent postings have discussed the durability/lasting of the product. These pictures represent the Ultima sysytem with 7 applications of the UPGP with intermediate applications of the Ultima Spray Detailer. This car has been at the South Jersey shore for months, with sand blowing across it, etc. and has intermittent washes using Optimum No Rinse, with sand on the surface. How's that for guts...or stupidity, but I have had no finish problems.
Since I haven't seen any posts of multi layer applications, I thought I would post these shots. Currently the car's finish is very wet looking and deep in color, with little to no surface defects, which I feel have been decreased over time via applications. I can take additional shots if anyone wants to see something specific on the car.
On a side note; the tires and trim have Ultima's Tire & Trim product and the wheel have only been cleaned or received Meguire's Quick Wheel Detailing Mist.
Enjoy, and I would appreciate any comments since I am always looking to improve.

Thanks,
Tad

rwisejr · 09-06-07, 07:34

Nice deep and wet !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have to take some pics of my black Benz That I have used this awesome product on. I have a Detail I have to do this weekend for a close partner of mine on his white 03 E55 Mercedes that needsa to get ready for a show.So hopefully I can reclaim my camera from my kids. This Ultima product I find to be the real deal.I works as advertised. Easy and straight forward to use.

SpoiledMan · 09-06-07, 07:38

Wow! That *is* wet.

WilliamHBonney · 09-06-07, 08:36

Looks great man. I would think that any product would look good with 7 coats though. Did you wait the full 24 hours between coats?

wannafbody · 09-06-07, 08:45

That looks very nice. I wouldn't reccomend using ONR with sand on the car. That sounds like a good chance for micromarring. You might be lucky in that Vettes have hard clears.

TNWIII · 09-06-07, 08:54

To respond to a few comments;
1) I did wait at least 24 hours between applications, sometimes upto a week. After a week, I would give a quick detail spray or ONR, and then apply the next application.

2) ONR's use with Sand. I agree it's not recommend, but I heard alot about the product and wanted to test it out. I also did the same thing with my wife's black Saab, and no micromarring. I really believe in the product at this point. Unfortunately, time at the beach has taken its toll on her car and I will need to detail once it's home for the season.

Thanks to everyone for your comments, I have learned alot here from users like you taking the time to respond.

Scottwax · 09-06-07, 09:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by wannafbody

That looks very nice. I wouldn't reccomend using ONR with sand on the car. That sounds like a good chance for micromarring. You might be lucky in that Vettes have hard clears.

I wash cars with sand on them all winter here in Dallas using ONR. No problems whatsoever, even on my disgustingly soft paint and a few black Porsches that I take care of. Single bucket method too.

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Great looking Corvette, the paint looks really wet and glossy!

MobileJay · 09-06-07, 10:44

Wow that looks really good. As much as I don't want to spend money right now, I might just have to in the next few weeks.

TH0001 · 09-06-07, 11:32

Very nice pictures and the Vette certainly looks AWESOME. Your picture reminded me of this one I took of an older Vette with a couple layers of Zaino on it. Something about the white reflections laying across the hood.

Very impressive and great gloss considering the how bright the red looks.

DieselMDX · 09-06-07, 11:35

not bad very similiar to zaino. How is the beading/sheeting?

ZoranC · 09-07-07, 12:22

Seven applications? After seven applications it better look good. Which makes me wonder how equal amount of effort spent on 7 applications of Zaino would look side by side.

TNWIII · 09-07-07, 07:30

The beading is great and I uploaded pictures of the water beading in my previous posts. I have no problem washing/drying with ONR, since most of the product beads up and wipes off easily.