Ultima Tire & Trim Guard Plus - New Formula Review

[Angus]

For this review, I`m going to share my observations applying the newly reformulated Ultima Tire & Trim Guard Plus:

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From Autopia`s product page for Ultima Tire & Trim Guard Plus:


Space Age Polymer Protection and Elegant Beauty for your Tires, Trim and Premium Wheels!
The first and only multi-surface tire, trim & wheel sealant.
Lasts for months, not days or weeks.
Protects against pollution, ultra violet light (sun), road salts, harmful ozone, creosote and more.
New formula is thicker, easier to apply, and it lasts longer!

Prior to applying UTTG+ my tires were thoroughly cleaned with Tuff Shine tire cleaner (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/tuf-shine-tire-cleaner.html#.U6eRkigZPbw)to remove all traces of prior tire dressings and typical day-to-day grime.

Instructions seem simple enough, UTTG+ even comes with it`s own applicator.

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Clean tires: check. Completely dry: check. Shake bottle, apply to foam applicator: check and check:

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Right off the bat UTTG+ looks thick but it is also surprisingly runny having quickly dripped onto my hand in a matter of moments. UTTG+ smells like a combination of sealant and rubber.

While applying I`m having a hard time getting the tires evenly coated. UTTG doesn`t easily spread using the foam applicator and seems to be getting caught in the tires textured surfaces:

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Ok tires are coated, now per instructions its time to wait for UTTG to dry w/o buffing. 30 or so minutes later I discover UTTG+ dried unevenly errr!

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Time to ditch the foam applicator and try UTTG+ again with my go-to tire brush:

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(Carrand Brush & Shine Tire Dressing Applicators - 2 Pack (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/carrand-brush-and-shine-applicator.html#.U6d1bl577tc))

This time, UTTG+ spreads evenly across the tires textured surfaces:

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By applying a second coat of UTTG+ I`ve been able to even out the tires appearance, but while doing so I`ve also ended up with a glossier tire then I prefer.

Additional impressions: Until now my tire dressing of choice has been Pinnacle Black Onyx Tire Gel. However, I prefer how quickly UTTG dries and had the initial application of UTTG+ been with the Carrand brush I would have ended up with the perfect low-gloss result.

Conclusion: On smooth trim surfaces, the UTTG+ applicator sponge is perfect. But on tires, reach for a brush instead. Long term durability is yet to be confirmed however I`m planning on updating this thread with observations over the coming months.

An hour or so after the second application of UTTG+ a light rain shower passed by. And as claimed, UTTG+ appeared unfazed:

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Hope this review was helpful!

[Reddwarf]

I really like that brush! I might have to buy one to try. I use a foam applicator that`s curved for tires. It works fine, but that brush looks nice. I too have used the pinnacle onyx and think it is great, but expensive. Lately I have been using Poorboy`s bold n bright

[psynx]

this is one my favorite for tires and trim, gonna have to finish the old bottle to get the new formula. thanks for the pictures and review

[bigltc]

Good review! My wife love`s high gloss and she has ribbed (pain in the butt) tires.

[Pats300zx]

Great review. I got some on the way as well and can`t wait to compare it to the old version.

[Angus]

I really like that brush! I might have to buy one to try. I use a foam applicator that`s curved for tires. It works fine, but that brush looks nice. I too have used the pinnacle onyx and think it is great, but expensive. Lately I have been using Poorboy`s bold n bright

Get the Carrand tire brush! I`ve had it for about a year now and aren`t going back to the curved style of foam applicator. The 2 pack on Autopia is a better deal then buying a single pack at your local auto parts store.


this is one my favorite for tires and trim, gonna have to finish the old bottle to get the new formula. thanks for the pictures and review

Sure thing! I`m looking forward to applying it to my trim, just didn`t have time to prep the trim pieces first this time around.


Good review! My wife love`s high gloss and she has ribbed (pain in the butt) tires.

Thank you! Get a tire brush and UTTG+ - this bottle is going to last a very long.


Great review. I got some on the way as well and can`t wait to compare it to the old version.

Thanks! Looking forward to hearing your impressions on old vs new formula.

[AutopiaTech]

Great review! I tried this last weekend and was impressed. Ultima hit another one out of the park!

[Angus]

Great review! I tried this last weekend and was impressed. Ultima hit another one out of the park!

Thanks! Did you notice any application differences between the old vs new versions?

[Todd@RUPES]

Great pictures and very nice review. Thank you for sharing.

[Angus]

Great pictures and very nice review. Thank you for sharing.

Thanks, Todd!

[Bunky]

Thanks for the review. I look forward to durability on general plastic surfaces.

[Angus]

Thanks for the review. I look forward to durability on general plastic surfaces.

Thanks, Bunky. Hopefully I`ll be able to carve out time to clean/ apply UTTG+ to my exterior trim. I did coat my hubcaps and noticed some nice beading after the rain:

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[Klock]

Awesome review! I look forward to trying the new formula. I love the original. It has great looks, protection, and spreads for miles. I have almost a full bottle rite now so it`s going to be a wile before I can purchase this new one. Thanks for sharing your findings!

[Angus]

Awesome review! I look forward to trying the new formula. I love the original. It has great looks, protection, and spreads for miles. I have almost a full bottle rite now so it`s going to be a wile before I can purchase this new one. Thanks for sharing your findings!

Thank you, Sir! Even though I applied UTTG+ 2X to all 4 tires, I used very little over all. And by sticking with a brush for tires / foam applicator for trim I`ll be able to stretch it even further.

[sprocketser]

Thanx for the review mate , might have a look at this product on a later order .