AudiOn19s
10-11-2004, 01:04 PM
After reading the hype on 4* UPP I was hoping that this would be a product that I could use instead of using a sealant followed by a topper and I could combine both of them into 1 step with this sealant that is supposed to have the look of a caranuba. Also I`m looking for something that I can buy in bulk that also fits into the category of easy t use.
For the most part this product fits the bill. I used 4* UPP on two different black vehicles this weekend. After all if something is going to claim the look of a caranuba then why not try it on a black car to see for sure.
Before I begin...don`t shoot me...I don`t have pictures of car #1. 2003 BMW 530I. I detailed this car about 3 months ago using Zaino and it still beaded quite nicely upon washing. This was a quick detail before the car was to be turned in on a lease and the owner didn`t even want anything further on the exterior BUT since I had the UPP I figured that I`d try it out. Results over the Zaino were stunning. It slightly muted the mirror like shine of the Zaino and left a shiny surface that had more depth than with the Zaino alone. The combo was really nice on this BMW. Of course it was late when I finished so I`d like to see the car again in the sun to be 100% positive that I like the look but from what I can tell I liked it alot. As far as using the product...it`s very thin, smells very strong, but spreads easily. I did find myself using more and more as I went but that was more me being sloppy to hurry in case it was a pain to remove. To my suprise UPP is EXTREMELY easy to remove. I let the product sit while I dressed the tires and wheel wells after applying then went on to remove it and it came right off with no streaking or the like.
Ok...so onto vehicle #2. this one in more light for me to make a better interpretation. 2005 Cadillac Escillade EXT that was 7 days old. Again black. Washed down the vehicle and clayed it (had quite a bit of crap int he paint for a new car. Suprisingly the dealer did a VERY nice job of prepping the car or maybe didn`t prep it at all as the surface of the paint was flawless so I went straight to the UPP. To my suprise I found that the UPP did little at all for the appearance of the paint with nothing else on there. Over the Zaino on the first car it was great BUT I kid you not I couldn`t tell a difference after using the UPP on the new truck as compared to how it looked when I got done drying it. Yes when you feel the paint you can definetly tell the difference as UPP has got to be the slickest feeling product ever BUT I was slightly disappointed with the muted look of the product with nothing else underneith.
That`s just my take...i still think that this is probably the most user friendly sealant that I`ve used. I`m just going to have to try to use it on a few more cars before I can decide if I like the end looks of the product or not. Maybe if I layer UPP it will become more eye catching to me...but this isn`t an option on customer cars when I`m out and about.
I`ll throw a few layers on my black Audi this week and see if I change my mind
Andy
For the most part this product fits the bill. I used 4* UPP on two different black vehicles this weekend. After all if something is going to claim the look of a caranuba then why not try it on a black car to see for sure.
Before I begin...don`t shoot me...I don`t have pictures of car #1. 2003 BMW 530I. I detailed this car about 3 months ago using Zaino and it still beaded quite nicely upon washing. This was a quick detail before the car was to be turned in on a lease and the owner didn`t even want anything further on the exterior BUT since I had the UPP I figured that I`d try it out. Results over the Zaino were stunning. It slightly muted the mirror like shine of the Zaino and left a shiny surface that had more depth than with the Zaino alone. The combo was really nice on this BMW. Of course it was late when I finished so I`d like to see the car again in the sun to be 100% positive that I like the look but from what I can tell I liked it alot. As far as using the product...it`s very thin, smells very strong, but spreads easily. I did find myself using more and more as I went but that was more me being sloppy to hurry in case it was a pain to remove. To my suprise UPP is EXTREMELY easy to remove. I let the product sit while I dressed the tires and wheel wells after applying then went on to remove it and it came right off with no streaking or the like.
Ok...so onto vehicle #2. this one in more light for me to make a better interpretation. 2005 Cadillac Escillade EXT that was 7 days old. Again black. Washed down the vehicle and clayed it (had quite a bit of crap int he paint for a new car. Suprisingly the dealer did a VERY nice job of prepping the car or maybe didn`t prep it at all as the surface of the paint was flawless so I went straight to the UPP. To my suprise I found that the UPP did little at all for the appearance of the paint with nothing else on there. Over the Zaino on the first car it was great BUT I kid you not I couldn`t tell a difference after using the UPP on the new truck as compared to how it looked when I got done drying it. Yes when you feel the paint you can definetly tell the difference as UPP has got to be the slickest feeling product ever BUT I was slightly disappointed with the muted look of the product with nothing else underneith.
That`s just my take...i still think that this is probably the most user friendly sealant that I`ve used. I`m just going to have to try to use it on a few more cars before I can decide if I like the end looks of the product or not. Maybe if I layer UPP it will become more eye catching to me...but this isn`t an option on customer cars when I`m out and about.
I`ll throw a few layers on my black Audi this week and see if I change my mind
Andy