AIO/UPP Week 1 update...after the wash
After a week, severe rains, 500 miles, 75 mph + insectile suicides and concrete splatters. Here is an update on the AIO/UPP.
Almost nothing actually stuck to the paint, 95% of all the bugs, dirt, tar etc was washed off by the initial rinse. There were only a few `shadows` of visible dirt on the car...even in high splash areas and the rear bumper which really collects dirt.
What little bit that did not come off with the rinse easily wiped off with a MF and Meguiars "Deep Crytal" car wash. When rinsing the water sheeted rather than beaded off the car, leaving both large and micro beads on the surface (see pics)
THE ROOF
http://members.roadfly.com/donm/beads+001.jpg
FENDER
http://members.roadfly.com/donm/beads2+002.jpg
HOOD
http://members.roadfly.com/donm/beads2+003.jpg
While the car seemed to have lost a bit of slickness, it is still extremely smooth. Visually, it`s seems to be better than before with a shine that is more like Zaino, and gloss/refectivity that is simple awesome.
Sorry, but I just started a long weekend (4 days) and I can safely say that at least 3 more coats of UPP will be applied...so much for the durability testing ;)
Re: AIO/UPP Week 1 update...after the wash
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Originally posted by Don
While the car seemed to have lost a bit of slickness, it is still extremely smooth. Visually, it`s seems to be better than before with a shine that is more like Zaino, and gloss/refectivity that is simple awesome.
Don:
It may already be too late, but it would be interesting to see if using the Platinum Gloss Enhancer brings back the slickness. IMO, it does, but another opinion would certainly be welcome.
Re: Re: AIO/UPP Week 1 update...after the wash
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Originally posted by CharlesW
Don:
It may already be too late, but it would be interesting to see if using the Platinum Gloss Enhancer brings back the slickness. IMO, it does, but another opinion would certainly be welcome.
I`ll admit when I ordered, I was cheap and just got two bottles of UPP & no `extras` like the Gloss Enhancer. I still have some Z6 left or I could just use Eagle One Wet WipeNshine id I want a quick boost in slickness.
Other than that slight loss, in the rest of the areas (color, shine, reflectivity etc) it`s doing great.
Re: Re: Re: AIO/UPP Week 1 update...after the wash
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Originally posted by Don
I still have some Z6 left or I could just use Eagle One Wet WipeNshine id I want a quick boost in slickness.
Don,
Just don`t use the Z7 wash with UPP, or anything else other than "Z" for that matter. Z7 is a really strong wash, and can remove carnauba really easy. It might remove some UPP, so I wouldn`t try it.