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
