Does UPGP Work?

Bence said:
My UPGP never looks so good :(



I have to try DWG...
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I tried DWG on my metallic Silver paint. I simply put it on top of what was already there (JW AJT). I did exactly half of the roof for comparison. I saw no difference between the side with DWG and the other side. :nixweiss
 
Macruz19 Thank You

Detaildoc Thanks to you, I found the secret weapon. LOL

Bence As you are probably aware that it's all in the prep work. I've used 106ff before, but never got the results I was looking for until I started to use 87MC with a red pad to jewel the paint. All I can say is that the 87MC really added gloss and depth to the finish.
 
I'm using PO85RE5, OPS, or Scholl Concepts S40 (5000 grit) to jewel the paint. No probs on prep, but my UPGP looks always grayish and generally unimpressive. And it goes dead in 2 months.
 
Bence said:
I'm using PO85RE5, OPS, or Scholl Concepts S40 (5000 grit) to jewel the paint. No probs on prep, but my UPGP looks always grayish and generally unimpressive. And it goes dead in 2 months.
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What color is your ride? Mayabe the coat of DWG in my case helped, I dont know. As far as durability is concerned, it doesn't matter much to me, as it only takes 10 mins. to recoat. If I get one month its ok. It takes so little product and not much time.
 
Legacy99 said:
This is the 3rd coat of UPGP over DWG. Seems to get better on every coat.

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Wow, I'll say it works! That's some realllllllly slick looking finish there that you can be proud of. :goodjob
 
Give it a try, scary bill, you'll love it. I think David still has a few of the UPGP sample kits available for sale. At least, they were there three days ago.
 
Is DWG worth purchasing? Besides it being sealant compliant I don't really see the absolute need to buy it for UPGP. Lots of rave from some members though.
 
I'm going out on a limb and guessing the DWG is kinda like putting on a carnuba wax on top of any sealant, such as UPGP.



Like the Klasse SG, a lot of people put several layers of Klasse SG, then top it off with a wax to give it more depth and shine.
 
SilvaBimma said:
Is DWG worth purchasing? Besides it being sealant compliant I don't really see the absolute need to buy it for UPGP. Lots of rave from some members though.
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Its all subjective. Do you need it, no. Does it change the look of whatever your putting it on, yes. I actually am going to try CG WMF with UPGP hopefully in the next week or so. Its snowing in Chicago today after being mid to high 70's all last week.
 
scary bill said:
Your car looks really wet. I keep seeing pics like that and I want to try the UPGP. I have the DWG already.
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For 35 bucks I beleive it's worth it. It will last you a long time.
 
SilvaBimma said:
Is DWG worth purchasing? Besides it being sealant compliant I don't really see the absolute need to buy it for UPGP. Lots of rave from some members though.
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I tried it recently based on the positive reviews here. I used it on my metallic silver paint, on top of JW AJT, and could not discern any difference whatsoever.



I did exactly half of my roof to make it easier to compare.



I applied it by hand, not sure if that makes a difference.
 
SuperBee364 said:
Give it a try, scary bill, you'll love it. I think David still has a few of the UPGP sample kits available for sale. At least, they were there three days ago.
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Legacy99 said:
For 35 bucks I beleive it's worth it. It will last you a long time.
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Not helping guys :nono



JK:rofl



If I buy more stuff now I may end up in the dog house. I have to use up what I have. My wife was nice enough to get me the DWG and some Paste Wax for Fathers Day(I even got to use them early).

Although my birthday will be here in a few more months :dig
 
Rob Tomlin said:
I tried it recently based on the positive reviews here. I used it on my metallic silver paint, on top of JW AJT, and could not discern any difference whatsoever.



I did exactly half of my roof to make it easier to compare.



I applied it by hand, not sure if that makes a difference.
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I used it on 2 different metallic blue trucks so far. I could see an improvment in the wettness. I did notice it most on the curved panels, the flat roofs on the trucks did not look any different. My trucks have a lot of curves.



Give it a try on a door and fender, as it seems to matter IME.
 
Rob Tomlin said:
I tried it recently based on the positive reviews here. I used it on my metallic silver paint, on top of JW AJT, and could not discern any difference whatsoever.



I did exactly half of my roof to make it easier to compare.



I applied it by hand, not sure if that makes a difference.
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I too didn't see much of a difference after applying it over 2X UPGP. After applying UPGP over DWG there was a noticeable shine. Applied 2 more coats of UPGP and it seemed to get better after each coat.
 
Legacy99 said:
I too didn't see much of a difference after applying it over 2X UPGP. After applying UPGP over DWG there was a noticeable shine. Applied 2 more coats of UPGP and it seemed to get better after each coat.
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If you didn't notice much difference when you applied it over the UPGP, what makes you think that the DWG helped the shine after you applied another coat of UPGP? How do you know it wasn't just the additional coat(s) of UPGP that added to the shine/wetness? :nixweiss
 
scary bill said:
I used it on 2 different metallic blue trucks so far. I could see an improvment in the wettness. I did notice it most on the curved panels, the flat roofs on the trucks did not look any different. My trucks have a lot of curves.



Give it a try on a door and fender, as it seems to matter IME.
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The curved panels are simply reflecting light differently. I do agree that the curved panels will do a better job of creating a "wet look" vs a flat panel.



But if a product is going to actually make a difference in the looks/wetness of the paint, it will do it on flat panels just as well as curved ones imo.
 
Rob Tomlin said:
If you didn't notice much difference when you applied it over the UPGP, what makes you think that the DWG helped the shine after you applied another coat of UPGP? How do you know it wasn't just the additional coat(s) of UPGP that added to the shine/wetness? :nixweiss
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Good question. The simple answer is I don't. All I know is that I'm pleased with the end results. I've tried so many products in the past, but never got the results that I have now. Durability means nothing to me cause it takes so little time and product to just put another layer.
 
Legacy99 said:
Good question. The simple answer is I don't. All I know is that I'm pleased with the end results. I've tried so many products in the past, but never got the results that I have now. Durability means nothing to me cause it takes so little time and product to just put another layer.
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Yeah, I haven't tried UPGP, but I feel the same way you do with regard to Opti-Seal.



I am going to try DWG on my other cars to see if it makes a difference on those colors (Pewter and yellow).
 
Rob Tomlin said:
Yeah, I haven't tried UPGP, but I feel the same way you do with regard to Opti-Seal.



I am going to try DWG on my other cars to see if it makes a difference on those colors (Pewter and yellow).
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Rob, I've used OS for sometime, but it doesn't come close to UPGP as far as looks. It might win in the durability dept, but like I said, durability means nothing to me.
 
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