Ultima Tire and Trim Guard Plus, dissapointed

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Earlier today I got out a product that I haven't used in a long time and tried out on the exterior black plastic trim pieces on my car, Ultima Tire and Trim Gaurd Plus. I applied it very sparingly on a foam applicator pad, yet no matter how thin I applied this stuff it left streaks in the direction that it was applied. After letting the first application set for 30 mintues, I applied a second thinking that maybe it will give more uniform coverage. Nope, it still streaked. After going for a quick drive, I notcied that this stuff also attracts dust and dirt like crazy on the trim now.



Now I realise why I put this stuff in the unused detailing products box. Does anyone else here experiece the streaking and dust attraction with UTTP? Is there something I am not doing right? I followed the label, but maybe theres a trick to appling it



How do I get this crap off without dulling or damaging the plastic trim? I think I am just going to try using the 1Z Vinyl Rubber Care and Protectant instead, even if it may not be as durable as the UTTP
 
RedlineIRL said:
Earlier today I got out a product that I haven't used in a long time and tried out on the exterior black plastic trim pieces on my car, Ultima Tire and Trim Gaurd Plus. I applied it very sparingly on a foam applicator pad, yet no matter how thin I applied this stuff it left streaks in the direction that it was applied. After letting the first application set for 30 mintues, I applied a second thinking that maybe it will give more uniform coverage. Nope, it still streaked. After going for a quick drive, I notcied that this stuff also attracts dust and dirt like crazy on the trim now.



Now I realise why I put this stuff in the unused detailing products box. Does anyone else here experiece the streaking and dust attraction with UTTP? Is there something I am not doing right? I followed the label, but maybe theres a trick to appling it



How do I get this crap off without dulling or damaging the plastic trim? I think I am just going to try using the 1Z Vinyl Rubber Care and Protectant instead, even if it may not be as durable as the UTTP
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Not sure if this suggestion helps: But with alot of product application TEMPERATURE is a factor that may need to be considered even if working in a garage (Try apply most products around 50 Degrees or higher) if I'm corrected, also make sure product is at a decent temperature as well, and HAPPY 2012 NEW YEAR.
 
Weird. I love that stuff.



Was there something else on the trim ? Another wax or sealant or something ?

Is the bottle really old ? And yeah, I could see the temp being an issue.



What's the texture of the plastic trim like ? Really textured, or pretty smooth ?
 
RedlineIRL-I wouldn't think the age has all that much to do with it as long as it was stored in moderate temperatures. Mine is..oh, I dunno...four or five years old easily, and it still works OK.



How did you prep the surfaces before you applied it?
 
UTGP has been the best product I have used. For any streaking or excess, try wiping it with a MF towel to remove the "high spots". If that doesn't help, try spritzing some ONR and wiping with a MF towel, and you should be good.



*** Make sure the trim is sufficiently cleaned via APC and/or IPA prior to application.
 
Temperature was right at 50 when I applied it.



As far as preparing it, I didn't other than apply it after a wash. No greasy residue was visible after washing, so I though nothing should be on it. I have been using 303 prior, but it just basically washes off anyways after some water contact.



The plastic trim it not overly textured, mostly smooth with some visible texture. I don't want to damage or dull the plastic by using an inproper cleaner, so what is a safe dillution ratio to go with? I have some of the green Meguiars APC, so that should be mild enough
 
RedlineIRL said:
Temperature was right at 50 when I applied it.



As far as preparing it, I didn't other than apply it after a wash. No greasy residue was visible after washing, so I though nothing should be on it. I have been using 303 prior, but it just basically washes off anyways after some water contact.



The plastic trim it not overly textured, mostly smooth with some visible texture. I don't want to damage or dull the plastic by using an inproper cleaner, so what is a safe dillution ratio to go with? I have some of the green Meguiars APC, so that should be mild enough
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Use some Optimum Power Clean 50/50, do a final wipe with alcohol and apply UTTGP. For a car with no garage, expect 6+ months.
 
RedlineIRL- Yeah, do *something* beyond the regular wash, at least if you've been using something else on the trim. I know 303/etc. seems to wash right off, but I'd still do something like Legacy99 suggested.



I *have* refreshed it without doing that, but I hadn't been using anything else on the surface in question.
 
Be sure to do a IPA wipe down before applying UTTG.
RedlineIRL said:
Thanks, I'll give it another try after using Power Clean prior on the trim and see if there is any improvement in results
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Legacy99 said:
Be sure to do a IPA wipe down before applying UTTG.
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Just be a *little* careful that it isn't some surface that IPA might dry out/mess with. I didn't IPA the stuff I've used it on due to worries about that.
 
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