Ultimate Protectant Spray

[Blue Apollo IV]

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Wow, that was unexpected! Thanks for sharing

Yeah, I had major problems after applying the lotion...it would quickly run off after a rain storm or such - just a terrible experience. It reminded me of using the old, old armor all protectant - looked okay for bit but faded in no time.

This application of the spray has been through two snow storms, rain storms, frost, etc. and it still looks like the day I applied it. And this was only one single application. I didn't prep or clean the surface either.

[The Guz]

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I just bought a bought to give it a shot. I was skeptical because I don't like a dressing with a lot of gloss as it reflects off the window. I read some reviews and saw some photos and decided to buy it. I'm glad I did. It darked the interior vinyl just the right amount. Before applying it I used APC+ to clean the area. A little prodcut goes a long way. I applied it with a foam pad and worked it in. I have a little white spot on the top of the dash. I had been using mother's VLR and that wuold not cover the area. The ultimate protectant restored the color back to black in that area. It even looks good on plastic. Overall I am very satisfied with this product. It will be my goto interior detailer.

[TheStig]

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How are you guys applying this? It streaked so bad for me I went back to the basic Meguiars Supreme Shine. I followed some advice and cleaned the areas thoroughly before applying (rubbing alcohol). I was very dissatisfied with it.

[The Guz]

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The streaking propbably occured by using too much product.

I use it with a foam applicator. The first time I use it, I use 1-2 spritzes to prime the pad and just work it in evenly. After that I use 1/2 to 1 spritz on the foam pad. You don't need a lot. Everytime I do it this way I get an even look to it. I also do a light buff after it has dried to remove any high spots and knock the shine down a bit.

I also recommed you don't use alcohol as your cleaner. Stick with either APC (diluted properly) or quik interior detailer. Then follow up with a protectant.

[TheStig]

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I apply UP with a microfiber cloth. I will try the foam applicator and see if it works better.

[TheStig]

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I went ahead and gave it a try. The foam applicator pad really knocks down the streaks and buffing it does reduce the shine while further evening UP out on the surface. The end result is a shine somewhere in between Natural and Supreme protectants. I'm more a glossy guy with exterior trim. I prefer to stick with Supreme Shine in this case, but will save this for my Mercedes

[dm1179]

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What is the difference between Ultimate Protectant Spray and Ultimate Protectant Dash & Trim Detailer (355ml bottle)?