Topping Ultimate Fast Finish

[adadkins]

Hello all, I've been reading through the forum for several days and I have a couple questions about Ultimate Fast Finish.

1) I've seen some folks like to top synthetics with carnuba, so 12-24 hours following UFF could I top it with M26 to achieve more warmth and depth?

2) Do you believe this would negatively impact the longevity/durability of UFF?

[Nick Winn]

Re: Topping Ultimate Fast Finish

Hi adadkins,

You could absolutely apply these products in this manner. The appearance & look that is obtained from a wax is super subjective & comes down to your own personal preference. Applying the products in this manner would not negatively impact the performance of UFF.

- Nick

[adadkins]

Re: Topping Ultimate Fast Finish

Thanks for your help Nick! I'll have to see if I can get some pictures of the final product up when I get it done in a couple days.

-Aaron

[adadkins]

Re: Topping Ultimate Fast Finish

Finally got the whole routine completed:

Wash
Ultimate Polish
Ultimate Fast Finish
M26 Hi-Tech Yellow Wax

I'm definitely pleased with how it all turned out...



After UFF


Topped with M26

[Nick Winn]

Re: Topping Ultimate Fast Finish

Looks great! Feel free to follow up & let us know how your maintenance routine goes & the durability. Nice looking truck, I am a sucker for single cab trucks & extended cab trucks 2. On a side note, if you are a fan of low sheen, original looking tires, our #40 Vinyl & Rubber Cleaner/Conditioner, applied with a foam applicator pad is a favorite of many.

- Nick

[adadkins]

Re: Topping Ultimate Fast Finish

Thanks Nick! I'll definitely keep the thread updated with durability; thus far we've had salted roads, snow, and rain here in VA but the truck looks almost as good as it did right after waxing. It is a good looking truck, just gotta finish a little work on the front end from avoiding a deer collision (hence hiding the front bumper). I appreciate the recommendation of #40, I do like the lower sheen products, so it should be right up my alley.

[HCAD]

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Welcome to Meguiar's Online Aaron. I feel your pain on the salted roads, although here in L'Burg we didn't get the last bit of white stuff that you did. My son collected the crud on his car I'm sure, he's at VT. I just recently added Meg's Fast Finish to his Subie. Looking forward to see how it preforms.

[adadkins]

Re: Topping Ultimate Fast Finish

Here's how the UFF is holding up after a little over 3 months. I've been very pleased with how it's performed thus far. At the time of these photos, I haven't topped with M26 in over a month. I really like the look of the M26 top, but the UFF alone has continued to repel dirt and bead water quite nicely.

[RPPM]

Re: Topping Ultimate Fast Finish

Looks great!

[Nick Winn]

Re: Topping Ultimate Fast Finish

Happy to hear you are enjoying Ultimate Fast Finish and Thanks for sharing the update.

[02Rodeo]

Re: Topping Ultimate Fast Finish

Hi adadkins,

You could absolutely apply these products in this manner. The appearance & look that is obtained from a wax is super subjective & comes down to your own personal preference. Applying the products in this manner would not negatively impact the performance of UFF..
- Nick

Is it recommended to wipe it down before applying a wax or sealant..

[Nick Winn]

Re: Topping Ultimate Fast Finish

Is it recommended to wipe it down before applying a wax or sealant..

If you are referring to applying a coat of wax, letting it dry, wiping the wax off, allowing the wax/sealant to cure for 24 hours, if you are referring to at this point should you wipe it down prior to applying Ultimate Fast Finish, then the answer would be yes. A detail spray would suffice for any light dust present, and then apply the Ultimate Fast Finish.

[02Rodeo]

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No I meant if when/if it sits over night to cure should you then wipe it down before applying wax or sealant.

[Nick Winn]

Re: Topping Ultimate Fast Finish

No I meant if when/if it sits over night to cure should you then wipe it down before applying wax or sealant.

Whether you apply Ultimate Fast Finish and then top with wax or apply wax then top with Ultimate Fast Finish, if there is any dust on the surface, it would be recommended to wipe it down with a detail spray.

[americanlt]

Re: Topping Ultimate Fast Finish

This is confusing. I thought it was recommended to use your favorite wax first and then top it with Ultimate Fast Finish. As this would "lock" the first layer of wax in for extended protection????