Ult Fast Finish - the whole car or one panel at a time?

[Don]

Today I put yet another application of UFF on the Camaro. Like usual, I applied it to the entire car, then wiped it off. While doing it today, it occurred to me that in the videos and the instructions, they go one section at a time, applying then immediately removing the UFF and I started to wonder if I should change my method of application to doing one or 1/2 panel at a time then removing the UFF.

I was also wondering if there were any benefits to leaving the Ult Fast Finish on that extra time, or am I just hurting myself and making it harder to remove (not that it's difficult to remove)?

Too, how much should I be spraying on the applicator for each section? I don't use the supplied MF cloth, I use a round, microfiber covered sponge to apply it. In the videos, I'm seeing people (in the Meguiar's videos too) spraying - what I consider - to be quite a bit of Ult Fast Finish on the applicator towel, so I started using a bit more and while the water behavior is excellent using a bit more & 24 hours have passed, it's now more than just a simple 'wipe' to remove - still not difficult, but more than just a light wipe. How many towels should it take to remove the residue left by the Ult Fast Finish from a car the size of a Camaro?

I know, I sound like a newbie, but I'm starting to really like Ult Fast Finish and I don't want to start hating it because *I* am doing it wrong.

[fordf150]

Re: Ult Fast Finish - the whole car or one panel at a time?

Since UFF is designed to wipe on then wipe off I doubt there would be any benefit to letting it sit for a period of time. Like you, I used one of those small microfiber applicator pads instead of a towel for ease of use. For a section whether it be a hood or a door etc... I used 2-3 sprays onto the pad then spread it out evenly going horizontally and vertically. Then went over it lightly with a microfiber towel. I may have used a couple towels for the whole car, I don't exactly recall. Doing it section by section the whole car (2008 Mercury Sable) was done in no time.

Now to see how long I can stretch this stuff on a garage queen...

[Don]

Re: Ult Fast Finish - the whole car or one panel at a time?

Like you, I used one of those small microfiber applicator pads instead of a towel for ease of use.

I have since discovered that using a small-ish microfiber cloth is MUCH better for applying the UFF. It's much more even, covers more area faster and surprisingly easier to control.

[evo77]

Re: Ult Fast Finish - the whole car or one panel at a time?

How about a yellow Megs foam applicator pad? I think Nick said MStoops applied it this way and had no issues.

[Don]

Re: Ult Fast Finish - the whole car or one panel at a time?

How about a yellow Megs foam applicator pad? I think Nick said MStoops applied it this way and had no issues.

I didn't have any real issues applying the UFF with the applicator pad, I just found that a smallish microfiber towel works much better for me.