Ultimate Protectant

[davey g-force]

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Hi, can I use this product on my tires too?

You can but it's not all that suited to tires, due to the amount of flex/movement in a tire sidewall. It has been done with some success...

[fordf150]

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I think it says for rubber and vinyl, but not sure why you would as there are probably better products for tires. Because of the size of the bottle you probably would be going thru it quite fast for tire use.

Meguiars makes a whole bunch of tire products that are probably better suited.

[alexh]

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Hi, can I use this product on my tires too?

[fordf150]

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You'll be fine unless maybe you let it dry on there, then it might be a PIA to remove. I usually go along and wipe the edges of the trim that meet the paint after i'm done. You could certainly use a QD you want.

[music_man185]

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is ultimate protectant safe on paint if i accidentally get some on while applying to exterior trim? i would of course wipe it off immediately, but would that be good enough? or would i need to pull out some UQD or something to fully remove it?

[jfelbab]

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can i use quik interior detailer to clean my dash and then apply ultimate protectant over that? or is that overkill if my dash isn't "dirty"

I personally am pleased with the protection and appearance of QID in the interior. I use it on everything including the leather, vinyl and even the LCD panel and gauges. I occasionally use UP on the exterior but have taken to just using UQW over everything on the exterior, vinyl and glass included. I'm not sure I need UP anymore.

And Poki, QID is a also cleaner.

The fastest way to clean all interior surfaces. Use every time you wash or Quik Detail your paint to give your interior that “just detailed” look. In just 5 additional minutes, your entire interior will look sharp and smell fresh. Quickly and easily maintains the look and feel of interior plastics, vinyl, leather, rubber, metal and even audio/video equipment. The safe, high lubricity formula lifts off dust, ashes, dirt, grime, spills and fingerprints without build-up. And, unlike traditional protectants that leave an artificial greasy feeling, Quik Interior Detailer leaves your interior™ surfaces looking natural and revitalized. Simply spray on, spread evenly with an Ultra Plush Super Terry or Supreme Shine® Microfiber and turn to a dry section of the towel for the final wipe off.

Basically, it is a cleaner with UVA/UVB protection.

[Poki]

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can i use quik interior detailer to clean my dash and then apply ultimate protectant over that? or is that overkill if my dash isn't "dirty"

QID I don't believe is intended to be a cleaner. Also, if you use if before using UP, the UP will not properly bond to the surface you are putting it on. Your best bet is to clean any previously used product from the dash then apply UP.

[music_man185]

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can i use quik interior detailer to clean my dash and then apply ultimate protectant over that? or is that overkill if my dash isn't "dirty"

[Poki]

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Not sure just how "much" UV protection 303 has (or just how a consumer would measure it) but UP is highly loaded with UV blockers. Don't get us wrong, we know 303 to be an excellent water based product with a very loyal following - and rightfully so. But looking at the polymers in UP, and how they behave, compared to a typical water based dressing and the protection lasts a crazy long time as well.

303 does have a great following and I have used it for years....until UP. To me, the big differences are the labor factor and streaking. 303 requires lots and lots of wiping to get it near dry but still streaks for me. UP...wipe on and work it in a bit....done!!

[Tuck91]

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APC can dry out some vinyl and plastic.

[Jeff120]

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UP is the ONLY dressing I have every used that last about 2 washings, Ive had it last 3 but started to look dull. It has to have a clean surface to really bond as stated above, but the little extra work is worth it since it last much longer then other dressings I have used.

[Michael Stoops]

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How much UV protection does this offer? As much as 303?

Not sure just how "much" UV protection 303 has (or just how a consumer would measure it) but UP is highly loaded with UV blockers. Don't get us wrong, we know 303 to be an excellent water based product with a very loyal following - and rightfully so. But looking at the polymers in UP, and how they behave, compared to a typical water based dressing and the protection lasts a crazy long time as well.

[Michael Stoops]

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But, I am not sure why the trim faded so to begin with. I had been using Hot Shine Tire Spray up to this point on the trim every time it needed. The trim looked great before the wash but after it was cleaned with APC at 4:1 the trim simply looked tired and faded. Maybe someone or even a Mike could give me some possible reasons for this observation.

While it would seem that the difference between these trim pieces and tires is minor, it is actually quite a bit different than you think. Rubber (tires) and hard, textured vinyl (trim) may both be petroleum derived pieces but they have very different chemical makeups. How they absorb different substances and how they react to them varies as well, which is why we make tire dressings and vinyl dressings that are widely varied as well. And while you can get away with using a product made for one on the other, it's not always the best thing to do. As you've found out here.

Now, if you've got a fairly fresh coat of Hot Shine on this trim and then you apply UP then we wouldn't really expect the UP to properly bond to the vinyl trim and it will wash off fairly easily. But once that trim is fully exposed and UP is allowed to behave as formulated, then some pretty cool things happen. As, once again, you've found out here.

Oh, and congrats on the new car! Nice of you to clean up the Mini so thoroughly for it's new owners, too!

[Shawn T.]

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My first trial with UP didn't go so well as it didn't last very long and actally washed off in the first rainstorm. So, I put it on the shelf and didn't use it on my next few family details. Well, I traded in the MINI the other day for a Crystal Black (Yeah, I know....) Honda Civic EX and decided to give the MINI a last detail. I pulled out the UP and decided it was time to give it another go. All I have to say is that I am throughly impressed with UP this time. It rejuvenated this trim extraordinarily well.

But, I am not sure why the trim faded so to begin with. I had been using Hot Shine Tire Spray up to this point on the trim every time it needed. The trim looked great before the wash but after it was cleaned with APC at 4:1 the trim simply looked tired and faded. Maybe someone or even a Mike could give me some possible reasons for this observation.

Anyway, on to the pictures!!!!!!!!! I don't think I even have to label before and after.........

[Alfisti]

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On the interior I find it to be a high gloss but definately not greasy. For those wanting a high gloss...go for it. Others may prefer QID for a more natural look.

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