Meguiar's Ultimate Fast Finish

[atikovi]

Re: Meguiar's Ultimate Fast Finish

2 cans for $17.30 delivered, on Amazon and they just delivered on Sunday.

https://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-G18309-Ultimate-Fast-Finish/dp/B01MD28FZZ

[atikovi]

Re: Meguiar's Ultimate Fast Finish

The Fast Finish goes on very fast, they say protects for a long time. But doesn't have the deep shine or the slick feel on the surface for very long.

But doesn't the shine have as much or more to do with the condition of the paint and prep work before applying it? The claying and polishing. I couldn't tell that one shines any better than the other, plus why is a slick feel important?

[Murr1525]

Re: Meguiar's Ultimate Fast Finish

What "different" things? Don't they both last long and result in a great shine?

Well, maybe "do" isnt the right word, but seem different. The Fast Finish goes on very fast, they say protects for a long time. But doesnt have the deep shine or the slick feel on the surface for very long.

The Ult Wax takes a little more effort, but keeps a deep shine and slick surface for a longer time. And with the surface staying slicker, UQW seems to apply easier after future washes.

So just depends what you want.

[atikovi]

Re: Meguiar's Ultimate Fast Finish

Yeah, they definitely do different things.

What "different" things? Don't they both last long and result in a great shine?

[Murr1525]

Re: Meguiar's Ultimate Fast Finish

Yeah, they definitely do different things.

[davey g-force]

Re: Meguiar's Ultimate Fast Finish

As you say, UFF is easier to use and lasts longer - so it's a no-brainer for me.

UW gives a richer look IMO and some people prefer more traditional 'waxes' or just enjoy waxing more often - hence why Meguiars still keep making it. Different price point too.

[atikovi]

Re: Meguiar's Ultimate Fast Finish

I've used Ultimate wax for years and tried FF on a few cars since last year and the results seem about the same. Plenty of shine. About to run out of Ultimate and wondering if I should switch 100% to FF. Only thing stopping me is the thought that because there is more work in applying Ultimate, the better it is. I mean, why do they still make Ultimate if FF is quicker to use/apply and lasts longer?

[Marc Hufnagel]

Re: Meguiar's Ultimate Fast Finish

We would not suggest removing it chemically, since you are essentially working the appearance of the paint finish backwards.

Just looking for the easiest way should I want to try a coating. I may end up liking this FF, we shall see. Thank you the input

[Nick Winn]

Re: Meguiar's Ultimate Fast Finish

How about say Purple Power Vehicle and Boat wash? PH 10 at 2-3oz/20 oz water in foam cannon and dwell for 5 minutes?

We would not suggest removing it chemically, since you are essentially working the appearance of the paint finish backwards.

[Marc Hufnagel]

Re: Meguiar's Ultimate Fast Finish

Clay, or any mild paint cleaner/polish like M205 Ultra Finishing Polish will remove Ultimate Fast Finish.

How about say Purple Power Vehicle and Boat wash? PH 10 at 2-3oz/20 oz water in foam cannon and dwell for 5 minutes?

[Nick Winn]

Re: Meguiar's Ultimate Fast Finish

So, at which time I might want to remove the UFF for a coating, how easy/hard will it be to remove?

Clay, or any mild paint cleaner/polish like M205 Ultra Finishing Polish will remove Ultimate Fast Finish.

[Marc Hufnagel]

Re: Meguiar's Ultimate Fast Finish

So, at which time I might want to remove the UFF for a coating, how easy/hard will it be to remove?

[fordf150]

Re: Meguiar's Ultimate Fast Finish

The one constant that I see every time I use UFF is that the slickness fades rather quickly, but the beading remains, so it would seem it is still present and working after multiple washes over a few months. A year..... ? maybe a garage queen under ideal conditions.

[Old Bear]

Re: Meguiar's Ultimate Fast Finish

A couple decades back, I looked at importing into Australia.
The Aussie import tarrifs/duties were too high for me to continue looking at that path.

[ironbark]

Re: Meguiar's Ultimate Fast Finish

It's not really Meguiars' fault. Prices over here are determined by our importer/reseller MotorActive.

I would be very surprised if Meguiars USA didn't have any input on international prices. Motor Active is listed as a partner of Meguiars USA.

Regardless, we are being ripped off.