3rd Ultima Detail - The Final Frontier!

cdodkin · 07-22-07, 04:33

So, the previous weeks with Ultima have really been preparation for today - the final frontier - the black 911!

I wanted to perfect my detailing with Ultima, knowing that the black car would be the least forgiving and most challenging.

This car is an 03, has been well cared for, with previous polishing with Sonus Swirlbuster pad and polish, and sealant from Klasse.

Usual wash and dry, then a review of the paint condition.

No claying required, but some remedial work on a couple of clear-coat scratches was needed - easily done with an SFX spot pad on the Porter Cable and some SFX-1 polish.

Then a full polish with the Paint Prep Plus polish and medium (green) pad.

Very careful to clean-off all of the polish on each panel - I'd managed to seal some residual polish in when doing the Boxster and Passat, so I was being extra careful.

When making sure you've got every last smear of polish - quick detailer is your friend!

The PP+ left the paint super clean as before - and I also liked the depth of the paint color - it was really black, blacker than before in fact.

Final go over the car with a MF tack cloth dampened with speed detailer to remove dust, and then I hit the tires and wheels and black trim with the Tire and Trim Plus.

Then applied the Paint Guard Plus with the MF pad as before - easy to see where it's going on with the black paint.

Back after 1 hr for a slight hand buff (it's just me, but I like to even stuff out after 1 hr) then leave to cure for a few hours for the now customary super slippery finish.

Results:

Very very happy - great depth of black and super glossy as well.

Klasse is going to a good home, I won't be using it again.

I'm only 1/2" down the bottle of Paint Guard Plus, so it will last a long time for sure.

3 cars has used up just over half the bottle of Paint Prep polish, and about 2 inches of Tire and Trim sealant.

phamkl · 07-22-07, 04:56

Ultima could use your car for the poster car.

ffs, that's amazing.

Joshua312 · 07-22-07, 05:01

Glad to see we are on the same page as far as product usage goes. I have done three cars as well and I am at the same places as you with amount of product used.

Great jobs on all three details as well! Looks like you are enjoying the Ultima line!

Pats300zx · 07-22-07, 05:01

HOLY CRAP

I don't know if its the camera angles or what...but the reflections are unreal....

cdodkin · 07-22-07, 05:07

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Originally Posted by Pats300zx

HOLY CRAP

I don't know if its the camera angles or what...but the reflections are unreal....

It really does look like that!

And - the best thing - is the feel of the paint.

It's even slicker to touch than it looks in the pictures - it's a strange strange feeling (in a good way) and like no other sealant I've tried.

SDLexus · 07-22-07, 11:38

Impressive job there. Good work.

mongo · 07-23-07, 05:10

So you have done three vehicles and used 6 ounces of product equals half the bottle.

Is this right seems like there would be less product used if not then it ; an ounce should do three to five vehicles am i missing something

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otherwise

on the details!!!

mongo

Cooter · 07-23-07, 07:19

Jeeeezus!! There's just no words to describe that. Way way way impressive!!!

Joshua312 · 07-23-07, 07:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by mongo

So you have done three vehicles and used 6 ounces of product equals half the bottle.

Is this right seems like there would be less product used if not then it ; an ounce should do three to five vehicles am i missing something

.

otherwise

on the details!!!

mongo

He is a 1/2 inch down on the bottle, not half way down

cdodkin · 07-23-07, 08:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joshua312

He is a 1/2 inch down on the bottle, not half way down

Correct!

My only negative so far is the pump action spray on the tire/trim sealant bottle is sticking - even though I used the blue cap to keep it sealed between outings

Need to address that one with David.

cherryspeed · 07-23-07, 08:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdodkin

Correct!

My only negative so far is the pump action spray on the tire/trim sealant bottle is sticking - even though I used the blue cap to keep it sealed between outings

Need to address that one with David.

I am speechless!!! Remarkable results!! You my friend are an artist.

WilliamHBonney · 07-23-07, 09:18

I would make the jump to this if I could return it if I didnt like how it worked out on my car. But I just cant see paying $100+ for that stuff right now. Sure wish I could.