Topic: Review: Meguiar's Ultimate Fast Finish

[Guy]

I'm out to do the XC-40 with it.

[Great_Big_Abyss]

Damn, looks good.  So, how would you say it compares to a traditional paste wax, as in the results?  I get that the application is probably a little quicker (although I don't find paste wax that much of a PITA to use).  Are the results as good?  Does it last longer (I find paste wax keeps its shine for a few days, then dulls off...)

And how long did it take you?  It took me about an hour to wax the truck yesterday with a standard paste wax...

[Jaeger]

From the video it looks to me like application is WAY quicker than paste wax.

[Weels]

I will add my thumbs up.
It was already a clean car, took me about 15 minutes this morning to apply.  Small car with no roof helps, but it is quick and easy to do.
Gives an amazing shine

[Great_Big_Abyss]

Looking forward to your experiences and how long the shine lasts.

[Guy]

Same here, great stuff. Thanks for the tip Ron! 

[Dante]

Bought mine this morning but didn't use it yet. Maybe tomorrow....

[rrocket]

Looking forward to your experiences and how long the shine lasts.

Longer than wax, because it's a sealant too. It's also more hydrophobic than wax.

I put it I'm on the windshield and it's darn near like Rain-X.

My paint was still shiny and bright after 6 months. I'd call this the equivalent to a poor man's ceramic treatment.

And for fun those who have used it? Take a water bottle and empty it in the hood or fender and be amazed at the water sheeting ability.

And I would have said something sooner, but I wanted to make sure the claims were legit.

Am glad you guys are getting great results!

[Great_Big_Abyss]

Well, it will probably be the next thing I buy, then.

[Dante]

Bought mine this morning but didn't use it yet. Maybe tomorrow....

[rrocket]

Looking forward to your experiences and how long the shine lasts.

Longer than wax, because it's a sealant too. It's also more hydrophobic than wax.

I put it I'm on the windshield and it's darn near like Rain-X.

My paint was still shiny and bright after 6 months. I'd call this the equivalent to a poor man's ceramic treatment.

And for fun those who have used it? Take a water bottle and empty it in the hood or fender and be amazed at the water sheeting ability.

And I would have said something sooner, but I wanted to make sure the claims were legit.

Am glad you guys are getting great results!

How does it compare to Hydrosilex?

I've not personally used it, so I have no idea.

[Jaeger]

I'll bring out my pom poms and join the cheer squad. 

Mine was not a 10 min job because I had to deal with getting rid of those damned brown iron spots that plague white cars. 

This product worked a treat.  Spray on, watch the brown spots turn purple as they dissolve, wipe clean, rinse:



The only PITA is you wash your car before use, then wash it again after. 

The Ultimate Fast Finish was a cake walk from that point, though.  I will say it is a bit hard to use on a white car only because the hazing is so faint, you can't really see where you've applied the product.  Really excellent results, though.  If it works even half as well as I hope, given the minimal investment in cost and effort, I will be well pleased.

[pi314]

Very intrigued.

So let's say I have to do paint correction, ie polishing with DA machine, once I do that would I apply a sealant and then this stuff?

[rrocket]

Very intrigued.

So let's say I have to do paint correction, ie polishing with DA machine, once I do that would I apply a sealant and then this stuff?

No, just this stuff. It's a sealant/gloss hybrid.

[ChaosphereIX]

buying some today after i detail the Alfa

excited to see the results

[Guy]

I'll bring out my pom poms and join the cheer squad. 

Mine was not a 10 min job because I had to deal with getting rid of those damned brown iron spots that plague white cars. 

This product worked a treat.  Spray on, watch the brown spots turn purple as they dissolve, wipe clean, rinse:



The only PITA is you wash your car before use, then wash it again after. 

The Ultimate Fast Finish was a cake walk from that point, though.  I will say it is a bit hard to use on a white car only because the hazing is so faint, you can't really see where you've applied the product.  Really excellent results, though.  If it works even half as well as I hope, given the minimal investment in cost and effort, I will be well pleased.

Thanks for the tip. Used to have 2 white cars. I wish I had known about this product at the time!

[Hammy]

I'll bring out my pom poms and join the cheer squad. 

Mine was not a 10 min job because I had to deal with getting rid of those damned brown iron spots that plague white cars. 

This product worked a treat.  Spray on, watch the brown spots turn purple as they dissolve, wipe clean, rinse:



The only PITA is you wash your car before use, then wash it again after. 

The Ultimate Fast Finish was a cake walk from that point, though.  I will say it is a bit hard to use on a white car only because the hazing is so faint, you can't really see where you've applied the product.  Really excellent results, though.  If it works even half as well as I hope, given the minimal investment in cost and effort, I will be well pleased.

How does this stuff smell?  I use Iron-X which works great on the spots but man does it ever have a strong chemical odor that lingers.

[Jaeger]

Thanks for the tip. Used to have 2 white cars. I wish I had known about this product at the time!

No probs.  Trying to attack those little rust pits with a clay bar takes freaking forever.  Additional tip: directions say spray the whole car at once.  Don't do this unless the car is a Miata.  Once this stuff starts to dry it is a lot harder to remove.  Do half at most.

[Great_Big_Abyss]

Thanks for the tip. Used to have 2 white cars. I wish I had known about this product at the time!

No probs.  Trying to attack those little rust pits with a clay bar takes freaking forever.  Additional tip: directions say spray the whole car at once.  Don't do this unless the car is a Miata.  Once this stuff starts to dry it is a lot harder to remove.  Do half at most.

I'll have to try that AutoGlym stuff.  Noticed a lot of iron dust when I was waxing the truck last Friday. 

[ChaosphereIX]

pics coming soon when the lighting is better

Ron...wow. I owe you a beer.

This stuff is that good.