Souveran not smooth?

[Tractionless]

Is Pinnacles Ultra light mint green color? Shall I use their claybar solution as well or can I use Meguires Quik Detail as usual?

Thanks

[makdaddy626]

Grab this kit, it comes with the lubricant (although Megs works fine too) and two mf towels for 10.00 more than the clay alone.

Pinnacle’s Ultra Poly Clay is the single finest clay composition available today.

[D_Nyholm]

I get that squeak as well. Did a full detail on the exterior of my car (s):
Wash
Clay
Wash
Polish
Paint Cleanser
4 Star UPP
Souveran LIQUID

The surface is clean and beads and smooth, just isn't SLICK. If you run your finger over it, it sticks to the surface slightly and makes the squeak noise. When I've used other sealants/wax's ive had the slick feeling on the paint as well as when it was first applied, just not after the first wash.

[Tractionless]

Glad to see I'm not the only one, maybe I don't need clay after all.

Thanks for the link!!

[budman3]

Get the claaaaay!! Claying is almost mandatory, especially if it's never been done before (even on brand new cars). It is a good idea to clay about 2 times a year. Even if the paint feels smooth, chances are it can benefit from a clay job 2x a year.

FWIW, 4* UPP is one of the slickest products on the market, however, I haven't had any product feel slick after a few weeks. It's still protecting but slickness tends to fade fast with all products for me.

[D_Nyholm]

Yeah, the 4* UPP is incredible when you first put it on....I couldn't beleive it, i had to have my wife come out and feel the car!!!

Though I did clay the car beforehand and I just dont have any slickness anymore. On my wifes car (same procedure), I used some crystal myst after a wash and the slickness seemed to come back.

[budman3]

Originally Posted by D_Nyholm

Yeah, the 4* UPP is incredible when you first put it on....I couldn't beleive it, i had to have my wife come out and feel the car!!!

Though I did clay the car beforehand and I just dont have any slickness anymore. On my wifes car (same procedure), I used some crystal myst after a wash and the slickness seemed to come back.

I think it's impossible to keep a LSP slick for extended periods of time without using some sort of QD or spray sealant/wax weekly. Just curious how the UPP too to lose its slickness?

[killrwheels@autogeek]

UPP can fall off quickly unless using their soap and their qd'er (gloss spray). I have found with Polycharger the slickness lasts longer, and using Zaino Z8 also adds back slickness.