Ultimate Compound messed up my paint

charlest25 · Feb 7th, 2009, 01:34 PM

I applied Ultimate Compound by hand using a pad yesterday, and it messed up the paint job. I was using it to remove oxidation and any bonded contaminants. What do I do now to remove the damage that Ultimate Compound caused?

Mark Kleis · Feb 7th, 2009, 04:54 PM

I actually just used some Ultimate Compound today and it was 100% flawless and ready for wax on a 2006 Nissan Frost White (Pearl) Maxima- just goes to show how many variables there are in detailing! (Paint, problems, application media, technique, etc).

That said, can you possibly elaborate on your exact process when using the Ultimate Compound?

What type of pad did you use to apply the product? Was it 100% clean? (Was the surface washed first?)

Also, what type of "damage" did it leave? Any chance you have pictures?

The more information we have, the better our ability to help you solve the problem.

Mark

Murr1525 · Feb 7th, 2009, 06:11 PM

You'll have to check how you loaded your pics. Assuming those are pics, they dont seem to show up, and it would be best to see what happened.

gb387 · Feb 7th, 2009, 06:13 PM

First, welcome to MOL!!

We do need a little more info on the problem to help you out. Better yet do you have any photos you can post, I have tried to locate the photos that appear to be posted but no luck? Give us the info mentioned above by Mark and we will help you out.

mb911 · Feb 7th, 2009, 11:35 PM

Bonded contaminants should be removed via clay.

A compound would be used to remove below surface defects.

Nevertheless, I'm sure when you provide the guys some more details they can help you out. I've used Ultimate Compound and even more aggressive on entire cars, so I doubt it did anything that can't be fixed.

charlest25 · Feb 8th, 2009, 04:48 AM

I used a new pad and tried to use the technique in the video. It was washed and dried. I did not apply any thing else to the car. I was thinking about going back over it.

Any suggestions?

Mike Phillips · Feb 8th, 2009, 07:56 AM

What are you working on?

Type of car?
Year?
Does it have single stage paint or a clear coat?

Did you to a Test Spot first?

Or did you go over the entire car?

Mike Phillips · Feb 8th, 2009, 07:59 AM

Looked at the code for your image and it's all messed up, here's what the code looks like,

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/%5B....jpg%5B/IMG%5D

Find the image you want to share and right click on the image, snag the URL ADDRESS for the picture and copy and paste it into your message and someone here or myself will correctly insert the [img] tags to make the picture show up.

Mike Phillips · Feb 8th, 2009, 08:04 AM

Click on the link below and see if your car's paint looks like any of the pictures in this thread,

The Clearcoat Failure Photo Archive

draperd · Feb 8th, 2009, 08:05 AM

Fixed it for ya...

Feb 7th, 2009, 01:34 PM	#1
charlest25 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tarpon Springs Posts: 4 Rep Power: 2	Ultimate Compound messed up my paint I applied Ultimate Compound by hand using a pad yesterday, and it messed up the paint job. I was using it to remove oxidation and any bonded contaminants. What do I do now to remove the damage that Ultimate Compound caused?

Feb 7th, 2009, 04:54 PM	#2
Mark Kleis Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: El Cajon, CA Posts: 3,187 Rep Power: 123	Re: Ultimate Compound messed up my paint I actually just used some Ultimate Compound today and it was 100% flawless and ready for wax on a 2006 Nissan Frost White (Pearl) Maxima- just goes to show how many variables there are in detailing! (Paint, problems, application media, technique, etc). That said, can you possibly elaborate on your exact process when using the Ultimate Compound? What type of pad did you use to apply the product? Was it 100% clean? (Was the surface washed first?) Also, what type of "damage" did it leave? Any chance you have pictures? The more information we have, the better our ability to help you solve the problem. Mark __________________ I'm here to help: keep MOL family friendly, keep everything running smoothly, keep the forum organized, and above all...to keep everyone happy. PM or e-mail me should you feel there is something I can do to help deliver any of those things. -Mark Kleis, Lumadar@gmail.com Follow me at www.MarkKleis.com or my automotive journalism at LeftLaneNews.com My ride: 2006 Ford Focus ZX3, 5 Speed, Bright Red, Roush+SVT exterior conversion, Saleen suspension/lowering kit, OZ Racing 17s, Kumho Ecsta MX tires, Borla SS Exhaust, Custom Intake, Custom fiberglass doors, Suede Interior, Color Matched Red Ford ovals, Jl 1000/1, JL 450/4, (2) DIYMA 12s, Dayton/SEAS speakers/tweeters, Alpine IVA-W200 LCD, Alpine PXA-H701, Alpine TUA-T500HD

Feb 7th, 2009, 06:11 PM	#3
Murr1525 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Age: 29 Posts: 10,653 Rep Power: 141	Re: Ultimate Compound messed up my paint You'll have to check how you loaded your pics. Assuming those are pics, they dont seem to show up, and it would be best to see what happened. __________________ '08 Subaru Legacy 2.5i SE - Newport Blue Pearl

Feb 7th, 2009, 06:13 PM	#4
gb387 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Age: 30 Posts: 5,700 Rep Power: 67	Re: Ultimate Compound messed up my paint First, welcome to MOL!! We do need a little more info on the problem to help you out. Better yet do you have any photos you can post, I have tried to locate the photos that appear to be posted but no luck? Give us the info mentioned above by Mark and we will help you out. __________________ Brandon 2007 Black Chevy Avalanche My Albums: Avalanche Meguiars Online Acronyms - Meguiars Product List....

Feb 7th, 2009, 11:35 PM	#5
mb911 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 405 Rep Power: 7	Re: Ultimate Compound messed up my paint Bonded contaminants should be removed via clay. A compound would be used to remove below surface defects. Nevertheless, I'm sure when you provide the guys some more details they can help you out. I've used Ultimate Compound and even more aggressive on entire cars, so I doubt it did anything that can't be fixed.

Feb 8th, 2009, 04:48 AM	#6
charlest25 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tarpon Springs Posts: 4 Rep Power: 2	Re: Ultimate Compound messed up my paint I used a new pad and tried to use the technique in the video. It was washed and dried. I did not apply any thing else to the car. I was thinking about going back over it. Any suggestions?

Feb 8th, 2009, 07:56 AM	#7
Mike Phillips Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stuart, Florida Age: 48 Posts: 28,742 Rep Power: 544	Re: Ultimate Compound messed up my paint What are you working on? Type of car? Year? Does it have single stage paint or a clear coat? Did you to a Test Spot first? Or did you go over the entire car? __________________ Mike Phillips Office: 800-869-3011 x206 Mike.Phillips@Autogeek.net "Find something you like and use it often"

Feb 8th, 2009, 07:59 AM	#8
Mike Phillips Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stuart, Florida Age: 48 Posts: 28,742 Rep Power: 544	Re: Ultimate Compound messed up my paint Looked at the code for your image and it's all messed up, here's what the code looks like, http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/%5B....jpg%5B/IMG%5D Find the image you want to share and right click on the image, snag the URL ADDRESS for the picture and copy and paste it into your message and someone here or myself will correctly insert the [img] tags to make the picture show up. __________________ Mike Phillips Office: 800-869-3011 x206 Mike.Phillips@Autogeek.net "Find something you like and use it often"

Feb 8th, 2009, 08:04 AM	#9
Mike Phillips Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stuart, Florida Age: 48 Posts: 28,742 Rep Power: 544	Re: Ultimate Compound messed up my paint Click on the link below and see if your car's paint looks like any of the pictures in this thread, The Clearcoat Failure Photo Archive __________________ Mike Phillips Office: 800-869-3011 x206 Mike.Phillips@Autogeek.net "Find something you like and use it often"

Feb 8th, 2009, 08:05 AM	#10
draperd Passat Obsessed Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 69 Rep Power: 2	Re: Ultimate Compound messed up my paint Fixed it for ya...

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