Help using Ultimate Compound?

[jaxxx]

what do i need to use after using ultimate compound on my paint??? i have megs cleaner/wax and nxt wax

[jaxxx]

Re: Scratch Removed using Ultimate Compound

tried UC today by hand on some swirls and light scratches.. didnt work, tried 4 application on a small area. didnt even do anything on the very light swirls and scratches.

[Megafast13]

Re: Scratch Removed using Ultimate Compound

tried UC today by hand on some swirls and light scratches.. didnt work, tried 4 application on a small area. didnt even do anything on the very light swirls and scratches.

How are you applying the product. This product does work, and will on your car. You have to put "Passion Behind The Pad" Please describe your method here or in Detailing 101 and we can help you achieve better results.

[jaxxx]

Re: Scratch Removed using Ultimate Compound

cleaned the surface, worked on a small area, used a foam applicator pad, used over lapping circles, light pressure on pad, did this for 4-5 mins, 3 times.

[blackt00th]

Re: Scratch Removed using Ultimate Compound

tried UC today by hand on some swirls and light scratches.. didnt work, tried 4 application on a small area. didnt even do anything on the very light swirls and scratches.

I do not have the chance to try UC but have tried M105.
I am able to to remove light scratches by hand.
Just 2-3 passes, each pass in less than a minute, and I can see improvement. I have tried on MF and Meg yellow foam applicator pad.

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Scratch Removed using Ultimate Compound

Just to note, I moved all your questions about your project out of the how-to thread in the How-To Articles forum and created your own dedicated thread for your personal project.

Sometimes it's better to start your own thread when seeking help with a specific project than to tag onto an existing thread.

cleaned the surface, worked on a small area, used a foam applicator pad, used over lapping circles, light pressure on pad, did this for 4-5 mins, 3 times.

Ultimate Compound is a very aggressive compound and correctly used it will remove paint.

Does that mean it will remove all scratches?

Depend upon how deep they are. Besides the product, there's also the factors of skills and abilities.

You say you applied Ultimate Compound 3 times and worked it for 4-5 minutes, I'm guessing this time was for all 3 applications and 4-5 minutes of one application is pretty long and you would have worked the product till it's complete gone and dry.

Assuming you're working the product correctly, (skills and abilities), then is it possible these scratches are too deep to safely remove?

Has the car ever been repainted?
What are you working on?
Can you take a picture of the scratches so we can see what you're working on?

[Megafast13]

Re: Help using Ultimate Compound?

Exactly:

Has the car ever been repainted?
What are you working on?
Can you take a picture of the scratches so we can see what you're working on?



Lightly run your finger nail across the scratches you are trying to remove...If your nail gets caught in the scratch than it most likely cannot be removed with your UC by hand...

[jaxxx]

Re: Help using Ultimate Compound?

the car has never been repainted, its 2008 BMW 335i coupe..ill try to get some pics soon.
I do not think I can remove one of the scratches but Im more condern about the swirl marks

[Markus Kleis]

Re: Help using Ultimate Compound?

If you were working it for 4-5 minutes each time, then you almost certainly were not using enough pressure. When you use ample pressure on the pad it tends to break down and dry out the product, and you will likely only get 30-60 seconds of work time when using the right amount of force.

[jaxxx]

Re: Help using Ultimate Compound?

i wasnt using enough pressure. I was using very light pressure since i was worried I would mess up the paint since UC is a pretty strong comcound

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Help using Ultimate Compound?

i wasnt using enough pressure. I was using very light pressure since i was worried I would mess up the paint since UC is a pretty strong compound

Are you saying you increased your pressure and it's now working?

Just want to verify...

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Help using Ultimate Compound?

If you were working it for 4-5 minutes each time, then you almost certainly were not using enough pressure. When you use ample pressure on the pad it tends to break down and dry out the product, and you will likely only get 30-60 seconds of work time when using the right amount of force.

Good observation...

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Scratch Removed using Ultimate Compound

tried UC today by hand on some swirls and light scratches.. didnt work, tried 4 application on a small area. didnt even do anything on the very light swirls and scratches.

Please take a moment to read through this,

How To use: G110 - G220 - G100 - PC/Porter Cable - UDM
If you're moving up to machine polishing, be sure to read the below thread before starting...
Tips & Techniques for using the G110, G100, G220 and the PC Dual Action Polisher
(These are all similar tools)



It should help you to tweak your technique and maximize your efforts.

[jaxxx]

Re: Help using Ultimate Compound?

I exchanged the UC for something else. Ill pick it up again this week and try it with increased pressure... how much pressure can I use on the paint without damaging it?

[jaxxx]

Re: Help using Ultimate Compound?

Just to let you guys know , before when I was doing it I was using very light pressure, hardly any at all on the foam pad.