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    SwirlX after Ultimate Compound?

    Do I need to use SwirlX after Ultimate Compound? My concern is that Ultimate Compound will leave microscopic peaks and valleys and that Ultimate Polish will not have enough abrasives to smooth them out.

    Am I completely wrong about ultimate compound leaving microscopic peaks and valleys?
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    Re: SwirlX after Ultimate Compound?

    If the finish looks ok to you after using ultimate compound then you can proceed to your wax or sealant of choice. A polish will add the gloss and refine the finish more. You are not using a polish to correct if you have already used a compound.

    This should help you.

    http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums...t-surprise-you!
    99 Grand Prix
    02 Camaro SS

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    • #3
      Re: SwirlX after Ultimate Compound?

      Thank you

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        Re: SwirlX after Ultimate Compound?

        That thread was verry helpful but it did not tell me if ultimate compound leaves microscopic scratches. If the paint looks fine doesthat mean there are no microscopic scratches?

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          Re: SwirlX after Ultimate Compound?

          It really depends on the paint. Paints can vary greatly in hardness, so while UC may mar or 'scratch' some, it may not to others.

          If you're talking about at a microscopic level, then I'd say yes, it does leave microscopic scratches, like I assume any compound or polish would. Heck, if we're talking microscopic, then even lightly wiping a clean surface with a QD would probably leave scratches!

          But if you can't actually see them with the naked eye in any lighting, then what does it matter?
          Originally posted by Blueline
          I own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.

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          • #6
            Re: SwirlX after Ultimate Compound?

            I see what your saying yeah I guess air would even cause atomic scratches.

            I was concerned because I thought the micro scratches could give dirt, dust, acid rain, etc. A place to damage the clear coat. but if the scratches are smaller than the cocontaminates then it can't settle there.

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            • #7
              Re: SwirlX after Ultimate Compound?

              *contaminants

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              • #8
                Re: SwirlX after Ultimate Compound?

                It's easy to overthink these things.

                If it looks great to you after UC, then you can go straight to your LSP. If you think the finish could do with further refining, then you should polish with something like SwirlX or UP, then go to LSP.
                Originally posted by Blueline
                I own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.

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                • #9
                  Re: SwirlX after Ultimate Compound?

                  Roger that thank you sir.

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                  • #10
                    Re: SwirlX after Ultimate Compound?

                    Originally posted by Ronn82727 View Post
                    I see what your saying yeah I guess air would even cause atomic scratches.

                    I was concerned because I thought the micro scratches could give dirt, dust, acid rain, etc. A place to damage the clear coat. but if the scratches are smaller than the cocontaminates then it can't settle there.
                    Coconuts?
                    Don
                    12/27/2015
                    "Darth Camaro"
                    2013 Camaro ... triple black
                    323 hp V6, 6 speed manual

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                    • #11
                      Re: SwirlX after Ultimate Compound?

                      Haha yeah auto correct corrected it to cocontaminates and I accidentally bumped the post button.

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                      • #12
                        Re: SwirlX after Ultimate Compound?

                        Here is a list with the most aggressive on top and least aggressive on the bottom

                        M105 ultra cut
                        Diamond cut
                        Ultimate
                        Scratch X 2.0
                        Swirl X
                        M83 cleaner polish
                        M80 speed glaze
                        Original scratch X

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