Ultimate Compound by hand

[Murr1525]

Re: Ultimate Compound by hand

Now im thinking of using meguiars ultimate compound on my 2010 Ford C-Max on the hood has alot of fine light scratches now is using this a bit harsh or it there something better that will remove the scratches ?? as some people say its harsh and others say its not some say its a paint cleaner and others say its a cutting compound now correct me if im wrong but a paint cleaner and a paint cutting compound are 2 different things. so what should I try ????

Generally speaking you would want to start with SwirlX, which is milder, and then Ultimate Compound if needed.

As far as the terminology... it can very by company, so hard to say an exact name for things.

[Murr1525]

Re: Ultimate Compound by hand

Using Megs even coat applicator good for UC, or should I stick with a hi tec applicator?

Thanks.

-J

I tend to like the hi-tec ones, but you could try the Even Coat and see if it helps you at all.

Really wouldnt want terry cloth applicator.

[kimbo51]

Re: Ultimate Compound by hand

I have used UC by hand on a 2008 Acadia that had some light oxidization and swirls. The guys here at Meguiars gave me some good advice. Do a small area first, and I mean small...maybe one square foot, and go over it 3 or 4 times. I only went over it twice and I saw some dramatic results. To really see a difference follow it up with some pure polish. I used the step 2 deep crystal stsyem polish and it worked wonders.

[lionshark]

Re: Ultimate Compound by hand

Could u use the cutting foam pad with the UC to give it more of a cut...would that b safe?

[Murr1525]

Re: Ultimate Compound by hand

Can you, yes.

Can it be too strong, and cause more swirls, yes.

Best to use the polishing pad first. If you have to experiment, you would want to do a small test spot first.

[lionshark]

Re: Ultimate Compound by hand

Can you, yes.

Can it be too strong, and cause more swirls, yes.

Best to use the polishing pad first. If you have to experiment, you would want to do a small test spot first.

So..let's say I used UC with a polishing pad...with the DA and used a lot of pressure in a small area multiple times and the defects are still there...would the cutting pad with moderate pressure be my next step?

[Murr1525]

Re: Ultimate Compound by hand

Its an option, I wouldnt call it a definite next step.

The new MF System Pads are also an option, and have shown good results when people use them on hard paint.

Or moving on to a rotary step. Of course some skill needed for that.

And then there are some things that cant be removed.

[lionshark]

Re: Ultimate Compound by hand

Its an option, I wouldnt call it a definite next step.

The new MF System Pads are also an option, and have shown good results when people use them on hard paint.

Or moving on to a rotary step. Of course some skill needed for that.

And then there are some things that cant be removed.

Well I will take ur advice. Thank u