Ultimate Compound

[akimel]

Re: Ultimate Compound

I will ask this question now, though I do not expect an immediate answer. I imagine that an adequate answer will require time for the MOL community to actually work with the new micro-abrasive polishes and learn how to use them well.

But here is my question: How does one properly use Ultimate Compound (or SwirlX, etc.)? When working with the diminishing abrasive products we are taught that one must work the product until it breaks down. This typically means working a small section for a couple of minutes. But I gather this does not apply with the new products. Should one make a few passes, stop, wipe off, and inspect? What is best?

I hope that someone will write a detailed instruction article, particularly for us newbs, on how to use Ultimate Compound and the other new polishes. I don't know about anyone else, but I do not anticipate doing any paint correction on my cars until the spring, so I do no need guidance for a couple of months; but I will need it eventually.

Cheers,
Al

[LarryT63]

Re: Ultimate Compound

Well, it's a Daily Driver, we worked on the rear panel of it, using M80 and the DA, then we waxed it... It has scratches, the paint is hazed a bit, you told me to "make it look decent and then live with it" and "make sure to keep it up"

The section we worked on was where I removed the Honda Emblem on the rear pnael. It also has a lot of scratches and swirls all over it.

You told me to work on a panel at a time with the M105, but also advised me to wait until Nov. because a product was coming out that would REALLY help me!

I'd post a pic to remind you, but I guess I don't have that privilege.

thanks,

Larry

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Ultimate Compound

Mike is this the product you told me to wait for for my 2005 NightHawk Black Pearl Honda Element that I brought to Open Garage Night about a month ago?

thanks,

Larry

Remind me... what were the paint defects you were wanting to remove? Chances are good all 3 of the products in our Consumer Line will tackle whatever it is you're wanting to work on.

[LarryT63]

Re: Ultimate Compound

Mike is this the product you told me to wait for for my 2005 NightHawk Black Pearl Honda Element that I brought to Open Garage Night about a month ago?

thanks,

Larry

[sudsbyhubbs]

Re: Ultimate Compound

Even though a lot of people have had success using 105 on a DA, it sounds like this product would allow you to be more aggressive than 83 and not have to learn how to use a rotary.

[akimel]

Re: Ultimate Compound

For a newb like myself, this is perhaps one of the most interesting of the new products. I am just learning to use the D/A with #80 & #83 and do not feel competent enough to use #105, though I have a sample bottle which I use for hand-rubbing of isolated scratches. So my question is this: Should I consider adding Ultimate Compound to my arsenal? Will it accomplish something that I cannot easily accomplish with #80 & #83? I imagine that the answer to this question will just have to wait upon the reviews of the product that will no doubt be pouring in in late winter and early spring, but if any of the testers have an opinion, I'd love to hear from them.

[gb387]

Re: Ultimate Compound

This is interesting - can't wait to try it.

[Ryan L.]

Re: Ultimate Compound

Another awesome product....the cut of this with a DA is unbeatable.

Ryan

[Mister B]

Re: Ultimate Compound

Awesome! It's like having the power of some of the professional line products in the Consumer line now.

[angeloabbattista]

Re: Ultimate Compound

I'm gonna have to ask for a pay rise with all this new stuff I have to get!

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: Ultimate Compound

This looks like it is Christmas early. Anther one on the list.

[Markus Kleis]

Re: Ultimate Compound

I'm an information junkie too...I prefer knowing MORE than needed rather than guessing that I know enough to use the products properly. But I have a feeling Mike's keyboard is worn out on the keys required to answer that specific question more than the other keys...lol

[Erik Mejia]

Re: Ultimate Compound

This wasn't covered in our new product training class but my guess would be that it's between M105 and M205, how's that?

It's aggressive, it's called a compound. You would use it when you have serious defects to remove. It's very powerful and on some paints will need to be followed with a less aggressive product like SwirlX

Excellent. Sorry about the scale q's, It's just that I'm so excited!

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Ultimate Compound

What number would this product reflect on the Meguiar's abrasive scale?

This wasn't covered in our new product training class but my guess would be that it's between M105 and M205, how's that?

It's aggressive, it's called a compound. You would use it when you have serious defects to remove. It's very powerful and on some paints will need to be followed with a less aggressive product like SwirlX

[Lexus Guy04]

Re: Ultimate Compound

Another one to the Christmas list!