How do you use Meguiar's Ultimate car polish?

To apply Meguiars Ultimate Polish with a dual action polisher, use a buffing pad to apply to one section at a time. Re-apply as needed to stubborn spots. Wipe clean with a Cobra Microfiber Towel and then buff. Follow with Meguiars Ultimate Liquid Wax to seal in the shine.

Is Meguiars Ultimate Polish a finishing polish?

Meguiar's Ultimate Polish is a combined finishing polish and glaze that eliminates wash marring and fine swirl marks, masks deeper paint defects, and dramatically enhances gloss in order to create the illusion that paint is dripping wet ahead of an application of sealant or wax protection.

Do I need to polish after using Meguiars Ultimate Compound?

Like NFA stated UC always leaves me with a good finish when used with a orange ccs pad. Just follow up with any light polish such as Ultimate Polish or M205. If using ultimate polish remember to wipe or wash away all the oils left behind to see the true condition of the paint.

Is Meguiars Ultimate Compound A one step?

Meguiar's exclusive micro-abrasive technology cuts as fast as a traditional compound, but without scratching. Meguiars Ultimate Compound leaves a smooth, swirl-free finish often in one step. No other compound cuts as fast or finishes as smoothly as Meguiars Ultimate Compound!

How long does Meguiars Ultimate Polish last?

Easy to apply and remove. Complete small sections at a time and remove. Follow-up with Ultimate liquid wax. Lasts 6 months or so.

How to Use Meguiars Ultimate Compound

What does Meguiars Ultimate Polish do?

Meguiar's® Ultimate Polish is the final step before waxing for maximum gloss & reflectivity. Specifically formulated as a pre-waxing glaze that eliminates fine swirl marks to produce deep, wet reflections with high gloss.

Does Meguiars Ultimate Polish remove scratches?

The Ultimate Polish is a finishing polish that removes fine swirls and scratches, when I say light scratches these are scuff marks that you won't feel with your finger nails. Meguiar's formulated this to be used in tandem with the Ultimate Compound.

What are the steps to polish a car?

Does Meguiars Ultimate Polish remove wax?

Meguiars Ultimate Polish removes light imperfections and leaves paint wax-ready.

What goes first compound or polish?

It acts like sandpaper to gradually remove surface layers and eliminate scratches. After compounding, polish is used to remove any remaining defects.

Is Meguiars Ultimate Polish abrasive?

It contains no abrasives so it just needs to be worked into the paint gently like any other glaze. It has no corrective power, it simply masks and fills defects. By hand, I'd use a microfibre pad and just gently work 3 or 4 pea sized drops into an 18" x 18" area then buff carefully. Follow with a wax or sealant.

Is car polish the same as wax?

It's easy to confuse the two, but a proper understanding is integral to properly treating your car. The difference between car waxing and car polishing is this: Polishing is the tedious buffing done to remove defects from your paint job. Waxing is the protective later put on as the final step.

Should I wax car after polishing?

The Quick Answer. You should always wax a car as soon as possible after it has been polished. Polishing will remove all paint protection on your car, so waxing afterwards will add a layer of protection to shield your car's paint from UV damage, dirt, tree sap, acid rain etc.

What comes first polish or wax?

Polish should be used before wax, as it helps to restore auto paint that has lost its shine due to oxidation. Car polish does this by removing a very fine layer of the paintwork so the appearance of scratches is minimized as they settle into the coat. Car polishes vary in terms of their levels of abrasiveness.

Can I use Meguiars Ultimate polish on glass?

The best solution for removing water spots on paint and even on glass is Meguiar's Ultimate Compound. To avoid water spots, always wash and dry your car in the shade and make sure the surface is cool to the touch.

How long do you leave Meguiars wax on?

All of our wax products need to dry before removal. When you can make a clean swipe with your finger (typically up to 10 minutes depending on weather and ambient temperature) the product is ready for the final wipe down.

Do you need to wax after compound?

TIP: You should always follow a polishing compound treatment with car polish or car wax to refine the shine and to protect the paint.

Is Meguiar's Ultimate Compound a rubbing compound?

Meguiars Ultimate Compound will become your go-to rubbing compound! Apply it by hand or dual action polisher, to any type of paint, to enjoy smooth results in one step.