Is Meguiars Ultimate Compound A cutting compound?

Unlike traditional compounds can leave behind fine scratches and haze, Meguiar's Ultimate Compound cuts so fast and leaves the finish looking so good; it's hard to believe possible. The secret is Meguiar's exclusive micro-abrasive technology created for state-of-the-art products for body shops and detailers.

What cut is Meguiars Ultimate Compound?

Ultimate Compound is a consumer derivative of the professional detailers line.... M105 - with more polishing oils in it for longer working time, significantly less dusting, and increased ease of use. I would say Ultimate Compound's cutting ability is between 8-10, whereas M105 ranks 12 on the Meguiars scale...

Is Ultimate Compound A cutting compound?

Meguiar's Ultimate Compound - Micro-Abrasive Cutting Compound — Polished Bliss.

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.

Is Meguiars Ultimate Compound abrasive?

What does Meguiar's Ultimate Compound do? It is a mild abrasive which can clean the surface of the paint of oxidisation which cannot be removed by ordinary washing alone. It can also be used to remove light swirl marks, improving the gloss of the paint.

Car Paint Restoration Step #2 : Meguiars Ultimate Compound Review

What is Meguiar's ultimate compound used for?

Meguiar's Ultimate Compound is the ultimate paint cleaner for removing below surface defects such as light to moderate oxidation, scratches, water spots and stains.

What does Meguiars ultimate compound do?

The secret is Meguiar's exclusive micro-abrasive technology created for state-of-the-art products for body shops and detailers. Ultimate Compound works quickly to remove below surface defects and restore color and clarity without scratching or swirling.

Does Meguiars Ultimate Compound contain fillers?

no fillers but does leave behind polishing oils that can mask remaining defects if not removed.

Will Meguiars Ultimate Compound remove clear coat?

Whether you are working by hand, orbital or DA Polisher, swirls and scratches can be removed easily using a clear coat safe "paint cleaner" like Meguiar's Ultimate Compound. Never use harsh traditional style compounds, as they can damage / haze a modern clear coat finish.

Will Meguiars Ultimate Compound remove scratches?

Meguiar's Ultimate Compound is the ultimate paint cleaner for removing below surface defects such as light to moderate oxidation, scratches, water spots and stains.

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.

What is meguiars most aggressive compound?

Introduced in 2009, the Meguiar's Ultimate Compound is most aggressive compound in Meguiar's consumer grade polishing line that includes Swirl-X, Scratch-X and the Ultimate Polish. Specially formulated for the amateur detailer who doesn't have access to orbital buffers such as the porter cable or the DACP.

What is the difference between rubbing compound and cutting compound?

Rubbing Compound

Both compounds can fix scratches by removing a thin layer of the clear coat. The difference lies in the abrasives. A rubbing compound has finer abrasives or “grit” in comparison with cutting compounds. Cutting compounds have coarser and harder abrasives, thus the name “cutting”.

What grit is meguiars compound?

Pro Speed Compound has a long work cycle with the ability to remove up to 1,200 grit sanding marks while delivering an extremely high gloss finish. This exclusive formula is body shop safe and wipes off easily with virtually no dust or sling.

What is cutting compound used for?

A cutting or rubbing compound is an abrasive material suspended in a paste that is used to restore car paintwork. It can polish out paint scratches and remove old and oxidised paint to reveal fresher paint underneath.

Can you use Meguiars Ultimate Compound on metallic paint?

Re: Meguiar's Ultimate Compound

I agree Ultimate Compound is a great product, and on metallic paint you can tell the correction level even further as youre able to see the flakes really pop.

Can you use Ultimate Compound on rims?

Re: Alloy Wheels- correcting scratches? I use ultimate compound and a terry cloth towel. You will be surprised at how well it works. Wheels tend to have deep scratches, but the compound helps clean them up a get rid of some of the scratches.

Is ultimate polish a glaze?

Description. Meguiar's Ultimate Polish is a combined finishing polish and glaze designed to maximise reflectivity and gloss ahead of the application of paint protection.

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.

Can Meguiars Ultimate Compound be used on Chrome?

Re: Polishing Chrome with Ultimate Compound

Power Ball on drill (low speed) and UC willl work well.

Does Compound get rid of scratches?

Buffing an area with polishing or rubbing compounds removes scratches and blemishes, but they also remove wax.

Do u have to polish after compound?

After compounding, polish is used to remove any remaining defects. A handheld polishing machine has a motorized spinning head that can spread polish on a car's surface to remove microscopic layers of paint and restore a vehicle's smooth surface. Polish acts like finer grit sandpaper than compound.