What is Meguiars 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 do I use after Meguiars Ultimate Compound?

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!

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.

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.

How to Use Meguiars Ultimate Compound

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.

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.

Will Meguiars Ultimate Compound remove water spots?

How do I remove water spots? 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.

Is Meguiars Ultimate Compound permanent?

But before you panic, these scratches and swirls aren't a permanent fixture, and Meguiar's has the perfect solution to permanently remove these from your paintwork allowing you to create crystal clear reflections.

Can I wax over compound?

The simplest answer is just to check your work after the compounding stage with proper lighting. If there is any micro-marring or hazing from the compounding stage, then use a finishing polish before your wax/sealant.

Do you wash car after compound?

Once you apply the compound to the entire body of the car, rinse the car's exterior with clean water and dry the surface thoroughly.

Will polishing compound clean headlights?

Compounding. There are two types of compound that can be used for headlight restoration, polishing compound and rubbing compound. Polishing compound is of a finer consistency and is more gentle than the rubbing compound— which is gritty.

Should I use rubbing compound or polishing compound?

Rubbing compounds basically targets the uneven car's surfaces caused by scratches while on the other hand; polishing is preferably used for adding smoothness and shine to the car paint.

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.

What is the difference between compound and polish?

Both polishing and compounding are similar, but they each target a different end-result. Polishing focuses on the end result of a shiny, smooth car surface while compounding focuses on correcting car issues such as scratches and uneven surfaces.

Is Meguiars Ultimate Compound harsh?

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.

Does Meguiars Ultimate Compound have fillers?

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