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 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 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.

Does Meguiars Ultimate Compound remove clear coat?

Whether working by hand or with our DA polisher, this is truly the ultimate compound! Remove water spots, oxidation, swirls, scratches, blemishes, and more from all types of paint – even clear coats!

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.

How to Use Meguiars Ultimate Compound

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

When should I use compound on my car?

A compound or polishing compound should only be used on paintwork that's in poor condition. This means the paint shows oxidation, obvious marring, scratches or swirl marks. Compounds should also be used when the paint has stains from bird poop or chemicals. In all other cases, it it best to just use a regular polish.

Do I need to clay bar before compounding?

Yes it is necessary to clay a car before compounding/polishing. It is far better to do it and not need it than to need it and not do it.

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.

Does Compound get rid of scratches?

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

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.

Is cutting compound the same as polish?

Polish is similar to cutting compound but much less abrasive. It removes the top layers of wax and build-up to restore a glossy shine to the paint. It doesn't remove layers of paint. For best results, apply polish to restore shine and then apply a good quality wax to seal in the paintwork and maintain the shine.