What speed Meguiars Ultimate Compound?

Re: Meguiars Ultimate Compound

After the compounding stage go over it with a polish using a white pad, use speed 3-4 with light to medium pressure to remove hazing, it will define your paint. Perfect.

What speed do you compound a car at?

Try to stay between 1750-2400 RPM when compounding and between 1200-1750 RPM when finishing. After using compound wash the treated area with soap and water to eliminate excess compound grit.

What do I do 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.

What grade is Meguiars Ultimate Compound?

Ultimate Compound is a consumer-grade product from Meguiar's, so as a result, it is very easy to use. One of the first thing I noticed when using Ultimate Compound, both using a machine polisher and by hand, was that it was very 'wet'.

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!

Removing Swirls

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.

Should I 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.

What RPM should you polish at?

Typically, you'll work between 1000-1200 RPM, never exceeding 1800 RPM. Keep the polisher moving at all times to avoid burning the paint. Avoid corners and the edges of panels where the paint is thinner. Work the pad flat against the paint or tilt the back of the pad slightly upward to avoid dragging it on the paint.

How fast should a buffing wheel turn?

For best results your wheel should maintain a surface speed of between 3600 & 7500 Surface Feet Per Minute.

How many rpms should a buffer have?

But what you might not know is why 175 RPM is the industry standard for buffers. There are a few major reasons why buffers are traditionally operated at 175 RPM.

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.

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?

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.

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.

Does Meguiars Ultimate Compound work on Chrome?

Re: Polishing Chrome with Ultimate Compound

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

What do you put after compound?

The experts at Turtle Wax advice that applying a wax coating to your car after using such a compound can restore shine and also seal and protect your car against future damage. Park your vehicle in a shady area where it is shielded from direct sunlight.

Does Meguiars Ultimate Compound have fillers?

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

Does compound remove clearcoat?

Conclusion. We do not recommend using paint correction with a cutting compound often. Each compounding will remove a layer of clear coat until eventually, nothing remains. Cutting compounds are abrasive products and may not be suitable for cars with thin or soft coats.

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.