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 good for scratches?
Overall, Meguiar’s Ultimate Compound is a friend to anyone trying to remove a scratch or other surface imperfection from their car paint. It’s affordable compared to similar rubbing compound products, and frankly, does exactly what it’s meant to do: remove scratches and swirls from a clear coat.
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.
Does Meguiars Ultimate Compound have 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.
Does compound remove clearcoat?
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. For minor paint issues like swirls and dull color, a detailer might recommend less aggressive options.
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 a heavy cut?
There are heavier cutting compounds than this but Meguiar’s Ultimate Compound is likely to be as aggressive as you need for most DIY purposes. You can apply this either by hand or with a polishing machine and in either case is very effective tarting up faded paint, swirls, and medium clear coat scratches.
Does Meguiars Ultimate Polish remove swirls?
Used on paint in good condition, Meguiars Ultimate Polish removes light swirls and water spots and deepens the paint color with rich polishing oils. It can be used any time the paint looks dull or lacks gloss.
What Pad do I use with Meguiars Ultimate Compound?
In terms of Meguiar’s pads, the yellow (W8207) is for use with cutting compounds to remove scratches and swirls. The Finishing pad (W9207) should be used to apply the Ultimate Wax.
