2018 Ford paint, hardness?

[Odrapnew]

I'm looking forward to warmer weather so I can tackle the paint my my new to me 2018 Edge Sport.

I know tests spots will be the final answer, but does anyone have experience with somewhat modern Ford paint?

I have a GG6 with LC microfiber, orange and white pads.

I was thinking of some Griots Correcting and Perfecting creams, but I do have a bottle of Megs ultimate polish if that would be good enough to save me a few $$.

I havent decided if I be doing a coating or just use my Griots 3in1.

The paint looks decent, but I haven't had a chance to really look at it.

https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=74922&d=1642788653

[Sizzle Chest]

In my experience it has been on the medium to soft side. Nice looking SUV!

[Coatingsarecrack]

I don’t know if color makes a difference but in my shadow black 16 Mustang I’d agree with Sizzle.

Griots correcting cream took care of the heavy swirls and Most RIDS.


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[dlc95]

Haven't used any Griot's, but I will always love Ultimate Polish. Probably the polish I've used the most since 2013.

[Odrapnew]

Thanks for the input.
I'll probably pick up some correcting cream when the time comes and just use the ultimate polish.

I used ultimate compound and polish on my Golf R, but my most aggressive combination (UC and microfiber pad) still required going over each section 2x to get the correction I needed. The polish worked great for cleaning up the minimal hazing.

Before I buy anything new, I plan to do a few tests spots with the UP and the pads I have, just to see where it goes. Maybe I'll get lucky and only need the polish.

[BudgetPlan1]

Did a ton of Ford Race Red Paint from 2016 through 2021. If I recall correctly Griots Correcting Cream did nicely w/ a B & S Uro Fiber for a little more 'medium' range stuff, Sonax PF with yellow Rupes for lighter stuff. Did the metallic Ruby Red around 2018 and was 'normal' to me, Sonax PF/yellow rupes on no-so-beat-up stuff.