Review: 3D ONE Hybrid Cutting Compound and Finishing Polish

Justin at Final Inspection said:
Not directly but I have used the UHS system and don't really like it. I would reach for this over the bottle of UHS I have on my shelf.
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Gotcha. I have great success with UHS and like it. I'll hopefully have a Black Tesla in a couple weeks to do a side by side on. I have a blue Honda that I will compare some things on later next week too.
 
TTQ B4U said:
Gotcha. I have great success with UHS and like it. I'll hopefully have a Black Tesla in a couple weeks to do a side by side on. I have a blue Honda that I will compare some things on later next week too.
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I'm not a fan of the UHS pads. They're very stiff. I never really gave it a chance though. Used it for maybe 15 minutes on one panel and put it back on the shelf. I should get it out again and try it on the Mille. Roughly, how many passes do you make on your average 2' x 2' panel?
 
Tarheelplayr5 said:
I'm not a fan of the UHS pads. They're very stiff. I never really gave it a chance though. Used it for maybe 15 minutes on one panel and put it back on the shelf. I should get it out again and try it on the Mille. Roughly, how many passes do you make on your average 2' x 2' panel?
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Number of passes will vary based on the amount of correction targeted and of course the particular vehicle. Generally speaking however, I have found 3-4 passes is all I need with my Mille. I overlap each pass 50% thus each area is getting pretty well covered. I vary my arm speed depending on results as well. The UHS Pads soften up pretty quickly.
 
TTQ B4U said:
Number of passes will vary based on the amount of correction targeted and of course the particular vehicle. Generally speaking however, I have found 3-4 passes is all I need with my Mille. I overlap each pass 50% thus each area is getting pretty well covered. I vary my arm speed depending on results as well. The UHS Pads soften up pretty quickly.
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I'll give the system a shot on my next vehicle that comes in then. I appreciate the response!
 
TTQ B4U said:
Number of passes will vary based on the amount of correction targeted and of course the particular vehicle. Generally speaking however, I have found 3-4 passes is all I need with my Mille. I overlap each pass 50% thus each area is getting pretty well covered. I vary my arm speed depending on results as well. The UHS Pads soften up pretty quickly.
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I agree that once those pads break in, UHS is very easy to use.
 
So this stuff is the poo? What is the general consensus on best pad for long throw and for forced rotation? Thanks.
 
So far, I've used it with Meguiar's MF cutting pads, B&S MF finishing pads, B&S maroon low-pro pads, CarPro gloss pads and surely forgetting others. But it's very subjective as in what type of vehicle, age of clear coat and how bad the finish is to begin with. My go-to pads while using it now are the B&S maroon low-pro's on my Mille. Great cutting ability and finishes down very well. Hope this helps even a little bit.
 
I tested Griots CC and ONE on a Rupes yellow wool pad, side by side. CC finished WAY better. One thing though that I’m not sure made a difference, I primed the CC pad, I did not prime the ONE pad. Going to re test priming both.


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I have been finding One cuts really well for me. What I can expect from a compounding pad, I can achieve with a polishing pad and one thus far.

A far as finish polishing, kinda the same principal, I can polish out pretty well with a pad that has no mechanical cutting ability.

I find this a pressure sensitive polish also. Applying pressure on the first 2 passes then only keeping light pressure(just a touch above machine weight) produces the best finish for me.

Does One cut as good as some of my favorite compounds? ...NO
Does One finish as good as some of my favorite polishes? ...NO

But It does have a very broad range with abilities from cut to finish which is impressive.

This polish makes wonder if any of the cutting ability is chemical induced???

And I like the smell although I can’t figure out what it reminds me of.
 
Dr Oldz said:
I have been finding One cuts really well for me. What I can expect from a compounding pad, I can achieve with a polishing pad and one thus far.

A far as finish polishing, kinda the same principal, I can polish out pretty well with a pad that has no mechanical cutting ability.

I find this a pressure sensitive polish also. Applying pressure on the first 2 passes then only keeping light pressure(just a touch above machine weight) produces the best finish for me.

Does One cut as good as some of my favorite compounds? ...NO
Does One finish as good as some of my favorite polishes? ...NO

But It does have a very broad range with abilities from cut to finish which is impressive.

This polish makes wonder if any of the cutting ability is chemical induced???

And I like the smell although I can’t figure out what it reminds me of.
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Good stuff, Jim. I REALLY like the user friendliness. Well lubricated(smooth buffing cycle) and easy to wipe off. No dust so far. I also like the fact it's non-diminishing. It definitely has some good qualities.
 
Dr Oldz said:
I have been finding One cuts really well for me. What I can expect from a compounding pad, I can achieve with a polishing pad and one thus far.

A far as finish polishing, kinda the same principal, I can polish out pretty well with a pad that has no mechanical cutting ability.

I find this a pressure sensitive polish also. Applying pressure on the first 2 passes then only keeping light pressure(just a touch above machine weight) produces the best finish for me.

Does One cut as good as some of my favorite compounds? ...NO
Does One finish as good as some of my favorite polishes? ...NO

But It does have a very broad range with abilities from cut to finish which is impressive.

This polish makes wonder if any of the cutting ability is chemical induced???

And I like the smell although I can’t figure out what it reminds me of.
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Don was saying there were no chemical paint softeners, like kerosene for example, in the video 3D posted on YouTube.

I've only used it so far on my white car with a Blue B&S pad. It was able to remove some light swirls, and finish out as glossy as any good finishing polish - on a white car. I have a couple black cars coming up this week to try it on.

I really want to test it's cutting abilities.
 
WRAPT C5Z06 said:
Good stuff, Jim. I REALLY like the user friendliness. Well lubricated(smooth buffing cycle) and easy to wipe off. No dust so far. I also like the fact it's non-diminishing. It definitely has some good qualities.
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I also like the non diminishing abrasives!

I agree with everything you said right there too.
 
Dr Oldz said:
I have been finding One cuts really well for me. What I can expect from a compounding pad, I can achieve with a polishing pad and one thus far.

A far as finish polishing, kinda the same principal, I can polish out pretty well with a pad that has no mechanical cutting ability.

I find this a pressure sensitive polish also. Applying pressure on the first 2 passes then only keeping light pressure(just a touch above machine weight) produces the best finish for me.

Does One cut as good as some of my favorite compounds? ...NO
Does One finish as good as some of my favorite polishes? ...NO

But It does have a very broad range with abilities from cut to finish which is impressive.

This polish makes wonder if any of the cutting ability is chemical induced???

And I like the smell although I can’t figure out what it reminds me of.
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This says it all. Nice post, Doc.
 
dlc95 said:
Don was saying there were no chemical paint softeners, like kerosene for example, in the video 3D posted on YouTube.
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TY!

Certainly say something for the abrasives in it then. Impressive.
 
Did some more testing on soft black paint with ONE:

Rupes Yellow Foam = slight scouring under correct lighting.
B&S Uro-Tec Maroon = heavy scouring under correct lighting.
Lake Country SDO Black Pad = very slight scoring under correct lighting. You have to REALLY look for it.
B&S White Flat Pad = could not see any scouring. Best finish of all pads I have used with ONE

Remember, this is *scrutinized* finish testing on black paint on the softer side. Not ultra soft.
 
Did another vehicle yesterday and today that I honestly thought I would need a dedicated heavy cut. It was a Chrysler 300s in a beautiful red metallic paint.

Rupes yellow pad, Mark ll 21 and a few slow passes knocked it out awesome!
 
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