Meguiar's ultimate compound

[Mercedes350]

Because it is clear coat safe does that mean it doesn't take a layer off the clear coat and if that's true how is that a compound then

 

[jvs1991]

It does. It abrades the paint to level the surface.

 

[lawrenceSA]

No.... what it means is that it is safe to use on cars that are painted with a clear coat, and as far as I know, with this product in particular it is also safe to use on non-cleared cars (single stage) - hence the pic on the front of the bottle.

I would imagine that you get certain compounds designed for single stage paints that are NOT safe to use on clear coat painbt systems.

 

[BillE]

No.... what it means is that it is safe to use on cars that are painted with a clear coat, and as far as I know, with this product in particular it is also safe to use on non-cleared cars (single stage) - hence the pic on the front of the bottle.

I would imagine that you get certain compounds designed for single stage paints that are NOT safe to use on clear coat painbt systems.

Ya know, that is a good question. Just what does "clear coat safe' mean?

Hopefully Mike P or Mike Stoops will chime in.

Bill

 

[FUNX650]

Ya know, that is a good question. Just what does "clear coat safe' mean?

To me:
It means that some particular car-care products' marketing department mongrels...OOOPS!!!...
I meant: moguls...have done their job exceedingly well.



Bob

 

[c8n]

There is no magic when it comes to paint correction. You level it by either filling it or cutting away.

 

[FUNX650]

There is no magic when it comes to paint correction.

I disagree...
Sometimes there is some Magic involved.

Bob

 

[lawrenceSA]

:laughing:

 

[c8n]

I was about to edit my post the say "miracle" instead but then thought.... what if there is a thing call auto miracle? lol

 

[Hoytman]

:laughing:

x2 ... Bob.

 

[KennyS]

When a compound or anything says clear coat safe, it usually means it will not stain the clear coat, or leave a haze in it.

sometimes when restoring single stage the compound will actually stick to the color and help brighten it, you do not want this to happen on clear coats.

 

[hernandez.art13]

What is the difference between 105 and Ultimate Compound?

Because I see UC all the time at Auto Zone

 

[c8n]

Supposedly UC is the consumer version of M105 but it has less cut.

 

[FUNX650]

What is the difference between 105 and Ultimate Compound?

In the below Mike Phillips' article you'll find the differences, as well as any similarities.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...anted-know-about-meguiar-s-smat-products.html

Mike Phillips' UC-comments (in aforementioned thread's Post #4):
"Ultimate Compound or UC as it's called in the forum world is the consumer version of M105 Ultra-Cut Compound except that it's not recommended for use with a rotary buffer and it's not as aggressive as the M105 which does make sense as Ultimate Compound is targeted at the Consumer Market, not for body shops sanding fresh paint. It can be used by hand and with DA Polishers and though the Cyclo and Flex 3401 are not specifically mentioned on the label this product does work exceedingly well with both of these two tools".

Hope this helps some Art.



Bob

 

[Bill1234]

its great to use on single stage. Back then you had to dull the finish then shine it back up. Thats where ultimate compound comes in

 

[FUNX650]

When a compound or anything says clear coat safe,
it usually means it will not stain the clear coat, or leave a haze in it.

sometimes when restoring single stage the compound will actually stick to the color and help brighten it,
you do not want this to happen on clear coats.

its great to use on single stage.
Back then you had to dull the finish then shine it back up.
Thats where ultimate compound comes in

I'm the first to admit that: I'm old/"old-school"...
But the above is news to me!

Then again...
If not an historical account...At least an education?!?!

OR: Perhaps I'm just:


Bob

 

[c8n]

^ UC can haze paint... I know first hand.

 

[Becciasm]

^ UC can haze paint... I know first hand.

Do you mean haze as in leaving something for a second step polish to clean up, akin to 105?

or haze as in something more permanent that you've not been able to correct?

curious.

 

[c8n]

Do you mean haze as in leaving something for a second step polish to clean up, akin to 105?

or haze as in something more permanent that you've not been able to correct?

curious.

The first

 

[Becciasm]

Then yes, that makes sense as it's the consumer equivalent, as stated above, of 105, which does not always finish down nice on certain paints..

Thanks for the clarification sir!