Compound Aggressiveness Scale

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From a scale of 1 - 10 how aggressive is the 3M rubbing compound opposed to the Meguiars compound?
Anybody care to chime in on their preferred compound would be great.

Thank You
 
I thought the same thing when I read of your preference several days ago. I can use this product, but I'd rather not if I had a choice.
 
Vegas Transplant said:
I thought the same thing when I read of your preference several days ago. I can use this product, but I'd rather not if I had a choice.
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The only reason I use it is because that is all I know. Slowly stepping away from the Production Detailing I was taught.

I am not for or against 3M. But if I see a car I can tell you instantly if it can be restored or fixed/blended etc by me... With the Materials I use.

I got asked a question about a car. "I told them it can't be fully restored by me but I can blend it so it becomes less noticeable.

Paint was gone all the way to the metal.

I told them that I think all they can do is repaint it. Or have someone that specializes in it diagnose it.
 
10-04 fa sho.
That's the reason I came to AGO...to step up my game. Get my weight up.

Edit: Also doesn't hurt to find products with less non desirable by products such as dusting, and ease of use.
 
You could always adjust the aggressiveness by switching different pads. Yeah I do that
 
I used 3M compound with the orange pad and felt really nice for the fading clear coat on the green car I did

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I have the yellow pad but haven't used it. I'm assuming it might only be necessary for when I color sand.
 
What would I gain if I switched to Meguiars 105...?

Adjusting the pad seems more simpler if I could achieve the same results with the specific compound I choose.

Also trying to gain more weight!
 
You've got skills hand. Nothing wrong with using the "tried and true". I'm pretty much into the "contracts" with maintenance.
 
What would i want least aggressive for a one time job? Only thing I can think of is not burning the paint. But I feel I graduated on that course a long time ago... So still not sure why I should try something different.

New Waxes do catch my eye though..
 
Back when I was lurking the forums, Mike responded to a thread where the OP was having problems getting vehicles in the driveway. Mike suggested the OP to find a niche. Someone responded about contracts and the benefits thereof. I talked to my lawn maint. guy, got some tips and never looked back. I only have 18 customers. Mostly word of mouth and referrals. Keeping up with the Jones's mentality. I won't detail if the money is not residual. I have no need to chase after customers.
Bang 'em out at a profitable price, maintain on a regularly scheduled interval.
Customers don't care about product, machine, pads, etc...just timely, consistant results.
 
Vegas Transplant said:
Back when I was lurking the forums, Mike responded to a thread where the OP was having problems getting vehicles in the driveway. Mike suggested the OP to find a niche. Someone responded about contracts and the benefits thereof. I talked to my lawn maint. guy, got some tips and never looked back. I only have 18 customers. Mostly word of mouth and referrals. Keeping up with the Jones's mentality. I won't detail if the money is not residual. I have no need to chase after customers.
Bang 'em out at a profitable price, maintain on a regularly scheduled interval.
Customers don't care about product, machine, pads, etc...just timely, consistant results.
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Exactly! Most customers dont know what a swirl mark is. That's 101 for us.

That's why I am starting to look into waxes or wax topping (presentation is key) cos my customers are more car flippers or Custom cars Including classic. Not daily drivers...

Someone here said I am in a Niche market. Thought he was making up the word. But listened to Zig Zeegler and discovered those are my exact clients.
And was just like "wow... Now I know"
 
There was a bunch of Mississippi hands working SW Tennessee...849, wool, foam -both 8", Poor Boys and Megs...every car. Topped with Natty's. These hands were in high demand and were walking in high cotton.

Get in where you fit in...look at Paul Dalton.

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And even Jeff Suggs

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Two polar opposites stacking cheddar in the detailing world.
 
I was able to relate to the razor blade guy more. It's more about Art work then a spray and wash.
 
The bottom line for both is one and the same ~ satisfied customers.
As long as the customer is happy, who are we to judge.
 
Vegas Transplant said:
The bottom line for both is one and the same ~ satisfied customers.
As long as the customer is happy, who are we to judge.
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I forgot about customers haha cos I love the work so much (kidding)

I was an estimator even took a class in college and since my family is in the auto industry it was easy for me to get started. It just wasn't for me so i stepped away. So i knew removing the door panel etc. was bad advise. I was going to go to a PDR but saw this do it yourself kit at Oreily's and was wondering if anybody had attempted it themselves.

I bought all this stuff to just work on my car. And was just planning on doing work for other people just being paid on tips or whatever they wanted. The only reason i started charging was because my family said not to do that cos people will take advantage.

I've never thought about customers like that. I never even cared about what they thought. (But I'm always learning) Cos I was just so into mastering this art and I would just let my results speak for themselves.

I've done oxidized paint and fading clear coat and the before and after results are so dramatic that my customers are always like "wow!" That's what I sell.

I used to color sand 1,2,3 cars a day buff etc... So all this isn't new to me.

I just wish I knew about AG when i was doing it professionally. That and to bad i didnt take pictures oh well.

Thanks I'll be calling him as well, thank you
 
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