Meguiars polishing compound abrasiveness?

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I was wondering how abrasive is Meguiars clear coat safe polishing compound and how effective is it at removing spiderweb swirls? I already have Ultimate Polish in my arsenal so is this worth buying?
 
Never used it before but based on what I have read it is a light polish; probably close to Ultimate Polish. The next (more) aggressive product in that particular line would be Ultimate Compound, which I do have.
 
It says it is only for use by hand??? If you are wanting to remove swirl marks you will want to use a machine and you will want something like Ultimate Compound & Ultimate Polish or M105/M205 (if you are sticking with the Meg's line). Not saying you can't do it by hand... you most certainly can. It will just take a long, long time.
 
never used it,But it will definitely be more abrasive than ultimate polish
 
Thanks, all.

@Nicholas, you're right but i want to see how good is it with hand....and i have null experience with a machine so i don't want to mess up.
 
DUDE007 said:
Thanks, all.

@Nicholas, you're right but i want to see how good is it with hand....and i have null experience with a machine so i don't want to mess up.
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What are you working on and what are you trying to do?

I can't count how many people over the years that have come to the forum or attended one of my classes that had never used a machine to polish their car's paint before and after using a simple, easy to use DA Polisher hasn't said something like,

I should have switched to machine polishing years ago


Using safe tools, products and pads, machine polishing will give you better results faster than trying to work by hand, especially on a clear coat finish.

Check out this article...

It's not that hard...



:)
 
@Nicholas, you're right but i want to see how good is it with hand....and i have null experience with a machine so i don't want to mess up.[/QUOTE]

Dude007: I use the Meg's line and especially like their "Ultimate Compound" many times I have not even needed to follow the compound with a lighter polish but it will remove the swirls very easily with a DA buffer. AG has great prices on DA buffers, so consider it, if you look at Mike's videos on the website you'll see how easy it can be with some proper technique and practice.(of course Mike makes everything in the videos look easy!)
 
FWIW, Mike persuaded me to buy a G100 (PC 7336) back in 1995. To this day, that choice remains in my memory as one of the best detailing decisions I ever made. As Mike said, "It's not that hard." In fact, it made polishing ten times easier and faster than doing it by hand.

Thanks again, Mike. ;)
 
Mike.Phillips@Autogeek said:
What are you working on and what are you trying to do?

I can't count how many people over the years that have come to the forum or attended one of my classes that had never used a machine to polish their car's paint before and after using a simple, easy to use DA Polisher hasn't said something like,

I should have switched to machine polishing years ago


Using safe tools, products and pads, machine polishing will give you better results faster than trying to work by hand, especially on a clear coat finish.

Check out this article...

It's not that hard...



:)
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I'm trying to remove heavy swirls on a '98 Merc with original paint. I'm not sure yet whether its clear coated or a single stage finish......something i'll check tomorrow.

I saw the article and i will definitely try the DA polisher in the near future. :pc7424:

Thanks for the advice, Mike.
 
dmedvic said:
Dude007: I use the Meg's line and especially like their "Ultimate Compound" many times I have not even needed to follow the compound with a lighter polish but it will remove the swirls very easily with a DA buffer. AG has great prices on DA buffers, so consider it, if you look at Mike's videos on the website you'll see how easy it can be with some proper technique and practice.(of course Mike makes everything in the videos look easy!)
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Thanks, @dmedvic i will consider it. Yeah, i've seen a couple videos.....Mike has a way with detailing. :)
 
I have Meg's UC and a GG 6" and it works great and I even bought a bottle of XMT #4 for use on a 95' Merc Grand Marquis but that will have to wait till spring now.

The machine is so easy to use and for the money, can't miss with the GG 6" for sure!

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jfelbab said:
FWIW, Mike persuaded me to buy a G100 (PC 7336) back in 1995. To this day, that choice remains in my memory as one of the best detailing decisions I ever made. As Mike said, "It's not that hard." In fact, it made polishing ten times easier and faster than doing it by hand.

Thanks again, Mike. ;)
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Geezy Peezy Jim... it's been that long?

Time flies when you're having fun...



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DUDE007 said:
I was wondering how abrasive is Meguiars clear coat safe polishing compound and how effective is it at removing spiderweb swirls? I already have Ultimate Polish in my arsenal so is this worth buying?
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It is not worth buying at all. UC is one of the best compounds u can find easily in pak and works pretty well. As far as abrasiveness is concerned UC has self diminishing (something with SMAT technology) and comes in liquid form so it would work even with hand if u use LC CSS hand applicator.
Last but least if u need a more abrasive product try to source Meguiars #95 but why do extra hassle when UC is there to help.


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highroller said:
It is not worth buying at all. UC is one of the best compounds u can find easily in pak and works pretty well. As far as abrasiveness is concerned UC has self diminishing (something with SMAT technology) and comes in liquid form so it would work even with hand if u use LC CSS hand applicator.
Last but least if u need a more abrasive product try to source Meguiars #95 but why do extra hassle when UC is there to help.


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Bad news....i bought it before seeing your post...i guess i had to learn the hard way. I'll see if i can do some good otherwise i'll sell it. The UC here is overpriced! They charge almost double....i'll try to source it from somewhere.
 
DUDE007 said:
Bad news....i bought it before seeing your post...i guess i had to learn the hard way. I'll see if i can do some good otherwise i'll sell it. The UC here is overpriced! They charge almost double....i'll try to source it from somewhere.
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Experiment with it. Try a test spot.
Apply even pressure and in straight line instead of circular. Do share before and afters.
How much is UC in local mkt? If UC isn't fairly priced I do not expect polishing compound or any other product will be fairly priced as well.


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highroller said:
Experiment with it. Try a test spot.
Apply even pressure and in straight line instead of circular. Do share before and afters.
How much is UC in local mkt? If UC isn't fairly priced I do not expect polishing compound or any other product will be fairly priced as well.


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I'll try your method on a weekend as the car is a daily driver(leaves early, comes late).

Pretty much all products are highly priced here.....they import in bulk but still take a lot of profit. I didn't ask about UC but UP was for 3300pkr at a store...luckily i got it for 1350pkr from a trusted guy who ordered it. I also got the polishing compound from him.

P.S: You're from pak too, right?
 
I also need a clay bar so....polishing will have to wait.
 
DUDE007 said:
I'll try your method on a weekend as the car is a daily driver(leaves early, comes late).

Pretty much all products are highly priced here.....they import in bulk but still take a lot of profit. I didn't ask about UC but UP was for 3300pkr at a store...luckily i got it for 1350pkr from a trusted guy who ordered it. I also got the polishing compound from him.

P.S: You're from pak too, right?
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wow 3300 is almost threefold for UP, no doubt they r ripoffs !!!
ya im from lhr but for last month im in CA, came to attend my grad n now exploring. u lhr e too?
what u working on or plan to?
 
highroller said:
wow 3300 is almost threefold for UP, no doubt they r ripoffs !!!
ya im from lhr but for last month im in CA, came to attend my grad n now exploring. u lhr e too?
what u working on or plan to?
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Well, this is pak... :laughing:

Yeah, i'm from lahore too. I plan to work on a clearcoated, midnight blue colored car with heavy swirls.....it may be impossible by hand but i'll give it a shot as soon as i get a clay kit.
 
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