New Formula Optimum Compound & Polish Do Not Disappoint

Nice work Nick! :xyxthumbs:

Excellent photography and write-up.



Nick@Autogeek said:
Like the new formula Compound II, the new formula Polish II has a long working time and I experienced no dusting at all with this product.
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I found the same thing with the new formulas for Optimum Compound II, Optimum Polish II and Optimum Finish when I used them with a rotary buffer on the 1949 Chevy Sedan Delivery I buffed out when I was comparing the Flex PE14 to the DeWALT DWP849X in this thread.

New Optimum products and Constant Contact foam pads and the Flex PE14
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So, how does it compares to M105 or PB Master cut? Can it be applied on hot paint or under the sun?
Where does it rate in cutting/aggressiveness polish chart?

Thanks for the great review!
 
Mike.Phillips@Autogeek said:
Nice work Nick! :xyxthumbs:

Excellent photography and write-up.
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Thanks Mike, I learned from the best. :dblthumb2:


JRivers said:
So, how does it compares to M105 or PB Master cut? Can it be applied on hot paint or under the sun?
Where does it rate in cutting/aggressiveness polish chart?

Thanks for the great review!
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From personal experience, I would say M105 has slightly more cut, but the Optimum Compound II is so much easier to work with. Poorboy's Master Cut also has a long working time, and wipes off with ease, but I would still say the edge goes to Optimum's Compound II in terms of ease of use.

I think most people who are new to machine polishing that use M105 can sometimes get discouraged, and frustrated because M105 has more of a learning curve. With the new formula Compound II, even a beginner would get the hang of the product in no time, because it's such a treat to work with.

Once I get some more hands on experience with the new formula Optimum Compound II, I'll be able to provide further input on how the product compares to its competition. But so far, it's doing very well, and exceeded expectations. :props:
 
I tried polish II(new fomula) today on a while pad to clean up marring/haze from MF/M105 and it did a very nice job!! I have Optimum Finish(new formula) as well if I need to refine the finish further on really soft paint.
 
Which do you think is easier to work with...105, or Optimum Compound? Just out of curiosity. I find 105 to be pretty simple to work with. But I do like how you mentioned that Optimum feels like a polish...sounds promising!
 
Kristopher1129 said:
Which do you think is easier to work with...105, or Optimum Compound? Just out of curiosity. I find 105 to be pretty simple to work with. But I do like how you mentioned that Optimum feels like a polish...sounds promising!
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I mainly use M105 with the MF pads, and I don't find it too hard to work with. I've used the new version Optimum compound II, and it is easier to work with, but if it ain't broke, don't fix it. That's how I feel about the MF cutting discs/M105 when I need to use a compound. I was referring to optimum polish II in my previous post. Not sure if you thought I was talking about compound II?
 
Kristopher1129 said:
Which do you think is easier to work with...105, or Optimum Compound? Just out of curiosity. I find 105 to be pretty simple to work with. But I do like how you mentioned that Optimum feels like a polish...sounds promising!
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The Optimum Compound II is definitely the more user-friendly product of the two, but I would have to give a slight edge to 105 in terms of cut.


rspayumo said:
Is it also possible to apply them by hand? Thanks!
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You can, but they were designed for machine use to achieve best results.
 
rspayumo said:
Is it also possible to apply them by hand? Thanks!
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I would recommend leveling with a machine (compound), but you can poilish by hand if you like (I don't like). Leveling by hand not only takes longer, but is much less uniform and can remove various amounts of clear across the same panel due to variations in pressure per each finger. I usually only use them by hand behind door handles.
 
Nick@Autogeek said:
The Optimum Compound II is definitely the more user-friendly product of the two, but I would have to give a slight edge to 105 in terms of cut.





You can, but they were designed for machine use to achieve best results.
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Chris@Optimum said:
I would recommend leveling with a machine (compound), but you can poilish by hand if you like (I don't like). Leveling by hand not only takes longer, but is much less uniform and can remove various amounts of clear across the same panel due to variations in pressure per each finger. I usually only use them by hand behind door handles.
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Thanks!
 
Polish II + PC LC Orange followed by Poli-Seal + PC LC Orange.

Is it redundant in terms of paint correction?

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Not really. Polish II is a light compound and PolySeal is an AIO. PolySeal could be the finishing polish with some layer of protection. However, with an LC Orange you may wind up instilling swirls if you apply too much pressure so be careful. An AIO or finishing polish pad would be ideal for PolySeal.
 
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