::OPINIONS:: How Much Compound For 1 Truck ?

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Hello All,

Any guesses ?
How much product/ounces do think it would take to compound a 2008 GMC Sierra CrewCab ?

Thanks
 
Lots of variables with that one. Product(s) being used, condition of paint, hardness, pad size, type,ect, etc.....

I typically use 2oz or less on 6" MF pads (3 of 'em at least) You don't want to oversaturate with product.

Good Luck! :buffing:

Mike
 
Maybe about 3 ounces or less for me. After the initial prime on the pad just a few drops to continue. I will say i might use more when i grab M105 and use the KBM! I also use more pads than most as i like to grab a fresh, clean pad about every 2-3 panels. That means priming the new pad and continuing around the vehicle but i have come to appreciate using the "right" amount on each section and not using too much. Gunks up the pad prematurely like Firehouse Mike said. Get in the habit of feeling your pad as you work around the vehicle. You can tell when its moist with residual product.
 
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I'm sure there's an average if all other factors are average.

My guess would be at least 8 ounces for a full size truck. Maybe 12 ounces. It's been a while since I measured but here's an article I wrote on this topic where I did measure the weight of a bottle before and after buffing out a car that has about as much square footage as a truck.


How much Menzerna FG 400 to buff out a car?

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:)
 
Thanks For the replies.

It is my personal vehicle, so didn't want to have too much extra left over. However, more importantly, not too little.

There is not a lot of correcting from what I can tell, just a few main spots. Then will polish afterwards. Going to be placing a order here soon (Black Friday/Cyber Monday :props: hopefully) and was seeing if I could get away with the free 2 oz sample size, or maybe that plus one extra small size.

I know I will already be spending a good amount, its my B-day time too. :)

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It depends on the product used, pads used, technique, how much you'll be working on each panel. There are lots of variables. Just buy a 12 or 16oz bottle of whatever you plan on using then you'll be sure you have enough.
 
Thanks Everyone,

I will be using Wolfgang Uber Compound, and will make sure I have enough, versus not enough to finish.
 
Rsurfer said:
If you are changing out pads (3-4) as you should, 2oz is not enough compound for a car much less a truck.
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I use 4-5 pads to compound a car, did a Golf 6 today riddled in swirls to perfection with under 2 ounce and that's on hard paint. I know of a few other pro detailers that use as much as me which is why I find it strange you guys that side use so much product. Once the swirls are out where are you using the extra product? Are you over priming or just using too much? Is the Menzerna this side more potent? Or the paints different? Or is it technique? Who knows? But not a chance did I need more, not even on double cab 4x4's, SUV's like X5's etc. A 250ml/8oz of FG400 lasts me 5-6 cars(I now buy 32oz/ 1 litre bottles).
 
Firehouse Mike said:
Lots of variables with that one. Product(s) being used, condition of paint, hardness, pad size, type,ect, etc.....

I typically use 2oz or less on 6" MF pads (3 of 'em at least) You don't want to oversaturate with product.

Good Luck! :buffing:

Mike
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Puckman said:
Maybe about 3 ounces or less for me. After the initial prime on the pad just a few drops to continue. I will say i might use more when i grab M105 and use the KBM! I also use more pads than most as i like to grab a fresh, clean pad about every 2-3 panels. That means priming the new pad and continuing around the vehicle but i have come to appreciate using the "right" amount on each section and not using too much. Gunks up the pad prematurely like Firehouse Mike said. Get in the habit of feeling your pad as you work around the vehicle. You can tell when its moist with residual product.
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Agreed on the amounts.
 
Mike.Phillips@Autogeek said:
I'm sure there's an average if all other factors are average.

My guess would be at least 8 ounces for a full size truck. Maybe 12 ounces. It's been a while since I measured but here's an article I wrote on this topic where I did measure the weight of a bottle before and after buffing out a car that has about as much square footage as a truck.


How much Menzerna FG 400 to buff out a car?

1957_Belair_Mike_Phillips_050.jpg



:)
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Zubair said:
Agreed on the amounts.
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As everyone said it varies but let me just put it this way, I use all my polishes in Ketchup style squirt bottles. I am pretty sure they hold about 16 ounces. I can do several cars with one bolttle so 2-4 ounces per car sounds about right.
 
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