Review for Meguiars Ultimate Compound

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This is a quick Review for Meguiars Ultimate Compound.

Meguiars Ultimate Compound



Color: The compound itself is a very light beige color.

Scented: It does have a scent, I can't describe it, but its not unpleasant (at least to me) nor overpowering.

Price: $9.99 at AG.

The test subject is a black 1996 Nissan Altima that has been sitting in the garage for 2 years accumulating dust. This is the condition that the paint was in before anything was done to it:

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I used DP rinseless washed to get most of the dust off, you can kinda see how bad the condition of the paint is. I'm not sure what those white spots are, probably over spray:

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Clay bared with Miguiars clay, using Megs Quick Detailer as lube. As you can see very hazy and swirled.:

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I used a PC7424 with a lake country CCS orange pad. Applied four dime sized drops and had the speed at 5 1/2. Did 6 section passes at medium pressure.

The results:

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I tried to get a 50/50 shot but it was freezing cold and they didn't come out great.

The wipe off was easy, no dragging, and it got rid of most swirls except for maybe a few RIDs. Overall I'd give it a thumbs up. :props:

First review ever so sorry for any mistakes!
 
I actually thought you were taking pictures of the garage light. Good job!
 
It's good to see more women getting involved with the forum. That hood turned out real nice, and so did your review.
 
tw33k2514 said:
Great review!

UC is one of my favorite compounds.
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I personally really like Meguiars products, they work great and you can usually find them at an AutoZone or Walmart if your in a hurry, aka running out of products mid way through a detail lol.
 
lokichaos said:
This is a quick Review for Meguiars Ultimate Compound.

it got rid of most swirls except for maybe a few RIDs.
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Nice review and presentation! :props:



Just a suggestion, and if the RIDS are not "finger-nail-catchers":

Least aggressive method first (M.P.)

Try using first: ScratchX by foam-pad-hand-application to the RIDS area(s) to see if you can level the RIDS scratches to be "less noticable".

More aggressive method

If no success is attained by that method; and, since you've already discovered the UC advantages; try the hand application method with the UC to try to level the RIDS scratches in order to make them even less noticable.

I find I can exert more passion (again M.P.) using a foam hand applicator for these isolated RIDS areas, rather than using a DA. May take several applications before you may satisfied, according to what your expectations may be, that is.

Just a suggestion...if you want to go that direction.

Good work!

:)

Bob
 
Great review on an awesome product! I love UC myself. I think it works great for such a cheap product and readily available.

If I had to do it all over again, I'd be buying UC without hesitation.
 
Excellent review. I too have used the Megs UC with outstanding results. Looks great!
 
Just finished my long overdue wash on my 2005 altima. Had a few scratches where it looked like someone rubbed agaist the paint while dirty turning dust to sand paper.

Used a hand applicator and UC, used my fingers to apply pressure, rubbed back and forth 4 times and the scratches were gone.

Great product.
 
Good review. Doesnt take much to achieve good results with this compound. Until I can get my side business off the ground im staying with Meguiars products. Absolutely love all of them.
 
Very Nice job and presentation!

UC is a great otc compound and the scent to me is cinnamon!
 
Nice review, great turnaround! Also good to see so many satisfied users of the product (count me as one of them as well) - you don't tend to hear much about it, what with M105, D300 and the Menzerna range.
 
Eveyln,

Thank you for the nice review and for the stunning photos! :dblthumb2:

Meguiar's Ultimate Compound is a perfect example of an over the counter product that can produce simply gorgeous results.

As you pointed out, it's reasonably priced and easy to use. If anyone has any doubt at all just have them look at the before and after shots you posted!! :props:
 
Sometimes I feel like you could just get everything you need for detailing for profit in wal-mart without having to purchase so much stuff on AGO and lose more money than needed. The products work just as well and the slightly better correction ability by other high end compounds doesn't seem worth the substantial amount of money extra. As so I feel there is a time and place for those higher end products, but to make money detailing I don't think you should spend that much. As I once did lol
 
I am planning to do a full treatment with Pinnacle, but in the past, over 8 Corvettes, 3 BMWs, and 2 Z cars I always end up going back to either Meguires (most likely) or 3M products. I will review the Pinnacle products in the Spring when it will be warm enough to work in my garage. Nice review, by the way. Well done.
 
Nice work. You mention that it was cold. What was the temperature when you used the UC? Did you put UP and UW as the next seps?
 
Eandras said:
Nice work. You mention that it was cold. What was the temperature when you used the UC? Did you put UP and UW as the next seps?
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I believe the temperature that day was in the low 30s F. The DP rinse less wash was actually freezing while I was wiping it off lol.

I usually go UC, UP, then collinite 845 as a sealant, and depending on what I am looking for from the wax I either go Pinnacle liquid souveran, Megs Gold Class liquid wax or UW.

This is the family car that I did during summer, before I got a PC7424. I used UC, UP, and UW on it. The results I felt where ok considering it was done by hand.

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Reflective shot:

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