Review: Wolfgang Uber Compound

Would be very interesting to see how this compares to "Scholl Concepts S3 Gold Compound". This is the one to beat on Rupes Blue Pads.
 
Not to thread jack, but I didn't want to start a new thread.

I ordered the new uber compound and had a chance to do a test spot. (Disclaimer- my only previous experience is with M105/M205, and Megs Ult Comp/Polish).

To me the uber compound was much easier to work with and I got faster results.

I used the Uber with a LC orange 4" pad, followed by WG Finishing Glaze on a white LC 4" pad. The test spot was performed on the trunk of a 2012 Red Mustang. Although this is only my third combination of compound/polish to try, it is by far my favorite. I had a lot of issues with dusting with the M105 and with the Uber there was very little dusting. The product was pretty easy to wipe off. Attached are some before and after pictures.

For a relatively new to detailing, self proclaimed hobbyist, I love this product.


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^^ Nice !

Are those "afters" after the WG finishing glaze, or after Uber Compound only?
 
davey g-force said:
^^ Nice !

Are those "afters" after the WG finishing glaze, or after Uber Compound only?
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The after with the tape line is just with the Uber Compound, the other after is with both Compound and Glaze. I did have one spot that appeared to be micro-marred. But that may have been how I turned the machine off after using the compound. The finishing glaze took it out and finished nicely.

I should also state I found the Compound to appear lsp ready, but the finishing glaze really gave it a little extra shine imo.
 
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Jpatchley said:
For a relatively new to detailing, self proclaimed hobbyist, I love this product.
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Thanks for posting your experience. I've been following your progression since you first joined the AGO forum and you've really come a long ways from whee you started.

Nice pictures too... I'm kind of busy today but when I get a chance I'm going to insert them so even lurkers can see the results. For some reason, the forum is set up so only members can see "attached" pictures.



Jpatchley said:
I should also state I found the Compound to appear LSP ready, but the finishing glaze really gave it a little extra shine IMO.
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There's an old saying,

One man's ceiling is another man's floor


What that means in context of finishing with ONLY a compound is that while some people are more perfectionist than others, some are not. And for some people, after using the Uber Compound if it looks good in their eyes they might just go right to the waxing step.



:)
 
Here's my contributions and mini review.

Teamed up with Sunshyne & Blkopz this past weekend for a team detail on a Mazdaspeed 6 that was recently brought from a dealership in CT. Very bad etching from waterspots and defects from the swirlomatic car washes. (thread coming soon)

Started with a Meg's MF cutting pad then finished it down with a buff n shine green polishing pad. Here's a pic of what was achieved.

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On the next day, my brother Tommy & I tackled an NSX. We used the uber on the entire car after doing a test spot with a Lake Country Hydrotech Tangerine pad. Sorry the pics didn't come out so good. I promise you it was LSP ready after about 6 section passes, very slow arm speed, and Rupes 21 set on 4.

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Overall, the Wolfgang Uber Compound is a nice product to have in your arsenal. Working time was great. It didn't have as much cut as compared to some of the products I had on hand but that is comparing apples to oranges. It finishes very well and depending on the pad you are using, it adjusts to the level of cut. Still have to do a side by side with FG400...very similar I'd say so far.

P.S. the NSX was pre LSP. The Mazda is after BFWDAFPP and Wolfgang Fuzion topper.
 
Actually compared those exact two products on the those two details. Can't go wrong with either.

M101 had better cutting ability but Wolfgang Uber wins the finishing battle.
 
Mike,

I noticed you used the WG Uber on a white polishing pad. Any particular reason for not pairing a compound with an orange pad? Obviously, I know to use the least aggressive combination to get the job done. I just wouldn't think you would get as much out of the compound with such light cut from the white pad (clearly this is not the case, haha).

Also, during my last detail of my own car, I used Finishing Glaze on a white pad, while you use a black pad here. Since the black pad has no cut, and the FG is a fine polish, it seems you wouldn't expect much if any improvement from the previous compounding step?

Also a side question, when I was priming my white pads with the finishing glaze, I felt like I needed to use a fairly decent amount of product to get the whole pad covered and primed. I started getting worried if I'd run out of product (8 oz bottle) since I ended up going through about 3 white pads (6.5 inch) and 2 white (4 inch). I did, however, end up getting through the whole project with maybe 1/5 or less left over of the bottle, but I'm just curious if this sounds about right as to how much product you'd expect to use on one car?
 
I had a sample of the Wolfgang's Uber Compound with one of my AG orders and this stuff is amazing. I'm ordering some as soon as my Meguiars 101 Foam Cut Compound runs low.
 
Great thread, Mike! I'm curious to see what goes into what makes up these compounds chemically. Since Nick said this in made in house, I'd love to see a "how it's made" thread. That kinda stuff interest me. And once again, fantastic work Mike...both on the actual work and the write up! :props:
 
olenderc said:
Mike,

I noticed you used the WG Uber on a white polishing pad. Any particular reason for not pairing a compound with an orange pad? Obviously, I know to use the least aggressive combination to get the job done. I just wouldn't think you would get as much out of the compound with such light cut from the white pad (clearly this is not the case, haha).

Also, during my last detail of my own car, I used Finishing Glaze on a white pad, while you use a black pad here. Since the black pad has no cut, and the FG is a fine polish, it seems you wouldn't expect much if any improvement from the previous compounding step?

Also a side question, when I was priming my white pads with the finishing glaze, I felt like I needed to use a fairly decent amount of product to get the whole pad covered and primed. I started getting worried if I'd run out of product (8 oz bottle) since I ended up going through about 3 white pads (6.5 inch) and 2 white (4 inch). I did, however, end up getting through the whole project with maybe 1/5 or less left over of the bottle, but I'm just curious if this sounds about right as to how much product you'd expect to use on one car?
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I'm not mike but if you only had a fifth of an 8oz bottle left sounds like you used way to much. Pea size drops maybe a circle to prime

Also, pad, paint and product determine cut, black pads are great with finer polishes.
 
Hey Mike, not to nit-pick, but being a BMW man myself, you've GOT to correct your original post. That's not a 5-series good sir, that's a 3-series. ;) Just wasn't sure you realized that. I have a 1992 BMW 325i (also lovingly referred t by the BMW community as an E36) and I also have a 2000 BMW 528i Sport. (E39) ;)

Thanks for the review. How is the cut and work time compared to Meg's D300? I've actually moved away from M105 because of the dustting issues but will pull it out when D300 is having a hard time with a defect. I'm not buying into the microfiber pads. My Surbuf has been the best correction pads I've ever used on my DA.
 
O.C.Detailing said:
Hey Mike, not to nit-pick, but being a BMW man myself, you've GOT to correct your original post. That's not a 5-series good sir, that's a 3-series. ;) Just wasn't sure you realized that. I have a 1992 BMW 325i (also lovingly referred t by the BMW community as an E36) and I also have a 2000 BMW 528i Sport. (E39) ;)

Thanks for the review. How is the cut and work time compared to Meg's D300? I've actually moved away from M105 because of the dustting issues but will pull it out when D300 is having a hard time with a defect. I'm not buying into the microfiber pads. My Surbuf has been the best correction pads I've ever used on my DA.
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Just received a 32oz bottle of the Über compound.
Coming from a 105 background I can't wait to see how they compare.
I'll find out this weekend:dblthumb2:

First I'll use a white pad, work up if needed.
 
HateSwirls said:
Just received a 32oz bottle of the Über compound.
Coming from a 105 background I can't wait to see how they compare.
I'll find out this weekend:dblthumb2:

First I'll use a white pad, work up if needed.
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I worked on my mustang last night with my 3401 & LC Hydro Cyan pads with Uber and WOW! Definitely alot easier than M105 and practically no dusting. I did have some but I'm still a newb. I must not be putting enough product because I only seem to get 4-5 passes.
 
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