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    Ultimate Compound - Who's used it, what do you think?

    Ultimate Compound has been out for a few weeks now and we're seeing lots of comments about how it sounds like an awesome product, happy to see it's already in stores, etc.

    Certainly some of you have used it by now and have formed an opinion of the product. So let's hear it - Did it meet your expectations, exceed them or maybe even fall short? Was it easy to use or was there something tricky about it? What did you use it on, how did it perform? We're just looking for some feedback now that several of you probably have it in your hot little hands.
    Michael Stoops
    Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.

    Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.
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    Re: Ultimate Compound - Who's used it, what do you think?

    A friend at the detail shop I worked at brought in a bottle of it. We tried it out. I think it turns out like m80 in my opinion. A great product for the consumers.
    Last edited by Fischer; Jan 30, 2009, 05:57 PM.

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    • #3
      Re: Ultimate Compound - Who's used it, what do you think?

      It exceeded my expectations for sure! I was surprised with UC's ability to remove defects so easily by hand. It will be a staple in my arsenal!

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        Re: Ultimate Compound - Who's used it, what do you think?

        I will be using it tomorrow.
        I'm really interested in that it might finish off LSP ready.
        www.clean4udetailing.com

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          Re: Ultimate Compound - Who's used it, what do you think?

          Can anyone discuss the cut of Ultimate Compound to the new DA-approved M105? I'm not looking for chemical design, just a simple answer. Which one has more cut?
          NOTE: Post count does not reflect actual detailing knowledge.

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          • #6
            Re: Ultimate Compound - Who's used it, what do you think?

            Originally posted by justin30513 View Post
            I will be using it tomorrow.
            I'm really interested in that it might finish off LSP ready.
            that would be great , but even if it didnt i have no problem using swirlx
            Nick
            Tucker's Detailing Services
            815-954-0773
            2012 Ford Transit Connect

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            • #7
              Re: Ultimate Compound - Who's used it, what do you think?

              I used it last week on my uncles 09 Nissan Murano.
              Had a few RIDS, and we bought Ultimate Compound. I used it by hand and I was really impressed on how fast it got rid of them, was expecting a lot more work to achieve the results I got and the finish was ready for LSP.

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              • #8
                Re: Ultimate Compound - Who's used it, what do you think?

                i used it on the hood of my girlfriends explorer. It got rid of a lot of the scratches and swirls. Some deeper scratches remained but I am sure it is my inexperience with using my PC (only my second time using it) and just learning the right pad/product combos and learning to work the product properly.

                In the hands of an experienced user it probably would work much better. But I like the product and will use it again
                2008 Toyota Corolla 5-spd
                2005 Honda CRF250R
                2002 kawasaki Ninja ZX9R

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                • #9
                  Re: Ultimate Compound - Who's used it, what do you think?

                  I used it least week too. I think it did remove some swirls. It leaves a nice finish. I didn't have to follow it with anything.

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                    Re: Ultimate Compound - Who's used it, what do you think?

                    Originally posted by ColonelCash View Post
                    Can anyone discuss the cut of Ultimate Compound to the new DA-approved M105? I'm not looking for chemical design, just a simple answer. Which one has more cut?
                    We've mentioned elsewhere on this forum that Ultimate Compound has a cutting ability a bit above that of M83 which is a 6 on the cutting scale shown on the Mirror Glaze bottles. M105 is a 12 on that same scale so it packs quite a bit more punch.

                    Keep in mind also that Ultimate Compound and M83 use very different abrasive technology so how they cut is quite different.
                    Michael Stoops
                    Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.

                    Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.

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                    • #11
                      Re: Ultimate Compound - Who's used it, what do you think?

                      Would there be anything between Ultimate Compound and M105 on the scale that is DA safe?

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                        Re: Ultimate Compound - Who's used it, what do you think?

                        Originally posted by mb911 View Post
                        Would there be anything between Ultimate Compound and M105 on the scale that is DA safe?
                        Not at this time but you don't need a product in-between UC and M105, just cut down on your buffing time for less cut or in other words to remove less material off the surface.

                        Buff, inspect when the defects are gone quit buffing.

                        If you want a less aggressive product for DA use then go with ScratchX 2.0

                        UC and ScratchX 2.0 enable you to tackle just about anything that comes your way that can be expected to be removed using a DA Polisher and it's a simple approach.

                        KISS = Keep it Simple Simon

                        Mike Phillips
                        760-515-0444
                        showcargarage@gmail.com
                        "Find something you like and use it often"

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                        • #13
                          Re: Ultimate Compound - Who's used it, what do you think?

                          Originally posted by ColonelCash View Post
                          Can anyone discuss the cut of Ultimate Compound to the new DA-approved M105? I'm not looking for chemical design, just a simple answer. Which one has more cut?
                          M105 is more aggressive than Ultimate Compound.

                          M105 is in our Professional Line and primarily formulated and targeted at people using rotary buffers to remove sanding marks out of fresh paint in body shops. (Generally speaking, people in this industry have a high skill level for working with paint care products as they do this for a living).

                          Ultimate Compound is in our Consumer Line and primarily formulated and targeted at people using a DA Polisher or working by hand to restore a neglected finish on factory paint. (Generally speaking, in the Consumer market, the average person washes and waxes their car 2-4 times a year. Online enthusiasts that hang out on discussion forums and work on their car more often don't fall directly into this category as they know more and tend to have a higher skill level for working with paint care products).

                          And just to note, this subject has been brought up and discussed in one of these two threads,

                          Ultimate Compound
                          M105 Ultra-Cut Compound - New Formula DA Polisher Approved

                          Maybe someone can read through the two threads and their multiple pages and verify?
                          Mike Phillips
                          760-515-0444
                          showcargarage@gmail.com
                          "Find something you like and use it often"

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                          • #14
                            Re: Ultimate Compound - Who's used it, what do you think?

                            I saw a bottle of UC at Wally World and picked it up for giggles. For the questions regarding how it compares to the new M105 (DA to DA). It goes on just like M105 and the final results are VERY VERY VERY similar (gloss, ease of removal and depth), BUT you can work UC for a looooong time with virtually no dusting. It cuts roughly half as fast as M105 and like I said, side to side the finish looks almost identical... It just takes you twice as long to get there with UC and I'm guessing this was EXACTLY what they were shooting for (ie: you may be left with a few of the deep scratches after 1 or 2 applications, but you're left with the clear that allows them to BE scratches too ... Wanna get to the deeper scratches?.. Work it longer. Followed with NXT 2.0 it left a depth ALMOST as if you'd glazed. Throw M80 in there and it'll go 1 shade darker. M105 with a rotary is still the king of quick corrections in my eyes, but UC with a DA is the perfect alternative for a lesser experienced user with a bit more time on their hands.

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                            • #15
                              Re: Ultimate Compound - Who's used it, what do you think?

                              Love it. I am using it by hand for now on my NEW Mazdaspeed 3. This car just did not shine or show off the large amount of flake.

                              The surface looks a bit grainy - Orange Peel perhaps (car clayed 2 times first). I am not a paint guy.

                              Anyway, I ran into some etched in water spots along the way that are always hard to get off. The surface is now much less grainy and starting to look like new paint should.

                              That an abrasive product will do this even by hand is not suprise to me. The suprise is that it finishes on my car like wax. It introduced zero scratches and has a nice gloss. I am using swirl-x then NXT 2.0 to finish but I am not sure if the Swirl-x finishes a lot different.

                              I should add I am using a terry polishing pad and with light pressure (used with a little handle for even pressure). I am letting the product do the work not me. I spin more than press

                              Really really a great product.

                              I have a Cyclo DA coming for me BIG project - 85 vanagon camper. Has cool tree branch scratches and everything.

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