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    Using Ultimate Compound by hand

    Greetings and salutations everyone,

    I have a quick question. I am planning to use Ultimate Compound to get rid of some oxidation and swirls on a metallic black 2008 GMC Acadia. I don't have a DA polisher so I am planning on using this by hand so I need some advice on the best way to do it, and do it right.

    Thanks.
    Seeing their heads turn as you drive by is payment enough.
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    Re: Using Ultimate Compound by hand

    Pressure is everything.

    Make sure after you remove the defects you lightly buff out the top surface to a shine.

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    • #3
      Re: Using Ultimate Compound by hand

      Make sure you use the surface of your fingers/palm, not your fingertips.
      2017 Subaru WRX Premium - WR Blue

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      • #4
        Re: Using Ultimate Compound by hand

        Also could someone use a wax spreader (aka orbital buffer) to do the job?
        Seeing their heads turn as you drive by is payment enough.

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          Re: Using Ultimate Compound by hand

          wow...you guys are quick....
          Seeing their heads turn as you drive by is payment enough.

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            Re: Using Ultimate Compound by hand

            Confine your work to an area no larger than 18" x 18", maybe even smaller if need be but certainly no larger. Using only soft foam applicator pads, apply an amount of product roughly equal in size to a couple of quarters (American or Canadian, makes virtually with the current exchange rate ) and begin working in a circular pattern. You want to sort of spread the product over the work area first, then apply moderate pressure while working in a tight, circular pattern as you move in columns up and down that work area. Overlap your passes/strokes and cover every square inch of surface several times. The product should stay wet for quite a while so you can work the area very thoroughly.

            Don't let the product dry on the surface, rather wipe it off when it becomes very thin in appearance or you feel it start to dry a bit. If you do let it dry a little too much and it becomes difficult to remove, just apply a very small amount of fresh product and wipe it off immediately. Do a test area like this first and then carefully inspect your result under very strong light. If you need a second pass, do it. If not, move on to the next section and continue working around the vehicle section by section.

            This is going to be a lot of work, no doubt about it. But there's no law that says you have to finish the whole car in one go. If you find the going a bit tough, just make sure to apply a coat of wax to the areas you've corrected with UC and work on another panel or two the next day, or next weekend.
            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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            • #7
              Re: Using Ultimate Compound by hand

              So to sum up....best to go by hand....stay away from using a wax spreader...and do it bit by bit with a bit of pressure but not a huge amount...
              Seeing their heads turn as you drive by is payment enough.

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              • #8
                Re: Using Ultimate Compound by hand

                Unfortunately a wax spreader (aka, inexpensive orbital) isn't going to have the power needed to create any real work. You can get more energy into the paint working by hand than you can with one of these - though they do a great job spreading wax.

                It's a bit difficult to define how much pressure to use, but let's just say the process is going to tire you out! Even properly working an 18" square area will start to show a little strain in your arm; if it doesn't bother you in the slightest, you're not working hard enough and if a single 18" square application completely beats you up, you're going at too hard.
                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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                • #9
                  Re: Using Ultimate Compound by hand

                  Small areas, palm of your hand. Buff to shine. Re inspect, repeat as needed.
                  quality creates its own demand

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