Is Meguiars Ultimate Compound clear coat safe?
Whether you are working by hand, orbital or DA Polisher, swirls and scratches can be removed easily using a clear coat safe “paint cleaner” like Meguiar’s Ultimate Compound. Never use harsh traditional style compounds, as they can damage / haze a modern clear coat finish.
How long should you leave clear coat before buffing?
Clear coat should be allowed to harden for at least 24 hours before attempting to use a buffer. In most cases, you will be trying to remove “orange peel” when buffing a new paint job.
What do you do after meguiars compound?
Just follow up with any light polish such as Ultimate Polish or M205. If using ultimate polish remember to wipe or wash away all the oils left behind to see the true condition of the paint.
Should I wet sand clear coat?
Scratches that don’t extend through to the base coat can usually be removed by sanding, but you must take care not to remove too much of the clear coat, or you’ll compromise its ability to block UV rays. You need to wet sand clear coats with very fine sandpaper.
How long should clear coat dry before buffing?
24 hours
Clear coat should be allowed to harden for at least 24 hours before attempting to use a buffer. In most cases, you will be trying to remove “orange peel” when buffing a new paint job.
Should I wax after compound?
TIP: You should always follow a polishing compound treatment with car polish or car wax to refine the shine and to protect the paint.
Should I polish after compound?
After compounding, polish is used to remove any remaining defects. A handheld polishing machine has a motorized spinning head that can spread polish on a car’s surface to remove microscopic layers of paint and restore a vehicle’s smooth surface. Polish acts like finer grit sandpaper than compound.
Should I compound or just polish?
Rubbing compounds basically targets the uneven car’s surfaces caused by scratches while on the other hand; polishing is preferably used for adding smoothness and shine to the car paint. Both will help in improving your car’s quality but in a different way.