What's the difference between these two?

[hernandez.art13]

What is the difference, what do you prefer and why?


The only rubbing compound I ever used was 3M. It does the job i need it too then i just polish.

With Meguiars UC I wont have to polish?

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[dorkiedoode]

In my experience with UC. I didn't need to polish. I'm still new at this so I'm not sure if polish will make it more pop more or not. I'll give it a try on two test spot this weekend and find one.

[Infiniti]

Ultimate Compound does turn out ok but I like to follow up with a final polish.

http://www.autopiaforums.com/Todd-Helme/polish-chart.jpg

[FUNX650]

What is the difference, what do you prefer and why?


The only rubbing compound I ever used was 3M. It does the job i need it too then i just polish.

With Meguiars UC I wont have to polish?

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-This 3M product (39002?) is said to remove fine scratches (grade 1200 or finer),
coarse swirl marks, water spots, and signs of oxidation

-I suspect its super-fine abrasives are of the DAT persuasion.
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-This Meguiar’s product (G172) is said to be able to remove water spots,
oxidation, swirls, scratches, blemishes.

-Meguiar's states that UC's ultra-fine abrasives are of the SMAT persuasion.
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Of course there are many variables…And:
-Not saying this 3M compound is not up to snuff...

I just prefer using UC because it, more often than not,
leaves a smooth, swirl-free finish in one step...

-Even, in my usage, leaving the paint-film LSP-ready at times!!


:)

Bob

[hernandez.art13]

-This 3M product (39002?) is said to remove fine scratches (grade 1200 or finer),
coarse swirl marks, water spots, and signs of oxidation

-I suspect its super-fine abrasives are of the DAT persuasion.
__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________

-This Meguiar’s product (G172) is said to be able to remove water spots,
oxidation, swirls, scratches, blemishes.

-Meguiar's states that UC's ultra-fine abrasives are of the SMAT persuasion.
__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________

Of course there are many variables…And:
-Not saying this 3M compound is not up to snuff...

I just prefer using UC because it, more often than not,
leaves a smooth, swirl-free finish in one step...

-Even, in my usage, leaving the paint-film LSP-ready at times!!


:)

Bob



I think this Meguiars Ultimate compound would be a good alternative if i do a customers car and needs a quick fix opposed to a full restoration type job.

[mwoolfso]

Its a matter of personal preference.

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[hernandez.art13]

Cool thanks guys was just wondering next time I go buy compound. Seems like no significant difference.

[jvs1991]

Cool thanks guys was just wondering next time I go buy compound. Seems like no significant difference.

Art if you're interested I have a new unused bottle of this if you're interested maybe we can trade.

[hernandez.art13]

Art if you're interested I have a new unused bottle of this if you're interested maybe we can trade.


Yeah that sounds good...
Let me see what I have.. I'm at school right now so let me get back to you when I get home so I can check.

[thebamboo23]

for the most part you always wanna follow up with a polish

although, it can be a case-by-case scenario.. if you want it to

[wukin]

Since you mention 3M product, I assume you use rotary buffer but UC is intended for DA and hand application only. So be sure to do a test spot.

[hernandez.art13]

I used a porter cable and removed the clear coat fading off the car I did using 3M (not sure the exact wording)

If I color sand i just have to go all the way up to 3000 which I always do anyway.

So i'm pretty happy with my porter cable. It's not like the Dewalt i used for a year but seems to be doing the job i needed it for. The clutch feature is a plus and also a nice add on feature.

If I was working at an Auto Body shop the porter cable wouldn't hang but what I am doing with it. It's plenty

I just used this tie on wool pad I got at the local auto paint shop.
My yellow foam pad just came in so no more tie on wool pa for me

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Forgot who said but they said "if your happy with the results that's all that matters."