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    Compound to use once a year by hand

    Hi can someone suggest a compound that I can use about once a year safely by hand.
    Also pad or fabric to use with compound.

    Thanks in advance

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    Re: Compound to use once a year by hand

    Working by hand is rather labor intensive. I’d suggest a machine. That being said, Meguiars Ultimate compound works great by hand. Try a foam applicator and if that doesn’t give the desired results then switch to a microfiber applicator.
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    Re: Compound to use once a year by hand

    Ditto!

    The only other thing I'd suggest is to start with Ultimate Polish to see if that gives the desired results. If not, then step up to the Ultimate Compound.

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    Re: Compound to use once a year by hand

    What kind of defects are you trying to remove by hand? You might not need to go as aggressive as a compound. A Polish or AIO might work better for you by hand.

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    Re: Compound to use once a year by hand

    Thanks for your replies.
    I was thinking of a fine compound to use once a year over the the whole car. Yes it is labour intensive done it for awhile now by hand but like it. I use glaze before WGPS, but want something before the glaze. Does Meguiars have something maybe?

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    Re: Compound to use once a year by hand

    Collinite Sapphire pre wax cleaner. Like a fine compound but easier to use. Contains no wax. You will have to apply something afterwards for protection.

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    Re: Compound to use once a year by hand

    If you maintain the paint you should not need to compound that often. Possibly just spot compounding. You may want to consider a medium cut polish like Meguiar's M205 or possibly a compounding polish like 3D one that is pad dependent. You also have the option of just using an all in one.

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    Re: Compound to use once a year by hand

    Quote Originally Posted by PeteT19640 View Post
    Hi can someone suggest a compound that
    I can use about once a year safely by hand.

    Quote Originally Posted by PeteT19640 View Post
    I was thinking of a fine compound to
    use once a year over the the whole car.
    I’ll suggest:
    Britemax Resto Max Light Compound
    by hand, on a polishing pad of your choice.


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    Re: Compound to use once a year by hand

    Thanks
    I use 3m Hand Glaze.
    The way I do things
    Wash
    Clay
    Glaze
    WDGPS

    With Meguiars 205 or Ultimate polish I would do this before the glaze?

    Does this look ok?

    Thanks again

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    Re: Compound to use once a year by hand

    Quote Originally Posted by The Guz View Post
    If you maintain the paint you should not need to compound that often. Possibly just spot compounding. You may want to consider a medium cut polish like Meguiar's M205 or possibly a compounding polish like 3D one that is pad dependent. You also have the option of just using an all in one.
    I'll agree and concur with Meg's #205 Polish by hand if one can get away with not needing a compound that's too aggressive. Can do triple duty with a D/A or Rotary too.

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