The stuff truly is worth every penny. I've used it on glass, plastic, chrome, nickel plating, and even wood grain trim and the results are always absolute crystal clear mirror finish.

@DaveRebuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Cool, I didn’t know it could be used on all those different surfaces, although it kinda makes sense that it would be good 👍🏻, thanks dude, appreciate the feedback 😃

@parisbaxter4996

Жыл бұрын

Nice!

@umakariharu8035

Жыл бұрын

I was literally about to comment. I used this stuff on a wood table I finished with some polyacrylic. It worked out so well haha. I work at an advance auto and I sell this stuff to people constantly. About 70% of them use it on everything that's not a car more often. Tables. Old tools. You name it haha. The polish that they make is also some of the best stuff ever! :D

Lovely Jubbly, another very informative video Scottie, definitely one of the best on the market for DIY polishing.

@DaveRebuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude 👍🏻, yeah it’s pretty awesome stuff, having used the graphene 1&done by TW, I haven’t used this stuff since lol

Nice video with a decent explanation. I’ve been considering either paying for someone to detail my 1 series or spend the money on a machine polisher and do this myself - your video has given me some confidence! Many thanks. (Also subbed to the channel)

@DaveRebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome and thanks for the feedback! You can pick up a machine polisher relatively cheap (£100) just make sure it’s a dual action (DA) polisher not a rotary and you will be good to go👍🏻, also, get a medium to light pad for it not a rough one👍🏻

@archer8096

3 жыл бұрын

@@DaveRebuilds thanks for quick reply! That’s great advice - just need some decent-ish weather now...🧐

@DaveRebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

@@archer8096 I hear you! I’m grateful that I have a garage to use given how constantly it rains in Scotland lol

I applied this to my F80 M3, best one step compound/polish i have ever used! Never going back to chemical guys lol.

@DaveRebuilds

4 жыл бұрын

rhenzlemuel09 try the ultimate polish after you use the compound, it’s brilliant and brings a really deep wet gloss look to the paint👍🏻

@jankindl915

4 жыл бұрын

if you want to just cover your scratches... Ok. your choice.

@MarkSegree

4 жыл бұрын

@@jankindl915 You ever compounded a car before? Let's say you bought yourself a really nice 4 year old keeper that the previous owner never took care of. You go ahead and applied a m105 and finished off with a m205 then a nice wax. You take it to the car wash like most everyone does then low and behold it's full of scratches. What do you do now? Compound it again? In most cases the least abrasive method will always be the best option if you plan to keep the car for a long time.

@Ilovecash10

3 жыл бұрын

Dasi's Garage please help can i use the ultimate compound to repair scratch on the plastics panel on my inside trunk?

@megaman4201

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ilovecash10 interior plastic panel?...probably not but try a small spot and see what happens.

Excellent video, very informative. I intend to use it on my car as it has light scratches. Thank you!

@DaveRebuilds

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Its done its job. Don't want to lift every single scratch with compound. By the time you do, you'll have on through too much of your clearcoat. polishing and waxing will fill them remaining scratches.

Just stumbled upon your video & the demo is damn good, Absolutely crystal clear footage & superb demo, explained & talked through process from start to finish, well done dear Sir you’ve a new subscriber in me & I’m going to purchase some Compound & check out polishing tool & pad from Halfords, you really showed that it doesn’t take a professional charging ridiculous amounts of cash to do or get the results that you’ve proved can be achieved just from the inside of your garage, keep up the good work & hope your subscriber fan base keep growing from strength to strength, regards Gary, 10/10⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@DaveRebuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I really appreciate that!! I have another video where I detail an e-class Mercedes with turtle wax graphene compound, check that out before you buy the meguiars as the TW is spectacular stuff👍🏻

New sub to help you along the way. Decent video there mate. I’ve had this product for almost a year but only ever used it on headlights. I’ve had a DA for just over a year and today it’s getting its first run out. Yesterday I filled Stone chips on my black Sharan, today is compound and polish day. 🤞🏻🙏🏻

@DaveRebuilds

4 жыл бұрын

Karlos Fandango thanks for the kind words dude! Very much appreciated 👍🏻

I'm the biggest asshole when it comes to reviewing a product. I used it on a 6-year-old dark blue Ford pickup truck that sits outside in the scalding hot Texas sun exposed to approximately 55 inches of rain each year and 90 to not at all unusual 100 degree days. I had water spots on top of water spots. I once tried a clay bar and yeah it worked to some degree but it would have taken a ridiculously long time to do the entire vehicle. I literally think it would have taken several days assuming my hands could hold up to that much work. Watched your video, bought a cheap $45 buffer, and gave it a try. Amazing product. Got every last water stain out. I was 100% pleased with the results! Thanks for posting this video!

@DaveRebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome! Thanks for watching 👍🏻, don’t forget to give it some wax to protect the work. Also, there is a new product by turtle wax, it’s called “one and done graphene compound” I detailed a black Mercedes with it (video is on the channel) and it’s superb, in my opinion it is superior to the meguiars stuff as it has no fillers👍🏻

@kentmccroskey8161

3 жыл бұрын

@@DaveRebuilds Thank you. I literally did it yesterday and need to buy wax today. I'll check it out. Kind of funny, I'm sixty years old and not much of a car guy anymore. I just see a vehicle as getting me from point A to B. I can remember in my youth I had a black Cutlass Supreme and any time I waxed it I would often go back outside the same day just to admire my work. Ha, I was doing the same thing yesterday. Couldn't get over how well the product worked.

@DaveRebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

@@kentmccroskey8161 nothing more enjoyable than admiring a super clean car once you’re finished! The meguiars ultimate wax is really good as a top coat and super easy to apply 👍🏻

@kentmccroskey8161

3 жыл бұрын

@@DaveRebuilds Yeah, heading out to get some as soon as the dew burns off this morning.

@DaveRebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

@@kentmccroskey8161 awesome! 😃👍🏻

This product on My Mom's 2014 Dark Charcoal Metallic finish is amazing! Such nice gloss. Using a FLEX 3401 with LC CCS 6.5" orange pads. Put about 5/6 pea sized dots of product on. Spray the pad with two spritzes of detail spray, have at it :)

@hugeCRSfan69

3 жыл бұрын

you sound like a pro Jay!

@6mtzhp55

3 жыл бұрын

Just curious, why detail spray instead of distilled water to bring product out of the pad? I would think detail spray would leave undesired sealant to remove for a clean, blank slate. Honest question, not trying to argue since it probably works great for you. I'm using it today to fix my mom's 2013 Cinnabar Red Merc (many touch car washes) and am watching videos to see how to get the most of it.

@ryanrandle988

2 жыл бұрын

How long does the product last on the car before you have to apply more?

@J1Z06

2 жыл бұрын

@@hugeCRSfan69 Thank You! I'm passionate about it! I have been since I was 15! Love love love it!!

@J1Z06

2 жыл бұрын

@@ryanrandle988 Ultimate Compound simply "deep cleans" the finish... Once done, follow up with Ultimate Polish, or whatever You prefer to use to enhance the gloss while waxing or coating after that.

I just found this compound my self works awesome best I’ve seen yet😀

@onelifereally

2 жыл бұрын

you should try 3D ACA 510 & 520.

Watching this video hearing on the road to 1k subscribers when. You're at 17.5k Congratulations !! Great video !

@DaveRebuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Really appreciate that 😃👍🏻

I love this product. I match it with a griots da and orange foam pad. Excellent results and to finish ultimate polish 👌

@DaveRebuilds

4 жыл бұрын

gambietti Thanks for the feedback👍🏻, I really rate the ultimate polish as well!

@indrockz92

4 жыл бұрын

And further protect the gloss with ultimate wax.

Liked a sub'd! That's a phenomenal outcome! I am hoping to learn how to do some detailing on my own vehicles. This video was definitely helpful! Thank you very much.

@DaveRebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude! Much appreciated 👍🏻, check out some of the other products I’ve reviewed more recently, they get even better results than the meguiars did. Particularly the scratch remover from autoglym and turtle wax 2021 range of products 👍🏻

@BeardedWrencher

3 жыл бұрын

@@DaveRebuilds I'll watch them right now, thanks!

Emmmm. Thanks Scotland. I'm about to go any try this stuff for the first time. Great video. Greetz from Perth Australia.

@DaveRebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

DumbSkippy 👍🏻 thanks. If possible, try not to use it in direct sunlight as the sun is a bit brighter in your awesome part of the world compared to Scotland lol. It will be a nightmare to remove if applied to sun baked paint 👍🏻

@Night158

3 жыл бұрын

Adelaide, South Australia here. And I'll be buying some tomorrow when shops open. Cheers as well. 💪👌

I have this arriving Tuesday or Wednesday and can't wait to try it! Turtle wax black was also very good for the price. I only tried black though so other colours I have Nooooo idea with. Black made my car look stunning for a 12 year old paint job.

@DaveRebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Try the ultimate polish as well as the compound, it’s fantastic! Made a video on it if you want to see how much of an additional improvement the ultimate polish increase the gloss 👍🏻

@jammin1881

3 жыл бұрын

Dasi's Garage I wanted to try the ceramic spray they make and found a bottle for dirt cheap at $8. I will wash and get rid of the scratches and coat the car well after in the spray. Thanks for posting and let you know if it goes well!

@DaveRebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

@@jammin1881 yeah dude, let me know that would be awesome!

@whowho7969

3 жыл бұрын

Yes the black turtle wax on black paint only does a great job

Beautiful thanks for the video

I got a free sample of this at a car show and tried it on my unlces red Porsche. I bought a bottle of it and used a rotary polisher on the whole car and it turned out awesome!

@DaveRebuilds

4 жыл бұрын

Rob Schmidt yeah it really is great stuff!👍🏻, I used meguiars ultimate polish after the compound on my focus ST before I ceramic coated it (video is in the list of interested) and the polish brought out an even better shine 👍🏻

@startingtech3900

4 жыл бұрын

i just made 160$ doing a paint correction w ultimate compound and a wax no polish owner said "holy shit i can see my reflection i never could see my reflection ever! looks better than when it was brand new". i would have to agree

Just did "water spot removal" on my Jeep JK with Meguiars Ultimate Compound. I was able to remove OLD water spots BY HAND, (don't have one of those electric thing-ama-jigs")! This compound worked perfectly and left the paint looking shiny and new! I have watched a few KZread videos comparing different chemical solutions for removing water spots, but none of them included this stuff! It works by hand, well enough, but I suggest getting an electric polisher.

@DaveRebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated 😃👍🏻. Yeah a DA polisher is a worthwhile investment. Well done for hand polishing an entire Jeep, your arms must be aching now 😂👍🏻

@caryt59

3 жыл бұрын

@@DaveRebuilds Yes they were, a bit afterwards! Certainly recommend an electric buffer.

Im buffing an f150 with this compound and it works really well specially because is black color and after this compound im applying the polish as 2nd step with a softer pad but i feel like is taking for ever to get this truck done

@eliteinventor

2 жыл бұрын

It's a process but the results are amazing

Brother sick compound love it.

@DaveRebuilds

4 жыл бұрын

Pagan Monkey thanks dude👍🏻

Great demo Dave.

@DaveRebuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😃👍🏻

Been using this stuff for years! I take my Jeep off roading as much as possible and it always comes home with scratches. This stuff works!

Great video! I will use it as stage 2 for my Volvo 122s shortly :)

@DaveRebuilds

4 жыл бұрын

Andreas Sjöström yeah it’s good stuff, if you then use meguiars ultimate polish after the compound it will leave an amazing shine!👍🏻

@iggy151

4 жыл бұрын

I just tried this on my 96 850R. Ultimate Compound 1st stage, Ultimate Polish 2nd, NuFinish polish 3rd. All i can say is WOW....CANT WAIT to do the rest this weekend.

Thanks for uploading...helped a lot..

@DaveRebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 👍🏻

Best I’ve ever used, highly recommended

New subscriber here Great video thanks.. I'm about to try this on my Porsche cayenne... I have alot more confidence trying it now

@DaveRebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome and thanks for the subscribe, really appreciate it 😃👍🏻

I've been using this for about a year now...and I agree it's awesome 👍👍

@DaveRebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s pretty good 👍🏻, I have to say tho I have tried a good few other compounds since shooting this video and there are a few that I rate really highly: Rupes compounds (absolutely awesome!) and turtle wax new one and done graphene compound (which I used in a couple of recent vids on an old merc e-class and a white ST fiesta) and it’s crazy good as well 👍🏻

@steveross85

3 жыл бұрын

@@DaveRebuilds good to know. I just subscribed to your channel so I will check out you videos.

@DaveRebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

@@steveross85 awesome, thank you 👍🏻, hope you enjoy them 😃

Great review buddy.

@DaveRebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude! Much appreciated 👍🏻

Excellent stuff, got to get a DA machine..........clicked the thumbs up and 'subscribed' !!!

@DaveRebuilds

4 жыл бұрын

Anthony Jones thanks👍🏻, I’m about to buy a Rupes DA polisher, will do a review of it compared to the cheap DA I used in this vid😃

Nice video!! I’m going to be doing a review of this on my channel later today. I’ve used it before at I really like it!!

@DaveRebuilds

4 жыл бұрын

RattleCan Kelley yeah it’s good stuff, recommend it to everyone who asks lol

Separate pads for compound and polish clean pads after every section with pad brush can use same pad for compound and polish

@DaveRebuilds

4 жыл бұрын

hakman239 thanks dude, always like tips and tricks👍🏻

This stuff works miracles for sure!

@youngnick1800

2 жыл бұрын

Naw fr this shit is the shit!!

bought it today , it is amazing indeed. A tip: for more tough scratches use 3000 grit paper first along with water, until they disappear completely.

@DaveRebuilds

4 жыл бұрын

majkelandzelo yeah it is good stuff! Thanks for the tip, will give that a try before new year on my focus st as it has a few bad scratches👍🏻

@majkelandzelo

4 жыл бұрын

@@DaveRebuilds sure thing :) I kinda used 2 techniques, first I bought 3M scratch removal kit (which is very good btw),but you get a very small amount of their rubbing compound with the kit, so when I ran out of it I purchased Meguiar's. When you put altogether into action.. results are just amazing. I got rid of every single scratch on my Qashqai. Good luck with your scratches!

@DaveRebuilds

4 жыл бұрын

majkelandzelo good tip, thanks dude👍🏻

@cwdrummercwc4128

4 жыл бұрын

majkelandzelo can you provide links to the 3000 grit paper? I’m interested to see how that would work on my truck

Awesome job. 🤩👍🏼😎

@DaveRebuilds

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😁

Wicked Niceee…:) just picked up some. 🤙🤙🥂

I used with a rotary poliher with wool.pad on my 2009 didge jounrney mextrain green mettalic and results were great

@Outlawzand1

3 жыл бұрын

How does the woolpad compare to foam or microfibre pads?

@joaquinmireles3912

3 жыл бұрын

Woll pads are very aggressive but work really well to go after bad defects but have to be really careful with them and compound you use i used memoirs ultimate compound worked great but you have to polish out after so.its a two step but results are great

@Outlawzand1

3 жыл бұрын

@@joaquinmireles3912 i have the Meguiars red foam pad, ill probably use that first with Ultimate compound and then compare on another panel with a woolpad

I always start of with a damp pad and a spray bottle of water handy. Find it reduces any heat build up and gives a better finish.

@DaveRebuilds

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I started doing that a couple months after I made this video on someone’s recommendation and it works a treat 👍🏻, assuming you don’t use too much water and spray polish everywhere 😂

Thanks for the video, I have a query, I have a 5 year old car, never done any paint protection or detailing, so can I use meguiar's ultimate compound to remove swirls and scratches and then turtlewax ceramic spray as a sealant without using meguiar polish? Will that be ok or is it necessary to use polish after compounding?

@DaveRebuilds

2 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome, thanks for watching! So….if you’ve never protected/detailed it before, I’d start out by giving it a proper wash with a non wax based shampoo (meguiars do a good one), then use a clay bar to remove any really stuck on contaminants (I have a video on how to use one), dry the car down then use the compound to remove the swirls etc then yes, you can just put a protective coat over top. Best practice would be to use a polish after the compound to remove the final 1% of super light swirls caused by the compound, but it’s not necessary unless it’s a show car standard you’re looking for. Another incredible compound (again, have a video using it on an old Mercedes’) is turtle wax “one&done” graphene compound which acts as both a compound and polish 👍🏻 Hope that helps 😃

Great video gotta give the product a try! btw what song is that in the background 5:40?

@DaveRebuilds

4 жыл бұрын

Sxlwer thanks👍🏻, the song at 5:40 is by Ikson on soundcloud and call “All Night”, love @iksonofficial, got some super tunes!!

How do you find the Halfords DA Polisher please, always been into detailing but never machine polished

@DaveRebuilds

4 жыл бұрын

Rubbernut 1975 it’s not bad as a starter DA to be honest, I used mine for over a year before it started to “fail” and even at that, it’s only the speed control that sticks now and then. Quite a sturdy built little machine for £80-£90. Plus, you can get halford DA pads that are really simple to understand: brown - really rough compounding, yellow - medium (great with ultimate compound) and black - polish or on a slow speed can be used for applying wax. Check out the other video I did last week using ultimate compound and polish if you want to see how good meguiars polish is👍🏻

Used the wax with similar results it's very good

@deasttn

2 жыл бұрын

A wax pretty much just fills in the scratches. A compound will help remove minor scratches.

Hey nice video, I was just wondering what’s a good hand applicator I can use, a microscopic towel, a sponge for car washing, or what’s something good I could buy to apply the compound, thanks!

@DaveRebuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍🏻, so you can buy applicator pads in different strengths, depending on how deep the scratches are. I know turtle wax and a company called lake country do excellent pads. I wouldn’t recommend a sponge as it’s too soft, microfibre towels are quite good, the tricky part is ensuring even pressure across the face of it when rubbing, so definitely go with a pad if you can! Another great compound to try is turtle wax graphene 1 and done compound, I used it in a video to detail an e-class Mercedes and it was incredible 👍🏻

What pad should I use to apply the compound for the usual light scratches on a carbon black bmw

@DaveRebuilds

4 жыл бұрын

if its light scratches, i would try the least aggressive pad you can first, and then move to more aggressive if it doesn't work. last thing you want to do (especially on black paint) is go in aggressive to start with and make it worse :) if it's just swirl marks you are tryign to remove, maybe try a polish first and then move to a compound if the polish doesn't get the results. hope that helps

@Marvindorfler1

4 жыл бұрын

@@DaveRebuilds that does help. Thanks for the advice, I'll go with the good quality polish first.

Thanks for your video. Must I necessarily add wax after using this compound? If wax is necessary must it be meguiars wax or any other wax is okay?

@DaveRebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, yes, I would use a wax or sealant after compounding to keep the paintwork looking shiny for longer and yes, you can use and companies wax, it doesn’t have to be meguiars 👍🏻. I have a couple of videos on my channel using turtle wax graphene compound which is incredible stuff if it helps 👍🏻😃

Hey, Dasi. YOu cannot go wrong with Meguiar’s products in general speaking terms. Only because they are easily accessible, good price and very good performance as in this compound. Not bad at all. But I do like the results you ended up with despite some of the deeper scratches that no compound can get (except through wet sanding).

Best results if you use 3 steps of Maguire. Or if compound then later finish to get that high gloss

@DaveRebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, follow the compound up with the ultimate polish and the seal in with a wax or ceramic coat 👍🏻

so the big scratch went away when i put the compound and wiped it off but it came back the next day. What am i doing wrong? i did it all by hand by the way but i just ordered a drill polishing kit for the drill i have and im going to try it again when it gets here. Let me know what i can do or dont do.

@DaveRebuilds

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, unfortunately, it will depend on how deep the scratch is as to whether this product will be able to fix it. If it didn't work, you may need to try a more aggressive compound and polish after to remove the fine swirl marks caused by the heavier compound.

Looking at what Amazon has on this line of products, it looks like the maroon/red pad is for the compound, yellow pad is for the polish, and black pad for the wax. Have you used the pads that it appears Meguiars specifically has for the Ultimate line?

@DaveRebuilds

2 жыл бұрын

I haven’t, no. I typically use Rupes pads 👍🏻

Can this product be applied by hand? I have a steel,front door of my house which is painted red , it faces south and paint has oxidized. I wanted to try some compound but need to avoid scratches , I do not have a mechanical orbital applicator

@DaveRebuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, yes it can be used by hand, but there are a couple of paint renovator products that might do a better job of a door as automotive paint is different than the type of paint used elsewhere. I’d suggest trying it on a small section of the door first to make sure it’ll give you the desired outcome 😃👍🏻

It worked for me

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Porque usaste pad color amarillo me puedes explicar saludos desde Monterrey, México

@DaveRebuilds

4 жыл бұрын

Saul Aguirre Hola, la pad amarilla es una plataforma de pulir, intento no usar las mejores almohadillas a menos que sea necesario

After using compound, should you still follow it with a polish if you’re going to apply a ceramic coating?

@DaveRebuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, it depends on if there are still small scratches left by the compound, the polish can help get a really shiny finish before applying a ceramic coat. Remember and use some IPA to wipe the panels down before applying the ceramic to remove any polish/compound residue 👍🏻

Man follow that up with some ultimate polish and the shine will be crazy

@DaveRebuilds

4 жыл бұрын

D.E. SIGNS yeah plan to try it on a black corsa vxr next week, will post the vid 👍🏻

I can’t help but think of Gérard Butler teaching us how to bring back a cars shine haha. Love the accent and great content!

@DaveRebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Lol I wish! 😂. Thanks dude, much appreciated 👍🏻

@LoneStarStinger

3 жыл бұрын

I read this comment just before the video loaded and now I can only imagine Gerard

@DaveRebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

@@LoneStarStinger well that’s not a bad thing surely? 😂👍🏻

Thank you!!! Super 👌 👉👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😍😍😍😍, I'll do it on my black Toyota

@DaveRebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome! I have done a few other reviews of newer products that got spectacular results, turtle wax graphene one and done compound is amazing stuff 👍🏻

@robert6642

3 жыл бұрын

@@DaveRebuilds 🤩🤩 thanks!!! Professional

@DaveRebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

@@robert6642 I’m def not a professional lol, wish I was 😂👍🏻

Use this compound all the time great for faded headlights too

Did you clay first?

Just bought same polisher and compound looks like i made a good choice

@DaveRebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Remember and give it a wax coat after to keep it shining 👍🏻, if you have some IPA, use it to make sure the scratches are fully gone before you apply the wax 😃👍🏻

Is that stuff good enough to use as a cutting compound on wet sanded panels?

@DaveRebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Short answer, no lol. It is nowhere near good enough for such a task. You would need to use something like Rupes compounds 👍🏻. I’d also be careful if you are wet sanding a panel as it’s a risky thing to do if you haven’t done it before

Hi Guys, I’m intrigued in this Maguire’s product. Swirl marks on paint work. What causes this????

@DaveRebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Stuart Sinclair swirl marks are essentially micro scratches in the top coat of the paint. Usually caused by small dirt particles when washing the car with a sponge (or putting the car through a car wash). They aren’t usually very noticeable on lighter colours e.g. white, but are super obvious in sunlight on dark colours particularly black paintwork.👍🏻

can it be used on stainless steel surfaces such as scratched elevator doors?

@DaveRebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

diddymuck it would depends if the metal has a top coat like car paint, I don’t think it’s able to remove scratches from metal as metal is too tough. I have a couple videos on the channel reviewing autosol metal polish and autoglym metal polish which should do the trick on stainless steel

Ok someone help me out. So it's wash the car first to get rid of any wax. Then clay bar. Then compound, polish, and then wax? Then after waxing you use a sealant?

@DaveRebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Yup, that’s exactly right dude, although I typically just use the wax as the sealant and then maybe use a sealant every 3-4 washes just to top up the shine 👍🏻

This product is just amazing

@DaveRebuilds

Жыл бұрын

👍🏻

How do you know when to clean off the panel after you pass it with the machine? Are you just wasting the product? What is the difference between the Meguiar's Ultimate compound and polish? How do you determine when to use what?

@DaveRebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

You typically do 4-5 passes with the machine on each area before wiping the product off, inspect the area and decide whether to do the area again or move to the next area. Compounds are typically used to remover deeper scratches and paint defects, polishes are used to remove “ghost” scratching and as the last step before protecting the paint with wax, sealants or coatings 👍🏻. Hope that helps

I have a question after the product we put how long does it last?

@DaveRebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Depends on how well you have removed the scratches. I’ve found that the deeper scratches generally get “filled” rather than removed so they may come back after a few months. I’d recommend watching my video on the autoglym scratch remover for deeper scratches and turtle wax graphene compound for lighter scratches 👍🏻

Nice! I'm thinking about doing this for the upcoming weekend... what do you use after polishing?

@DaveRebuilds

4 жыл бұрын

T Li hi, I would recommend using a wax after you are finished with the polish to keep the shine in the paint👍🏻, I use Meguiars wax as it’s really easy to use and wipe off

@tli9590

4 жыл бұрын

@@DaveRebuilds how about sealant?

@DaveRebuilds

4 жыл бұрын

T Li do you mean a ceramic coat when you say sealant? If so, yes that would do the trick, but does take longer to apply and get right than a traditional wax coat👍🏻

@saleemhoosen2236

4 жыл бұрын

Meguires ultimate wax or gold class carnauba wax plus work perfect after a compound

@johnfranklin5277

4 жыл бұрын

@Paul a labor of love, not considered work, for me. I enjoy it.

I’ll be honest I tried this but I find it sticking to the paint work and it’s hard to get off by the time I take it off I end of making more swirls I’ll stick to autoglym much easier to get of

@DaveRebuilds

Жыл бұрын

Couple of thoughts; did you shake the bottle really well before using and did you use small quantities each time you applied? I find that when using too much at once it’s an absolute nightmare to remove! That being said, nothing wrong with AG, it’s a great polish 👍🏻

Excelent car polish

Great video. I’m going to buy a DAP - where do you get your pads from? My car is pretty new, so just want to give it a full machine polish. It’s got very light swirls on it - would Ultimate Polish be the best thing to use? Cheers

@DaveRebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I get my pads from www.slimsdetailing.co.uk (or .com) they are awesome and the customer service is great 👍🏻 if you can, I would try Rupes ultra fine polish or turtle wax new graphene one and done compound, they give a much more lasting result 😃, hope that helps 👍🏻

@Stretch1386

3 жыл бұрын

@@DaveRebuilds cheers - much appreciated mate

@DaveRebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

@@Stretch1386 anytime 😃👍🏻

It works as advertised. Just did a 2009 Ranger that hadn’t been done for a long time. Then used Polish and the ultimate paste wax.

@DaveRebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

👍🏻

Fantastic I’ll give it ascot ! Are you going to use McGuires polish on it afterward ?

@DaveRebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

I did a separate video on the polish, it’s pretty awesome stuff as well, check the video out if you like, it’s on the channel 👍🏻

Love to try it after claying won't there be a lot of work and effort to do it by hand my cars paint is in good condition?

@DaveRebuilds

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, it will take longer to do by hand than with a machine polisher, but the result should be close to the same. I’d recommend using a machine polisher though if you can! Also, if you cars paintwork is in good condition, maybe just try the polish rather than the compound as well👍🏻

@pocman6

4 жыл бұрын

@@DaveRebuilds thanks for the advice you got a new sub

@DaveRebuilds

4 жыл бұрын

Paul o you’re very welcome dude, and thanks for subscribing 👍🏻

When you’re compounding at speed setting 5, how much pressure were you applying to the machine? 5-10 lbs?

@DaveRebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Hardly any at all, I typically just steady the machine with my hands and let the machine do all the work, so maybe 5lb at most 👍🏻

@Wowwwzaaa

2 жыл бұрын

I do t have the buffing machine. Can I just use my hand and Microfibre cloth? Does it help with deeper scratches?

@kojomega99

2 жыл бұрын

@@Wowwwzaaa yes you can, it will just be time consuming. how deep is scratches? if its clear coat scratches then yes, but if the scratches reaches the base coat/primer then you have to apply touch up paint. Thats my guess though not a professional lol

@arntrezlacy8991

2 жыл бұрын

@@kojomega99is this hard

@kojomega99

2 жыл бұрын

@@arntrezlacy8991 not really just very time consuming. I usually do one body panel at a time take a break and go back. Also remember to only do small potions at a time so to not leave compound on the vehicle long( when its hazed you have about 10 secs before it sticks to paint).

Hello sir. Was this a DA buffer or a Orbital buffer used in the video?

@DaveRebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

baybiboy1 it was a DA polisher used in the video, I find the DA polisher much more forgiving than my experiences with Orbital and rotary polishers

That's a pad you can get at most stores pinpoint information well done.

@DaveRebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍🏻, I try to make the videos as honest as I can so that people get an honest opinion, rather than fake reviews like some creators do 😃

I have a white BMW Z4 and if I use this compound will it take the shine away from my car?

@DaveRebuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, assuming your z4 paint has a top coat (which pretty much every car does these days) it should be fine. My recommendation is always to try it on a small, not obvious section of the paint first just to make sure you get the right result. That’s what I do each time I try a new product 👍🏻

I bought a rotary polisher from Agors a good few years ago.i guess about 8"" diameter.. Would you recommend using it with this polish compound?

@DaveRebuilds

Жыл бұрын

Hi, yeah it should be ok as long as you know how to use a rotary properly? I stay away from rotaries through fear of burning thru paint 😂

After you apply the compound do you let it sit for a while ? Or wipe it off straight after ??

@DaveRebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

You wipe it off when it hazes up if doing it by hand, if using a DA then just remove it as soon as you have finished a section 👍🏻

You just convinced me to machine instead of hand polish using this, great video mate 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@DaveRebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude, yeah machine polishing is quicker and gives a much more even finish👍🏻. The one I used in the video was from Halfords (about £90) and still works after years of use if that helps at all

@almason253

3 жыл бұрын

I just did my hood by hand before seeing this video. I'm so buying a polisher to do the rest!!!

@DaveRebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

@@almason253 lol don’t blame you! Trust me, a machine polisher is well worth the investment 😃👍🏻

@iamneo1690

3 жыл бұрын

@@almason253 Was it any good doing it by hand?

@almason253

3 жыл бұрын

@@iamneo1690 It's just OK. Still a few minor swirlies but still not bad. I used a thick soft cotton cloth. The polisher would definitely cut deeper quicker and more evenly without all the effort.

Amazing work!

Questions... 1. does it act as a sealer or a protective coating ... 2. months will it last ..

@DaveRebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, no it is just a polish you will need to wax/seal the paint after use. It should, assuming the scratches are not too deep, be a permanent fix, but if they are deep it may mask them for a couple months, hope that helps

Great video

@DaveRebuilds

3 ай бұрын

Thank you 😃👍🏻

I never done this before so I got question do u put alot of pressure when u do this and u hit flat or an angle?

@DaveRebuilds

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, if using a machine polisher, always do it flat, try not to have the pads on an angle unless you have to, the machine polisher is designed to have even pressure applied all over the face of the pad 👍🏻. Also, let the machine polisher do all the work I.e. little to no pressure on the polisher, you run the risk of scratching the paintwork more if you apply lots of pressure. Hope that helps

@brailosky15

3 жыл бұрын

@@DaveRebuilds bro i just got one and used on my car and look so danm good thank you for ur video 👍👍👍

@DaveRebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

@@brailosky15 you are very welcome dude, thanks for watching 👍🏻

What’s a good starter buffing machine

@DaveRebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

I used a cheap DA from Halfords in this video and for quite a while until I got good with it before upgrading, it cost about £100. But depends where in the world you live 👍🏻

Can you do it by hand I dont wana fup the paint with a power polisher

@DaveRebuilds

4 жыл бұрын

Mike P yeah you can do it by hand, might take a bit longer though. If you use a DA polisher it won’t mess up the paint, that’s what I use in the video. It’s rotary polishers that might mess up your paint if you don’t know how to use them properly. Hope that helps :)

@jw200

4 жыл бұрын

@@DaveRebuilds How to avoid polishing compound flying everywhere with machine? Also what it means if the polishing compound is hard to remove from paint after it dries out? I didn't wait for it to dry out, but in some places it just doesnt come off. Probably have to buy the clay bar or sand the whole clearcoat on car.

@DaveRebuilds

4 жыл бұрын

@@jw200 Hi, only use a small amount of compound on the pad, and apply it initially on a very low speed to make sure it is spread evenly before increasing the speed on the DA.if the polish doesn't come off, i would recommend using some IPA wipes to remove any residue. clay bar might remove it but it will ruin the clay, and please don't sand the top coat, that will make things way worse if all you are trying to do is remove residue :)

@Mogsy28uk

4 жыл бұрын

yes recommend some good hand polish pads, like these Chemical Guys Hexlogic pads I use, orange medium pad for polishing/compound and black one for finishing polish/wax. There is a light scratches white one available too -- www.slimsdetailing.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/?q=hand+applicator or similar packs like this Poorboys one - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-Poorboy-s-World-Foam-Hand-Polish-Applicator-Pad-Detailing-Pad/153695206482

@OBZRV82

4 жыл бұрын

By hand? Holy shit man this ain't the 1700's..

I have tried to polish my car when warm I think I will have to do it when cold

@DaveRebuilds

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, you need to do it when the paint is cold, the polish will bake on if the paint is warm/hot and is really tricky to get off again 👍🏻

Does it work as well as on a white colour car? Thanks

@DaveRebuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, yeah it will work on any paint colour. I’d also highly recommend turtle wax graphene 1 & done compound, it’s fantastic stuff 👍🏻

I’ve been using this and their finishing polish. Done in 3 stages of foam pads. I painted numerous Harleys and color sanded to 3000 grit and polished with the Meguiar’s. I’ve won best paint at numerous shows using only Meguiar’s and not 3-4 different “pro” brands products.

@DaveRebuilds

2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome dude! Thanks for sharing👍🏻. Do you use any of the more “pro” level meguiars polishes? Or is it just the consumer stuff like ultimate compound?

@deegan727

2 жыл бұрын

@@DaveRebuilds I haven’t tried their pro stuff. I think I’ve gotten lucky by stumbling upon the consumer stuff before trying too many other products. At the price this sells for and the results I feel there’s little reason to try expensive stuff. I will be trying Ceram-X that Tamco paint products sells. I’ll be using several of their products when painting my truck soon and figure I might as well try the polish. It’s supposed to be really good. I’ll try it, if I don’t like it i have plenty of Meguiars.

Do I have to wax after this, or is it all in one?

@DaveRebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

You need to wax, as a rule of thumb,I wouldn’t trust something that says it can both compound your car and protect it 👍🏻

Looking to try this product, Heard good things about it, Do you no a decent battery buffer?

@DaveRebuilds

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t mate sorry, I only have cord ones! If Rupes do one then I’d recommend it as their polishers are superb! I’d also recommend turtle wax graphene 1&done compound if you’re looking for an alternative to this stuff, it’s incredible! Did a video using it on al old e class merc and it turned out amazing 👍🏻

Nice!

Does the set come with the polisher machine

@DaveRebuilds

4 жыл бұрын

Benjamin Trevino Fraga hi, not that I’m aware of, although I’m sure there will be deals if you look around online!

I painted a car with acrylic in my shed , turned out not bad , i wet sanded up to 3000 grit got it really flat ive used a couple of different compounds but scratches and swirls still showing although shiny , im gonna try Ultimate next

@DaveRebuilds

10 ай бұрын

Try Rupes compounds instead dude they don’t contain fillers and will remove all the scratches! Use the yellow lid polish first, then the white lid Rupes and it’ll look like glass when you are done 👍🏻

@jaycharger72

10 ай бұрын

@@DaveRebuilds Cheers i will thank you very much

@DaveRebuilds

10 ай бұрын

@@jaycharger72 any time 👍🏻

Hey man just wondering can we do this paint correction more than once or will it damage the paint?

@DaveRebuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, this stuff you can use over and over, it’s not a heavy compound 👍🏻, it does contain fillers tho so once you have used it, be sure to wipe the panel with an IPA (isopropyl alcohol) to make sure the scratch is properly removed before using a wax 😃

@ronlas8773

2 жыл бұрын

Dave Rebuilds does that mean I can use it with the machine as many times?

@DaveRebuilds

2 жыл бұрын

@@ronlas8773 within reason, yes, but u shouldn’t have to if you remove the scratches the first time round 👍🏻

Amaze-balls!

Quick Question if anyone can help. My paint is barely at the point for compound. I'm waiting until summer is over and using the ultimate compound then polish. I live in an apartment complex so using my buffer comfortably is almost impossible. Since my paint isn't trashed can I use the compound by hand? Or am I wasting my time and need to find a way to use the buffer? To save time one way or the other isn't my concern. The results are all I care about. Thanks in advance

@DaveRebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, sorry I didn’t get back to you sooner. So yeah, you can do it by hand, the results might not be quite as good but you will def get a good result either way! If you are looking for a fantastic polish, I did a video where I detailed a Mercedes eclass using turtle wax new “one and done” graphene compound, the result was incredible and actually better than the meguiars compound if you want an alternative? Again, it can be applied by hand or polisher! Hope that helps 😃👍🏻

@thinkforyourself5672

3 жыл бұрын

@@DaveRebuilds, No worries at all. Most channels don't respond ever so you're ahead of the game. I'll totally grab a bottle. I have the To the max liquid Graphene and the flex wax in that line. So I'll grab the One and Done. Should I still use the Ultimate Polish? It sounds like one and done means I don't need to lol

@DaveRebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

@@thinkforyourself5672 no worries! Yeah the clue is in the name 😉😂. It’s really good at both a compound and polish, just work it in for longer or use a less abrasive pad for the polishing stage 👍🏻

I have some small scratches on my car that I want to try to repair myself. I have never done it before. I am trying to find some things online here to show me how. This looks ok. I am going to rewatch and look into this more. Is this compound a type of car wax? If this isn’t a wax, why do people wax their cars? Thank you sincerely! - Michal

@DaveRebuilds

Жыл бұрын

Hi, no, it’s not a wax, it’s a compound/polish, it has abrasives in it, designed to flatten the top coat of your paint to smooth out scratches. Wax is a protective layer you put on the paint after using a compound/polish to make it look super shiny 😃👍🏻

Is it best to use an orbital machine ?

@DaveRebuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Unless you know how to use a rotary polisher I’d suggest sticking with a DA (dual action) as you can really make a mess of paint with a rotary if you don’t know how to use it 👍🏻