I'm repairing a paint chip and a couple scratches. What is the difference between this, rubbing compound and polishing compound?
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Oh and regarding rubbing compounds they are similar to this but honestly don't expect much from them. The abrasives inside are not usually enough to take out most scratches. So if you plan on rubbing these scratches out by hand then use this versus products labeled as "rubbing compound" in the front it will work much better.
927610
no difference except quality.."you get what you pay for" as the man said. good luck
927611
Was not impressed with Ultimate! Seemed almost greasy and loaded up my buffer pad! If this is clear coat paint (newer car), I used Meguiar's Ultra-Cut any kind of polishing compound and then wax. However scratches were too deep and they come back. Don't like clear coat!
927612
Paint chip? HOLD ON THERE! Compounding will make your paint chip worse by continuing to peel the paint off where the chip is. Compounds are technically abrasives. Consult a body shop before proceeding!
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This removes light to medium scratches but can also inflict swirling as a result of removing the scratches. That's why Polish is a good idea after. The Polish takes out the swirls left behind by this compound and further enhances the gloss. After Polish do a wax as well. The results will look for better when you follow that order. Compound, polish, then wax. Enjoy! Have a great day.
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Less abrasive, more of a polish although it does leave micro-scratches. Used regular Barkeeper's on my SS stove, it left obvious scratches while this did not. Residue turns quite black versus regular, indicated a stronger chemical reaction with the metal and more polishing action.
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It depends how much correction your paint needs. The best would be to clay then compound following a polish then a wax. If you go with meguiars look up there professional line like the m105 followed by m205 then pick a wax
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It is mildly abrasive. If the surface you are polishing has a top coat, it will dull it. If the surface is a solid material such as copper, silver, or stainless steel, it will remove tarnish and give it a shine. It's the best stuff I've used but a person should be mindful regarding what they are using it on.
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Man I'm sorry to hear that. If the key scratch goes through the clear coat I don't think this will help. This is for the spider webs and swirls you see in the sun in your paint. I don't know if you have a buffer but I would start with a more aggressive polish (V34 or V36?) on the orbital and work your way up. If you don't have a machine find a detailer. It would probable be cheaper that way and he will do it right.
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cleaner and polish. Use the Cleaner first, or the Finish product will not leave a good look.
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Without knowing the type of plastic, that's difficult to answer. The general rule is the harder the plastic the more difficult to polish. Deeper scratches that can be felt by raking a fingernail over will likely not buff out.
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Yes I purchased both. I found this one to be "friendlier" on stainless steel which you did not want to see any scratches on, when using. This one appears to have a much finer powder to it. Use it with the sponges which are non scratch and you'll have new looking pans. I use it about once a week to make sure there is no oil build up on the sides. Works like a charm in eliminating burnt on oil as well.
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I don't know the difference. I do know that the polish stays on longer using this product.
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Dual action means that the disc not only spins but moves up, down and side to side. This not only broadens the throw (area covered) but allows heat to escape, slimming chances of burning the paint. A rotary such as the makita is crucial. The hi-speed and heat this creates softens the paint allowing deeper scratches to come out but usually can leave micro surface swirls behind. This is where the orbital comes in to follow. Changing the pad softness and finishing polish (no dust) you now can polish to a mirror finish. Boh are in my pro arsenal. For an orbital I use the Flex or Rupes Big Foot
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As I understand it, this particular version is supposed to be hard. It's meant to be put on a polishing wheel first. You can soften it with heat and olive oil to make a paste, if that is what you are looking for.
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Usually when there is a crack these repair kits work like a vacuum sucking the resin into the crack.. If it's not a deep scratch, you could use the pin provided to etch away a little at it so the resin has somethin to grab on to or you could forget the vacume tube all together if its a shallow scratch and just try to spread it on and use the provided film to try to fill the scratch. All the kits I've tried generally work the same. My repair has been through a month of winter and negative degree weather and the chip/crack hasn't gotten any worse. If you have any chip or scratch I'd recommend using any glass repair product. Good luck!
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I don't know,I mix some colors together like silver and black.I polish the barrel which the top of the slide make the most scratches.
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It has a trigger switch like a gun and rotary dial to set the RPM, not sure about the RPM range, could find it on their site. I did my whole pickup with it and worked great. I've never done mechanical polishing before so I was afraid that I might burn the paint with non-orbital wheel. Probably takes a bit more time but results IMO is quite good.
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Absolutely clay first. I did mine twice before to ensure all contaminants were removed. Then a polishing compound if you wish. This will remove any swirls or tiny scratches then, and this was what I did, I applied 4 coates of the Black Light Hybrid Radiant Finish. But make sure to use a very soft clean DRY cloth to wipe off and buff the high gloss finish you will get from this product. I did this once a month in the summer and twice a week in the winter and you will see the most awesome shine ever. I think you will be like me and see this was and will be the best finish ever and it will get double takes when people see your ride. Hope this helps and don't hesitate to ask anything. Have a great day. Absolutely clay first. I did mine twice before to ensure all contaminants were removed. Then a polishing compound if you wish. This will remove any swirls or tiny scratches then, and this was what I did, I applied 4 coates of the Black Light Hybrid Radiant Finish. But make sure to use a very soft clean DRY cloth to wipe off and buff the high gloss finish you will get from this product. I did this once a month in the summer and twice a week in the winter and you will see the most awesome shine ever. I think you will be like me and see this was and will be the best finish ever and it will get... » Read More Absolutely clay first. I did mine twice before to ensure all contaminants were removed. Then a polishing compound if you wish. This will remove any swirls or tiny scratches then, and this was what I did, I applied 4 coates of the Black Light Hybrid Radiant Finish. But make sure to use a very soft clean DRY cloth to wipe off and buff the high gloss finish you will get from this product. I did this once a month in the summer and twice a week in the winter and you will see the most awesome shine ever. I think you will be like me and see this was and will be the best finish ever and it will get double takes when people see your ride. Hope this helps and don't hesitate to ask anything. Have a great day. « Show Less
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M105 and M205 was easier for me to work with. Plus it doesnt have all the fillers that the ultimate polish does. If you use the M105. You HAVE to follow it with the M205. You should only have to use the M105 ONCE on the car. Then wash it properly with the 2 bucket method so you don't put swirl markes back on the paint. If you use the M105 I recommend getting a dual action polisher its safe for beginners. I got mine from harbor freight. It works great just change the backing plate to a 5" and dont buy their pads I got mine from chemical guys.
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not all polish has abrasive, it depends on the condition of your paint. if it is still in the 'it just got out from showroom' condition then you may skip the ult polish.