Meguiar's Ultimate Compound - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Ross328i · 01-22-2013, 10:19 AM

I had some crazy swirl marks in my paint from where some dummy tried to use a buffer incorrectly before I bought the car. It looked like wax that had dried before wiping off, but they were indeed a bunch of scratches. Just used Meguiar's Ultimate Compound with an orbital and it took it all out! It's hard to wipe it all off, so I just went back over it with wax and it looks amazing now. Highly recommended.

Otruba_843 · 01-22-2013, 08:02 PM

Wait...why did you not wipe off all of the compound before applying the wax???

guru_method · 01-22-2013, 08:44 PM

I just recently took the leap to more serious detailing tools and products... but the last "pep boys" three step I bought was the Meg's Ultimate you mentioned, worked with my Craftsman Orbital with Microfiber pads. Like you said the compound does a pretty good job in making the car look a lot more swirl free, in normal light. Followed up with the Ultimate polish then wax and it looked much better.

After I washed it a lot of the imperfections came back in the same place, so that led me to believe that there is a lot of filler in these products

and that I needed a buffer upgrade bad (just bought a flex 3401=hell...yes)

The reason why it didn't come off easy was that you probably used to much, worked to big of an area or let it dry which are no good for compounds and polishes. I actually enjoyed the ease of use and the cleanliness of the product.

PS - Try it on your headlights it makes them look real good.

mlifxs · 01-22-2013, 09:20 PM

+1 on the Ultimate Compound. Good results from a easy to find big box product. Used it on my JB e90, much more JB now.

Afterwards, I tried out another big box product, Armor-All Extreme Shine Wax, about $15. Easy to apply and wipe off. One claim they make, something along the lines of "repelling dirt" I found to be true to some degree. The car seemed to keep it's clean look longer, between washes. Very satisfied.

Ross328i · 01-22-2013, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Otruba_843

Wait...why did you not wipe off all of the compound before applying the wax???

No I did wipe it off. I was just talking about very light spots here and there that wouldn't come off easily.

Otruba_843 · 01-23-2013, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ross328i

No I did wipe it off. I was just talking about very light spots here and there that wouldn't come off easily.

Ok good. It sounded like you just put the wax on top. Just next time, prime the pad then only 3-5 pea sized drops after every section. It should wipe off easier next time.

fireline43 · 01-23-2013, 05:50 PM

I use this 3 step product also. Works great. I will probably try some more professional stuff once I'm out of it though.

Wangsta · 05-14-2013, 06:57 PM

if it is hard to wipe off that means you havent flashed the compound. flashing is when the product changes from a hazy color to a clear color after enough passes. once the product runs clear, it becomes much easier to wipe off

01-22-2013, 10:19 AM	#1
Ross328i Private Drives: '08 E90 328i 6MT ZSP Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 56 iTrader: (1)	Meguiar's Ultimate Compound I had some crazy swirl marks in my paint from where some dummy tried to use a buffer incorrectly before I bought the car. It looked like wax that had dried before wiping off, but they were indeed a bunch of scratches. Just used Meguiar's Ultimate Compound with an orbital and it took it all out! It's hard to wipe it all off, so I just went back over it with wax and it looks amazing now. Highly recommended. __________________ Monaco Blue '08 E90 328i 6MT ZSP BMS Powerbox, black grills, corner light overlays, BMS LED angel eyes, RE IKON exhaust, gunmetal 161 wheels (Old) Photos
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Otruba_843 Captain Drives: 2009 E90 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 866 iTrader: (0)	Wait...why did you not wipe off all of the compound before applying the wax??? __________________ 2009 E90 328i Monaco Blue premium/idrive/convience/logic-7/cold weather/ xenons/ saddle brown interior

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Wangsta Wang Bangin Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: san jose Posts: 26 iTrader: (0)	if it is hard to wipe off that means you havent flashed the compound. flashing is when the product changes from a hazy color to a clear color after enough passes. once the product runs clear, it becomes much easier to wipe off __________________ Jb4 G5, AR catless dp, Injen DCI, ST v1 Coilovers, Linea Corse Lemans 19", Fake BBS center caps from HK :], GP Thunder 8500K, M-Tech rear bumper

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01-22-2013, 08:44 PM	#3
guru_method ...Takin' names Drives: SBM 08 335i, AW 09 135i M Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: PR Posts: 139 iTrader: (0)	I just recently took the leap to more serious detailing tools and products... but the last "pep boys" three step I bought was the Meg's Ultimate you mentioned, worked with my Craftsman Orbital with Microfiber pads. Like you said the compound does a pretty good job in making the car look a lot more swirl free, in normal light. Followed up with the Ultimate polish then wax and it looked much better. After I washed it a lot of the imperfections came back in the same place, so that led me to believe that there is a lot of filler in these products and that I needed a buffer upgrade bad (just bought a flex 3401=hell...yes) The reason why it didn't come off easy was that you probably used to much, worked to big of an area or let it dry which are no good for compounds and polishes. I actually enjoyed the ease of use and the cleanliness of the product. PS - Try it on your headlights it makes them look real good.

01-22-2013, 09:20 PM	#4
mlifxs Diamond Geezer Drives: Jet Black 2007 328i Saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 916 iTrader: (0)	+1 on the Ultimate Compound. Good results from a easy to find big box product. Used it on my JB e90, much more JB now. Afterwards, I tried out another big box product, Armor-All Extreme Shine Wax, about $15. Easy to apply and wipe off. One claim they make, something along the lines of "repelling dirt" I found to be true to some degree. The car seemed to keep it's clean look longer, between washes. Very satisfied.

01-23-2013, 05:50 PM	#7
fireline43 Lieutenant Drives: 2013 Mercedes C250 Join Date: May 2012 Location: South Florida Posts: 487 iTrader: (0)	I use this 3 step product also. Works great. I will probably try some more professional stuff once I'm out of it though.