Best cutting compound / polish.

[barmatt]

I'm sure I saw a thread on here a while ago about this but I'm damned if i can find it.

 

Mother in law's trusty Starlet has turned a lovely* shade of pogweasel / vrp and I want to give it a bloody good polish. I know naff all about using cutting compounds and looking on ebay the 3m stuff seems crazy money. Are there better or cheaper alternatives out there?

 

 

[Jazoli]

Meguires Ultimate Compound is the best I've ever used for the money, have had great results with it on various cars and bikes

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=meguiars+ultimate+compound&tag=hydrukspg-21&index=aps&hvadid=44485921880&hvpos=1t1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16108896014172578118&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046719&hvtargid=kwd-11413065188&ref=pd_sl_34g61vcwbq_e

[mrcitroen]

Farecla G3. Not the consumer stuff they sell in Halfords, but the stuff that comes in a yellow bottle from motor/paint factors. If you want a finer compound, go for the G10.

[DodgeRover]

As above another vote for Farecla stuff

[beko1987]

Although by hand, autoglym super resin Polish will do a job.

 

Ive been looking at dual action polisher s today! Very tempted, but the £180 could be better spent on making the xantia not ride like shit, or new tyres, or rust removal...

[fordperv]

Farecla G3. Not the consumer stuff they sell in Halfords, but the stuff that comes in a yellow bottle from motor/paint factors. If you want a finer compound, go for the G10.

Then when youve done that finish it with farecla wax top

[Royale80]

Sorry to hijack the thread. The paint on my white Sierra keeps going dull and roughish. I've clayed it and used Autoglym but after a few months it gets dull again. Tried poor boys white in the past-but still the same.

 

Any advice other than burn it or polish every week.

 

Cheers Stve

[The Reverend Bluejeans]

The best by a million miles is 3M FastCut Plus. It's expensive at 30 quid a bottle but all the bodyshops use it now.

[beko1987]

Sorry to hijack the thread. The paint on my white Sierra keeps going dull and roughish. I've clayed it and used Autoglym but after a few months it gets dull again. Tried poor boys white in the past-but still the same.

 

Any advice other than burn it or polish every week.

 

Cheers Stve

The problem you probably have is failing clearcoat. It's been a while since I was so beardy about such things but if it fails fast, all you can do is polish it every week, or get it resprayed...

[Ian_Fearn]

I've recently machine polished using Meguiars 205 with a hard green pad followed by Meguiars 105 on a soft black pad from Slims Detailing. I then used Dodo Juice Purple Haze wax to top it off.

 

I've never really polished a car before but the results are outstanding on a horrendously tarnished MX5.

 

3 weeks later and the water just runs off it.

[beko1987]

Pics or it didn't happen

[Ian_Fearn]

Pics or it didn't happen

 

That would mean washing it. I've since lost interest again.....

[RichardM1]

Although by hand, autoglym super resin Polish will do a job.

 

Ive been looking at dual action polisher s today! Very tempted, but the £180 could be better spent on making the xantia not ride like shit, or new tyres, or rust removal...

 

I picked up a Cocraft dual action Polisher from Clas Ohlson last year for £60 - I finally got around to using it a few weeks ago and the results were seriously impressive! I can very much recommend one - along with Sonax EX 04-06 polish and Chemical Guys Quantum polishing pads. I haven't got it but Sonax Cutmax comes highly recommended online too if more cut is required.

[Ian_Fearn]

If you want to get the most out of your compound you really do need a machine. Trying to do it by hand is a tough task.

 

Further comments: I've used G3 in the past, its really hardwork to buff off. The Meguiars 105 and 205 is a doddle to buff off with a microfibre and in my 'limited' experience streets ahead in terms of finish.

[Kiltox]

Meguires Ultimate Compound is the best I've ever used for the money, have had great results with it on various cars and bikes

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=meguiars+ultimate+compound&tag=hydrukspg-21&index=aps&hvadid=44485921880&hvpos=1t1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16108896014172578118&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046719&hvtargid=kwd-11413065188&ref=pd_sl_34g61vcwbq_e

This.

 

G3 is old and horrible to use but does produce results too

 

3M fastcutplus is exceptional but expensive

[oldcars]

I used Farcela G6 on the 75 when we have wetsanded it after its repaint. As its good condition now i use either britemax black max for gloss or there perferct prep with a little more cut. Always finish with a wax. If you looking for a bit more gloss from good condition paint Autosmart Topaz is great. Its more of a sealant but gives good gloss, no cut and can go on plastics too.