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Meguiars Ultimate Compound - Removes Oxidation, Swirl Marks, and Scratches, 15.2 oz.

(212 reviews)
Part # G17216
30 day warranty
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Product Details
Part No. G17216
Warranty Details (30 Day Warranty)
This revolutionary product dramatically reduces the time and effort required to restore abused or neglected paint finishes. Unlike traditional compounds that can leave behind fine scratches and haze, Meguiar's Ultimate Compound cuts so fast and leaves the finish looking so good; it's hard to believe possible. The secret is Meguiar's exclusive micro-abrasive technology created for state-of-the-art products for body shops and detailers. Ultimate Compound works quickly to remove below surface defects and restore color and clarity without scratching or swirling.

Product Features:
  • REMOVE PAINT DEFECTS: The ultimate product for removing oxidation, scratches, water spots, and blemishes without scratching
  • BEST CAR SCRATCH REMOVER: Cuts as fast as harsh abrasives restoring surface clarity without scratching or swirling
  • SAVES TIME: The clear coat safe formula dramatically reduces the time and effort to restore abused or neglected paint finishes
  • STUNNING FINISH: Exclusive micro-abrasive technology leaves a "like new" finish and adds gloss in one easy step
  • SAFE FOR CLEAR COAT: Safe and effective on clear coat and single stage paints, and can be applied by hand or dual action polisher like Meguiar's MT300 Dual Action Polisher
Specifications
Clear Coat Safe:
Yes

Color Specific:
No

Flammable:
No

Liquid:
Yes

Paste:
No

Protect From Freezing:
Yes

Ready to Use:
Yes

Shelf Life After Opening:
3 yr

Spray:
No
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4.52 out of 5
212 Customer Reviews
90% of respondents would recommend this to a friend
Ratings Distribution
5 Stars
163
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
5
1 Star
9
Not clearcoat safe at allNot buying this again!Bueno
Works great for fades paint and small scratchesYes I would buy this product againYes I would buy this product againI would definitely buy againMeguiar's Ultimate Compound GREAT STUFF!
Pros
22
Easy To Use
18
Safe To Use
11
Effectively Removes Dirt & Grime
10
Protects Finish
1
Needs no final polishing
Cons
1
It's not free
1
Leaves Streaks
1
Nothing special
1
Not completely effective
Best Uses
17
Intensive Detailing
11
Anywhere-Anytime
3
Extreme Weather
2
Coastal Elements
1
Removing marks
Describe Yourself
15
Auto Enthusiast
5
Car Owner
4
Mechanic
3
Casual Driver
3
Truck Enthusiast
Most Liked Positive Review
The best Meguiar's product yet!
I have been using detailing products from Meguiar's for the last 30 years, and their Ultimate Compound represents the best product they have ever produced. It is amazingly easy to use, and is extremely effective in cleaning the surface of oxidation, stains, scratches, and swirl marks. While you can use the product by hand, the best results come from using a dual-action random orbital polisher with a cutting pad. If I need to work the surface more, I spray a small amount of quick detailer directly onto the surface of the paint. That allows me to work the Ultimate Compound a bit longer to get the results I am after. This has become my favorite compound to use when detailing neglected surfaces.
Most Liked Negative Review
Not much different than the rest
Used on four vehicles with varying quality of finishes from beat up daily commuter to car show driver. Product was used by hand in all cases. The product will remove most haze and leave the finish smooth. The product will not remove water spots or stains. Light scratches can still be seen in the finish as well. Overall, the product is easy to use, it does some of what it claims, but I don't see any advantage to using this product for the price compared to others on the market.
Reviewed by 212 Customers
No wonder the call it Ultimate.
Staff Reviewer -
I used this to try and save a badly oxidized trunk lid. It was like magic when I wiped buffed the spot out.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
Great Paint Restoring Compound
Staff Reviewer -
Compound take away all the bad marks and rough to touch feeling now shes as smooth as glass!
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
Simply incredible!
Staff Reviewer -
As the previous reviewer stated, this product needs no final polishing to remove fine scratches left behind by more aggressive polishing compounds. Can be used by hand or polishing machine. For more stubborn jobs you may need a more aggressive cutting compound but I would still recommend this product to go over it. Long live Meguiars!
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
This product is great!!!
This product is amazing! It removed scratches and blemishes from my 2007 Ford Mustang like nothing. It is easy to use either by hand or buffer. If you haven't done so in a while, I would recommend first using a clay bar so the car is nice and smooth. Then use the compound. Finish off with a wax and the car will look like new!
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
Professional polish for consumers!
Staff Reviewer -
I run a professional detailing business on the side and I have to say this stuff is quite amazing for being a consumer-grade product. You can use the Ultimate Compound as a 1-step polish as it will almost always finish down to near perfect. There usually isn't a need to follow up with a finishing polish when using this stuff. I would highly recommend using a dual-action orbital polisher when applying this polish. If you are looking to remove swirls from your ride, this is the stuff!
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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