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Can you rate it next to McGuires Ultimate or Chemical Guys Correcting compound?
I’m trying to decide if I should go with a more aggressive pad or compound. Im using a med/heavy orange pad and the above compounds but need a little more removal.
Turtle wax has a really nice polish too. Inexpensive, and can be used as a near cutting compound all the way down to a finishing polish. I don't think it can replace a heavy cut compound like you'd use with a wool pad, but honestly cars that far gone are a losing proposition, because you're gonna burn through so much clear coat fixing it that you're likely to see clear coat failure after.
So I'd say neight of the two options you listed is best.
Can you rate it next to McGuires Ultimate or Chemical Guys Correcting compound?
I’m trying to decide if I should go with a more aggressive pad or compound. Im using a med/heavy orange pad and the above compounds but need a little more removal.
3M One is an all in one thingy. Correction/polish/sealer.
Can you rate it next to McGuires Ultimate or Chemical Guys Correcting compound?
I’m trying to decide if I should go with a more aggressive pad or compound. Im using a med/heavy orange pad and the above compounds but need a little more removal.
If you're using a DA, consider using a microfiber cutting pad... I've used them with "decent" results. Even with a fairly aggressive compound and a microfiber pad - the DA is simply not going to do the same kind of work a rotary buffer will do. BUT - the DA will also not do permanent damage to a finish in seconds if used incorrectly - like the rotary can...
3M One is an all in one thingy. Correction/polish/sealer.
Incorrect. 3D One is a compound/polish only. No protection. Zero. The "all-in-one" that 3D is famous for is 3D Speed. That is a milder polish that contains montan wax for protection.
Incorrect. 3D One is a compound/polish only. No protection. Zero. The "all-in-one" that 3D is famous for is 3D Speed. That is a milder polish that contains montan wax for protection.
You are correct. Idky I was thinking One was the all in one.
I have a ton of various compounds and polishes in my arsenal, and what I use depends on the vehicle I am correcting. I do like the Jescar Correcting Compound, and for me, it was similar to Griot's Fast Correcting Cream, which is also really good. However, for hard GM clear coat on Corvettes, I use 3 other liquids, all from 3D.
3D AAT 501 Cutting Compound for removing heavy defects. This will remove 1000-grit sanding marks. I team this up with microfiber cutting disks from Meguiar's and Buff & Shine. I only use this as the first step of a 2-step correction, of course. Good working time, minimal dusting, finishes down very well for such an aggressive compound.
3D AAT 502 Finishing Polish for the second step of the 2-step correction. Works great with your favorite foam polishing pads, but I have switched to microfiber polishing pads from Buff & Shine when finish polishing on Corvette clear coat. Again, almost no dusting and lots of working time. I also use the AAT 502 with CarPro white foam Gloss pads and Rupes white foam Ultrafine Polishing pads when I want to give any of my vehicles a once-per-year freshen-up polish without really removing any clear coat. Does a nice job of gently jeweling the surface and will still remove very mild scuffs and smudges that washing didn't remove.
3D One for doing a one-step correction. I just team this up with Buff & Shine "50/50" Uro-Fiber pads every single time. A winning combo for sooooo many different types of paint. It finishes down nicely, and only the softest paint will have any hazing that would require a second step polish. If any hazing remains, I still use the One and just switch to a softer pad. I have successfully corrected mild to medium defects on hard GM clear coat with this combo many, many times. The key is to not use too much on the pads, and to clean the pads often. I use one pad per body panel (two for the hood), and clean the pads after doing every section. 3D One will give you maximum working time for making multiple passes without stopping, but that is because it is super oily. Wipe the panels well with a panel prep or IPA spray after correcting and before adding your paint protection.
I have a ton of various compounds and polishes in my arsenal, and what I use depends on the vehicle I am correcting. I do like the Jescar Correcting Compound, and for me, it was similar to Griot's Fast Correcting Cream, which is also really good. However, for hard GM clear coat on Corvettes, I use 3 other liquids, all from 3D.
3D AAT 501 Cutting Compound for removing heavy defects. This will remove 1000-grit sanding marks. I team this up with microfiber cutting disks from Meguiar's and Buff & Shine. I only use this as the first step of a 2-step correction, of course. Good working time, minimal dusting, finishes down very well for such an aggressive compound.
3D AAT 502 Finishing Polish for the second step of the 2-step correction. Works great with your favorite foam polishing pads, but I have switched to microfiber polishing pads from Buff & Shine when finish polishing on Corvette clear coat. Again, almost no dusting and lots of working time. I also use the AAT 502 with CarPro white foam Gloss pads and Rupes white foam Ultrafine Polishing pads when I want to give any of my vehicles a once-per-year freshen-up polish without really removing any clear coat. Does a nice job of gently jeweling the surface and will still remove very mild scuffs and smudges that washing didn't remove.
3D One for doing a one-step correction. I just team this up with Buff & Shine "50/50" Uro-Fiber pads every single time. A winning combo for sooooo many different types of paint. It finishes down nicely, and only the softest paint will have any hazing that would require a second step polish. If any hazing remains, I still use the One and just switch to a softer pad. I have successfully corrected mild to medium defects on hard GM clear coat with this combo many, many times. The key is to not use too much on the pads, and to clean the pads often. I use one pad per body panel (two for the hood), and clean the pads after doing every section. 3D One will give you maximum working time for making multiple passes without stopping, but that is because it is super oily. Wipe the panels well with a panel prep or IPA spray after correcting and before adding your paint protection.
11-29-2023, 09:16 PM
Which is the best paint correction compound ?
