Ultimate Compound

My friend used Meguiar’s Ultimate Compound on a small mark on her car, and it worked perfectly! The spot completely disappeared, and the paint looked smooth and shiny again. It was super easy to use and gave instant results without having to do the whole car. Definitely a great product to have on hand for quick touch-ups or little blemishes — highly recommend!

I recently tried Meguiar's Ultimate Compound to tackle some scratches and swirl marks on my car, and I’m thoroughly impressed with the results! This product truly lives up to its reputation as a pro-grade car scratch remover and paint correction compound. Effectiveness: The standout feature of this compound is its micro-abrasive technology, which works wonders in removing below-surface defects like scratches, oxidation, and water spots. It not only removes imperfections but also restores the paint’s color and clarity without leaving additional scratches or swirl marks behind I used it on a few fine scratches caused by an automatic car wash, and they were significantly reduced after just one application. Ease of Use: One of the best things about this product is its versatility. It can be applied by hand or with a machine, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced detailers. I personally applied it by hand, and while it required a bit of elbow grease, the results were worth it. For deeper scratches, using a machine polisher might yield even better results. Finish and Shine: Not only does this product remove defects, but it also leaves behind a beautiful glossy finish. After using it, my car’s paint looked noticeably brighter and smoother, almost like it had been professionally detailed. Pros: Effectively removes light to moderate scratches, swirl marks, and oxidation. Restores paint clarity and adds a glossy shine. Safe for all glossy paints and clear coats. Can be used by hand or machine, making it versatile for different users. Cons: For deeper scratches, it may require multiple applications or a machine polisher for optimal results. If overused or applied incorrectly, there’s a slight risk of damaging the paint, so follow the instructions carefully. Overall Rating: I would give Meguiar's Ultimate Compound a solid 5/5 stars. It’s an excellent product for anyone looking to restore their car’s paint and remove imperfections without spending a fortune on professional detailing. Whether you’re a car enthusiast or just want to keep your vehicle looking its best, this is a must-have in your car care arsenal!

Takes out scratches in the clearcoat if they’ve gone through the clearcoat and into the paint, then it’s not aggressive enough

I get tired of writing reviews (especially just screws 😏 from Lowe’s) but after trying a small bottle of something else on a different vehicle I was apprehensive. I was resigned to think it would take a $500 Detail job to deal with scratches that wild turkeys did from pecking their reflections. Hard to capture on photo with reflections. The scratches are the streaks in the white pvc reflections. After, streaks (scratches) are gone. I mean GONE not just makeup appliqué. One Caveat: I’m glad I read instructions! Not like rubbing compounds that dry before buffing. “work small areas at a time. Do not let it dry. Use quality microfiber cloth to buff.

So for reference, the fender damage was from the vehicle hitting a fencepole in a driveway scraping by and leaving aluminum and other things on it. That was a quick and dirty application, maybe 3-5 minutes of using a microfiber pad, then wiping it off with a microfiber cloth. The tailgate was the real reason I bought this. I was removing a vinyl sticker off the back of my truck and I angrily, and haphazardly used a snow scraper and goo-be-gone violently damaging the paint and leaving a goo-be-gone residue on it that stayed after a drive through auto wash. I applied the compound, buffed it in for maybe 5-6 minutes and wiped it all off. Some scratches remain, the damage was aggressive and deep, but you can't notice then until you are less than six inches away from the vehicle. So for minor scratches, a re-buff up of paint swirls or something this will do 100%. For major damage, well, it made my truck not look like a mess and I beat my stuff up so FIVE STARS

Your money spent here is one of the best values you are going to find on Amazon. I can't speak just yet of it's longevity, but for minor to light scratch removal and shine it does the job with flying high-fives. On a dull paint surface it brings out a shine that looks 5 to 6 coats of clear deep. I will definitely be purchasing again at one of the local brick and mortar stores. Thanks for the introduction here in any and every regard. I am more than pleased.

For a polish, this is not a bad product. However, as other reviewers have stated, I don’t think this qualifies as a compound. Despite many coats, this product did not improve defects in my clear coat. I bought the product to buff out some extremely small scratches from a bad cleaning job and besides improving the appearance via the polished shine, it didn’t get rid of the scratches. I will be looking for a more aggressive compound for my purposes.

Amazing stuff! I developed what looked like a fairly deep scratch about 4 inches long that was half on the body of my car and half on the tail light. When I initially applied the stuff and rubbed it off, what was left was a white line, which was no worse than what I was expecting. However, I repeated the application several times, and each time the scratch seemed to grow shorter and less conspicuous. I continued with the application and rub-off several times. Eventually the scratch on both the body of my car and the tail light seemed to disappear entirely. It took about two more applications for the tail light than for the body. The attached image shows just how invisible that scratch has become. I didn't take a "before" picture because I didn't expect the product to work even a little. I was expecting to return it for a refund, but it worked so well that we then used it on another scratch on another vehicle and got the same results. I don't know how durable this stuff will be, but it was so easy to apply that I will happily re-apply it when the time comes. Ease of application: Easy enough even for me. I rubbed the stuff on with a cloth that one one side was microfiber and on the other more like a chamois. Immediately after applying the compound, I rubbed it off with the chamois side of the cloth. To my great surprise, it worked! Effectiveness: As you can see in the attached photo, the scratch is not visible anymore. Not even a little. My guess is that the scratch was shallower than it looked (thankfully), but this stuff worked even on the plastic of my rear light.