CHEAP VS EXPENSIVE MEGUIARS ULTIMATE COMPOUND VS 3D ONE 

I just used meguiars ultimate this weekend by hand and got great great results. I'm going to buy a polisher for Father's day

I just picked up the old HF polisher with a 5” and 3” backing plates and the Chemical Guys Hexlogic pads. I’m new to paint correction and just did 2 of our cars with Maguire’s ultimate polish and the orange hexlogic pad. Actually got a ton of light scratches/swirls and 95% of the water spots on my wife’s car.

When you said you’ve seen the Meguiars “do some serious damage” against another product, I instantly thought it ruined a paint job. Probably not the best choice of words to describe a detailing product.

I love Meguirs Ultimate Compound , it works flawlessly and it is easily available just at my local retail even though I am a weekend warrior any vehicle I do comes out fantastic......

3d one and ACA 500 are my main 2 these days. 3d one works great in direct sunlight as well.

I just used the Meguiars Ultimate after exclusively using Menzerna and the result was brilliant and saved me a lot of time!

Just picked up UC and its counterpart UP. Awesome results on a black car for a shadetree guy. 👍

I used UC by hand to prepare my new car for cquartz. I could erase some scratches with just a wax pad and my arm. I was amazed by the product and recommended it to all my friends.

I have used porter cable for over ten years as well. Works fine!

I love your garage set up, I'd like similar one day. The only thing I'd say is maybe run the camera in closer at the end

I use both. I’d say that if you get familiar with both, you really want to always have both available at your disposal. 3D to me is a better polish, and UC is a better compound IF you time the working time properly. If you get that right with a green pad, it works wonders. That said, if there’s one to take to the grave, it’s 3D. So flexible, lasts forever, no dust, and beyond consistent. If you team 3D with a wool or microfiber pad, you’ll be amazed at what it can tackle. Another product I really like for super-tough jobs is Xtreme Solutions LVR 321 Knockout. Yes, it will dust some, but it goes after 1,000-grit problems without hesitation. Great to have handy when you need to cut fast.

MUC is really a great product. I just had an aluminum car carrier with 188 feet of tree branch scratches. Client loves Meguiar's products and always wants me to use them. MUC teamed with the Rupes Wool Polishing pads took out the scratches efficiently while not being too aggressive on the thin enamel paint.

Just bought ultimate compound yesterday. Very suprised with the results. An excellent product at a respectable price

Very good demo ! Some folks have no respect or faith at all on some products unless they are high end or really overpriced because of a fancy name,but some of these retail products not only hold their own to some of these fancy name ones but have been long main stays in the market which kind of tells us that they do their intended purpose.

Nice job, Jimbo. Glad you address the negative comments, but don't waste a bunch of time on the negative stuff. Too much good information coming out of your channel to worry about that crap. Keep it up.

Ultimate compound surprised me many times in a good way.

Using Mequiars Ultimate Compound, Polish, and Wax with a Chicago Pneumatic Platinum DA polisher, Lake Country backing pad, and Hex-Logic Buffing Pad Kit. Paid for itself with the first detail of my personal vehicle. Very pleased with the results and I did not spend an arm and a leg. Have a couple more cars to do and with the confidence these products induce, remove all hesitation for a do it yourselfer.

DUDE. THANK YOU. Like seriously thank you. I’m what one would call an “amateur” detailer and your videos have helped me out alot. Especially this one

I love those dinosaur Porter Cables one of the best reliable machine in the market...I'm old school if its not broken why replace it...

Great job, Thanks for the review. Was thinking about using ultimate compound to try and get out overspray. I have usrd black claybar on it and still see the haze of the overspray. Thank you.

MEGUIARS works great on model car finishes as well. Tried some on Tamiya LP40 lacquer (Metallic Black ) with nice results. Clear coat afterwards for some depth. Just manually do it with Novus cloth and a light touch. Practice on some spoons first.

Love ultimate compound very underrated

love this guy.... he is trying to help, so if you think you know more..... why you watching this like me.... ??????????

Jimbo you need to make a video on the new wool pads rupes made along with buff and shine wool pads and which one is the best one when is comes to finishing

Thank you for the awesome video, I'm a professional detailer and I religiously use 3D. I have never use Maguires, I will probably give it a shot.

Awesome video Jimbo. Being new to detailing I have had great results from the ultimate compound. After making a pass with my DA, I like being able to reference the pass markings from the compound and pad. I noticed that the 3D one creates less of a visual as the product is worked in. For me this visual reference helps me ensure I have good coverage and overlap. I am sure as I process with this passion, my opinions of products and how they apply may change. But for now…I have been satisfied with the results carried out from my basic 6” DA. Thanks for putting together this video that relates to the diy weekend warrior enthusiasts 🤙

Tried Meguiars. It did not taste like cinnamon at all.

I love these cheap vs expensive shootouts! Ultimate Compound is very easy and very effective compound to use. I have seen it do amazing stuff as well, when you throw it at certain applications . If you told me that all I could do is 1-step on a certain car, it would most likely be 1 of 5 compounds I choose. I know this compound probably better than I know any other. Very easy and forgiving, designed to just work for beginners. Great shootout! You picked two of my favorites!

I'm working on a black Lamborghini that the paint was trashed. M105 worked well in removing the scratches but didn't finish down well as it normally does for me but the defects were gone. Tried m205 which worked okay but not good enough. Reached for my 3D One using a yellow Meguiars yellow polishing pad. Results were close to perfect.

I use meguiars compound and polish and I'm a professional detailer with my own business.

great review totally unbiased about both

I have it in my arsenal JB, one of my go too's is TLC by Jace Price. One of the reasons I love this product so much is one, It's very versatile, two finishes out very nice, three it was made by a detailer for detailer's. I gave it a slogan, smooth as butta, cuts like a knife. OGDetailer.

I'm from the UK and been doing this for 20 odd yrs and we sometimes use 3M compound depending how tight our employers are lol I got my own buffer it's like 15 yrs old.the make is called SILVERLINE about £45 and it's a bog standard machine,big,heavy and awkward plus never had any of those velcro pads just the complete head that screws on.I got used to it and it did it's job and made great results. Depending on peoples experience and good quality compound plus if you want it 10/10 my SILVERLINE was ok.I had to buff and clean vehicles as quick as possible and chuck 'em out on the sales forecourt as that's what my boss wants...he got it....didn't do a 9/10 job only a 8/10 as to companies they want to "Shift metal" was their moto so i did what they asked lol I'd love to use those new machines!

U just earned a loyal sub you speak detailing gospel and your mind set is normal consumer help not detailer of Bugatti chirons

Thanks for the video brother, I looooove my Porter Cable and I love the haters who's never even tried it.

Weekend warrior. FG400 and TLC. Thanks for all your videos brother.

DIY detailer used ultimate compound on my audi and the gfs bmw both dark paints, fantastic results even with some patches of deep marring. Found sticking to a 2 by 2 the best process so you can work it more and finish out with there ultimate polish 👍👍👍👍👍

I've used the meguiares ultimate compound many times and it does a fantastic job and polishes out nice. I don't like that it breaks down quick, it dusts and has a tendency to cake up on the pad. Long working time not only saves time, but it also saves on product. I've never used the 3d one product but I'm about to get some. I want something that cleans up easy and doesn't break down as quickly, and also polishes out well.

Hey Jimbo, great podcasts!! Thanks for doing product duels. I know meguiars is coming out with a new compound and polish. M110 & M210. Suppose to be incredible with even less dusting. Also I see they have a new spray coming out. Would love to see a video on these products, especially the ceramic spray. Thanks, keep the videos coming.

Love this vid and the commentary. Had to like and subscribe for that sign off. We appreciate you man

I love Ultimate Compound! Just found it at my local Menards for 8.98! I am well stocked!

Would be nice to know if this panel had a hard or soft clear coat on it for referrence. Nice vid! Thank you!

Been using a PC 7424 for the last 12 years. Still works like a champ!

I’ve been using UC and pair it with M205. Don’t underestimate the ultimate compound like he said, it can do serious damage lol I tried UC on 3000 grit before and I knew UC could take it out. Good stuff brotha 🤙🏻

you got a new subscriber man keep up the good work💪🏽

I'm new in the ''da'' world but with my rotary tool (dewalt & yellow whool pad) i love using Ardex Product (alpha grit & 1500 plus) the alpha is a bit ''agressive'' but the grit melt by the time you polish with and work easy on 1000/1500/3000 sanding mark.... But here in Canada only the professional retailer can have those product 🤷🏻‍♂️

👍🏻 for the average look correction. Not easy to notice, UC may need a second polish finish step for extra shine.

Great comparison! UC is underrated.

Incidentally, you are using my two favorites..

I always liked ultimate compound. I like the way it breaks down because it is a good indication when to quit.

Turth be told, eliminated 1000 grit scratches using 3D-ONE and a Lake Country yellow pad, all by hand. Granted, it took about 8 applications to get it done. Since then, I generally go as low as 3000 grit for the common swirls. It takes 1-2 applications to do the work.

I was very surprised using ult compound, along with ult polish, I don’t really buy any other compounds or polishes, I do send a little more on quality pads though 😎

I had this old plastic orbital polisher that you fitted microfibre and wool bonnets to. Taking my time and knowing my machine and product, I did an as good job on my car panels as my mate that took his car to a pro detailer. Might have taken me a little longer cost me about 10% of his cost. Using a Rupes/Flex barely makes no diff if you're doing it for yourself

..absolutely nothing wrong with Porter Cable still use mine good as' any of my other's, cool demo video..✨☕

I'm a driveway DIY detailer. Set up a canopy and provide shade over the entire vehicle and when detailing I always use Meguiars ultimate compound. Works like a charm and it only cost about 15 bucks here where I am.

Thx for the demo. I'm purchasing a new truck and want to know if I can just use the mcguires for routine polishing, is there anything else I can use to get the show room finish Thx Mike

I use Meguiars m105 most of the time for toughjobs but I still reach for Ultimate Compound for those that's not too bad but where a polish doesnt give me what I'm after. Little dusting Easy wipe off Easy to find. OTC

Great video bro . I think ether product would be a great cheap way to over deliver and give your clients a real wow factor.

in your opinion for a airbrusher guy on a budget is the ultimate compound a good go to product and what would you recommend as a final polish Thanks for the videos.

Id love to see some imperial measurements like using a gloss meter & other things on each panel

Can I use a regular polishing machine with with either of these compounds or will it leave swirls?

Porter Cable 7424xp and the pre XP model are my all time favorite tools.

Just finished with Mequiars Ultra cut 105. Removed swirls very well. However micro scratches are still there. Comments,suggestions. Oh,I used an orbital with orange pad. Thanks

I more use 3M fast cut Plus. But the product you use works good as well

Great video!! Sorry I'm a little late to this party, but do you think this process would work on older Imron paint? Thanks for your comments

For me there is a BIG difference. The 3D one cost more than 4 times the price of a Meguiars bottle. So for comparable results, I'll go with the Meguiar's.

Great comparison

I use the PC and works well for me.

I didn't get a good chance to see the swirls I do see something but curious from this step would you go to a Polish or a cleaner wax? For perfect result 0 scratches? I tried the ultimate compound I was impressed what I got using the drill da but I couldn't get the final result I wanted due to contamination on the panel still or wrong pad or haven't tried a cleaner wax but using the Polish didn't seem to get anything better then the compound did.

3d one is also the polish in one though. So you could leave to product on and chase it with the polishing pad.

Good channel just found it. It good idea what your doing. Are people really hating on you for these tests. Detailing snobs are worse than craft beer snobs

Hey Jimbo!!! Hope you are keeping well. Whats the deal with forced rotation Flex machine 8 mm through, or 5.5 mm Makita ? Will it finnish perfectly fine with one step compound and no holograms every time / black / dark colours paintwork / both german and japanese paints or at least germans ? In hands of intermediate to advanced skilled da polisher person ? How much slower if at all forced rotation than 15 mm through da please ? Will forced rotation be safe working under sun paired up with scholl s 20 one step ?

Jimbo, nice test. To be more fair to the Ultimate compound, you said it gave just as good of results as the 3D one but since 3D one is a Hybrid Cutting Compound & Finishing Polish, and Ultimate is just a compound, wouldn't you need to finish off the Ultimate side with their Ultimate polish too for more apples to apples comparison? I bet with the Ultimate Polish added, it probably looks better than the 3D one!

Liked your intro. Thumbs up for it

Would you bother with one more step and use 5000 grit after 3000 grit (before the Meguiars Ultimate compound), or do you feel 3000 is sufficient as your last sandpaper grit? From the youtube vid, it looks like 3000 is sufficient, but without being there its a bit hard to tell. Thanks!!!

Ultimate Compound is my go to compound. I live in South Carolina where the salt water kills your car paint.

I don't own 3D one, but my understanding about the product is that it is an all in one. What this means is that, if you want to do a 2 step, first you team 3D one with a cutting pad and cut. Then, you change pads to a finishing pad, and do another pass with 3D one and finish. Never done it, but it is my understanding that this is the big deal with this product. Also, it is supposed to be a great One Step. Just combine it with a medium pad and go at it. Anyway, my 2 cents based on what I have heard of the product. I personally use D300 and D302, with Meguiar's microfiber pads. They work well. May get 3D one for a One step at some point. Finally, if you want something that can really cut, you need 3D ACA500... also known as the ultimate cutter.

What is that stuff you spray after the buff and what happens if you dont do that?

Thnks. Very helpful

Jimbo, you tried Griots complete compound before? What is your thoughts?

did you pre-load the file? seemed like very little product to do 4-5 passes on an area that size.

I have both and l don't remember how much the Meguiar's cost but l recently bought a 16oz bottle of 3D One for $17 at my 3D retailer. Cheaper than Amazon.

What would you recommend for apparent sun fading on a motorcycle, that i assume has color through ABS body work ?

i just bought a DA 6inch and meguire 105 and 210. what kind of padding should i use for the compound and polishing step...i plan to sand with 1000grit then wet sand 1500grit. ill do a test panel to see if i need to sand to 2000 before the buffing. any suggestion on the cutting pad i need for the buff?

Thanks for the great chan! did you find the Megs D300 good for cutting moderate defects? i`m finding it really gentle not cutting much using microfibre cutting pad. Thanks for your time !

You can see in the reflection of the bigger scan grip light that there was a huge difference when you moved it from the meguires side to the 3D. Meguires had a nice finish but a bit hazy. The reflection of the scan grip on the 3D side was very clear and had a lot of depth, no haze.

Sure newer fancier machines are nice but, If you know what you are doing you don't need them. But I have got to say the Meguiars does a great job for how inexpensive it is.

So I just purchased a blk Chevy impala that has a lot of swirling Mark's, watermarks, and some imperfections. I took it to a shop who wants $700 to correct it. Do you think I can do the job myself or leave it to the professionals??

I use a gg6 da with a yellow foam pad and 3m perfect it compound. This is my “go-to”for most daily drivers. I’m interested in trying out 3D one. I also keep the rotary on standby for those demanding situations.

its to entertain us!!! great video...!

Here's a tip for the viewers: apply the product on the pad first, and divide it over the entire pad, plus a few extra dabs, place the machine on the surface, and dab it on the surface three or four times and then turn on the machine...

You Right Bro, U Dont Need All That New Age Shit To Get Great Results, Sum Guys Just Talk To Dam Much Without A Difference Being Made, 💯

Have you tried the Milwaukee polisher? I like it a lot personally

Great video! I’m hoping you can help me. I’m debating between applying Adam’s graphene kit to Ceramic Pro 9h + Top Coat (there is a $300 price difference).

Great comparison! Why did you sanded the hood with 3000 first? Should you always wet sand the car before polishing?

What ceramic coat would you prescribe?

Seemed like there was a lot more product on the side of the meguiars when you worked it in but I presume that’s not the case , but it just spreads and breaks down different compared to 3D one but according to other reviews , the 3D one can finish down a lot better as the 3D one is a one step compound and polish but the meguiars is just a compound for the first step of 2-3 step process so comparing these two is not fair as they are both different products

Do you prime your pads? I don't know wtf I am doing wrong but I have tried some Chemical guys v32/v34 with a hexo yellow pad which is supposed to be for deeeeeeep defects and oxidation. I washed it with dish soap to remove all the wax clayed it and then started and all I can do is get the paint shiny but the scratches are still there and that v32 is gritty like whoa.I tried v34/v36 with a hexo orange pad same results. Tried foam pads they don't seem to do crap I mean literally nothing. Tried VSS from Chemical guys same results nada. I tried turtle wax heavy duty compound doesn't do a thing but leave my pad brown. I tried polish scratch remover and nothing. I tried spraying the pad with detail spray and that just seems to fling compound everywhere and I'm literally barely putting any spray on. When I do a new pad it just seems to dry so I add more compound but then it starts to fling and I look at the pad and it's still not all covered in compound. Im doing the correct pass technique but my compound never seems so smooth and white like what you are showing. I am using a harbor freight DA could that be it? I'm using 6" pads. I did my black caddy last week and I spent hours for it to just look shiny with all the scratches still on it. It's like I did all that work for nothing. I'm doing small areas. I am running out of patience and not to mention a lot of compound. I seem to be doing everything correctly but something is off. I also seem to have residue I can't wipe off after. I mean it comes off but the residue just moves from one area to another. If I put to little it doesn't but then the paint seems the same so I put more and it just gets shiny but residue and scratches everywhere still. I have tried it on 3 of my cars 07 DTS, 04 Jeep wrangler and 2001 Corvette. I was able to get the swirls out of the corvette but spent literally 1 hour on a door. 1 hr!!!!! And still had some slight scratches. None are really that deep in the clear coat. I could go on but you get the point. Sorry for the book. I'm just frustrated. I knew something was wrong when I was using a V32 that feels like sand and a pretty firm hexo yellow pad meant for oxidation and deep cuts and all I get is shiny paint still with scratches in it.

I always thought you was supposed to move slowly when u used a cutting compound.. Otherwise it doesn't worked very well?

Ultimate compound 7$ and some change in my local Target