Hand Compounding???

Reflctn Perfctn

Reflctn Perfctn

Reflection Perfection
I have read some post, especially scott wax.... That they use to hand compound and polish. I was just wondering how you tackled some of the pain in the but swirls?
 
1Z Paint Polish can be used by hand. But it may not be aggressive enough for "PITA" swirls.



Some people (Accumulator) like 3M P-III Rubbing Compound (05933) for use by hand. It is a little more aggressive than 1ZPP, but again, it may not be aggressive enough for "PITA" swirls.



I would really like to know what is the most aggressive polish or compound that a reasonably thorough person could use by hand.



Is multiple passes with 05933 probably the best hand method for problem swirls?
 
I get great results with Menzerna IP by hand. Follow up with a pre wax cleaner like VM, AIO, or P21S GEPC and it's ready for a LSP.
 
I've also had good results with 1z Ultra/Extra, but it sure leaves a lot of marring of its own. While I haven't tried it, I *think* Hi-Temp Medium Cut (from TOL) would be another good choice.
 
I hand compound on small areas. If you use Powergloss via hand and follow with OCP, it'll look fine on lighter cars. Oftentimes, I go over deep scratches via hand with PG or AutoInt liquid paint correction cream, and then buff out the whole car with OCP. It's not always worth the time to break out the wool pads for a few minor scratches.
 
Like Scottwax I am also old school and until recently did everything by hand. Now I am spoiled with my PC. I just takes muscle and the right products.
 
I have removed 2000 grit sanding marks with 3M fine cut but i could not imagine doing the whole car.
 
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