Optimum Hyper Compound

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lamyun

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Hi everyone, just got a quick question.



Just tested out some Optimum Compound with an orange LC light cutting pad (on a PC)

It has removed 90% of the swirls on my gf's red integra.



Just wondering if the Hyper Compound would be strong enough to remove the remaining swirls / scratches. How does the Hyper Compound compare to #83?



Thanks!
 
do try ohc. much more agressive than oc. 83 & ohc are about the same, but others may disagree with me. both are excellent polishes. ohc is the ideal polish. doesn't dust, sun friendly, and finishes off like op.
 
Got all of the swirls out of an WRX sti (black) last week

Some menz RD and clearkote and it's a million bucks

Used edge yellow and sonus DAS orange.



Wonderful product
 
One tip with OHC: Be careful not to use too much product. Watch for the pad clogging up after a couple of panels, as it will virtually nullify the effect of the polish. Once the pad is loaded (after the first run) then you'll only need three or four pea-sized drops each time to keep going.
 
I just used Optimum Hyper and I love it! Removed moderate-heavy swirls on a Black Yukon Denali I just did on a Yellow LC pad(via PC). Don't use too much, or else it will have little effect. No dusting, which I think is a huge timesaver, and a nearly endless work in time. Compared to Menzerna, it was hard to remove, IMO. Follow it up with FPII or OP for a beautiful, flawless finish.
 
tdekany said:
do try ohc. much more agressive than oc. 83 & ohc are about the same, but others may disagree with me. both are excellent polishes. ohc is the ideal polish. doesn't dust, sun friendly, and finishes off like op.
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Really? I figured OC would be more like 83. I have never used the Optimum Compounds, but always thought OHC would be much more aggressive than 83. I'm having trouble getting all of the swirls and oxidation out on a black Integra with #83. I was going to order OHC but might look into something else now.
 
COBRyan said:
Really? I figured OC would be more like 83. I have never used the Optimum Compounds, but always though OHC would be much more aggressive than 83. I'm having trouble getting all of the swirls and oxidation out on a black Integra with #83. I was going to order OHC but might look into something else now.
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I'd say get the OHC. I think it's about as agressive as you can get with the PC, and with relatively soft Honda paint, it should take care of the swirls with ease. It is my new go-to compound on badly swirled paint, and is very refined, with little/no dust and an infinite work in time. Use a cutting pad and it will be very effective.
 
search - there are black mustangs here in click & brag that - see what people have used to make them swirl free. Are you using a pc? On a rotary, with a yellow cutting pad ohc is very powerful.
 
Thanks for the info guys. My pad actually clogged up real quick just using the optimum compound. Now I know I was using waaaaaaaaaaaaay too much product. I had to go wash out the pad because it was completely unusable! Please pardon my noobness as I have just started out. So the correct way to "prime" the pad is with a big X across it, then after that, 3-4 pea sized dots?



I'll go purchase the OHC and try that out. This time using a lot less product.
 
lamyun said:
Thanks for the info guys. My pad actually clogged up real quick just using the optimum compound. Now I know I was using waaaaaaaaaaaaay too much product. I had to go wash out the pad because it was completely unusable! Please pardon my noobness as I have just started out. So the correct way to "prime" the pad is with a big X across it, then after that, 3-4 pea sized dots?



I'll go purchase the OHC and try that out. This time using a lot less product.
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No No No.....



Optimum polish comes in a 32oz bottle. That equals to 1 gallon of other polishes.



to prime the pad: put a quarter size dot on the panel. smear it around with the pad and run it on low speed to absorb the polish. aftet that you will only need

1 pea sized drop per panel.
 
for moderate to heavy SMR how long on average do you have to work the OCP / OHC with a PC? i'm guessing speed 5/6 required as well? (orange or yellow pads)
 
Well that hazing isn't TO bad I guess, but you can tell theres some there. Definetly need to go over it with OP and a white polishing pad.



Here are some pics mid detail I took for you quickly, before I run out there and finish this up for the next 5 hrs lol.



BEFORE



BeforeHC.jpg




AFTER



AfterHC.jpg
 
tdekany said:
No No No.....



Optimum polish comes in a 32oz bottle. That equals to 1 gallon of other polishes.



to prime the pad: put a quarter size dot on the panel. smear it around with the pad and run it on low speed to absorb the polish. aftet that you will only need

1 pea sized drop per panel.
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See how easy it is! I'm still using too much! :o
 
G35Stilez introduced me to Optimum Polish, He gave a me a sample and I tryed it briefly on my cobalt. I must say it is the best polish I have ever used period.
 
evenflow said:
Im working on my 04 GT right now with OHC, so far so good. Left quite a bit of hazing though.



OHC + Orange LCpad
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Black car? I find that black paint is more prone to hazing than any other color, especially on Fords, Infinitis and Porsche. On other dark colors, no problems.



Try using less product, that may help the abrasives break down better.
 
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