compund?? really??? - Nissan Murano

truonyxrose · 03-30-2011, 08:05 PM

i went to an auto parts store today looking for a glazer... because from what i read it is supposed to help with swirls or slight srcatches.. and i asked one of the employees what he recommended and he gave me a tin of compound... and i bought it but kept thinking.. no... this cant be right...

isnt compound for when u have an older paint job or have more serious problems??? from what i have read it is really abrasive and like sand paper... wouldnt that ruin the clear coat on my 2011??? it only cost 4 bucks so it didnt break the bank. but please someone tell me if im wrong here please.

mattski · 03-31-2011, 07:43 AM

Yes, there is a big difference. Compound is the most aggressive (abarasive) and should only be used on small areas on a new car if absolutely necessary. There are other polishes and less aggressive cleaners that you should use before you ever touch compound. Glazes seal and bring depth of color to the paint. They are used in a multiple step process of wash-clean (clay bar)-polish-glaze-wax. I only bother doing the "works" once a year in the spring.

More info can be found here: Compound, Polish, Glaze. What's the Difference?

truonyxrose · 03-31-2011, 10:19 AM

thanks Mattski...

im glad i didnt just listen to him and put that on my car... i would have probably been highly upset at the results.

Qat · 03-31-2011, 02:53 PM

And I think swirls are mostly an issue with dark colors, most especially black. My tinted bronze has a metallic finish that looks like it will hide swirls and minor scuffs rather well.

truonyxrose · 03-31-2011, 04:58 PM

i have the platinum graphite.. I'm probably anal cuz i see everythinggg lol

emploi · 03-31-2011, 08:33 PM

Best to use clay bar 1st then good wax.

HVT · 04-01-2011, 04:24 PM

Clay bar won't do anything for swirl marks though. It's to remove contaminates on top of the paint. I've tried it and it does leave a nice smooth surface but I have a problem rubbing clay on my paint..lol.
I love Maguires products but if you do have swirl marks, only a good buffing or compounding will get rid of them however there are a few products out there that do a nice job of covering them up a little bit.

03-30-2011, 08:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
truonyxrose Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Yonkers, NY Posts: 141	compund?? really??? i went to an auto parts store today looking for a glazer... because from what i read it is supposed to help with swirls or slight srcatches.. and i asked one of the employees what he recommended and he gave me a tin of compound... and i bought it but kept thinking.. no... this cant be right... isnt compound for when u have an older paint job or have more serious problems??? from what i have read it is really abrasive and like sand paper... wouldnt that ruin the clear coat on my 2011??? it only cost 4 bucks so it didnt break the bank. but please someone tell me if im wrong here please.

03-31-2011, 07:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
mattski Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 265	Yes, there is a big difference. Compound is the most aggressive (abarasive) and should only be used on small areas on a new car if absolutely necessary. There are other polishes and less aggressive cleaners that you should use before you ever touch compound. Glazes seal and bring depth of color to the paint. They are used in a multiple step process of wash-clean (clay bar)-polish-glaze-wax. I only bother doing the "works" once a year in the spring. More info can be found here: Compound, Polish, Glaze. What's the Difference? __________________ 2010 Murano LE w/ AWD, Navigation, Weathertech Floorliners, LED DRLs, SportWing Side Moldings, VG Sharkfin Antenna, Cloud Rider Mesh Grill, NON-beeping liftgate

03-31-2011, 02:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
Qat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 385	And I think swirls are mostly an issue with dark colors, most especially black. My tinted bronze has a metallic finish that looks like it will hide swirls and minor scuffs rather well. __________________ 2010 SL Tinted Bronze/Beige \| Leather \| Premium \| 360° LED DRLs \| Interior LEDs \| Aluminum Pedals \| All Weather Mats & Cargo Liner \| Fumoto Oil Drain Valve \| Silblade Wipers \| Reese Hitch

03-31-2011, 08:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
emploi Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1	paint Best to use clay bar 1st then good wax.

04-01-2011, 04:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
HVT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 788	Clay bar won't do anything for swirl marks though. It's to remove contaminates on top of the paint. I've tried it and it does leave a nice smooth surface but I have a problem rubbing clay on my paint..lol. I love Maguires products but if you do have swirl marks, only a good buffing or compounding will get rid of them however there are a few products out there that do a nice job of covering them up a little bit. __________________ ______________________________ 2011 Nissan Murano SL AWD in Glacier Pearl Dealer installed Remote Start Nissan LED DRLs Nav Chromed stainless rear bumper protector Retrofit 5k HIDs

03-31-2011, 10:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
truonyxrose Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Yonkers, NY Posts: 141	thanks Mattski... im glad i didnt just listen to him and put that on my car... i would have probably been highly upset at the results.

03-31-2011, 04:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
truonyxrose Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Yonkers, NY Posts: 141	i have the platinum graphite.. I'm probably anal cuz i see everythinggg lol

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