Meguiar's G17216 Ultimate Compound - 15.2 oz. REMOVE PAINT DEFECTS: The ultimate product for removing oxidation, scratches, water spots, and blemishes without scratching BEST CAR SCRATCH REMOVER: Cuts as fast as harsh abrasives restoring surface clarity without scratching or swirling SAVES TIME: The clear coat safe formula dramatically reduces the time and effort to restore abused or neglected paint finishes STUNNING FINISH: Exclusive micro-abrasive technology leaves a "like new" finish and adds gloss in one easy step SAFE FOR CLEAR COAT: Safe and effective on clear coat and single stage paints, and can be applied by hand or dual action polisher like Meguiar's MT300 Dual Action Polisher Wash and dry the vehicle first. Always use a pH balanced car wash soap, such as Meguiars Gold Class Car Wash Shampoo &amp; Conditioner, which gently cleans your cars paint, adds gloss and shine, and is pH balanced to preserve wax protection. After washing and drying, run your clean, dry fingertips over the paint. If it feels rough, you have bonded contaminants on top of your paint. These contaminants can be anything from tree sap mist to industrial fallout or even road tar to paint overspray. Meguiars Smooth Surface Clay Kit comes with everything needed to safely remove bonded contaminants and leave your paint as smooth as glass. Next, inspect the paint for below surface defects like swirls, scratches, oxidation and water spots. Good lighting is essential here, consider inspecting the paint in direct sunlight or under strong florescent lights. If possible, use different light sources as different types of light can reveal different below surface defects. Always work on a cool surface and in the shade. Always apply your compound thin and evenly. If too much compound is applied polishing oils can build-up making it streak and smear when removing. Work a small amount of compound into the paint using moderate pressure and a soft foam applicator like Meguiars Foam Applicator Pads. Work in a 1-2 square foot area in a circular pattern, making 4-6 overlapping passes per section. Wipe the residue off before it dries with a clean premium microfiber towel like Meguiars Supreme Shine Microfiber Towels. Flip your towel to a clean side for a final wipe. <span class="a-text-bold">Work Ultimate Compound in with slight friction.</span> Compounds need a bit of friction to activate the micro-abrasive and remove defects. If its just simply wiped on and wiped off like a wax, it wont work properly to remove the defect. <span class="a-text-bold">Sometimes you need to repeat</span>. Work a compound in with light to moderate pressure for 1-2 minutes and wipe it off before it dries. If it doesnt remove the defect, repeat this multiple times. Each time you re-apply this should lessen the defect more.