Compounds & Polishes

Sonax Polish and Wax Colour Black with colour pen contains natural carnauba wax for all standard and metallic paints. The colour pigments in the Sonax nanotechnology formula cover small scratches and gives the paint finish a powerful radiance and brilliant high gloss that lats for months. Sonax Polish and Wax Black with colour pen provides outstanding long term protection and cleans, polishes and protects in one operation.

Directions:

Firstly wash and dry the car.  Shake bottle before use. Apply Sonax polish and wax evenly and thinly to the paintwork surface exerting slight pressure. Let dry / haze briefly and buff to a high gloss finish with an premium clean, premium grade microfibre cloth.

Chemical Guys V4 All In One Polish creates a mirror finish topped with durable protection in just one step. V4 cuts away light imperfections, scratches, and swirls, finishes like a fine polish, restores lustrous shine and deep reflection, then adds a layer of durable protection against the elements. Use V4 on single stage and clear coat finishes to remove scratches and restore deep lustrous shine. Chemical Guys V4 is formulated for fast work time on any dual-action or rotary polishing machine. V4 is water-based, body shop safe, and OEM approved to deliver fast results. For a fast one-step swirl remover that gives durable protection, use Chemical Guys V4 All In One Polish.

Chemical Guys V4 All In One Polish is an all-in-one scratch and swirl remover that delivers a mirror shine with durable protection in one step. The advanced polish is formulated using diminishing abrasive technology. The innovative abrasives cut fast to quickly remove swirls, scratches, and oxidation, then finish like a fine polish to create a wet mirror finish on all painted surfaces. The innovative swirl remover restores a lustrous scratch-free finish without filling in or covering up swirls or defects. V4 adds synthetic sealant technology to seal and protect the polished surface from environmental contamination, UV sunlight, birds, insects, and water spots.

Chemical Guys V4 delivers a perfect finish is less time while being equally effective on single stage and clear coat paints. The ultra-refined swirl remover is engineered to achieve the finest level of optical clarity by removing scratches, swirls, imperfections, and 2500 grit sanding marks. Use V4 All In One Polish for a mirror finish and durable protection in just one pass

WHY BUY THIS PRODUCT?

• One-step high gloss polish

• Produces exceptional shine

• Removes scratches, swirls, water spots, and other imperfections

• Great for all clear coat or single stage paints

• Works on all colors

• Blended with premium synthetic sealant technology

• Adds durable protection against the elements

• Works on any DA/rotary polishing machine

Poorboy's Master Cut is a professional grade heavy duty compound. Master Cut contains no wax or silicone, it is body shop safe, great for detailers or perfectionists and for vehicles new or old. It can be used on clearcoats and all paints. Master Cut is for machine use only. It is body shop safe and does not contain fillers. Master Cut has a long work time, which makes for safe and easy removal of swirls, scratches,oxidation, and over-spray.

Directions - Apply a thin bead of Poorboy's Master Cut to a foam pad or directly onto the paint's surface. Polish using light pressure and continue until Master Cut starts to dust slightly. Buff with a clean, soft microfibre cloth by hand. There should be a light haze at this point, which is perfectly normal. For finishing SSR2 and/or SSR1 are recommended.

Poorboy's SSR-2 is a professional grade mild abrasive containing no wax or silicone. SSR-2 is body shop safe and great for detailers and perfectionists on new and old vehicles a like. SSR-2 can be safely used on clear coats and all paints and applied by hand or machine, in sun or shade. SSR-2 removes light swirls, fine scratches, oxidation and overspray from all finishes. The unique cleaners and mild abrasives SSR-2 breakdown quickly to remove swirls, scratches and contaminants from the surface of the finish.

Directions - Apply a small amount of SSR-2 to the paints surface or evenly around a foam pad. Spread SSR-2 over a small section before starting machine to reduce fling. Polish using light pressure and continue until SSR-2 starts to dust slightly. Buff with a microfibre towel by hand to finish. 

For deeper swirls or scratches try SSR-2.5 a medium abrasive formula and for final finishing you may also try Poorboy's Professional Polish, Polish with Carnauba or Polish with Sealant.

Innovative machine polish for fast reworking of heavily weathered paintwork, elimination of deep scratches, and effective removal of paint mists and sanding traces of up to 1,200 grain. With its extremely homogeneous abrasive grain, Heavy Cut 9.01 achieves an extremely high level of cut with an excellent gloss level. Can be polished for prolonged periods without sticking and with low dust formation. Ideally suited to all types of paint (both soft and scratch-proof).

Cut: 9,0

Gloss: 5,0

Areas of use

Paintwork of cars, commercial vehicles, motor cycles, etc

Recommendations for use

Apply in a crosswise motion with a rotary polisher and a lambskin pad (for sanding traces of 1,200–2,500) or the Heavy Cut Pad (for sanding traces of 2,000–5,000). Apply polishing compound at medium speed and with medium pressure. Polish afterwards with Micro Cut M3.02 for the best possible finish.

One step compounding and polishing power.

If you need a perfect finish in a short amount of time, Cartec Final Cut 9000 One Step Compound is the product for you!

Part of our Refinish 3000/9000, Final Cut 9000 has a good amount of cut, but is still completely hologram free. Use after Diamond Cut 3000 to remove holograms, or as a stand alone compound to remove light holograms and clear coat scratches.

Easy to use, no-dust formula saves on clean up time and leaves a perfect hologram free finish every time.

Pair with our RF2150G range of Open Structured Compounding pads to really get the most out of Final Cut 9000.

Revolutionary compound, extreme cutting power without the mess!

Diamond Cut 3000 is the latest in compounding and polishing technology, with Extreme Cutting Power without the mess, risks or headaches you get from old school compounds.

Released in 2017, Diamond Cut 3000 was developed over a period of 18 months in our labs in The Netherlands. It has a huge amount of cut, without making the mess that other compounds are known for. Also, no water is needed to use the Diamond Cut 3000 due to its self-lubricating formula.

Diamond Cut 3000 does not contain any fillers, meaning flatting and sanding marks will not drop back after the vehicle has been washed, a major complaint of other compounds.

Silicone and ammonia free, it also will not leave white marks or blemishes on plastic and rubber parts.

Sonax Profiline Cut and Finish is an Innovative polish with high grinding performance for the rapid elimination of defects such as dust inclusions, overspray and scratches after the refinishing.

Cut and Finish provides a high stock removal when at the same time good gloss, can be processed with excellent wiping behaviour and is Ideal for polishing points ground on from sandpaper P1500 grinding grooves.

Available in 250ml and 1L

Cut Level 5

gloss level: 5

Product Features

• Grinding Polishing with high Abrasion for the removal of defects such as dust inclusions, overspray and scratches after the refinishing.

• High stock removal when at the same time good gloss. Long can be processed with optimum wiping performance.

• Removes samples to P1500 grit or finer.

• contains high purity fine alumina

MB14 Precision Polish is the Ultimate All In one polish, a Carnauba Wax based polish with light filling properties which can be used by hand or machine use.

MB14 Precision Polish features ultra-fine non-diminishing abrasives which help to reduce light marring, solvent-based chemical cleaning agents, heavy gloss enhancers coupled with a high grade carnauba wax & a durable sealant.

MB14 Precision Polish is easy to apply product will polish, shine, and protect your cars paintwork in two easy steps. Leaving a clean, glossy and well protected finish. Ideal for anyone who wants to save time but wants long lasting results! This is our best formula yet.

Sonax Car Polish is a simple and effortless method to removing light scratches and restoring a shine to dull paintwork. Easily applied, Sonax car polish cleans and freshens up the colour and protects the treated surface with a natural carnauba wax content to ensure a long lasting layer of protection. 

Directions:

Firstly wash and dry the car.  Shake bottle before use. Apply Sonax polish and wax evenly and thinly to the paintwork surface exerting slight pressure. Let dry / haze briefly and buff to a high gloss finish with an premium clean, premium grade microfibre cloth.

Sonax Polish and Wax Colour Red with colour pen contains natural carnauba wax for all standard and metallic paints. The colour pigments in the Sonax nanotechnology formula cover small scratches and gives the paint finish a powerful radiance and brilliant high gloss that lats for months. Sonax Polish and Wax Red with colour pen provides outstanding long term protection and cleans, polishes and protects in one operation.

Directions:

Firstly wash and dry the car.  Shake bottle before use. Apply Sonax polish and wax evenly and thinly to the paintwork surface exerting slight pressure. Let dry / haze briefly and buff to a high gloss finish with an premium clean, premium grade microfibre cloth.

Chemical Guys VSS Scratch & Swirl Remover is the easy-to-use polish that creates a mirror finish in just one step. VSS cuts strong to quickly remove swirls, scratches, and defects. The advanced one-step polish finishes like a fine polish to restore lustrous shine and deep reflection. Use VSS to remove swirls and scratches from single stage, clear coat, and even ceramic finishes on any car, truck, motorcycle, or RV. Chemical Guys VSS is formulated for fast work time using any dual-action or rotary polishing machine. VSS is water-based, body shop safe, and OEM approved, which means it will deliver great results in a fraction the time of standard 2 or 3 step polishes. For the fastest one-step scratch and swirl removal use Chemical Guys VSS Scratch & Swirl Remover!

Chemical Guys VSS Scratch & Swirl Remover is an all-in-one scratch and swirl remover that creates a mirror finish in one step. The advanced polish is formulated using diminishing abrasive technology. These innovative abrasives cut fast to quickly remove swirls, scratches, and oxidation, then finish like a fine polish to create a wet mirror finish on all painted surfaces. The innovative swirl remover restores a lustrous scratch-free finish without filling in or covering up swirls, scratches, or defects.

VSS Scratch & Swirl Remover delivers a perfect finish in less time while being equally effective on single stage, ceramic finishes, and clear coat paints. The ultra-refined swirl remover is engineered to achieve the finest level of optical clarity by removing scratches, swirls, imperfections, and 2500 grit sanding marks. Use VSS Scratch & Swirl Remover for a mirror finish in one pass.

WHY BUY THIS PRODUCT?

• 1-step high gloss polish

• Produces exceptional shine in 1 step

• Removes scratches, swirls, water spots, and other imperfections

• Great for all clear coat or single stage paint

• Works on all colors

• Contains no fillers or waxes

• Works on any DA/rotary buffing machine

Poorboy's World Pro Polish 2 is a heavy duty polish for clear coats, paints, metals, plastics, plating and more. Pro Polish 2 can be used by professionals as well as enthusiast. The Poorboy's formula has no wax, no silicone and is body shop safe. Poorboy's Pro Polish 2 can be used in the sun or shade. It will also remove fine scratches and swirl marks, bird droppings and water stains. Pro Polish 2 can be used on freshly painted surfaces.

Directions - By hand apply a small amount of Pro Polish 2 to either a foam hand applicator or cotton cloth. Use in a back and forth motion until a smooth non-binding surface is achieved and little to no product can be visibly seen. Remove and buff with a soft microfibre cloth. By machine apply a small amount to either a foam or wool pad and work completely into the surface. Remove with a soft microfibre cloth in a back and forth motion.

This is the Mothers legendary metal polish, Mothers secret formula balances a brilliant shine with ease-of-use for aluminum wheels and automotive trim and accessories, including stainless steel, brass and other alloys. Application is just a matter of a clean cloth and a little elbow grease. Mothers Mag & Aluminum Polish is strong enough to put a shine to the most neglected automotive metals, and gentle enough to use on a regular basis.

Not recommended for gold plating, chrome, anodised, painted or coated metals.

Directions:

• Apply a small amount of Mothers Billet Metal Polish to a terry or microfibre cloth or suitable applicator
• Rub polish onto metal onto metal surface until black residue appears.
• Buff off residue with clean cloth prior to polish drying. Hard rubbing is not necessary. Use sparingly.

Chemical Guys V34 Optical Grade Hybrid Compound is the mid-grade compound that eliminates light to moderate paint defects and imperfections from super hard paints, then finishes like a fine polish. V34 is formulated for fast cutting with optical grade diminishing abrasives that restore old paint finishes and freshly-painted panels.

The advanced compound cuts through moderate paint defects, swirls, scratches, and oxidation, then finishes with superior luster fit for final polish steps on harder paints. V34 Optical Grade Hybrid Compound is the first mid-grade compound that works on scratch-resistant and ceramic clear coat finishes. The diminishing micro abrasives work fast with true-cut accuracy; there are no fillers, so the results you see are the true results you get. The optical-grade abrasives quickly remove 1500-2000 grit sanding marks and moderate defects and scratches.

Chemical Guys V34 delivers fast cutting power with fewer passes to quickly restore conventional clear coat, ceramic clear coat, and traditional single stage paint finishes. V34 is the preferred cutting compound for lightly oxidized optical plastic and is the perfect one step polish to finish after wet-sanding faded and hazy headlights and taillights. The water-based formula is blended with advanced lubricants for extended worktime and minimized dusting associated with cutting compounds. Use Chemical Guys V34 Optical Grade Hybrid Compound to remove moderate defects, swirls, and scratches from any paint finish.

WHY BUY THIS PRODUCT?

• Removes moderate swirls, scratches, oxidation, and paint defects

• Creates a superior base for final polishing and refinement

• Engineered for advanced scratch-resistant and ceramic clear coats

• Optical grade micro abrasive technology for enhanced clarity and precision

• Formulated without fillers; the results you see are the results you get

• Removes 1500-2000 grit wet sanding scratches

• Designed for use with DA and rotary polishers

Poorboy's World SSR-1 super swirl remover is a professional grade light abrasive. SSR-1 contains no wax or silicone and is bodyshop safe and great for detailers and perfectionists and new or old vehicles a like. SSR-1 can be safely used on clear coats and all paints. Use by hand or machine, in sun or shade. Poorboy's SSR-1 removes light swirls, fine scratches, oxidation and over spray from all finishes. The unique cleaners and light abrasives in SSR-1 break down quickly to remove marring and contaminate from the surface of the finish.

Directions - Apply a small amount of SSR-1 to the paints surface or evenly around a foam pad. Spread SSR-1 over a small section before starting machine to reduce fling. Polish using light pressure and continue until SSR-1 starts to dust slightly. Buff with a microfibre towel by hand to finish. 

For deeper swirls or scratches try SSR-2.5 a medium abrasive formula and for final finishing you may also try Poorboy's Professional Polish and then complete with EX or EX-P sealant.

Sonax Cutmax is a fast acting compound with an outstanding quality in surface finishing. Cutmax Removes scratches and inclusions from refinishing work or the original factory paintwork and leaves only minimal treatment marks and virtually no polish residues (Low Dust Technology!). Easy to handle. High abrasion with simultaneous minimal dullness, silicone free and low in dust.

Cut - 6 / Gloss - 3

• Removes scratches and inclusions from paintwork repairs
• Reduces scratches and removes paint over spray
• Eradicates sanding marks from abrasive paper P1000 and finer
• Low in dust

Trafalgar Perfect Wax Polish is a superior polish containing a balanced blend of waxes for new and used cars. It is an easy to use product containing resigns, silicones and waxes giving a long lasting, detergent resistant, high gloss finish. 

Directions: Ensure the vehicle is thoroughly clean and dry. Shake container well before use and apply liberally with a soft, dry clean cloth. Allow to dry to a slight haze before buffing off to leave a lasting shine. Do not use in direct sunlight.

Trafalgar Showroom Polish is an easy to use polish for a durable, deep wax shine. Suitable for use on new and used vehicles and all paint finishes. 

Directions: Ensure the vehicle is thoroughly clean and dry. Shake container well before use and apply liberally with a soft, dry clean cloth. Allow to dry to a slight haze before buffing off to leave a lasting shine. Do not use in direct sunlight.

Innovative machine polish for quickly producing high-gloss surfaces and for effectively removing scratches and grindings from a grit size of P2000 and above with a simultaneous sealing effect.

Cut: 6,0

Gloss: 8,0

Areas of use

Paints on cars, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, etc.

Recommendations for use

Apply using a high-performance orbital polisher and a One Step Pad in a crosswise direction. Apply the high-gloss polish at a medium speed with medium pressure.

Micro Cut & Finish is the latest generation machine micro-polish for the permanent removal of streaks, holograms, fine scratches and sanding marks to P3000 grain size on all paint systems (including scratch-resistant) with simultaneous long-term sealing with high degree of gloss and smoothness. Through the use of highly specialised, extremely homogenous abrasive bodies, a brilliant permanent high gloss finish is created under extreme light conditions even on dark and similarly sensitive shades. Holograms and fine scratches are eliminated mechanically and not, which is often the case, covered over. Micro Cut & Finish is economical, easy to polish and to remove. Contains carnauba wax and non-fugitive silicones.

Cut: 3,2

Gloss: 9,5

Areas of use

Paintwork of cars, commercial vehicles, motor cycles, etc.

Recommendations for use

For optimum results we recommend using our Micro Cut Pad and an orbital polisher with forced rotation (eg Makita PO5000C, highest speed). Alternatively a rotary polisher can be used in combination with our Micro Cut Pad. Before use, moisten dried or new pads completely with polish. With the machine switched off, apply the polish evenly over the surface to be treated and then polish crosswise with medium pressure thoroughly. Afterwards polish wit low pressure. Do not use pads used with this product for other products. For non-scratch and groove-free removal of polish residues we recommend our non-chainstitched Profi microfibre cloth that has been ultrasonically cut.

Micro Cut M3.02 is the latest generation machine micro-polish for the permanent removal of streaks, holograms, fine scratches and sanding marks to P3000 grain size on all paint systems (including scratch-resistant). Through the use of highly specialised, extremely homogenous abrasive bodies, a brilliant permanent high gloss finish is created under extreme light conditions even on dark and similarly sensitive shades. Holograms and fine scratches are eliminated mechanically and not, which is often the case, covered over. Micro Cut M3.02 is extremely economical, easy to polish and removable without leaving traces.

Cut: 3,2

Gloss: 9,0

Areas of use

Paintwork of cars, commercial vehicles, motor cycles, etc.

Recommendations for use

For optimum results we recommend using our Micro Cut Pad and an orbital polisher with forced rotation (eg Makita PO5000C, highest speed). Alternatively a rotary polisher can be used in combination with our Micro Cut Pad. Before use, moisten dried or new pads completely with polish. With the machine switched off, apply the polish evenly over the surface to be treated and then polish crosswise with medium pressure until a transparent film appears, ie, until the aluminium oxide in the polish has completely broken down. Do not use pads used with this product for other products. For non-scratch and groove-free removal of polish residues we recommend our non-chainstitched Profi microfibre cloth that has been ultrasonically cut.

Intelligent machine polish of the latest generation with unique aluminium oxide quality. The intelligent grain size ensures very quick, complete removal of wash system scratches and similar traces of use and gives the paintwork a long-lasting deep sheen. Sanding marks left behind by 2500 grade sanding media are removed effortlessly. Fine Cut F6.01 is therefore ideally suited for perfect reconditioning of medium to heavily weathered paintwork. Perfectly coordinated for the treatment of scratch-proof paint.

Cut: 6,0

Gloss: 7,0

Areas of use

Paintwork on cars, commercial vehicles, motor cycles, etc.

Recommendations for use

Apply the fine polishing compound to the polishing pad (Fine Cut Pad or lambswool pad) and polish the precleaned surface with max. 2.000 rpm crosswise. The cleaning effect can be varied by means of pressure, polishing medium and rpm. At the start of the polishing process we recommend working with greater pressure at a lower speed. In the further course, reduce the pressure and polish to a high gloss at a higher speed. The remaining polish residues can be removed easily with our Profi ultrasonic cut microfibre cloth. Remove any streaks or traces of polish with Micro Cut M3.02.

Innovative machine polish for fast reworking of heavily weathered paintwork, elimination of deep scratches, and effective removal of paint mists and sanding traces of up to 1,500 grain. With its extremely homogeneous abrasive grain, Heavy Cut 8.02 achieves an extremely high level of cut with an excellent gloss level. Can be polished for prolonged periods without sticking and with low dust formation. Ideally suited to all types of paint (both soft and scratch-proof). With Daimler approval.

Cut: 8,5

Gloss: 5,0

Areas of use

Paintwork of cars, commercial vehicles, motor cycles, etc

Recommendations for use

Apply in a crosswise motion with a rotary polisher and a lambskin pad (for sanding traces of 1,500–2,500) or a polishing pad (for sanding traces of 2,500–5,000). Apply polishing compound at medium speed and with medium pressure. Polish afterwards with Hochglanz-Antihologramm-Politur for the best possible finish.

Lack-Polish blau maintains and refines new to medium weathered gloss paintwork. Lack-Polish blau creates an optimum streak-free mirror finish both mechanically and manually. The treated surfaces are protected over a long period. Depending on the degree of weathering of the paintwork, various pad hardnesses support the cleaning process and in this way optimise the cleaning performance. Lack-Polish blau is ideally suited for all types of paint.

Cut: 2,0

Gloss: 9,3

Chemical Guys Light Metal Polish restores maximum shine to tarnished metal surfaces. The innovate formula restores shine to chrome, stainless steel, aluminum, billet, copper, brass, and precious metals. The light polishing formula creates a brilliant shine with minimal effort. Ultra-refined abrasives restore the mirror shine to polished metal surfaces. The easy-to-use cream polish works great on wheels, bumpers, exhaust tips, diamond plate, emblems, metal trim, and accents.

The advanced cleaners remove light stains, oxidation, road tar, water spots, filth, and grime to reveal a show-winning shine. Light Metal Polish is non-caustic, non-toxic, and is safe for all metal surfaces. Light Metal Polish is blended with advanced sealants that help protect and maintain the lustrous new shine on any metalwork. The innovative sealant technology blocks out the harmful UV light, oxygen, water, and caustic pollution that tarnish, discolor, and ruin the bright reflection and shine from metal. Restore and protect a bright lustrous shine on metalwork with Chemical Guys Light Metal Polish.

• Works on all metals
• Restores brilliant shine
• Perfect for chrome, stainless steel, aluminum, and more
• Advanced metal sealant provides durable protection
• Work by hand or machine
• Available in 4 ounce and 16 ounce sizes

Achieve incredible gloss without the mess!

Cartec's Ultra Finish 12000 is the final polishing stage in our compounding system.

Use after Compound 5000 to remove Holograms, or after Diamond Cut 3000 and Final Cut 9000 to add even more gloss for the perfect finish.

Free of silicone, fillers and ammonia, Ultra Finish 12000 guarantees that flatting and sanding marks won't come back, and acts as a quick solution for rectification of paints that are only lightly marked. Ultra Finish 12000's self lubricating formula means you don't need to use any water, which helps stop the product from flinging off when using a machine polisher. This drastically cuts down the time you spend cleaning up after your rectification, letting you move onto the next step of your detail.

Pair with our Anthracite Waffle Polishing Pads for an easy, mess free, hologram free finish!

Fast Cutting, cost effective compound for all finishes.

Cartec 5000 Fast Cutting Power is a fast cutting and easy to use compound on all painted finishes.

Developed in our labs in The Netherlands, Cartec 5000 Fast Cutting Power is industry proven in bodyshops in over 50 countries.

• Fast cutting compound, free of silicone, fillers and ammonia.
• Essential for when a vehicle needs full paint rectification, removes swirls, holograms and light clear coat scratches.
• Stage 1 of our 5000/12000 system, which leaves a hologram free finish every time.