Profiline Cut + Finish 5/5

Cut + Finish does the compounding and the finishing in a single step, which is why it stays in so many pro rotations. The abrasive system is strong enough to remove up to P1500 sanding marks, yet it breaks down to leave a high-gloss finish without a second polishing stage on most paints. It generates minimal dust, contains no solvents and is silicone free, and it has a long working time so you are not fighting the product on a warm panel.

To use: put three or four dime-sized drops on a Sonax polishing pad, work the section at a low speed of about 800 rpm for 20–30 seconds with 15–20 lb of pressure, then release the pressure to machine weight only, raise the speed to about 1200 rpm and continue for another 45–60 seconds.

Wipe the panel down with an ultra-fine microfiber cloth when you are done. Sonax part number 02251410. Stocked in 250 ml and 1 L at the Seaside counter.