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Polishing & Rubbing Compounds

45 polishing & rubbing compounds from Chemical Guys, Menzerna, Meguiar's and more.

Recommended Polishing & Rubbing Compounds

Chemical Guys

16 oz

+16 oz bottle for extended use
+Cuts swirls and holograms in paint
+Designed for paint defect correction
−Pro-level cutting may be too aggressive for light defects
No price recorded yet.
SPTA

4.06 oz

+Heavy cut formula for removing deeper paint defects
+120ml capacity for targeted touch-up work
+Serves as both polishing and rubbing compound
−Small 4.06 oz size for larger paint correction jobs
No price recorded yet.
Menzerna

8 oz

+Kit includes a 3.5-inch polishing pad
+Heavy cut compound for deep scratch removal
+Includes an 8 oz bottle of compound
−Only 8 oz of compound in the kit
No price recorded yet.
Menzerna
+One-step formula combines polish, cut and seal
+Medium cut level for car paint correction
+8 fl oz bottle for car buffing and polishing
−Medium cut is not suited to heavy scratch removal
No price recorded yet.
Nu Finish
+Combines polish and paint sealant in one product
+16 fl oz bottle for a full vehicle
+Single product covers polish and protection
−Sealant-polish blend is not a dedicated paint correction compound
No price recorded yet.
Rupes
+Coarse cut formula for removing scratches
+250 ml bottle for a single detailing project
+Designed for use with dual-action polishers
−Coarse cut leaves haze that needs a finishing step
No price recorded yet.
Sonax
+Heavy cutting compound for car paint defects
+Removes P1500 sanding marks
+250 ml bottle for car detailing
−Heavy cutting action is too aggressive for light polishing
No price recorded yet.
Sonax
+Silicone-free formula for paint correction
+High-abrasive compound for P1500 sanding marks
+250 ml bottle for a single project
−High abrasiveness may require a finishing polish afterward
No price recorded yet.
Chemical Guys

16 oz

+One-step compound and polish combined
+Cuts fine scratches and swirls
+16 oz bottle size
−Limited cutting power on deep defects
No price recorded yet.
Chemical Guys

16 oz

+16 oz bottle holds a generous amount of compound
+Aggressive heavy-cut formula levels deep scratches
+Optical grade extreme cutting compound for paint correction
−Heavy cut formula is too aggressive for light finishing
No price recorded yet.
Gel-Gloss

16 oz

+Carnauba wax formulation for protection
+Removes light oxidation and scuff marks
+16 oz bottle size
−Limited to light oxidation and scuffs
No price recorded yet.
Menzerna

8 oz

+Three-step system covers cutting, polishing and finishing
+Set includes HCC1000, MCC2500 and 3800 compounds
+8 oz size for a multi-step detailing kit
−Multiple steps require more time than a single compound
No price recorded yet.
Sonax
+One-step medium cut and high gloss in one product
+Removes swirls and water spots from paint
+Black formula suited to dual action polishers
−Medium cut is not suited to heavy scratch removal
No price recorded yet.
Turtle Wax

10.5 oz

+Paste formula for car paint polishing
+10.5 oz container for car detailing
+Compound for everyday paint polishing
−Paste compound has less cutting power than heavy cut formulas
No price recorded yet.
FynFynFy
+Sold as a single 1-piece kit
+Designed for deep scratches on car paint
+Includes a car scratch repair kit
No price recorded yet.
Acuever
+Sold as a 2-set bundle
+Each bottle holds 3.53 fl oz of product
+Designed for removing scratches from plastic surfaces
No price recorded yet.
3D

16 oz

+16 oz bottle offers a large amount of product
+Hybrid formula combines rubbing compound and polish
+Targets scratches and swirl marks on paint
No price recorded yet.
3M
+One-step process combines cutting and finishing
+Includes wax in a one-quart container
+Addresses P1500 and finer scratches
No price recorded yet.
ABRO

10 oz

+10 oz bottle holds a good amount of compound
+Fast-cut formula for oxidized paint
+Removes swirl marks and oxidation from paint
No price recorded yet.
Adam's Polishes

12 oz

+One-step formula for cutting and finishing
+Safe for clear coat, single stage, and lacquer paint
+12 oz bottle size
No price recorded yet.
Aqootbul
+Made for glass surfaces
+Cerium oxide formula targets windshield scratches
+Addresses water spots and restores clarity
No price recorded yet.
Xbegix
+Kit includes a sponge and a soft towel
+Designed to restore clarity to glass surfaces
+Removes scratches from windshields and glass
No price recorded yet.
Generic
+Kit includes a sponge for application
+Targets oil film buildup on car glass
+Removes oil film from car windshields
No price recorded yet.
Gordon Glass Co.

8 oz

+8 oz container of high-grade cerium oxide powder
+Formulated for polishing glass surfaces
+Cerium oxide polishing powder suited to glass work
No price recorded yet.
Griot's Garage

16 oz

+Designed for all automotive paint finishes
+Removes scratches and swirl marks from car paint
+16 oz bottle for multiple paint correction jobs
No price recorded yet.

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