{"product_id":"heavy-duty-clear-coat-compound","title":"Heavy Duty Clear Coat Compound","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome paint defects are beyond what a standard polish can address. Light to medium scratches, extensive swirl marks, heavy water spots, paint dulling from long-term UV exposure, and moderate oxidation require a more aggressive cutting compound to remove. Heavy Duty Clear Coat Compound is a professional-grade cutting compound used by auto detailers for paint correction work that standard polishes can't accomplish in a reasonable number of passes. Fast cut formula removes paint defects efficiently while restoring a high-gloss finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProfessional Cutting Power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe abrasive system in Heavy Duty Clear Coat Compound is calibrated for removing medium-depth defects from modern clear coat finishes without burning through or causing further damage when used correctly. The compound cuts quickly to level the clear coat surface around scratches and through the oxidized layer, reducing the work required to achieve correction compared to fine polishes that cut slowly. This makes it the right first step for vehicles with significant paint defects before following with a finer polish to restore gloss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional auto detailers use heavy cut compounds in exactly this way: heavy compound first to remove the defects, followed by a fine polish to refine the finish, then a wax or sealant to protect. This sequence produces better results than attempting to correct heavy defects with a fine polish that isn't aggressive enough for the task.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Used With a Machine Polisher\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy Duty Clear Coat Compound can be applied by hand, but machine polisher application with an orbital polisher produces faster and more consistent results on panels with significant defects. Machine application also reduces the physical effort required while delivering better cutting action through consistent speed and pressure across the panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter compounding, refine the finish with a finer polish like \u003ca href=\"\/products\/renewit-auto-polish\"\u003eRenewit Auto Polish\u003c\/a\u003e before applying protection. Complete the correction sequence by sealing the paint with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/super-seal-paint-sealant\"\u003eSuper Seal Paint Sealant\u003c\/a\u003e for long-term protection of the corrected surface.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PG Auto Hub","offers":[{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":44758370615382,"sku":"E-515-16OZ","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32 oz","offer_id":44758561718358,"sku":"E-515-32OZ","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/4008\/8662\/files\/thumb-01__22081_b8010a42-71fc-4ace-b1c3-a96364eff519.jpg?v=1779190355","url":"https:\/\/pgautohub.com\/products\/heavy-duty-clear-coat-compound","provider":"PG Auto Hub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}