Advanced Compound in a tall orange plastic bottle with a white screw cap and a white label with black text.

Car polish

Advanced Compound – Machine Polishing Cutting Compound

£20.00

  • Packed in the UK
  • Free delivery over £50
  • 30-day returns on unopened bottles
Product description

Advanced Compound is a cutting compound designed for machine polishing vehicle paintwork. It is used to cut back oxidation and light paint defects before moving on to a finishing polish.

Key Features

  • Cutting compound for vehicle paintwork
  • Designed for use with a machine polisher
  • Helps cut back oxidation
  • Suitable for light paint defects
  • Ideal as the cutting stage before a finishing polish

How to Use Advanced Compound

Apply Advanced Compound using a suitable machine polisher and polishing pad. Work the compound over the paintwork as required, then inspect the finish before progressing to your finishing stage.

After compounding, follow with a finishing polish such as 3M Extra Fine Plus Finishing Polish or 3M Perfect-It Ultrafina SE Finishing Polish where appropriate. A clean microfibre cloth is also useful when wiping and inspecting the paintwork between polishing stages.

Professional Paint Correction

Advanced Compound is a practical choice for valeters and detailers carrying out machine polishing where oxidation or light defects need to be reduced before the final refining and finishing stage.

Shipping & returns

UK mainland delivery. Complimentary over £50. In-stock orders placed before 2pm on a weekday leave the same day.

Unused products can be returned within 30 days. Opened chemicals cannot come back, for safety.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Advanced Compound designed to address?
Advanced Compound is described as being for cutting oxidation and light defects.
Should I use a finishing polish after Advanced Compound?
Yes. The product description says to follow Advanced Compound with a finishing polish.
What does the product description mean by “light defects”?
The description identifies light defects as one of the concerns Advanced Compound is for, alongside oxidation. It does not provide further detail about which specific defects are included.
Is a product photo available for Advanced Compound?
The listing says, “Photo to follow,” so a product photo is not included in the provided description.
Does the listing provide application instructions for Advanced Compound?
The description only says to use Advanced Compound for cutting oxidation and light defects, then follow it with a finishing polish. It does not give additional application instructions.