Diminishing Polishes:
Today the most advanced and most expensive professional polishes use “diminishing” or sometimes called “nano” technology. This means that as they are applied they progressively “break down” into finer and finer particles. For instance if a diminishing polish starts out as a 1500 grit it can break down to a 50 point which is extremely fine, which will give a superb shine and luster even before using a glaze. This technology allows a defect to be removed and then fine polished…without requiring a secondary polish to remove abrasive haze. Thus moving straight to a glaze for clarity and then finally to a sealant to finish the job.
With a “diminishing” polish you get fast efficient removal of paint defects. The Ultimate Car Scratch Remover utilizes a diminishing polish (Totally Bitchin Scratch Remover).
NOTE: Using a high quality clean micro fiber towel is the most safe and effective way to apply a polish when working by hand to remove isolated scratches. Cotton towels can actually harm the finish since they just push the dried particles around on the finish rather than trapping them safely in the fibers like a micro fiber towel does.
Cutting Compound (sometimes called rubbing compound):
Cutting compounds are used for removing wet sand paper grits of approx 1000-1500…serious wet sanding territory. These compounds are sometimes called rubbing compounds. This class of abrasive is usually rated at one grit and remains at that grit the entire time it is applied. They are used for serious paint correction and without proper use can easily cause unnecessary damage to your clear coat finish.
Cutting or rubbing compounds are always followed with a polish. They leave what appears to be haze but is really the fine scratches left from the abrasive once the deep wet sanding scratches are gone. Therefore a polish is always necessary to remove the haze or fine compound scratches left.
In the end the safest way to remove isolated scratches on a modern clear coat finish is to us a Diminishing Polish like the one found in 100% guaranteed Ultimate Car Scratch Remover System.
If all you want is a basic kit to remove a couple scratches then check out the new LITE kit
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pat regan
242 days ago
thanks for the scratch tip. my problem is apparently pine pitch. any suggestions> [even a single-edged blade would not remove it from windshield.] thanks in advance for any suggestions you might offer.
pat regan
Karl
242 days ago
Hey Pat – the best thing by far I have ever used to remove dried pine sap is WD-40. Only use a micro fiber towel that is clean spray some on the the sap…let is soak for a few minutes. Spray WD on the towel and CAREFULLY
and lightly rub with the micro fiber towel…as the sap comes off use a fresh part of the towel wet it with WD and keep repeating. The WD40 will dissolve the sap in no time and the micro fiber picks it up safely. After wash the area with shampoo and then apply a high quality wax (good) or sealant (best). The towel will be toast so toss it bc it will never get clean again. WD40 works great for dried bird droppings too.