{"title":"Detailing Compounds \u0026 Polishes","description":"\u003cspan\u003eThere is so much information and an insane amount of product choices when it comes to compounds and polishes.  It is extremely difficult to figure out with what and how to do it, but polishing a car isn't as hard as you think.  Prep the surface, tape the trim, get a random orbital polisher and some pads, and you can see some great results.  The products below were chosen after trying dozens of products over the course of years. These are the products I use on my cars, so naturally I offer them here.\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"carpro-eraser","title":"CARPRO Eraser","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOil and Polish Remover\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eI can't recall exactly when I made the switch to this, but I'm a huge fan of this stuff. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe main use for this is to dissolve\/remove oils left behind after polishing.  I use it after compounding to make sure I'm getting a clear view to check my work before moving on to finishing. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt also ensures the oils from the compound aren't interfering with your next polishing step.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThen we use it again after all polishing is complete to make sure our sealant\/wax\/coating bonds well with the paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt can also be used on glass to prep it for sealant\/coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI like that it's not as grabby as using isopropyl alcohol (IPA), and it smells wonderful.  It really depends on my mood, but I'll use it with my \u003ca title=\"Waffle Weave Towel\" href=\"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/plush-waffle-weave-waterless-towel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWaffle Weave\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Wax Removal Towel\" href=\"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/high-pile-wax-sealant-removal-towel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWax Removal Towel\u003c\/a\u003e, or even the \u003ca title=\"Drying Towel\" href=\"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/drying-towel-3-0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDrying Towel\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Obsessed Garage","offers":[{"title":"1L","offer_id":5669516541983,"sku":"CP-17992","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"128oz (1 Gallon)","offer_id":5669516574751,"sku":"CP-17993","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1239\/9256\/files\/CARPROEraser-1.jpg?v=1707490103"},{"product_id":"d3-jescar-correcting-compound","title":"Jescar Correcting Compound","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCompound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is where things start to get complicated, and we begin to lose the hobbyist title and enter into what I would call the prosumer realm. If you are willing to take your car care skills to this level, you should have already become proficient in your washing process and have now figured out how to decontaminate your car in preparation to pick up a polisher. So the question you should ask yourself is, \"Am I ready and capable of removing scratches and swirls in my paint?\" I think the answer to that question is simple if you've followed along with me through the washing and decon processes. As much as detailers wouldn't like to admit, getting a decent result with a polisher isn't all that difficult. Now...there are different levels of correction and results, but I think we can all greatly improve our car's finish with minimal risk and a healthy dose of not being stupid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere are a lot of great polishes out there. I've been guilty of jumping around a lot from polish to polish to come to this conclusion. To date, this is by a large margin my favorite \"compound.\" I think about, and rank polishes like this:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCompound (Most Aggressive): Break this out with a \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"RUPES D-A Fine (Yellow) Microfiber Polishing Pad\" href=\"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/rupes-d-a-fine-yellow-microfiber-polishing-pad\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRUPES D-A Fine (Yellow) Microfiber Polishing Pad\u003c\/a\u003e when you have scratches and swirls in the paint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePolish (In the Middle): With the combination of this Jescar and the Sonax Perfect Finish I have in the store, I've found this type of medium polish unnecessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1-Step: This is generally a polish that starts out cutting to some extent and diminishes as you make more passes to finish out the surface. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/d5-sonax-perfect-finish\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSonax Perfect Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is an example.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFinishing: I happen to use Perfect Finish to finish most of the time, but there are dedicated polishes that are used to refine the surface after compounding or when you just want to clean up a car that doesn't have any major defects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the world of compounds, I would rank this Jescar on the lower side of cutting ability. I think you'll find it is adequate to tackle most paints and cars that us OG guys need to correct. I also have a bottle of more aggressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/sonax-cutmax\" title=\"Sonax Cutmax\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSonax Cutmax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e in my cabinet, just in case something is really nasty and needs to be addressed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProcedure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAgain, use this after decontaminating the car with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/decontamination-soap\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDecon Soap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"P\u0026amp;S Iron Buster\" href=\"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/p-s-iron-buster\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eP\u0026amp;S Iron Buster\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Rag Company Ultra Clay Scrubber\" href=\"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/the-rag-company-ultra-clay-scrubber\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Rag Company Ultra Clay Scrubber\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWipe the surface with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/carpro-eraser\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCARPRO Eraser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and tape off all trim with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/3m-precision-tape\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3M Precision Masking Tape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInspect with a light. I use \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Fenix PD35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/fenix-pd35-v3-with-kit-work-in-progress\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePD-35 Fenix Light\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/fenix-pd35-tactical-edition\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGenerally, I use \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"RUPES D-A Fine (Yellow) Microfiber Polishing Pad\" href=\"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/rupes-d-a-fine-yellow-microfiber-polishing-pad\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRUPES D-A Fine (Yellow) Microfiber Polishing Pad\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. Prime the pad by spreading Jescar Correcting Compound all over the surface.  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdd a few dots and polish on Speed 4 on your RUPES polisher. I make 2 passes left to right and 2 passes up and down. Make sure to move the machine slowly. It's okay to add some pressure. Do 2' x 2' sections (or smaller) at a time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWipe off with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/low-pile-polish-removal-towel\" title=\"Low Pile Polish Removal Towel\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLow Pile \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/low-pile-polish-removal-towel\" title=\"Low Pile Polish Removal Towel\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePolish Removal Towel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/carpro-eraser\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCARPRO Eraser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInspect your spot with your light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOnce you've determined it's working, you can generally roll through the rest of the car inspecting periodically.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFollow with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/carpro-eraser\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCARPRO Eraser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, then \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/d5-sonax-perfect-finish\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSonax Perfect Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, and a Yellow or White RUPES Foam Pad.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAvailable in 8oz or 32oz bottles. I'd recommend getting the bigger bottle if you can swing it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Obsessed Garage","offers":[{"title":"8oz","offer_id":5677690290207,"sku":"JS-J-CC-8","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32oz","offer_id":5677691699231,"sku":"JS-J-CCQ","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1239\/9256\/products\/Q4A3160.jpg?v=1636400259"},{"product_id":"d5-sonax-perfect-finish","title":"Sonax Perfect Finish","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinishing Polish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThis is where things start to get complicated, and we begin to lose the hobbyist title and enter into what I would call the prosumer realm. If you are willing to take your car care skills to this level, you should have already become proficient in your washing process and have now figured out how to decontaminate your car in preparation to pick up a polisher. So the question you should ask yourself is, \"Am I ready and capable of removing scratches and swirls in my paint?\" I think the answer to that question is simple if you've followed along with me through the washing and decon processes. As much as detailers wouldn't like to admit, getting a decent result with a polisher isn't all that difficult. Now...there are different levels of correction and results, but I think we can all greatly improve our car's finish with minimal risk and a healthy dose of not being stupid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThere are a lot of great polishes out there. I've been guilty of jumping around a lot from polish to polish to come to this conclusion. To date, this is by a large margin my favorite \"finishing polish.\" I think about, and rank polishes like this:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eCompound (Most Aggressive): Break out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/d3-jescar-correcting-compound\" title=\"Jescar Correcting Compound\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJescar Correcting Compound\u003c\/a\u003e with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/rupes-d-a-fine-yellow-microfiber-polishing-pad\" title=\"RUPES D-A Fine (Yellow) Microfiber Polishing Pad\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRUPES D-A Fine (Yellow) Microfiber Polishing Pad\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e when you have scratches and swirls in the paint.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ePolish (In the Middle): With the combination of this Sonax Perfect Finish and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Jescar Correcting Compound\" href=\"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/d3-jescar-correcting-compound\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eJescar Correcting Compound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e that I have in store, I've found this type of medium polish unnecessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e1-Step: This is generally a polish that starts out cutting to some extent and diminishes as you make more passes to finish out the surface. Sonax Perfect Finish is an example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFinishing: I happen to use Perfect Finish to finish most of the time, but there are dedicated polishes that are used to refine the surface after compounding or when you just want to clean up a car that doesn't have any major defects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIn the world of finishing polishes, this is quite different than most. It has diminishing properties, which means it starts out with some cutting ability and, with successive passes, breaks down to a finer finisher. I use this most often with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/d6-rupes-yellow-fine-polishing-pads-1\" title=\"RUPES D-A Fine (Yellow) Foam Polishing Pad\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRUPES Yellow Foam Pad\u003c\/a\u003e as a single-step polish or to follow my heavier compounding polish to remove any imperfections left behind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Obsessed Garage","offers":[{"title":"250ml","offer_id":5677768081439,"sku":"SX-224141","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1L","offer_id":5677768114207,"sku":"SX-224300","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1239\/9256\/files\/Product-PerfectFinish-3-July2026.jpg?v=1784131034"},{"product_id":"sonax-cutmax","title":"Sonax Cutmax","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Cutting Compound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI've been using Cutmax more and more recently, so I've decided it's time to add it to the store. It's a bit more aggressive than \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/d3-jescar-correction-compound\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJescar Correcting Compound\u003c\/a\u003e and it's similar to Meguiars M101 that I used to use but with a lot less dusting. You'll use this with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/rupes-d-a-fine-yellow-microfiber-polishing-pad\" title=\"RUPES D-A Fine (Yellow) Microfiber Polishing Pad\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRUPES D-A Fine (Yellow) Microfiber Polishing Pad\u003c\/a\u003e and finish off with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/d5-sonax-perfect-finish\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSonax Perfect Finish\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/d5-sonax-perfect-finish\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Obsessed Garage","offers":[{"title":"250ml","offer_id":31967030280264,"sku":"SX-02461410","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1L","offer_id":31967030313032,"sku":"SX-2463000","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1239\/9256\/products\/Q4A3177.jpg?v=1636391396"},{"product_id":"carpro-metallicut-metal-polish","title":"CARPRO MetalliCut Metal Polish","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHaving a really good metal polish in my store was needed. CARPRO created MetalliCut to give your stainless steel, aluminum, and chrome surfaces an impressive shine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMetalliCut can be used to improve exhaust tips, chrome or aluminum wheels, bumpers and metal trim. When you think of this product compared to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/ospho-metal-rust-treatment\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOspho Metal \u0026amp; Rust Treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, you need to know that one is designed for rust clean up and protection (Ospho) and the other is designed for polishing and extreme gloss (MetalliCut). What extreme gloss actually means; I don’t know. My guess is that you can expect your surface to have a noticeable shine to it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA few of us did a smell test and Kyle had an interesting observation. He described the scent of this stuff as a “solvent-y” smell. I agree. It does have a solvent smell to it. I like it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eI agree with CARPRO when they say that this is the go-to metal polish for professional detailers and enthusiasts. If you want to add a shine to your exhaust, aluminum, etc. This stuff works and it's what you want.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Obsessed Garage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40962333442199,"sku":"CP-MC50","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1239\/9256\/files\/02-07-23-1.jpg?v=1707328063"},{"product_id":"p21s-polishing-soap","title":"P21S Polishing Soap","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eI’ve been using P21S polishing soap for a while now. The selling point of this stuff is that you can use it wherever you would use a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/carpro-metallicut-metal-polish\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emetal polish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. It’s a water-based soap that’s biodegradable and non-toxic; it requires minimal effort to prepare for application.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhen I \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/QqHkE1VZDGo?t=1254\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ecleaned the exhaust tips on my GT4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, I simply took the enclosed sponge, wetted it, shuffled it around in the soap, then lightly scrubbed the tips. Depending on your exhaust setup, you may have to use this more often during your car washing, especially if you don’t have cats (Catback exhaust).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eI like how it isn’t greasy and doesn’t leave junk underneath my fingernails. A super-effective, super-efficient product that gets the job done with a fraction of effort. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThere are other uses for this, like cleaning stainless, aluminum, glass cooktops, etc. My primary use for it will be cleaning my exhausts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Obsessed Garage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42053706055831,"sku":"MK-P21-15300P","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1239\/9256\/files\/P21S_Updated_-2.jpg?v=1699628154"},{"product_id":"rupes-d-a-coarse-compound","title":"RUPES | D-A Coarse Compound","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eI’ve always loved the RUPES stuff, especially their orbital polishers, but lately, I’ve been using their compounds and polishes a lot more, and I’m ready to make the switch. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe first time I tried this cut polishing compound was when I polished the pig nose, excuse me, the G80 M3 50 (Jahre Edition) during my \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/ep_fWZCMe2c?feature=share\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003erage polish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e. That was a 7-hour live stream, just so you know. What I like about it is that it doesn’t dust as much as Meguiar’s M101 and finishes down better. Another reason we’re carrying this is that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eM101 is discontinued.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eRUPES has always been innovative with its product line. This fast-cutting compound is ideal for quick defect removal and a smooth user experience on every type of paint; it finishes with excellent clarity, low dusting, and easy wipe-off.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eBenefits and Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eHigh-performance cutting compound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDurable lubrication system for an extended polishing cycle and longer working time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe low dusting formula reduces post-compound cleanup work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eOne-step moderate-to-severe defect removal and finishing on most paints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eSanding mark and severe defect removal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eRecommended for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/collections\/polishers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003erandom orbital or gear-driven polishers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Obsessed Garage","offers":[{"title":"250ml","offer_id":42984539586711,"sku":"RU-9.DACOARSE250","price":28.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000ml","offer_id":42984539619479,"sku":"RU-9.DACOARSE","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1239\/9256\/products\/Q4A9116_2c2d913f-2fe6-42c8-8914-777893efb574.jpg?v=1678732860"},{"product_id":"griots-garage-boss-fast-correcting-cream","title":"Griot's Garage Boss Fast Correcting Cream","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorrecting Cream\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGriot’s Garage Boss Fast Correcting Cream is a compound used to remove moderate to severe scratches, swirls, and defects from painted surfaces. You would use this as the first step in the correcting and polishing process if your paint is pretty beat up. What I really like about this compound is that it won’t dust, has a long working time, and wipes off really easily. I also really like the bottle that it comes in. The top is rounded, which makes applying the product to the pad much easier. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFast Correcting Cream is diminishing. This is what makes it not dust and wipe off easily. It also means that it won’t leave behind haze or micro-swirls like other aggressive compounds do. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is the fourth compound in the store, and I think that it is different enough to warrant a spot in the lineup. Fast Correcting Cream is more forgiving and will work in more situations than other aggressive compounds. If you have some serious defects in your paint and need to get them out, Fast Correcting Cream is a great place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Obsessed Garage","offers":[{"title":"16oz","offer_id":43191310876823,"sku":"GR-B110P","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":43191310909591,"sku":"GR-B110G","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1239\/9256\/files\/FastCorrectingCreamEdit-29.jpg?v=1692363391"},{"product_id":"bilt-hamber-re-view","title":"Bilt Hamber Re-View","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eGlass Polish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eGlass Polish: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eGet Ultra Clean Glass before coating\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eNo Polisher Needed: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eApply by hand or with a machine\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ePerfect Protection Prep: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eGet your glass ready to be protected with sealants or coatings\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eRe-View is an active glass polish that\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e strips any glass-contaminating films, water repellent coatings, hard water marks, and mineral staining. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eBut the really cool thing is Re-View works even when applied by hand. Of course, I'll always use a machine with a microfiber pad, but if you don't have one, this is super legit!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eYou’ll want to use this before coating the windshield in the polishing phase. I will warn you that this stuff gets hot, so if you’re polishing with a machine, make sure you mist it with some water occasionally. Also, make sure you do a test spot before committing to the whole windshield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Obsessed Garage","offers":[{"title":"500 mL","offer_id":45314647490711,"sku":"BH-Re-View-500ml","price":29.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1239\/9256\/files\/Product-BiltHamber-11-2025.jpg?v=1757959979"},{"product_id":"rupes-reveal-strong","title":"Rupes REVEAL Strong","description":"\u003ch3\u003ePanel Prep for Polishing and Coating Application\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong Panel Wipe Solution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-Coating Wipe Down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply by spraying onto a towel, not directly on the surface\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRupes REVEAL Strong is my preferred pre-coating panel wipe, but I am warning you, this stuff is no joke! It's a sledgehammer and will make your eyes water just by sniffing it. Use with caution and always do a test spot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Obsessed Garage","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":46161574625431,"sku":"RU-9.REVEALH","price":17.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1239\/9256\/files\/Product-RupesReveal-1-2025.jpg?v=1761584045"},{"product_id":"obsessed-garage-polishing-package-2-0","title":"Obsessed Garage Polishing Package 2.0","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaint correction requires the right combination of polishers, compounds, pads, and surface preparation products. 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