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Depth Charge

Depth Charge

Medium/Heavier Cut Polish and Pre-Wax Cleanser

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One of our favourite products because it sounds like an anti-submarine munition, but instead of killing subs this gives defective paintwork more clarity by cutting deeper.

Swirls, haze, years of regret, it cuts through the lot like a detailer on a deadline.

  • Medium cut polish for tackling moderate swirl marks and defects
  • Cleans paint while refining the surface ready for wax or sealant
  • Ideal for older or neglected paintwork, or just harder paint types
  • Machine or hand applicable; best cutting results via machine with the correct pad and process
  1. Apply sparingly with a Blue Roo by hand or by machine with a medium to heavy cut foam polishing pad (or microfibre cutting pad if using a DA)
  2. If by hand, use light to medium pressure to work the polish into the paint/clearcoat - if by machine, do a set of multiple passes
  3. Buff off after with a clean microfibre
  4. Check for rehazing after 5 minutes and buff with a clean turned side of the original cloth
  5. Repeat as necessary to remove minor swirls and blemishes best results will always be with a machine polisher
  6. Use Stripp-Ex panelwipe to see the true finish achieved
  7. For deeper defects, consider the use of heavier cut polishing techniques (the use of a third party dedicated heavy cut compound, swapping an orbital machine polishing process for a rotary machine polishing process etc.)

Is it safe on all paint types?
Generally speaking, yes, it is only a medium rather than full on heavy cut product so suits all but the most delicate finishes. If in doubt, always go gently to begin with on suspected softer paints with a lower cut process (softer pad, lower machine speed/torque etc).

Will it remove deep scratches?

It can reduce heavier swirls but may not fully remove deep scratches. These may need to be wet-sanded out, an advanced technique. And if the scratch has gone through the clearcoat, a respray will be required.

Do I have to refine the finish after using Depth Charge?
The best finish is always achieved by 'finishing down' with lesser cut or ultra-fine cut polishes. Using Critical Finish after, or even Lime Prime and then Critical Finish in that order, may give even better results in terms of paint clarity.

Can I wax straight after?
Yes, it leaves paint clean and ready for protection. If using a sealant we recommend that you use Stripp-Ex as a panelwipe to remove all oils first; this ensures the maximum longevity, durability and performance from the sealant.

Does it fill defects?
There will be a little natural filling due to the glaze oils in this product but it generally removes defects rather than masking them.

Do you do an even heavier cut polish?
No, currently Depth Charge is the heaviest cut polish we do. It is easier to cut paint over and over to achieve a desired result but much harder to put paint back. So for reasons of safety we do a medium/heavier cut polish only that can be combined with heavier cut pads and the correct machine polishing techniques for strong but safe paint removal.



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