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Koch-Chemie Polish System 250ml
4.92 / 5.0
12 Reviews
Koch-Chemie are constantly progressing with the industry to make new, scratch-resistant paint systems with polishes in demand to do more and more. ...
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CARPRO Essence Extreme Gloss Enhancer
4.8 / 5.0
5 Reviews
CARPRO Essence is a unique blend of nano-tech Quartz, high gloss durable resins, and fine abrasives that are blended together at a microscopic leve...
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CARPRO CeriGlass: Glass Polish & Cleaner
4.35 / 5.0
17 Reviews
CARPRO's CeriGlass is a special glass polishing system developed by the innovative technique of blending special ceramics (which include Cerium Oxi...
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Auto Finesse Tripple - All In One Polish (500ml)
Tripple is an all in one cleaner polish, enriched with pure Brazilian Carnauba. It's easy application will deep clean paintwork, whilst glazing for...
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Menzerna Super Finish Plus 3800
4.67 / 5.0
3 Reviews
Menzerna Super Finish Plus 3800 is a high-gloss, water-based polish specifically designed with show cars in mind. It contains no waxes, glazes or s...
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CARPRO Reflect Super Fine Polish
5.0 / 5.0
2 Reviews
CARPRO Reflect quickly and easily creates an incredibly high gloss finish that must be seen to be believed! Comprised of diminishing abrasive techn...
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CARPRO Fixer Compound & Polish
4.6667 / 5.0
6 Reviews
CARPRO claim their Fixer Polish is the most versatile compound & polish on the market and is made for any type of paint surface. Fixer is capab...
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Meguiar's #205 Ultra Finishing Polish (236ml)
5.0 / 5.0
3 Reviews
Meguiar's® Mirror Glaze® Professional Ultra Finishing Polish M205 is formulated with advanced technology to provide deep gloss and rich, swirl-free...
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Menzerna Medium Cut Polish 2500
5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
Menzerna Medium Cut Polish 2500 is a highly effective, water-based polish (free from silicones and fillers) designed for use with all paint types. ...
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CARPRO CeriGlass Polish Kit
5.0 / 5.0
7 Reviews
CeriGlass is a special glass polishing system developed by the innovative technique of blending special ceramics (which include Cerium Oxide) toget...
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Chemical Guys Polishing and Buffing Pad Conditioner (473 ml)
4.75 / 5.0
16 Reviews
If you want to achieve superior results with your polishing pad then you'll want to use Chemical Guys Polishing and Buffing Pad Conditioner, which ...
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Koch-Chemie One Cut & Finish P6.02
Koch-Chemie One Cut & Finish P6.02 is a machine polish that will help to permanently remove swirls, holograms, and scratches as well as sanding...
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Autoglym Super Resin Polish
5.0 / 5.0
2 Reviews
Super Resin Polish is suitable for all types and colours of paint. Light scratches, swirls, stains and scuffs vanish leaving your paintwork like ne...
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RUPES Uno Pure Ultra Finishing Polish
RUPES Uno Pure Ultra Finishing Polish is a universally compatible, ultra-fine abrasive polish designed to work with all tool types; rotary, random ...
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CARPRO Essence Plus Polish
5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
CARPRO Essence Plus increases the gloss of paintwork whilst cleansing the surface, leaving a "smooth as glass" feel and amazing hydrophobic propert...
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Bilt Hamber Re-View Glass Polish
RE-VIEW is a powerful active polish, it effectively strips any glass contaminating films, water repellent coatings, hard water marks and mineral st...
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Menzerna Medium Cut Polish 2200 (1 Litre)
Menzerna Medium Cut Polish 2200 is a highly effective, water-based polish (free from silicones and fillers) designed for use with all paint type. T...
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Koch-Chemie Polish System 1L
4.5 / 5.0
2 Reviews
Koch-Chemie are constantly progressing with the industry to make new, scratch-resistant paint systems with polishes in demand to do more and more. ...
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Angelwax Resurrection Heavy Finish Polishing Compound (500ml)
5.0 / 5.0
3 Reviews
Angelwax Resurrection is a heavy cut, intensive surface polishing compound, which is silicone free meaning it is suitable for all paint types and h...
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RUPES Uno Advanced Stand Alone
RUPES Uno Advanced is a finishing polish that combines incredible shine with durable protection in order to simultaneously remove minor imperfectio...
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Koch-Chemie Mep Metal Polish
Koch-Chemie Metal Polish has been designed to be an excellent polish suitable for use on all metals. Increases the natural gloss level as well as r...
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Koch-Chemie Micro Cut M2.02
Koch-ChemieMicro Cut M2.02 is a machine micro-polishing agent that will help to permanently remove swirls, holograms, and fine scratches. The polis...
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3M Rosa Polish Pink (1 Litre)
5.0 / 5.0
4 Reviews
3M Polish Rosa is a must-have product for any car cleaning or restoration kit. As well as restoring original paint shine, it offers long lasting fi...
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Menzerna Cut Force Pro Speed Compound & Finish
The high-performance polish in a class of its own, taking paint repair to a new level. Powerfully removes scratches, sanding and wear marks at top ...
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CARPRO Essence Plus Polish (1 Litre)
CARPRO Essence Plus increases the gloss of paintwork whilst cleansing the surface, leaving a "smooth as glass" feel and amazing hydrophobic propert...
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Koch-Chemie Lack-Polish Violett P2.03
5.0 / 5.0
2 Reviews
Koch-Chemie Lack-Polish Violet is a slightly abrasive gloss enhancing polish that maintains and refines new to medium weathered gloss paintwork. La...
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Koch-Chemie Lack-Polish Green P1.03
The Koch-Chemie Lack-Polish Grün P1.03 (Green Finish Polish) conserves and improves the paintwork of your vehicle, whilst providing it with a vibra...
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SONAX XTREME PPF + Vinyl Polish (250ml)
Gentle polish containing special care components for glossy and matt PFFs, wraps and vinyl. Cleans, polishes and protects the treated surface in on...
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SONAX Scratch Remover for Plastics (75ml)
High-performance polish for removing scratches from smooth, glossy plastics, acrylic and plexiglass. Ideal for use on surfaces that have become mil...
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CARPRO GofX
CARPRO GofX is a dedicated glass cleaner and restorer that prepares surfaces for applying ceramic coatings or sealants. Easy to use despite its pro...
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3M Perfect-It Random Orbital Polish (946ml)
3M Perfect-It Random Orbital Polish is a high-quality formula that consistently delivers professional-grade results in the form of a high-quality f...
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Koch-Chemie THE FINISHER ShineSpeedPolish (250ml)
Gentle polish for quick paint refreshment ShineSpeedPolish is your partner for a brilliant high shine! Cares for and protects your paint in one ste...
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Koch-Chemie THE FINISHER PowerSpeedPolish (250ml)
Powerful polish for long-lasting paintwork restoration PowerSpeedPolish is your polish for brilliantly shiny paintwork. It reliably removes polishi...
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SONAX Polish + Wax Colour (250ml)
Medium polish for as-new and slightly matt paintwork, with colour pigments and wax components. Smooths, polishes and waxes all standard and metalli...
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CARPRO GofX Kit
CARPRO GofX is a dedicated glass cleaner and restorer that prepares surfaces for applying ceramic coatings or sealants. Easy to use despite its pro...
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Chemical Guys Headlight Restoration & Ceramic Kit
Say goodbye to yellowing, haze and oxidation with this complete headlight restoration and ceramic coating kit from Chemical Guys. Designed to bring...
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Car Polish: Professional Finishing Polish for Every Paint Type
Give your car the finishing touch it deserves from our selection of professional car polish. Our range of high quality car detailing polish products will really make your car's paintwork go that extra visual mile, whether you're removing fine swirls, enhancing gloss, or preparing a surface for a ceramic coating or wax.
At Slim's Detailing we stock finishing polish from trusted brands including Koch-Chemie, CARPRO, Meguiar's, Menzerna, RUPES, Bilt Hamber, and more. From ultra-fine finishing polishes for show-ready results to cutting compounds for heavier correction, you'll find the right car polish for the job here.
Trusted by detailers and first-time users
"No dust, swirls are gone. Brilliant product." – Zh (Koch-Chemie Polish System)
"I found Koch-Chemie to be an easy product to use with minimal dust. The final results were fantastic." – Lee Clark (Koch-Chemie Polish System)
"Excellent products from CARPRO. Highly recommended." – Narinder Bilkhu (CARPRO Essence Extreme Gloss Enhancer)
"Excellent compound , used many times and good price and fast delivery from Slims Detailing, who I will be using again." – David Scott (RUPES DA Coarse High Performance Polishing Compound)
Which car polish is right for you?
Best for ultra-fine finishing: If you're after a swirl-free, show-ready result, a dedicated finishing polish is what you need. Products like Koch-Chemie Micro Cut M3.02 and RUPES Uno Pure Ultra Finishing Polish are designed to leave a deep, high-gloss finish with no haze or marring.
Best for medium correction: For light to medium scratches, swirl marks, and oxidation, a medium cut polish removes defects without being too aggressive. Menzerna Medium Cut Polish 2500 and Koch-Chemie Micro Cut M2.02 are reliable options for this stage.
Best for heavy correction: Heavier defects require a compound with more cut. CARPRO Fixer Compound & Polish and Koch-Chemie Heavy Cut H8.02 handle significant paint correction before a finishing polish refines the result.
Best for an all-in-one result: Some car detailing polishes cut, finish, and protect in a single step. Koch-Chemie One Cut & Finish P6.02 and RUPES Uno Advanced are strong options when you want correction and gloss in one pass.
Best for glass: Glass polishing requires specialist products. CARPRO CeriGlass Glass Polish & Cleaner and Bilt Hamber Re-View Glass Polish are both formulated specifically for glass surfaces, removing water marks, films, and contamination without damaging the surface.
Best for metal: Koch-Chemie MEP Metal Polish is designed for all metals, increasing natural gloss and protecting the surface.
Best for PPF and vinyl: SONAX XTREME PPF + Vinyl Polish is a gentle car polish formulated specifically for paint protection film, wraps, and vinyl, cleaning, polishing, and protecting in one step.
Why use a finishing polish?
Car polish works by using abrasive particles to level the surface of your clearcoat, removing the micro-scratches, swirl marks, oxidation, and surface contaminants that dull paintwork over time. A good car detailing polish restores clarity and depth to your paint before a wax or ceramic coating is applied to seal and protect the result.
Polishing is a staged process. Heavier compounds remove more material and correct deeper defects but leave a surface that needs refining. Finishing polishes use finer abrasives to remove the marks left by compounds and bring the paint to a high gloss. Many professional detailers work through two or three stages: cut, medium, and finish, with each stage refining the result of the last.
Using the right car polish for your paint type and the level of correction needed makes a significant difference to the final result. Key things to consider:
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The level of defects you're correcting: light swirls need a finishing polish; deeper scratches need a compound first
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Whether you're applying by hand or machine: many polishes are optimised for DA or rotary polishers
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Whether the polish contains fillers or sealers, which can mask results temporarily rather than correct them permanently
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The paint type: softer paints correct more easily but are more prone to marring; harder paints need more aggressive compounds
Car polish product breakdown
Finishing Polishes
Finishing polishes use the finest abrasives to refine paintwork to a high gloss, removing any haze left by cutting or medium stages and leaving a surface ready for wax or ceramic protection.
Koch-Chemie Micro Cut And Finish P3.01 works as a long-term seal with a high gloss finish and smoothness, even on dark and sensitive shades. Menzerna Super Finish Plus 3800 is a high-gloss, water-based polish designed with show cars in mind, containing no waxes, glazes, or silicones. RUPES Uno Pure Ultra Finishing Polish is universally compatible with all tool types including rotary, random orbital, and forced rotation, making it a flexible choice for professional and enthusiast use alike. Koch-Chemie Lack-Polish Violett P2.03 is a slightly abrasive gloss enhancing polish that maintains and refines new to medium weathered gloss paintwork.
CARPRO Reflect Super Fine Polish uses diminishing abrasive technology to quickly and easily create an incredibly high gloss finish. CARPRO Essence Extreme Gloss Enhancer blends nano-tech quartz, high gloss durable resins, and fine abrasives at a microscopic level for a unique depth of finish. CARPRO Essence Plus Polish increases the gloss of paintwork whilst cleansing the surface, leaving a smooth as glass feel and hydrophobic properties, and is also available in a 1 litre size.
Koch-Chemie Lack-Polish Green P1.03 conserves and improves paintwork whilst providing a vibrant, deep gloss. Koch-Chemie Shine Speed Polish delivers a unique high gloss finish, maintaining and conserving in a single step. Koch-Chemie THE FINISHER ShineSpeedPolish is a gentle polish for quick paint refreshment, caring for and protecting paint in one step. 3M Perfect-It Random Orbital Polish consistently delivers professional-grade results and a high-quality finish.
Medium Cut Polishes
Medium cut polishes sit between a compound and a finishing polish, removing light to medium defects while leaving a refined surface that requires minimal finishing work.
Koch-Chemie Fine Cut F6.01 works quickly and efficiently on scratches and sanding marks up to 2500g effortlessly. Perfect to recondition medium to heavily weathered paintwork and the best starting point when you don’t know the level of correction required. Malco Epic Medium Duty Compound will remove up to P2500 sand scratches and polishes to a deep gloss all in one step. Use with orbital polishers for a dust-free application and a brilliant finish.
Cutting Compounds
For heavier paint correction, cutting compounds use more aggressive abrasives to remove deeper scratches, sanding marks, and significant oxidation before a finer polish refines the result.
CARPRO Fixer Compound & Polish is built for any type of paint surface and is capable of significant correction in a single step. Angelwax Resurrection Heavy Finish Polishing Compound is a heavy cut, intensive, silicone-free polishing compound suitable for all paint types and high-solid paints. Menzerna Cut Force Pro Speed Compound & Finish powerfully removes scratches, sanding marks, and wear at high speed. Koch-Chemie THE FINISHER PowerSpeedPolish reliably removes polishing marks and restores brilliant, long-lasting paintwork.
All-In-One Polishes
All-in-one car detailing polishes combine cutting, finishing, and protection in a single product, saving time while still delivering a strong result.
Koch-Chemie One Cut & Finish P6.02 permanently removes swirls, holograms, scratches, and sanding marks in one machine polish step. RUPES Uno Advanced combines incredible shine with durable protection, simultaneously removing minor imperfections and leaving a refined finish. Autoglym Super Resin Polish is suitable for all types and colours of paint, removing light scratches, swirls, stains, and scuffs by hand. 3M Rosa Polish Pink restores original paint shine while offering long-lasting finishing in a single step. SONAX Polish + Wax Colour is a medium polish for as-new and slightly matt paintwork, with colour pigments and wax components that smooth, polish, and wax in one pass.
Glass Polish
Glass requires a specialist car polish that won't damage the surface or leave residue. CARPRO CeriGlass Glass Polish & Cleaner uses a blend of special ceramics including Cerium Oxide to restore clarity to glass surfaces, and is available as a complete kit. CARPRO GofX is a dedicated glass cleaner and restorer that prepares surfaces for ceramic coatings or sealants, also available as a kit. Bilt Hamber Re-View Glass Polish strips glass contaminating films, water repellent coatings, hard water marks, and mineral stains effectively and without damage.
Metal Polish
Koch-Chemie MEP Metal Polish is designed for use on all metals, increasing the natural gloss level and protecting the surface after polishing.
Specialist Polishes
SONAX XTREME PPF + Vinyl Polish is a gentle car polish containing special care components for glossy and matt PPFs, wraps, and vinyl, cleaning, polishing, and protecting the surface in one step. SONAX Scratch Remover for Plastics is a high-performance polish for removing scratches from smooth, glossy plastics, acrylic, and plexiglass. Chemical Guys Polishing and Buffing Pad Conditioner primes and conditions polishing pads for superior results. Chemical Guys Headlight Restoration & Ceramic Kit restores clarity to oxidised and yellowed headlights using a ceramic-infused polishing process.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a car polish and a car wax?
Car polish uses abrasives to remove surface defects and restore clarity to your clearcoat. Car wax seals and protects the result. Polish corrects; wax protects. For the best finish, polish first and then apply a wax or ceramic coating to lock in the result.
Can I apply car polish by hand?
Yes, though machine application with a DA or rotary polisher gives more consistent results, particularly with medium cut or cutting compounds. Finishing polishes and all-in-one products are generally more forgiving and well suited to hand application.
Do I need to polish before applying a ceramic coating?
Yes. A ceramic coating locks in whatever is on the surface beneath it, including defects. Polishing before coating ensures the surface is as refined as possible before the coating is applied. Products like CARPRO GofX are specifically designed to prepare glass surfaces for coating.
How do I know which cut level I need?
Start by assessing the level of defects on your paintwork. Light swirls and fine marks can usually be addressed with a finishing polish alone. Deeper scratches and heavier oxidation need a compound or medium cut first, followed by a finishing polish to refine the surface.
We always recommend to start with a medium to fine compound like bestselling Koch-Chemie Fine Cut F6.01. More often than not, this will provide the correction you need. If you are still struggling with imperfections, we suggest you move to a compound with heavier cut. Usually, the heavier cut, the lower the gloss level. Refine down through to a fine cut & finish compound for best results.
Browse car polish at Slim's Detailing
Whether you're looking for a professional finishing polish for a show-ready result, a cutting compound for heavier correction, or a specialist car detailing polish for glass, metal, or vinyl, you'll find the right product here. Browse the full range and find the car polish that suits your paint and your process.