POLISH WITH A KICK.

Classic Polish is a diminishing-abrasive polish with a minor cutting ability, which lets it pull out heavier haze and polish harder clear coats while still finishing crystal clear in one step. The long cycle time makes it versatile: run it as a final polish on harder clears and heavy haze, or as a light compound on a newer vehicle. Non-filling and silicone free, it is one of the most useful bottles in the lineup.

• Minor abrasive, real range: Enough cut to clear heavy haze or lightly correct, then it finishes down to a clean, glossy result.
• Long cycle time: Stays workable, so you control the finish through your passes.
• No fillers: Crisp, true reflections you can trust, not a temporary shine.
• Pads we pair with it: HDO orange foam or the EdgeGuard yellow pad for polishing. For light correction, a microfiber polishing pad or the Tango microfiber polishing pad.
• Not for super-soft clears: It is not as fine as Classic Finish Plus. On very soft clear coats, use Classic Finish Plus on a black foam pad since it is finer.

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How to Use

Final polish

1. Apply 2 to 3 dots to prime the pad.
2. Use light down pressure on your first pass, then lighten up.
3. Cycle the product until it goes clear, then wipe off and inspect.
4. If you still have haze, recycle the section with a faster arm speed, check it, and move on to the next panel.

Light correction

1. Use the Tango or a microfiber polishing pad. Prime the pad first, working the product into the fibers.
2. Correct the panel just as you would with a normal compound.
3. Follow with Classic Finish Plus on a black foam pad for softer clears, or Classic Polish on an HDO orange foam pad to polish out any light marring from the correction step.

Detailer Tips

• A spritz of Shine Mist extends the cycle and helps the polish finish down.
• Follow with Classic Finish Plus on a black foam pad for soft clear coats, or jump straight to your protection of choice (ceramic coating or wax).
• Keep it on a dual action for the best, most controllable finish.
• Works on all paint types.