Autobead Finishing Compound

Ultra fine finishing compound for a jewelled finish

Autobead Finishing Compound

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Autobead Finishing Compound is an ultra fine polishing compound that permanently removes light swirls, holograms and 3000 grit sanding marks while creating a deep, jewelled finish. A careful mix of self diminishing particles means it leaves no marks or trails, even on softer paint.

  • Deep, jewelled finish
  • Removes holograms
  • Removes light swirls
  • Safe on softer paint
  • No fillers, no drop back
  • Silicone free
  • Body shop safe
  • By machine or by hand
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Autobead Finishing Compound is an ultra fine polishing compound that permanently removes light swirls, holograms and 3000 grit sanding marks while creating a deep, jewelled finish. A careful mix of self diminishing particles means it leaves no marks or trails, even on softer paint.

It is silicone free, body shop safe and suitable for all paint types, and it contains no fillers, so there is minimal drop back and the results are true. Use it by machine (rotary or dual action) or by hand, in 500ml or 1L. Autobead recommends it for refining after Autobead Heavy Cut Compound.

Key Features

  • Ultra fine polishing compound
  • Removes holograms and light swirls
  • Removes 3000 grit sanding marks
  • No marks or trails on soft paint
  • Silicone free, body shop safe
  • No fillers, true results
  • 500ml and 1L

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Key features

  • Finishing Polish
  • Gloss Enhancement
  • Haze Removal
  • Paint Refinement
  • Machine Polish

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Expert Notes

The finishing stage is where the gloss is made. Autobead Finishing Compound uses self diminishing particles fine enough to take out holograms and light swirls without leaving marks or trails, even on softer paint, so the finish looks deep and jewelled.

No fillers means what you see is what stays. There is minimal drop back, so the paint looks the same after a wash as it did when you put the machine down. Autobead recommends it for refining after its Heavy Cut Compound.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Paintwork
  • Clear coat
  • Soft paint
  • All paint types

Caution: Shake well before use, and work an area no greater than 6 times the size of the polishing pad.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Finishing Compound
Cut
Ultra Fine
Removes
3000 Grit Sanding Marks, Holograms
Fillers
None
Silicone
Free
Body Shop Safe
Yes
Application
Rotary, Dual Action Or Hand
Sizes
500ml, 1L
Brand
Autobead

How To Use

Spread the compound

  1. Shake well before use.
  2. Apply the desired amount of compound to the polishing pad.
  3. With the machine at a low speed setting, spread the compound over the surface.
  4. Work an area no greater than 6 times the size of the polishing pad.

Polish and buff

  1. Increase the speed and apply light to medium pressure.
  2. Work in a crosswise motion until a clear film appears on the paint surface.
  3. Remove the remaining traces with a microfibre towel.

Finish

  1. Buff to a high gloss, reflective finish.
  2. Protect the paint with a wax, sealant or coating.

Top Tip: Keep each section no bigger than 6 times the size of your pad, as Autobead advises, so the abrasives break down fully before you wipe.

Performance Benefits

  • Improves paint clarity
  • Helps reduce visible defects
  • Restores gloss before protection
  • Works with suitable foam or microfibre pads
  • Supports professional correction stages
  • Prepares paint for wax, sealant or coating

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it remove?

Light swirls, holograms and 3000 grit sanding marks, according to Autobead.

Can I use it by hand?

Yes. Autobead says it suits rotary and dual action machines, or application by hand.

Will it mark soft paint?

Autobead says it will not leave marks or trails, even on softer paint.

Does it contain fillers?

No. Autobead says it contains no fillers, so drop back is minimal and the results are true.

Is it body shop safe?

Yes. Autobead says it is silicone free and body shop safe.

When should I use it?

As the last polishing step. Autobead recommends it for refining after its Heavy Cut Compound.

Who sells Autobead in the UK?

The Drivers HQ is the exclusive UK reseller of Autobead.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Shake the bottle well.
  2. Spread at low speed first.
  3. Use light to medium pressure.
  4. Clean the pad often.
  5. Rest the pads during the job.
  6. Check each panel in good light.
  7. Protect the paint afterwards.

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The Brand

Autobead

Autobead (also written AutoBead or Auto Bead) was founded on simplicity and efficiency: car care products that get a car clean and protected with as little wasted effort as possible. It has supplied car cleaning and maintenance products to drivers in Germany, Switzerland and Austria since 1999, and its range now covers every stage of a detail, from citrus pre-wash and shampoo to compounds, polishing pads and Silex ceramic coatings.

The Drivers HQ is the exclusive UK reseller of Autobead. We keep the range on the shelf at our Ilkeston shop and deliver it across the UK.

Our customers' favourites are Heavy Dirt citrus pre-wash, Pure Shampoo, Snow Foam and the two wheel cleaners, Alloy Cleaner and Acid Wheel Cleaner.

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Autobead Downforce Heavy Cut and Fine Cut foam pads with Autobead Finishing Compound and Quick Detailer on a black display plinth in a photo studio

Autobead products by job

Pre-wash and wash. Heavy Dirt is a concentrated citrus pre-wash for bugs, bird lime and road grime, and it is safe on wax and sealants: dilute it 25:1 for everyday use or 10:1 for heavy dirt, and it also cleans door shuts, engine bays, plastics and rubber. Snow Foam is mildly alkaline and goes in the lance at 1 part to 4 parts water. Pure Shampoo is a pH-neutral 2300:1 shampoo with no gloss enhancers or waxes, so it will not mask or break down existing protection, and Ceramic Shampoo builds up a layer of ceramic protection with regular use.

Wheels. Alloy Cleaner is a ready-to-use, non-acidic wheel cleaner that is safe on all wheel types, and Alloy Cleaner Concentrate is a concentrate you dilute to suit how dirty the wheels are. For neglected wheels with baked-on brake dust, Acid Wheel Cleaner is a gel used at 1:3, but not on sensitive finishes or damaged wheels. Finish with Tyre Dressing, a gel that does not sling.

Decontamination. Iron Fallout Remover is a pH-neutral gel that turns purple as it dissolves iron particles on paint and wheels, and Tar Gel lifts tar spots with less run-off than a liquid. Keep tar removers off plastics and rubber.

Paint correction. The three compounds are graded by the sanding marks they remove: Heavy Cut up to 1500 grade, Medium Cut up to 2500 grade and Finishing Compound up to 3000 grade, each with a Downforce foam pad of the same cut (heavy, medium, fine) for dual action or rotary machines. Surface Prep removes silicones, wax and sealant before a coating.

Protection. Lance Sealant gives up to three months of protection from a foam lance, Spray Sealant is a silicone polymer and silica resin sealant, and the waxes include a Matte Wax for matt paint and wraps. Between washes, Quick Detailer and Ceramic Quick Detailer top up the gloss.

Interior. Interior Detailer leaves plastics, vinyl and leather with a matt, factory-look finish, Leather Cleaner is a pH-neutral cleaner and conditioner, and All Purpose Cleaner dilutes from 5:1 to 30:1 for everything from carpets to wheel arch liners.

Shop Autobead by type: citrus pre-wash, snow foam, car shampoo, wheel cleaners, compounds and polishes, polishing pads and ceramic coatings.

Autobead Finishing Compound and a Downforce Heavy Cut pad with a dab of compound on a detailing trolley in front of a dark blue Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk7 in a home garage

Choosing an Autobead ceramic coating

Autobead's Silex ceramic coatings come in two families:

  • Silex Series: the 1 Year Paint Coating and 2 Year Paint Coating, titanium ceramic coatings designed to be applied outdoors in a single, self-levelling layer. They resist chemicals from pH 2 to pH 12.
  • Silex Pro: the 3 Year and 5 Year Paint Coatings and the 5 Year Graphene Coating, for longer protection.

Autobead also makes coatings for alloy wheels, glass, leather and fabric.

Autobead's coating warranty matches each paint coating's labelled durability. It applies when the coating is installed by an Autobead Accredited Detailer, the warranty is registered within seven days and the car has a yearly inspection with the installer.

Whoever applies it, the paint needs to be washed, decontaminated and, if needed, polished first, then wiped with Surface Prep so the coating can bond. Do not wash the car with detergent for the first 10 days, then keep it clean with Pure Shampoo or Ceramic Shampoo.

Autobead also trains detailers through its Detail Like a Pro courses (a Foundation Day, an Advanced Day and a four-day Masterclass) and its Silex accreditation for professional coating installers.

Need a hand choosing? Visit our Ilkeston shop or send us a WhatsApp. We deliver Autobead across the UK by Royal Mail Tracked 24, free on orders from £100, or you can order online and collect from the shop.

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