Autobead Medium Cut Compound

Medium cut compound for swirls and one-step correction

Autobead Medium Cut Compound

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Autobead Medium Cut Compound is an intense polishing compound optimised to permanently remove swirl marks, imperfections and sanding marks up to 2500 grade. It is suitable as a one step correction polish and leaves a high gloss finish.

  • Removes swirl marks
  • Removes micro marring
  • One step correction
  • High gloss finish
  • Long working time
  • Very low dust
  • No fillers, no drop back
  • Body shop safe
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Full Description

Autobead Medium Cut Compound is an intense polishing compound optimised to permanently remove swirl marks, imperfections and sanding marks up to 2500 grade. It is suitable as a one step correction polish and leaves a high gloss finish.

Diminishing abrasive technology gives a well lubricated, extended working period as the abrasives break down to remove blemishes, sanding marks and micro marring. It has very low dust, is silicone free, body shop safe and suits all paint types, with no fillers, so drop back is minimal. Use it with a rotary or dual action machine. For heavier defects, start with Autobead Heavy Cut Compound. To refine further, follow with Autobead Finishing Compound.

Key Features

  • Intense medium cut compound
  • Removes sanding marks up to 2500 grade
  • One step correction polish
  • Diminishing abrasive technology
  • Very low dust, silicone free
  • No fillers, body shop safe
  • 500ml and 1L

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Key features

  • Medium Cut
  • Machine Compound
  • Swirl Removal
  • Paint Correction
  • Gloss Restoration

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Expert Notes

Medium Cut sits in the middle of Autobead's three compounds. It removes swirl marks, micro marring and sanding marks up to 2500 grade and still finishes to high gloss, so Autobead says it is suitable as a one step correction polish.

Diminishing abrasives break down as you work, which gives a long, well lubricated working time and a cleaner finish. With very low dust and no fillers, the clean up is quick and the gloss you see is true.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Paintwork
  • Clear coat
  • All paint types

Caution: Machine use only: a rotary or dual action polisher. Shake well and work an area no greater than 6 times the size of the pad.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Medium Cut Compound
Removes
Sanding Marks Up To 2500 Grade
Technology
Diminishing Abrasive
One Step
Yes
Dust
Very Low
Fillers
None
Silicone
Free
Machines
Rotary, Dual Action
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 uniform, high gloss finish.
  2. Refine with Autobead Finishing Compound if you want more depth.

Top Tip: Treat it as your one step: Autobead says it is suitable as a one step correction polish, so try it on a test section before reaching for heavier cut.

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 will it remove?

Swirl marks, imperfections and sanding marks up to 2500 grade, plus blemishes and micro marring, according to Autobead.

Can I use it as a one step?

Yes. Autobead says it is suitable as a one step correctional polish.

Which machine do I need?

A rotary or dual action polishing machine.

Does it contain fillers?

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

Is it dusty?

Autobead says it has very low dust formation, so clean up is quick.

Is it body shop safe?

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

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. Start with a test section.
  3. Spread at low speed first.
  4. Use light to medium pressure.
  5. Clean the pad often.
  6. Rest the pads during the job.
  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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