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AutoBrite Direct Correct It - Restore Cutting Compound

Heavy cut machine polishing compound

AutoBrite Direct Correct It - Restore Cutting Compound

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Restore Cutting Compound is a premium high abrasive machine polishing paste offering the latest technology in heavy cut abrasives. A very sharp and homogeneous paste with diminishing abrasives produces a high cutting action and leaves a excellent even finish ready for refinement. Ideal for cutting badly weathered clearcoat and heavy paint defects, severe swirl marks, deeper scratches and can effectively remove up to 1500 grit sanding marks .

  • Heavy cut stage of the Correct It system
  • Removes up to 1500 grit sanding marks
  • Rated cut 8/10 and gloss 3/10
  • Diminishing abrasives with extended working time
  • Silicone free formula
  • Works with rotary and dual action polishers
  • Made for ceramic and scratch-resistant clear coats
  • Pairs with the orange Correct It pad
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Restore Cutting Compound is a premium high abrasive machine polishing paste offering the latest technology in heavy cut abrasives. A very sharp and homogeneous paste with diminishing abrasives produces a high cutting action and leaves a excellent even finish ready for refinement. Ideal for cutting badly weathered clearcoat and heavy paint defects, severe swirl marks, deeper scratches and can effectively remove up to 1500 grit sanding marks .

The NEW Autobrite Direct "Correct-it" range has been designed specifically for use on modern ceramic and scratch-resistant clear coats, they have also proven themselves to be ideal for use on harder (German) clear coats in situations where maximum levels of paint correction are required to correct paint defects. Easily identified colour coded pads and compounds make paint correction a piece of cake. Restore is best used in conjunction with an Orange DA Correct IT pad for heavy swirling, scratches and paint defects and all modern paint finishes including hard German clear coat.

Aimed at professional detailers and enthusiasts, these products offer significant advantages in terms of finish quality and work time compared to competitors. Each Product offers fully detailed, easy to understand instructions, cut and gloss scale: thus ensuring the right product is used at the right stage of the paint enhancement or correction.

Bottle size: 250ml

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Key features

  • Heavy Cut Compound
  • 1500 Grit Removal
  • Silicone Free
  • Rotary And DA
  • 250ml Bottle

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Expert Notes

Restore is the heavy cut stage of the Autobrite Direct Correct It system, a 250ml machine polishing compound rated cut 8/10 and gloss 3/10. Its diminishing abrasives are aimed at badly weathered clear coat, severe swirl marks, deeper scratches and sanding marks up to 1500 grit, and the range was designed for modern ceramic, scratch-resistant and harder German clear coats. It is silicone free and suits rotary and dual action polishers, with the orange Correct It cutting pad as the recommended partner. Treat it as the first correction step, then refine with a finer polish and softer pad, check the finish with an IPA panel wipe and finish with a sealant, wax or coating.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Badly weathered clear coat
  • Hard German clear coats
  • Ceramic clear coats
  • Scratch-resistant clear coats
  • Heavily swirled paintwork
  • Deeper paint scratches
  • Paint with 1500 grit sanding marks

Caution: Heavy compounding removes clear coat. Measure paint depth first, mask trim, badges and edges, and test on a small section before correcting a whole panel.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Heavy Cut Compound
Brand
Autobrite Direct
Range
Correct It
Size
250ml
Formula
Silicone Free, Diminishing Abrasives
Cut And Gloss Rating
Cut 8/10, Gloss 3/10
Sanding Mark Removal
Up To 1500 Grit
Use
Heavy Paint Correction
Suitable For
Modern Ceramic, Scratch-Resistant And Hard German Clear Coats
Machine Compatibility
Rotary And Dual Action Polishers
Recommended Pad
Orange Correct It Cutting Pad

How To Use

Application

  1. Wash, decontaminate and dry the paintwork so no grit is left on the surface.
  2. Mask grilles, badges, trim and sharp edges that the machine could damage.
  3. Prime a new orange Correct It pad with extra Restore before the first section.
  4. Work an area of about 15 x 15 inches, starting at low speed to spread the compound.
  5. Raise to working speed and polish until the haze begins to clear, watching panel temperature.
  6. Buff off the residue with a soft pile microfibre towel and inspect the correction.

Aftercare

  1. Wipe the panel with an IPA panel prep to remove polishing oils and see the true finish.
  2. Refine the finish with a finer polish and softer pad where haze or marring remains.
  3. Protect the corrected paint with a sealant, wax or coating.
  4. Clean the pad face during the job and wash pads thoroughly after use.
  5. Store the bottle sealed and upright, away from frost and direct heat.

Top Tip: Start with the least aggressive pad and polish that removes the defect, and use Restore only where heavy correction is needed.

Performance Benefits

  • Removes severe swirls and deeper scratches
  • Cuts badly weathered clear coat
  • Extended working time per section
  • Leaves a finish ready for refinement
  • Designed for ceramic and hard clear coats
  • Colour coded pad and compound pairing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Autobrite Direct Restore used for?

Restore is a heavy cut machine polishing compound for badly weathered clear coat, severe swirl marks, deeper scratches and sanding marks up to 1500 grit. It is the cutting stage of the Autobrite Direct Correct It range.

What cut and gloss rating does Restore have?

Autobrite Direct rates Restore at cut 8/10 and gloss 3/10. It leaves an even finish ready for refinement, so follow it with a finer polish where needed.

Which pad should I use with Restore?

Autobrite Direct recommends the orange Correct It pad with Restore. The pads and compounds in the range are colour coded so each stage is easy to match.

Can I use Restore with a dual action polisher?

Yes, Restore is suitable for both rotary and dual action polishers. Start at low speed to spread it, then increase to working speed.

Does Restore work on hard or ceramic clear coats?

Yes, the Correct It range was designed for modern ceramic and scratch-resistant clear coats and is described as ideal for harder German clear coats.

Does Restore contain silicone?

No, Autobrite Direct lists Restore as silicone free.

What size is this bottle?

This is the 250ml bottle of Autobrite Direct Restore Cutting Compound.

What should I do after compounding with Restore?

Wipe the panel with an IPA panel prep to check the true finish, refine it if needed, then protect the paint with a sealant, wax or coating.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Measure paint depth before heavy compounding on any panel.
  2. Prime a new pad with extra compound before the first pass.
  3. Work small sections of about 15 x 15 inches.
  4. Keep the pad flat and watch the panel temperature.
  5. Clean the pad face regularly to keep the cut consistent.
  6. Check the true finish with an IPA wipe before moving on.
  7. Refine with a finer polish before applying protection.
  8. Ask about pad and polish pairing at our Ilkeston, Derbyshire walk-in store.

The Brand

Autobrite Direct

Autobrite Direct is a UK car detailing brand founded in 2005 that describes itself as built by detailers, for detailers. Magifoam snow foam, Crystal glass cleaner and Tyregloss date from its early years. In 2026 the brand was relaunched by Technical Brands UK & Ireland Limited, of County Antrim, which had been the official Autobrite Direct reseller in Ireland; the earlier company, Autobrite Direct Limited, no longer trades. The new operator says it has brought back key legacy formulas and that the products are manufactured in the UK.

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