Koch-Chemie Micro Cut M2.02

Silicone-oil-free anti-hologram polish

Koch-Chemie Micro Cut M2.02

SKU KC-468250 Ask a question

Ask a question

We reply by email, usually the same working day.

Notify Me When Back in Stock

By asking for an alert you also join The Drivers HQ email list for news and offers. You can unsubscribe at any time.

£16.99

In stock

Size 250ml

Earn 16 HQ Rewards points How it works

Koch-Chemie Micro Cut M2.02 Koch-Chemie Micro Cut M2.02 £16.99

Complete your setup

Click & Collect: Ilkeston · FreeMost eligible orders are ready within 5 minutes during opening times. Please wait for your collection-ready confirmation before travelling. Click & Collect: Ilkeston Not available for this option. Options that can be collected show it here. How it works

Koch-Chemie Micro Cut M2.02 is a high-gloss, anti-hologram micro-polish, aimed at detailers removing polishing haze and fine scratches from 4,000 grit sanding.

  • Removes holograms
  • Refines polishing haze
  • Clears fine scratches
  • Removes P4000 sanding marks
  • Leaves high gloss
  • Silicone-oil-free formula
  • Ideal for final finishing
Read the full description

Full Description

Koch-Chemie Micro Cut M2.02 is a high-gloss, anti-hologram micro-polish, aimed at detailers removing polishing haze and fine scratches from 4,000 grit sanding.

Micro Cut M2.02 is a machine micro-polishing agent of the latest generation for the permanent removal of polishing haze, holograms, fine scratches and sanding from 4,000 grit on all (including scratch-resistant) paint systems. A brilliant and lasting high-gloss finish is created even on dark and similarly sensitive colours under extreme lighting conditions by using highly specialized, extremely homogeneous abrasives.

Key features:

  • Removes haze, holograms and 4,000 grit sanding marks
  • Grinding level 2.5, gloss level 9.0
  • Highly specialized, homogeneous abrasives
  • Brilliant finish on dark colours

More in Medium Cut Compounds and from Koch-Chemie.

Royal Mail Tracked 24 from £3.95, free over £100.Delivery details

Delivery and collection

Full Delivery Information

Buying for someone? Gift cards from £30, by email or post.Gift cards

Secure checkout
  • Apple pay
  • Diners club
  • Discover
  • Google pay
  • Klarna
  • Maestro
  • Master
  • Paypal
  • Shopify pay
  • Unionpay
  • Visa

Key features

  • Cut 2.5
  • Gloss 9.0
  • Anti-Hologram Polish
  • P4000 Mark Removal

The Drivers HQ

Expert Notes

Koch-Chemie Micro Cut M2.02 is a fine machine polish for paintwork that needs final refinement rather than heavy correction. It is designed to mechanically remove holograms, polishing haze, fine scratches and sanding marks from P4000 grit, making it useful after heavier cutting stages where the paint needs clarity and gloss brought back under strong lighting. The silicone-oil-free formula is important for professional finishing because it is not relying on oily masking to hide machine marks. M2.02 is especially useful on dark colours, sensitive paint and scratch-resistant paint systems where holograms can show very easily. For more correction, step up to Micro Cut M3.02, Fine Cut F6.01 or a heavier Koch-Chemie compound depending on defect level.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Gloss paintwork
  • Clear coat
  • Sensitive paintwork
  • Machine polished panels
  • Fine sanding haze
  • P4000 sanding marks
  • Car paintwork
  • Final polishing stages

Caution: Check paint suitability and compatibility before use. Do not apply to hot surfaces. Do not use on painted plastics, rubber, matte paint, satin paint, textured plastics, unpainted plastics, vinyl wraps, PPF or sensitive trims. Panel wipe is still required before applying ceramic coating.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
High-Gloss Anti-Hologram Polish
Brand
Koch-Chemie
Product Name
Micro Cut M2.02
Product Code
M2.02
Formula Type
Silicone-Oil-Free Machine Micro Polish
Cut Rating
2.5
Gloss Rating
9.0
Primary Use
Hologram, Polishing Haze, Fine Scratch And P4000 Sanding Mark Removal
Defect Removal
Mechanical Removal Rather Than Filling
Abrasive Type
Aluminium Oxide Micro-Abrasives
Application Method
Machine Polishing
Recommended Machine
High-Performance Eccentric Polisher
Minimum Eccentric Stroke
15mm
Alternative Machine
Forced Rotation Eccentric Polisher
Recommended Pad
Koch-Chemie Micro Cut Pad
Residue Towel
Koch-Chemie Polish And Sealing Towel
Suitable Paint Systems
All Gloss Paint Systems Including Scratch-Resistant Paint
Hot Surface Use
Not Suitable
Painted Plastic Use
Not Suitable
Rubber Use
Not Suitable
Wax Content
No
Sealing Effect
No
Ceramic Coating Preparation
Suitable After Full Panel Wipe
Available Sizes
250ml And 1L
250ml Article Number
468250
1L Article Number
468001
Professional Use
Yes

How To Use

Paintwork preparation

  1. Wash the vehicle thoroughly.
  2. Remove bonded contamination where required.
  3. Dry the paintwork completely.
  4. Inspect holograms, fine scratches and polishing haze under suitable lighting.
  5. Correct heavier defects first if needed.
  6. Make sure the paint is cool before polishing.
  7. Shake the bottle before use.

Machine polishing

  1. Use a Koch-Chemie Micro Cut Pad.
  2. Apply Micro Cut M2.02 evenly across the pad.
  3. Spread the polish over the working area at the lowest machine speed.
  4. Polish in a crosswise pattern with medium pressure.
  5. Work until a transparent film appears.
  6. Allow the aluminium oxide abrasive to fully break down.
  7. Keep the pad moving evenly across the panel.
  8. Remove residue with a clean polish and sealing towel.
  9. Inspect the finish under strong lighting.

After polishing

  1. Do not use the same pad with other polishes or compounds.
  2. Keep Micro Cut pads separate from heavy cutting pads.
  3. Panel wipe thoroughly before applying ceramic coating.
  4. Check dark paint from multiple angles.
  5. Repeat only where fine haze or holograms remain.
  6. Store away from frost and excessive heat.

Top Tip: Use M2.02 as a final refinement polish after correction, especially on dark paint. It is for clarity, gloss and hologram removal, not heavy scratch removal.

Performance Benefits

  • Removes holograms mechanically
  • Clears P4000 sanding marks
  • Leaves a crisp gloss finish
  • Supports coating preparation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Koch-Chemie Micro Cut M2.02 used for?

It is used for machine removal of polishing haze, holograms, fine scratches and sanding marks from P4000 grit.

What are the cut and gloss ratings?

Koch-Chemie rates Micro Cut M2.02 at Cut 2.5 and Gloss 9.0.

Is Micro Cut M2.02 silicone-oil-free?

Yes, Koch-Chemie lists M2.02 as silicone-oil-free.

Does M2.02 contain wax or sealant?

No, it is an anti-hologram micro polish and does not leave wax or sealing protection behind.

Can M2.02 remove holograms?

Yes, it mechanically removes holograms and fine polishing marks rather than simply hiding them.

Can M2.02 remove sanding marks?

Yes, Koch-Chemie states it removes sanding marks from P4000 grit.

Which pad should I use with M2.02?

Koch-Chemie recommends using Micro Cut M2.02 with a Micro Cut Pad.

Can I use M2.02 before ceramic coating?

Yes, but the paint must still be panel wiped thoroughly before applying a ceramic coating.

How is M2.02 different from Micro Cut M3.02?

M2.02 is the finer anti-hologram polish with Cut 2.5 and P4000 sanding mark removal, while M3.02 has more cut at 3.2 and removes marks up to P3000

What sizes are available?

This listing covers Koch-Chemie Micro Cut M2.02 in 250ml and 1L.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Use after heavier correction stages.
  2. Choose M2.02 for fine final refinement.
  3. Use M3.02 when more cut is needed.
  4. Keep pads dedicated to this polish.
  5. Do not polish hot paintwork.
  6. Avoid painted plastics and rubber.
  7. Work until the film turns transparent.
  8. Inspect dark paint under strong lighting.
  9. Panel wipe before ceramic coating.
  10. Choose 250ml for occasional use and 1L for regular detailing.
  11. Visit our Ilkeston, Derbyshire store for Koch-Chemie polishing advice.

From the Advice Centre

Guides Featuring This Product

Visit the Advice Centre
Koch-Chemie polishes explained: Koch-Chemie Heavy Cut H9.02 on The Drivers HQ display plinth in front of a red Hyundai hatchback covered in snow foam Koch-Chemie Polishes Explained: H9.02, M2.02 and P3.01We explain the differences between Koch-Chemie H9.02, M2.02 and P3.01, including cut, finishing and built-in protection. Our guide helps you choose a...

The Brand

Koch-Chemie

Koch-Chemie (often written Koch Chemie) is a German car care maker from Unna. Hans Koch, a trained carpenter unhappy with the vehicle care products of the time, began mixing his own polishes in his garage in 1968 and founded Koch-Chemie GmbH. The company moved to its Unna headquarters in 1971, developed its Star range in 1990, and has been part of the French Novarc Group since June 2017. It is one of the few companies in the trade that researches, produces and sells its own products, with development and production in Unna, and many of its products are tested and approved by car manufacturers.

At The Drivers HQ we stock Koch-Chemie online with UK delivery and in our Ilkeston shop. Our customers' favourites are Green Star, Gentle Snow Foam, Pol Star, Micro Cut M3.02 and One Cut & Finish P6.02.

Shop all Koch-Chemie
Koch-Chemie Micro Cut and Finish P3.01, Heavy Cut H9.02, Micro Cut M2.02 and Headlight Polish 1 on a black display plinth in a photo studio

Koch-Chemie products by job

Pre-wash and wash. Gentle Snow Foam is a pH-neutral, cherry-scented foam that does not attack waxed or sealed paint. Use about 20ml per litre of water in a foam sprayer, or 50ml in 10 litres as a hand-wash shampoo, and add 10 to 30ml of Green Star to the mix for an active foam on stubborn dirt and insects. Green Star is the alkaline universal cleaner: 1:5 to 1:30 for exteriors and engines, 1:10 to 1:20 for interiors and textiles. Never let it dry or use it on hot panels. Active Foam, Autoshampoo and Ceramic Effect Shampoo complete the wash range, and Magic Wheel Cleaner is the wheel cleaner.

Decontamination and preparation. Eulex and Eulex M remove adhesive and stains, Orange Power lifts adhesive, tree resin and rubber marks, and Panel Preparation Spray cleans the paint before polishing or coating.

Machine polishing. Koch-Chemie gives its machine polishes a cut and gloss rating, and Heavy Cut H9.02, Fine Cut F6.01 and Micro Cut M3.02 are silicone-oil-free. Heavy Cut H9.02 (cut 9.0, gloss 6.0) takes out deep scratches and sanding marks up to 1,200 grit, Fine Cut F6.01 (cut 6.0, gloss 7.0) removes wash marks and 2500-grade sanding marks, and Micro Cut M3.02 (cut 3.2, gloss 9.0) removes holograms, fine scratches and P3000 sanding marks for the final gloss. One Cut & Finish P6.02 (cut 6.0, gloss 8.0) corrects and seals in one step. We also stock Heavy Cut H8.02, Heavy Quick Cut B9.01, Micro Cut M2.02, Micro Cut & Finish P3.01 and the P1.03 and P2.03 finish polishes, plus Headlight Polish 1 and 2 for clouded lenses.

Gloss and protection. ProtectorWax, QF Quick Finish, Quick & Shine and Finish Spray Exterior keep the gloss up between details, and the Coating Towel 5 Pack wipes off residue.

Interior, plastics and glass. Pol Star cleans textiles, leather and Alcantara, COLOURLOCK Leather Care looks after leather, and Allround Surface Cleaner and MZR clean hard interior surfaces. Plast Star is a silicone-free plastic care, alongside Gummifix, Motorplast and Hydro Plast Care. Glas Star and Glass Cleaner Pro clean glass, and Fresh Up tackles odours.

Shop Koch-Chemie by type: snow foam, all purpose cleaners, heavy cut compounds, finishing polishes, quick detailers and glass cleaners.

Koch-Chemie Micro Cut and Finish P3.01 and Heavy Cut H9.02 on a detailing trolley in front of a black BMW M2 Competition having its bonnet machine polished

Choosing a Koch-Chemie polish

Koch-Chemie rates its machine polishes for cut (how much they remove) and gloss (how much shine they leave), so you can pick the stage that matches the paint.

  • Heavy Cut H9.02 (cut 9.0, gloss 6.0) is the first stage on heavily weathered paint, deep scratches and sanding marks up to 1,200 grit. It suits soft and scratch-resistant paint. Koch-Chemie recommends a rotary polisher at medium speed and pressure, then a finishing stage with Micro Cut M3.02 or Micro Cut & Finish P3.01.
  • Fine Cut F6.01 (cut 6.0, gloss 7.0) is the middle stage for medium to heavily weathered paint and wash marks, at no more than 2,000rpm. Remove any streaks it leaves with Micro Cut M3.02.
  • Micro Cut M3.02 (cut 3.2, gloss 9.0) is the finishing polish. It removes holograms and fine scratches rather than filling them, which makes it the one to finish dark and sensitive colours.
  • One Cut & Finish P6.02 (cut 6.0, gloss 8.0) corrects and seals in one step, with carnauba wax, on a dual action polisher with at least a 15mm stroke: five pea-sized drops on the pad. Keep it off painted plastics and rubber.

Use a separate pad for each polish, keep off hot panels and store polishes away from frost and heat. For the pads and machines, see our polishing pads and polishing machines.

  • Product AdviceAsk for help choosing compatible products and equipment.
  • Trade MembershipTrade Members get 10% off every product except sale items and gift cards.
  • Shop in StoreBrowse products and speak to the team in Ilkeston.

Best Paired With

Customer Reviews

No reviews yet. Tell other drivers what you think of it.

HQ Rewards members who bought it earn 10 points for an approved review, 20 with a photo or video, whatever the rating. Review policy

    Write a Review

    Your rating

    NOT SURE THIS IS THE RIGHT ONE?

    Ask Before You Buy

    Tell us about the vehicle, surface, equipment or result you are working with. Advice is available before you buy, not only after something has gone wrong.

    Get Product Advice Visit the Ilkeston Store