Koch-Chemie Micro Cut M3.02

Silicone-oil-free micro polish

Koch-Chemie Micro Cut M3.02

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Koch-Chemie Micro Cut M3.02 is a silicone-oil-free micro-polishing compound, aimed at detailers finishing scratch-resistant paint to a brilliant high gloss.

  • Removes holograms
  • Refines fine scratches
  • Clears P3000 sanding marks
  • Adds high gloss
  • Leaves a smooth finish
  • Silicone-oil-free formula
  • Suitable before coating prep
  • Ideal for dark paint
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Full Description

Koch-Chemie Micro Cut M3.02 is a silicone-oil-free micro-polishing compound, aimed at detailers finishing scratch-resistant paint to a brilliant high gloss.

Micro Cut M3.02 is the latest generation machine micro-polish for the permanent removal of streaks, holograms, fine scratches and sanding marks to P3000 grain size on all paint systems (including scratch-resistant). Through the use of highly specialised, extremely homogenous abrasive bodies, a brilliant permanent high gloss finish is created under extreme light conditions even on dark and similarly sensitive shades.

Key features:

  • Removes defects to P3000 grain size
  • Cut level 3,2, gloss level 9,0
  • Homogenous abrasive bodies
  • Brilliant finish even on dark shades

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Key features

  • Cut 3.2
  • Gloss 9.0
  • Micro Polish
  • P3000 Mark Removal

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Expert Notes

Koch-Chemie Micro Cut M3.02 is the pure micro-finishing polish in the Koch-Chemie paint correction range. It is designed for permanent removal of holograms, streaks, fine scratches and sanding marks up to P3000, making it the correct choice after heavier correction stages where the paint needs clarity rather than more cut. The silicone-oil-free formula is an important difference compared with Micro Cut & Finish P3.01, because M3.02 is better suited to final refinement before proper panel wipe and ceramic coating preparation. It works especially well on dark, soft or sensitive paint where holograms and machine haze are easy to see under strong lighting. Use it with a Micro Cut Pad and a forced rotation orbital polisher for best results, or with a rotary polisher where suitable.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Gloss paintwork
  • Clear coat
  • Dark paintwork
  • Sensitive paintwork
  • Lightly marked paint
  • P3000 sanding haze
  • Commercial vehicle paintwork
  • Motorcycle paintwork
  • Car Paintwork

Caution: Do not use on hot surfaces. Avoid matte paint, satin paint, textured plastics, rubber trim, unpainted plastics, vinyl wraps, PPF and sensitive trims. Panel wipe is still required before applying ceramic coating

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Micro Polishing Compound
Brand
Koch-Chemie
Product Name
Micro Cut M3.02
Product Code
M3.02
Formula Type
Silicone-Oil-Free Machine Micro Polish
Cut Rating
3.2
Gloss Rating
9.0
Primary Use
Hologram, Streak, Fine Scratch And P3000 Sanding Mark Removal
Defect Removal
Mechanical Removal Rather Than Filling
Abrasive Type
Aluminium Oxide Micro-Abrasives
Application Method
Machine Polishing
Recommended Machine
Forced Rotation Orbital Polisher
Alternative Machine
Rotary Polisher
Recommended Pad
Koch-Chemie Micro Cut Pad
Residue Towel
Ultrasonically Cut Microfibre Cloth
Suitable Paint Systems
All Gloss Paint Systems Including Scratch-Resistant Paint
Hot Surface 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
403250
1L Article Number
403001
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 machine 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. Moisten a new or dry pad fully with polish before use.
  3. Apply Micro Cut M3.02 evenly to the working area with the machine switched off.
  4. Polish in a crosswise pattern using medium pressure.
  5. Work until a transparent film appears.
  6. Allow the abrasive to fully break down during polishing.
  7. Reduce pressure for the final finishing passes.
  8. Remove residue with a clean ultrasonically cut microfibre 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 for remaining haze, trails or missed holograms.
  5. Repeat only where fine defects remain.
  6. Store away from frost and excessive heat.

Top Tip: Use M3.02 as the final refinement stage after correction, especially on dark paint. Use P3.01 instead only when you want fine correction plus wax-based sealing in one step.

Performance Benefits

  • Removes holograms mechanically
  • Refines fine machine marks
  • Clears P3000 sanding haze
  • Wipes off cleanly

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Koch-Chemie Micro Cut M3.02 used for?

It is used for machine removal of holograms, streaks, fine scratches and sanding marks up to P3000.

What are the cut and gloss ratings?

Koch-Chemie rates Micro Cut M3.02 at Cut 3.2 and Gloss 9.0.

Is M3.02 silicone-oil-free?

Yes, Koch-Chemie lists Micro Cut M3.02 as silicone-oil-free.

Does M3.02 contain wax or sealant?

No, M3.02 is a micro polishing compound. It does not have the carnauba wax and sealing effect found in Micro Cut & Finish P3.01.

Can M3.02 remove holograms?

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

Can M3.02 remove sanding marks?

Yes, Koch-Chemie states it removes sanding marks up to P3000.

Which pad should I use with M3.02?

Koch-Chemie recommends using Micro Cut M3.02 with a Micro Cut Pad.

Can I use M3.02 before ceramic coating?

Yes, it is better suited than P3.01 for final polishing before coating, but the paint must still be panel wiped thoroughly before coating application.

How is M3.02 different from Micro Cut & Finish P3.01?

M3.02 is a silicone-oil-free pure micro polish for final refinement, while P3.01 combines fine correction with carnauba wax and sealing protection.

What sizes are available?

This listing covers Koch-Chemie Micro Cut M3.02 in 250ml and 1L.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Use after heavier correction if haze remains.
  2. Choose M3.02 for pure final refinement.
  3. Use P3.01 when wax sealing is wanted.
  4. Keep pads dedicated to this polish.
  5. Do not polish hot paintwork.
  6. Use medium pressure first.
  7. Finish with lighter pressure.
  8. Inspect dark paint under strong lighting.
  9. Panel wipe before ceramic coating.

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.

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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.

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