Rupes DA Fine Compound

Rupes DA Fine Compound

Rupes DA Fine Compound

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Rupes DA Fine Compound is a fine polishing compound for dual action polishers, aimed at detailers wanting noticeable cutting performance combined with impressive finishing.

  • Rupes DA Fine Compound
  • Available in 250ml and 1L
  • Removes swirls and moderate scratches
  • Balances cut and finish
  • Designed for machine polishing
  • Refines marks left by heavier compounds
  • Leaves paint ready for a finishing polish
  • Works with a polishing pad
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Full Description

Rupes DA Fine Compound is a fine polishing compound for dual action polishers, aimed at detailers wanting noticeable cutting performance combined with impressive finishing.

Rupes D-A FINE is the result of extensive testing to develop a fine polish that combines noticeable cutting performance with impressive finishing. Colour-coordinated to Rupes yellow foam, wool, and microfiber pads, DA-FINE delivers excellent defect removal, incredibly high finish quality, and a super-easy wipe off for excellent user experience.

Key features:

  • Excellent cutting performance relative to most “fine” polishing compounds
  • New micro-abrasive technology and proprietary blend enhance finishing ability
  • Easy wipe-off, for fewer towel marks on soft paints or delicate surfaces
  • Easy application when used with Rupes colour-coordinated pad system
  • One-step light defect removal and finishing on most paints
  • Can also be excellent 2nd step polish following D-A Coarse Compound

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Key features

  • DA Fine Compound
  • 2 Sizes
  • Easy To Use
  • Machine Polishing

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Expert Notes

The Rupes DA Fine Compound is made for removing swirls and scratches. It comes in 250ml and 1L. Work a few small drops into clean paint with the machine and pad the bottle recommends, wipe the residue off, then refine and protect the paint. Keep it away from eyes and out of reach of children, and store it upright out of direct sunlight. The Drivers HQ stocks a wider range of Rupes car care products.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Bonnets
  • Roofs
  • Doors
  • Wings
  • Bumpers
  • Boot lids

Caution: Work on cool, clean paint out of direct sunlight, mask off rubber and plastic trim, and use the machine and pad the bottle recommends. Keep it away from eyes and out of reach of children.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Medium Cut Compound
Brand
Rupes
Product
DA Fine Compound
Size
250ml, 1L
Follow With
Finishing Polish
Use
Removing Swirls And Scratches
Suitable For
Clean, Cool Paint

How To Use

Correcting

  1. Wash, decontaminate and dry the paint first.
  2. Mask off rubber and plastic trim.
  3. Apply a few small drops to a clean pad, as the bottle directs.
  4. Spread at low speed, then work it in at the speed the bottle gives.
  5. Wipe the residue off with a clean, soft microfibre.

Afterwards

  1. Inspect the panel under a good light.
  2. Refine with a finishing polish.
  3. Protect the paint with a wax, sealant or coating.
  4. Clean the pad between panels.

Top Tip: A few small drops on a primed pad cut better than a large blob, which only slings and dusts.

Performance Benefits

  • Balances cut and finish
  • Refines marks left by heavier compounds
  • Works with a polishing pad
  • A staple of any detailing kit
  • Designed for car paint
  • Wipes off with a microfibre

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it for?

It is a Rupes medium cut compound for removing swirls and scratches.

How much do I use?

A few small drops on the pad for each section, as the bottle directs.

Can it follow a heavier compound?

Yes, Rupes says it makes an excellent second step after D-A Coarse.

What sizes are available?

It comes in 250ml and 1L.

Will it remove clear coat?

Yes, a little: cutting compounds level scratches by removing a thin layer, so work carefully around edges and body lines.

Who makes it?

It is made by Rupes and sold by The Drivers HQ.

What else do I need?

A machine polisher, polishing pads, masking tape and soft microfibre cloths.

Do you deliver across the UK?

Yes, The Drivers HQ offers UK-wide delivery.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Wash and decontaminate first.
  2. Mask off the trim.
  3. Use a few small drops.
  4. Spread at low speed.
  5. Work one section at a time.
  6. Inspect under a good light.
  7. Refine and protect afterwards.
  8. Order online with UK-wide delivery from The Drivers HQ.

The Brand

Rupes

RUPES is an Italian maker of professional power tools, founded in Milan in 1947, with its operational headquarters at Vermezzo, near Milan. Its stated mission is to develop electric, pneumatic and low-voltage tools and dust extraction that improve users' working conditions, and its range runs from sanders and grinders to dust-extraction systems. For detailers it is best known for BigFoot, the long-throw random orbital polishing system it introduced in 2010 with 15mm and 21mm orbits, together with colour-coded D-A pads and compounds made to work as one system. RUPES holds ISO 9001:2015 certification for polishing and sanding systems and their consumables.

At The Drivers HQ we stock RUPES online with UK delivery and in our Ilkeston shop: BigFoot polishers corded and cordless, D-A foam, microfibre and wool pads, compounds and polishes, and X-Cut sanding discs. Popular choices include the BigFoot LHR15 Mark V, the D-A Ultra Fine Pad and the D-A Coarse Microfibre Pad.

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Rupes UNO Pure, UNO Protect, D-A Coarse compound and blue D-A Coarse foam pad on a black display plinth

RUPES BigFoot polishers

LHR15 Mark V. The BigFoot LHR15 Mark V is a corded random orbital polisher with a 15mm orbit and a 125mm backing plate: 500W, 3,000 to 5,200rpm, 2.35kg and a 9m cable. RUPES fitted POLYSYNTHEC composite gears that need less lubrication, and says noise is down 47% on earlier models. It comes as the machine only, the BAS Kit with a first set of pads, compounds and cloths, or the 17-piece LUX Kit. RUPES gives five years' warranty when the polisher is registered after purchase. The earlier LHR15 Mark III is also listed.

Cordless iBrid. The HLR15 iBrid (15mm orbit) and HLR21 iBrid (21mm orbit, for broad panels) come as kits with two 18V 5Ah batteries and a dual charger; RUPES quotes up to 40 minutes per battery at full power under its stated conditions. The HLR75 iBrid Mini has a 12mm orbit and a 75mm plate for tight shapes and spot repairs, with two 18V 2.5Ah batteries and a charger. Mains use needs the optional power supply.

Gear driven, rotary and sanding. The LK900E Mille is a 900W gear-driven polisher with a 5mm orbit: the drive forces both rotation and orbit, for strong cutting with low heat build-up. The LH19E is a 2.2kg rotary with anti-vibration loop and side handles, and the LHR12E Duetto is a 12mm orbit machine for both sanding and polishing.

Shop by type: dual action polishers, cordless polishers, forced rotation polishers and rotary polishers.

RUPES pads, compounds and sanding discs

RUPES pads, compounds and sanding discs

RUPES colour-codes its D-A system so pad and compound match: blue for heavy cutting, yellow for fine polishing, white for ultra-fine finishing. Its D-A microfibre pads are made larger than the backing plate to protect the edge.

One step and specialist. UNO Protect is a polish and sealant in one, containing polymer, silicone and carnauba, for light defects on rotary, dual action or gear-driven machines; RUPES quotes up to 90 days' protection. XC-2 Xtra Cut is a fast-cutting compound for gelcoat, hard paint and high-solid industrial finishes. The sample pack holds four 125ml bottles to try the range.

Sanding. X-Cut foam-backed discs sand wet or dry before polishing, 20 to a pack: 125mm in P1500, P2000 and P3000, and 75mm in P1500, P2000 and P3000. Soft interface pads in 125mm and 75mm let the disc follow curved panels.

Shop by type: polishing pads, compounds and polishes and wet sanding discs.

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