Scholl Concepts S20 is an amazing compound and polish all in one.

This is not a  traditional all-in-one that includes a wax, fillers or sealant as part of the formulation. This 1-step is designed to do aggressive compounding and polishing to almost complete perfection. 

The S20 has the ability to cut and finish in a single step on both hard and soft paints alike when combined with the appropriate pad. With the new easy clean update, you get the same cut, finish and work time but provides a much easier wipe off of the product at the end of the polishing run. 

S20 contains no fillers or bulking agents in order to mask defects, it is a true one step solution that will surprise you with its ability to quickly remove defects and leave a refined polished surface in one step. 

KEY BENEFITS

• Cut and finish in one step with no fillers.
• Use as a polish or as a cutting compound depending on pad used.
• Capable of removing 1500 to 2000 defects with ease 
• Finishes with an incredible gloss even on soft paints
• Removes 2000-1500 grit defects
• Saves time and steps
• Won't stick to paint even on hot surfaces
• No dusting
• Free of wax, silicone, and toxic solvents
• Body Shop Safe - Silicone and wax free
• Made in Germany

CarPro Essence: Extreme Gloss

A unique finishing polish that combines a silica resin and an abrasive compound into one solution to becoming an innovative all in one product.

Essence by CarPro is an innovative finishing polish that has a variety of different roles. Essence contains a light abrasive in its formula, which allows it to remove medium-light defects on all different paintwork.

It also contains a silica resin which can fill minor marring, whilst also leaving a protective layer that drastically increases gloss and instils a self-cleaning effect onto the car. This silica resin also helps improve the bond between CarPro Cquartz Coatings such as Reload, Cquartz and UK. 

This means in no extra time and at no extra cost, you can add gloss, thickness, and durability as part of your final polishing step. 

Features and benefits:

• Minor defect removal due to abrasives
• Minor filling ability due to Quartz resin 
• Primer base coating for CQuartz coatings 
• Standalone protection for Reload spray coating
• Gloss increase over standard finishing polish with added protection 
• Applied by hand or machine 
• Improve scratch resistance of soft paints for easier CQuartz application

 Application:

1. Ensure the surface is clean of all oils, grease or previous waxes, etc. 
2. Wipe down the panel with CarPro Eraser
3. Apply 4-6 dots of compound to your polishing pad or hand applicator, and work it into the paintwork at a low speed
4. Increase the speed slightly to generate more heat into the panel to maximise it's ability to bond to the paintwork
5. Wipe off the residue and move onto the next section. 
6. You should wait approximately 1 hour before applying Cquartz coatings over Essence. 

Do I have to use Eraser between Essence and CQuartz?  

How long does CarPro Essence last?

We expect 1 year on its own but we recommend applying reload or CQuartz over top for the much better hydrophobics and dirt resistance. This will provide 115+ Degree contact angle instead of 90 deg contact angle (not so good) with Essence alone.  

 Carpro forum tips:

Stage 1 - Scholl Concepts S20

Scholl Concepts S20 is an amazing compound and polish all in one.

This is not a  traditional all-in-one that includes a wax, fillers or sealant as part of the formulation. This 1-step is designed to do aggressive compounding and polishing to almost complete perfection. 

The S20 has the ability to cut and finish in a single step on both hard and soft paints alike when combined with the appropriate pad. With the new easy clean update, you get the same cut, finish and work time but provides a much easier wipe off of the product at the end of the polishing run. 

S20 contains no fillers or bulking agents in order to mask defects, it is a true one-step solution that will surprise you with its ability to quickly remove defects and leave a refined polished surface in one step. 

KEY BENEFITS

• Cut and finish in one step with no fillers.
• Use as a polish or as a cutting compound depending on pad used.
• Capable of removing 1500 to 2000 defects with ease 
• Finishes with an incredible gloss even on soft paints
• Removes 1500-2000 grit defects
• Saves time and steps
• Won't stick to paint even on hot surfaces
• No dusting
• Free of wax, silicone, and toxic solvents
• Body Shop Safe - Silicone and wax free
• Made in Germany

Stage 2 - CarPro Essence

CarPro Essence: Extreme Gloss

A unique finishing polish that combines a silica resin and an abrasive compound into one solution to becoming an innovative all in one product.

Essence by CarPro is an innovative finishing polish that has a variety of different roles. Essence contains a light abrasive in its formula, which allows it to remove medium-light defects on all different paintwork.

It also contains a silica resin which can fill minor marring, whilst also leaving a protective layer that drastically increases gloss and instils a self-cleaning effect onto the car.

This silica resin also helps improve the bond between CarPro Cquartz Coatings such as Reload, Cquartz and UK. 

This means in no extra time and at no extra cost, you can add gloss, thickness, and durability as part of your final polishing step. 

 Included in Kit:

• 1 x SCHOLL CONCEPTS S20 BLACK 1-STEP COMPOUND (EASY CLEAN) 500ml
• 1 x CarPro Essence 250ml
• 2x High-Density Premium Car Care Wax/Sealant/Polish Applicator Pads 4 inch Red
• 2x Microfibre cloths

Features and benefits:

• Minor defect removal due to abrasives
• Minor filling ability due to Quartz resin 
• Primer base coating for CQuartz coatings 
• Standalone protection for Reload spray coating
• Gloss increase over standard finishing polish with added protection 
• Applied by hand or machine 
• Improve scratch resistance of soft paints for easier CQuartz application

 Application:

1. Ensure the surface is clean of all oils, grease or previous waxes, etc. 
2. Wipe down the panel with CarPro Eraser, or isopropyl  
3. Apply 4-6 dots of compound to your polishing pad or hand applicator, and work it into the paintwork at a low speed
4. Increase the speed slightly to generate more heat into the panel to maximise it's ability to bond to the paintwork
5. Wipe off the residue and move onto the next section. 
6. You should wait approximately 1 hour before applying Cquartz coatings over Essence. 

Do I have to use Eraser between Essence and CQuartz?  

If you're using Essence by machine and you wait until the vehicle is finished then you can apply Reload or CQuartz after you finish the vehicle starting in the same direction you polished. If you want to be ultra safe you can still use Eraser but in our testings, to date, we have not seen any failure when we skipped Eraser.

If you're using Essence by hand then we recommend you use Eraser before coating. (Use isopropyl if you don't have Carpro eraser)

How long does CarPro Essence last?

We expect 1 year on its own but we recommend applying Reload or CQuartzUK over top for the much better hydrophobics and dirt resistance. This will provide 115+ Degree contact angle instead of 90 deg contact angle (not so good) with Essence alone.   

Carpro forum tips:

SCHOLL CONCEPTS S30+ NANO FINISHING COMPOUND

Scholl Concepts S30+ Nano Compound is a fine polish designed to remove minor defects such as light wash induced swirls, micro-scratches, fine swirls, and holograms.  With the help of Intelligent Powder Technology (iPT) utilized in Scholl S30+ Nano Compound, fine abrasives level minor defects as they break down even further to burnish to a high gloss.  Scholl S30+ is silicone free, can be used with a rotary or dual action, and is suitable for use on old single stage paints, modern clear coat and everything in between.  Scholl S30 leaves the finish with a high gloss finish ready for coating, sealing, or waxing.  NOTE: If coating you MUST use CarPro Eraser to remove any lubricants left by polishing.

Features and benefits:

Specifications:

• Made in Germany
• Cut: 3/8 Light-Medium
• Gloss: 7.5/8 - High

Application with Dual Action:

1. Prime fresh cutting or polishing pad
2. For best results use Scholl Concepts 5 3/4" Finishing or Polishing Pad.  
3. After spreading, work at speed 4-5 applying moderate pressure through the first half of the cycle.
4. Next use progressively lighter pressure until finished down.
5. Once completed, buff off the faint residue using your microfiber towel.
6. Clean pad with a brush
7. Use only 3-4 pea size drops for each additional section (depending on pad size), repeating steps 2-6 after each section.

Application by Rotary:

1. Prime a fresh cutting or polishing pad
2. For best results use Scholl Concepts Polishing or Finishing Pad.  
3. After spreading, work at 1100-1800 rpm taking care to keep pad flat and engaged.
4. Halfway through cycle slow speed progressively lower and continue until polish has broken down.
5. Once completed, buff off the faint residue using your microfiber towel.
6. Clean pad with a brush
7. Use only 2-3 pea size drops for each additional section (depending on pad size), repeating steps 2-6 after each section.

Application by Hand:

1. Apply 3-4 drops to Scholl Concepts Polishing Puck 
2. Vigorously polish a 12x12 area until the defect is removed and polish appears broken down
3. Once completed, buff off the residue using your microfiber towel
4. Repeat steps 1-3 cleaning puck after every other section with a foam pad cleaning brush

CarPro Reflect Super-Fine Finishing Polish

CarPro Reflect is a versatile, finishing polish that produces an incredibly high-gloss finish

CarPro Reflect is a rapidly-diminishing nano abrasive that is perfect for quickly removing holograms and light marring whilst still being able to refine down to a finishing grade for a perfectly jewelled finish.

Reflect is infused with nano-particles that combine with abrasives to enhance the reflective index of paint, allowing for crazy gloss levels to be achieved. It also is very easy to wipe off as it is balanced with strong lubrication and is free of any silicone or wax. Suitable for all application methods, including dual-action or rotary polisher, as well as by hand.

 FEATURES

• Super-Fine Finishing Polish
• Produces an extremely reflective and High gloss finish
• Diminishing abrasives and unique nanotech materials
• Wipes off like a dream
• No durable fillers: 100% Body shop safe, No silicones, No waxes, No polymers, and No Teflon
• No dusting
• Excellent for Dual Action, rotary, or hand polishing
• Removes fine swirls from coatings with appropriate pad

 DIRECTIONS

GTECHNIQ P1 NANO COMPOSITE POLISH

Features And Benefits

Breakthroughs in nano-structured composite materials have allowed us to develop an incredibly uniform abrasive particle on the nanoscopic scale.  This has allowed Gtechniq to manufacture a polish that requires almost no lubrication – giving it three major advantages over traditional polishes:

1. With many more active particles working the surface, the polish works faster with less effort

2. Virtually no lubricant means there is no ‘drop back’ – the amount of lubricants in traditional polishes are designed to hide minor imperfections which are revealed again when the polish is washed off  - with P1 what you see is what you get

3. Smaller active particle size means the surface does not heat up nearly as much. The lack of heat also means you can make several passes over the same area to remove stubborn scratches, without the fear of over polishing

When tested against leading hand polishes P1 outperforms. And, because P1 does not use fillers, your car’s new finish that used a lot of elbow grease, will not deteriorate.

Plus instead of needing a cutting compound, medium compound, and finishing glaze - you just use one product with whichever foam or wool pad you need. P1 will do the work of these three products with less holograms.

Perfecting automotive surfaces using Gtechniq P1 requires half the amount of passes with the rotary machine than with conventional systems, allowing for more time enjoying your car than maintaining it.

 Directions

• Shake well before use
• Ensure the surface you are working on is not in direct sunlight and is cool to touch
• Make sure polishing pads and surfaces to be polished are clean, and contaminant free
• For best results use with a hand polishing pad, or a selection of wool and foam polishing pads with a machine polisher
• Apply directly to the surface of the car, or to the polish pad you are using
• If polish dries on the surface, reactivate with water
• After polishing, remove residue with a damp Microfibre Buff Cloth

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry place
• Use within 12 months of opening
  

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With P1 Nano Polish, the results you see after wipe-off are the results you get! That’s because the abrasive particles have a rounding effect when they cut, not a scouring effect like conventional abrasives. With conventional compounds and polishes the abrasives leave swirls and scratches behind that are then masked by polishing oils and fillers creating the illusion of a swirl-free finish.

Polishing oils are beneficial when they are used to lubricate the surface during the abrading process, but overuse is common in the industry. Many products use polishing oils to fill or mask the swirls and scratches left by conventional abrasives. Because P1 Nano Polish uses microscopic uniform abrasive particles at the nanoscopic scale, fewer polishing oils are required for the abrading action. Using fewer polishing oils decrease the chance of swirls being masked or camouflaged.

Limited use of polishing oils also means a higher concentration of abrasives in the formula, so less product is needed. Unlike polishes containing diminishing organic abrasives, P1 Nano Composite Polish’s abrasive particles are created from nano-structured composite materials that cut evenly throughout the buffing cycle. This means the abrasives work just as well at the start of the buffing cycle as they do at the end of the buffing cycle.

P1 Nano Polish creates less heat than conventional compounds and polishes due to the microscopic size and uniformity of the composite abrasive particles. Heat is an unwanted side-effect in the compounding and polishing process because it increases the risk of burning through or twisting the paint. P1 Nano Polish generally maintains surface temperatures in the 90 to 100 degree range.

Pad Dependent
P1 Nano Polish is capable of removing 1000 grit sanding marks when used with a wool cutting pad. When used with a soft foam finishing pad, it finishes like a fine polish.

Removes less paint
The rounding effect from the nano-structured composite abrasive particles is less aggressive than conventional polishes. As result P1 Nano Polish effectively removes defects while removing less paint overall.

Water soluble
P1 Nano Polish is water soluble and body shop safe. Any residue or excess product in cracks and crevices can be easily washed away with car wash soap. P1 Nano Polish will not stain trim.

Can be used by hand
The highly versatile abrasive technology found in P1 Nano Polish is also effective when applied by hand. This is especially useful in tight, intricate areas or on thin, small panels that are difficult or impossible to safely polish by machine. Conventional abrasive products can leave scratches and scouring behind that are then masked by polishing oils and fillers. This gives the appearance of good results when defects have actually only been temporarily filled. P1 Nano Polish removes defects without masking so the results you see are in fact the results you get.