Technical term
An abrasive polish contains mechanically active particles that remove clear coat. The AVP glossary explains materials, application and practical limits.
Paint care & correction
An abrasive polish contains mechanically active particles that remove clear coat. It is used for stronger defects and requires controlled machine movement to avoid holograms.
Related terms
Abrasive describes the mechanical cutting action of a product or material. In vehicle care, a polish or pad removes paint defects such as scratches, swirls or oxidation through controlled material removal. Abrasiveness is a central factor in paint correction.
Read the explanationCut describes the corrective power of a polish or pad. Higher cut means stronger material removal, while lower cut is used for fine finishing work.
Read the explanationCutting pads are aggressive polishing pads with high corrective power. They are used to correct stronger defects.
Read the explanationMachine polishing is the mechanical correction of defects with a polishing machine.
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