{"product_id":"3d-aca-500-x-tra-cut-compound","title":"3D ACA 500 X-Tra Cut Compound","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSerious cut, without the heat.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy defects normally mean an aggressive compound, a lot of heat and a dusty mess. 3D ACA 500 X-Tra Cut is different. It's built on Alpha Ceramic Alumina abrasive technology, which delivers fast, true paint correction while keeping surface temperatures down. That means more control, less risk and a longer working time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's stage 1 of 3D's True Paint Correction system. Cut with ACA 500, then finish with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/3d-aca-520-finishing-polish\" style=\"color: #4275b4;\"\u003eACA 520\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAlpha Ceramic Alumina technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eACA abrasives cut efficiently on every paint type, from older soft paints to today's hard ceramic clear coats, which many compounds struggle with. Because the abrasive does the work rather than heat and pressure, you get fast correction with less heat build-up on the panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eClean formula\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eACA 500 is free from:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilicones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFillers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolvents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKerosene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrystalline silica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith no fillers, the correction you see is real correction, and the formula is easier to work with and gives a longer working time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eX-Tra cut:\u003c\/strong\u003e removes heavy defects fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha Ceramic Alumina abrasives:\u003c\/strong\u003e efficient cutting with low heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks on all paint types:\u003c\/strong\u003e including hard ceramic clear coats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWool or foam:\u003c\/strong\u003e works perfectly with either pad type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong working time:\u003c\/strong\u003e stays workable for longer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun-friendly formula:\u003c\/strong\u003e easier to use in warmer conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo silicones or fillers:\u003c\/strong\u003e true correction, and coating and body-shop friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsistent quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3D sources its own raw materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe 3D True Paint Correction system\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background-color: #e6e6e6; color: #222222; text-align: left;\"\u003eStage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background-color: #e6e6e6; color: #222222; text-align: left;\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background-color: #e6e6e6; color: #222222; text-align: left;\"\u003ePad\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Cut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3D ACA 500 X-Tra Cut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWool or foam cutting pad\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2. Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/3d-aca-520-finishing-polish\" style=\"color: #4275b4;\"\u003e3D ACA 520 Finishing Polish\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/purewax-black-finishing-foam-pad-2pack\" style=\"color: #4275b4;\"\u003eBlack foam finishing pad\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3. Protect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWax, sealant or ceramic coating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplicator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e236 mL:\u003c\/strong\u003e ideal for enthusiasts and spot correction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e946 mL:\u003c\/strong\u003e best value for regular use and workshops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy swirls, scratches and oxidation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoving sanding marks after wet sanding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard ceramic clear coats on modern vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional paint correction and pre-coating prep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailers who want strong cut with less heat and dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrep:\u003c\/strong\u003e wash, decontaminate and dry the paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePad:\u003c\/strong\u003e fit a wool or foam cutting pad to your rotary or DA polisher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrime:\u003c\/strong\u003e apply a small amount of ACA 500 to the pad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest spot:\u003c\/strong\u003e do a small section first to check the level of correction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e work small sections with slow, overlapping passes and steady pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWipe off:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove the residue with a clean microfibre towel and inspect the finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e follow with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/3d-aca-520-finishing-polish\" style=\"color: #4275b4;\"\u003e3D ACA 520\u003c\/a\u003e on a black foam pad for a hologram-free, glass-like shine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect:\u003c\/strong\u003e apply a wax, sealant or ceramic coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePro tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWool for maximum cut, foam for a cleaner finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e choose based on how bad the paint is.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStill work in the shade where you can:\u003c\/strong\u003e the formula is sun-friendly, but cool panels give the best results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean your pad often:\u003c\/strong\u003e brush or blow it out every section or two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDon't skip stage 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e heavy cut always benefits from a finishing polish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eACA 500 or ACA 510?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are stage 1 compounds. \u003cstrong\u003eACA 500 X-Tra Cut\u003c\/strong\u003e is the more aggressive choice for the heaviest defects. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/3d-aca-510-rubbing-compound-silicone-free\" style=\"color: #4275b4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACA 510 Premium Rubbing Compound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is a water-based all-rounder for hard clears, soft clears and single-stage paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work on hard ceramic clear coats?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It's designed to cut modern hard clears effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWool or foam?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth work well. Use wool for maximum cut, or foam for a slightly cleaner finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to polish after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, for the best result. Follow with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/3d-aca-520-finishing-polish\" style=\"color: #4275b4;\"\u003e3D ACA 520 Finishing Polish\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe before a ceramic coating?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It contains no silicones or fillers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"3D","offers":[{"title":"236ml","offer_id":48381117792514,"sku":"DP-1-3A5XTCC-236ML","price":34.65,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"946ml","offer_id":48381117825282,"sku":"DP-2-3A5XTCC-946ML","price":114.35,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/0946\/5090\/files\/500OZ8_ACA500_X-Cut_Cmpnd_Image_8OZ_W.png?v=1788849456","url":"https:\/\/www.detailplanet.com.au\/products\/3d-aca-500-x-tra-cut-compound","provider":"Detail Planet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}