{"product_id":"3d-aca-520-finishing-polish","title":"3D ACA 520 Finishing Polish","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe step that makes the paint pop.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompounding removes the defects. 3D ACA 520 brings out the colour. As stage 2 of 3D's True Paint Correction system, 520 refines the paint after cutting and removes the light haze and micro-marring that compounds leave behind. The result is a swirl-free, glass-like finish with real depth of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNo fillers, no die-back\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany finishing polishes use fillers to hide fine scratches. They look great at first, but after a few washes the filler wears away and the swirls reappear. That's called die-back. 520 contains no fillers, so the defects are genuinely removed and the finish lasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it fits\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\u003e1. Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/3d-aca-500-x-tra-cut-compound\" style=\"color: #4275b4;\"\u003e3D ACA 500 X-Tra Cut\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/3d-aca-510-rubbing-compound-silicone-free\" style=\"color: #4275b4;\"\u003e3D ACA 510 Rubbing Compound\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWool or foam cutting pad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3D ACA 520 Finishing Polish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/purewax-black-finishing-foam-pad-2pack\" style=\"color: #4275b4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack foam finishing pad\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStage 2 finishing polish:\u003c\/strong\u003e refines paint after compounding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHologram-free finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e removes the haze and holograms left by cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep, glass-like gloss:\u003c\/strong\u003e brings out depth and clarity of colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo fillers:\u003c\/strong\u003e genuine correction, no die-back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong working time:\u003c\/strong\u003e stays wet, so a little goes a long way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks on any painted surface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRotary and DA compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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 smaller jobs\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\u003eFinishing after heavy correction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoving holograms and buffer trails from rotary polishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepping paint before ceramic coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhancing gloss on dark colours, where every swirl shows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShow cars and high-end details\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 after compounding, wipe the panel clean of any compound residue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePad:\u003c\/strong\u003e fit a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/purewax-black-finishing-foam-pad-2pack\" style=\"color: #4275b4;\"\u003eblack foam finishing pad\u003c\/a\u003e to your rotary or DA polisher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrime:\u003c\/strong\u003e apply a small amount of 520 to the pad. Use only a little, because it stays wet and goes a long way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread at low speed,\u003c\/strong\u003e then work at polishing speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolish:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep the pad flat on the surface and make slow, overlapping passes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWipe off:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove the residue with a clean microfibre towel and inspect under good light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect:\u003c\/strong\u003e follow with 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\u003eUse less product:\u003c\/strong\u003e too much just makes residue and shortens pad life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the pad flat:\u003c\/strong\u003e tilting it causes uneven results and holograms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow passes win:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the polish work, and don't rush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse dedicated pads:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep finishing pads separate from cutting pads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to compound first?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf the paint has moderate to heavy defects, yes, with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/3d-aca-500-x-tra-cut-compound\" style=\"color: #4275b4;\"\u003eACA 500\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/3d-aca-510-rubbing-compound-silicone-free\" style=\"color: #4275b4;\"\u003eACA 510\u003c\/a\u003e. On paint in good condition, 520 alone can remove light swirls and boost gloss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat pad should I use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ca href=\"\/products\/purewax-black-finishing-foam-pad-2pack\" style=\"color: #4275b4;\"\u003eblack foam finishing pad\u003c\/a\u003e, on a rotary or DA polisher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe before a ceramic coating?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. With no fillers, the paint is truly corrected and ready to coat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"3D","offers":[{"title":"236ml","offer_id":47462575112450,"sku":"DP-5-3A5FP-236ML","price":32.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"946ml","offer_id":47462575145218,"sku":"DP-6-3A5FP-946ML","price":114.35,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/0946\/5090\/files\/p-jjvva3-3DACA520FinishingPolish-236ml.png?v=1785923873","url":"https:\/\/www.detailplanet.com.au\/products\/3d-aca-520-finishing-polish","provider":"Detail Planet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}