- Adaptive Abrasive Technology body shop safe cutting compound
- Faster paint leveler cuts P1000 grit sandpaper or finer
- Low dust, easy clean up formula
- Removes sanding marks, deep scratches, oxidation, and water spots
3D AAT 501 Cutting Compound is the first part in a two-part system for use in body shops to cut and finish after sanding. Body shops are considered high-speed or production shops, the collision repair must be made in a timely manner followed by paint work and final polishing steps. Body shop technicians need a compound that works fast and delivers true results, that is the results you see are the results you get.
Directions:
IMPORTANT: Always work on a cool clean surface in the shade. 3D AAT 501 cuts fast. Be sure to understand the paint you are working on before starting. This compound was originally developed for working on fresh, custom paint work in body shop situations where the technician knows how much paint is being sprayed onto the panels or entire car body. If you’re a detailer working on customer cars, remember factory paint is thin. Always do a Test Spot and use the least aggressive process to get the job done.
Directions:
Step 1: Prepare the surface by first washing, drying, and removing any above surface bonded contaminants using detailing clay or a clay substitute.
Step 2: Attach preferred foam, microfiber or wool cutting pad to backing plate on orbital polisher and set speed setting to low or medium.
Step 3: Apply 4-5 dime sized drops of product onto the center of the face of buffing pad. Press the face of the pad against a body panel, turn the polisher on and spread the product over the area to be worked, about 2’ by 2’.
Step 4: After spreading polish over area to be worked - turn polisher to a medium to high speed and begin making overlapping passes. Move polisher over paint using a slow to medium arm speed. Monitor defect removal as you buff. Once paint defects are removed to your satisfaction, stop buffing and remove any excess product using a clean, soft microfiber towel.
SDS SHEET:
3D AAT 501 Cutting Compound
