Best Automotive Polishing Compounds

Meguiar's Diamond Cut 2.0 Compound

• Pros:
  • Won't leave pad marks or hazing
  • Cuts well
• Cons:
  • Individual experiences may vary based on paint type

3D One

• Pros:
  • Works well
  • Comparatively similar to CarPro Fixer
• Cons:
  • Availability concerns

Scholl Concepts S20 Black

• Pros:
  • Used in over 90% of paint correction work
• Cons:
  • Limited personal experience shared on Reddit

Turtle Wax One and Done

• Pros:
  • Recommended for use with Flex polisher
• Cons:
  • Limited information provided

Griots BOSS line, Koch Chemie H9 / M3, Sonax Cutmax / Perfect Finish, 3D ACA500

• Pros:
  • Well-regarded compound and polish brands
• Cons:
  • Specific pros and cons not elaborated in the comments

Phoenix EOD Papa Cut

• Pros:
  • Mentioned but details not provided

DIY Detail Gold Standard Polish

• Pros:
  • Legit, in a spray bottle for easy application
• Cons:
  • Limited personal experiences shared

Meguiar's 3-n-1 Cleaner Wax

• Pros:
  • Does light swirl removal and adds wax protection in one step
• Cons:
  • Requires clay barring the vehicle beforehand

Other Products:

• Blue Magic: Great for powered polishing but can be messy.
• Miracle Cloth: Non-Dremel option for polishing.
• Autosol: Polish compound for various applications.
• Mother's mag wheel polish: Used on a towel for specific applications.
• Fret erasers: Ideal for bass guitars.
• Cymbal cleaner and toothpaste: Mentioned for specific uses.

General Advice:

• Different paints may react differently to polishing compounds.
• No one "best" product due to variations in paint type, hardness, etc.
• Consider the type of surface material when selecting polishing compounds.