How to Polish HS and UHS Automotive Paints
Polish flat with a G Mop Angled Yellow Compounding Foam

In the demanding world of automotive bodyshop work, achieving a flawless finish on various types of modern paints can be a complex task. The range of coatings, including HS (High Solids), UHS (Ultra High Solids), and Ceramic Clearcoats, presents unique challenges in polishing that require both precision and efficiency.

Farécla's G360 Super Fast system has become a firm favourite among bodyshop professionals for addressing these challenges. Designed specifically for rapid rotary polishing, this system offers unparalleled speed and effectiveness. Its unique formulation and technology enable it to work seamlessly on all modern paints, allowing for a smooth, high-gloss finish in less time and with fewer steps.

High Cut
Medium Cut
Fine Cut
Final Cleaning and Protection
G360 Process (Video)
Products Used in This Solution
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High Cut - To remove P1500 or finer sanding marks

Apply a small amount of G360 Compound to the sanded area on an automotive panel

Step 1: G360 Super Fast Compound

Apply product, use only a small amount
Polish at a slight angle with a G Mop Super High Cut Pad

Step 2: Polishing

Using the G Mop SUper High Cut Pad, start with minimal pressure at 1500 rpm slightly angled and end at 900 rpm with the pad held flat
Wipe automotive panel with a G Plus Finishing Cloth

Step 3: Check

Clean and check. The P1500 sanding marks from all conventional clear coats (low temperature) should now be removed and you are ready for medium cut polishing.

Medium Cut - To remove process marks and medium defects

Apply a small amount of G360 Compound to the sanded area on an automotive panel

Step 1: G360 Super Fast Compound

Apply product, use only a small amount
Polish flat with a G Mop Compounding Foam

Step 2: Polishing

Using a G Mop Yellow Compounding Foam, polish at 900 - 1300 rpm, keeping the pad flat
Wipe automotive panel with a G Plus Finishing Cloth

Step 3: Check

Wipe clean with a G Plus Finishing Cloth.

Fine Cut - To remove fine defects (e.g. holograms and light swirls) and enhance gloss

Apply a small amount of G360 Finish to the automotive panel

Step 1: G360 Super Fast Finish

Apply product, use only a small amount
Spread G360 Finish on automotive panel using G Mop Angled Black Finishing Foam

Step 2: Polishing

Polish, with a G Mop Finishing Foam, at 800 - 1100 rpm, keeping the pad flat
Wipe automotive panel with a G Plus Finishing Cloth

Step 3: Check

Wipe clean with a G Plus Finishing Cloth.

Final Cleaning and Protection

Spray Farecla Clean and Protect onto dusty automotive panel

Step 1: Spray

Spray a light mist on the surface.
Wipe away Farecla Clean and Protect from automotive panel

Step 2: Wipe

Wipe clean with a G Plus Finishing Cloth.
Wipe away Farecla Clean and Protect from automotive panel

Step 3: Buff off

Use a clean, dry G Plus Finishing Cloth to buff to a high shine.

G360 Process (Video)

How to Polish Sanding Marks / Scratches from Automotive Clearcoat with Farécla G360

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How to Use: G360 Super Fast Compound How to Use: G360 Super Fast Compound

G360 Super Fast Compound can be used to eliminate 3000 grit sanding and polish rapidly from P1500 to a deep gloss finish:

HIGH CUT - To eliminate P1500 sanding marks from conventional low bake clear coats and prepare the surface for MEDIUM CUT polishing, use:

Rotary - G360 Super Fast Compound with a G Mop Super High Cut Pad [RED]
Dual Action - G360 Super Fast Compound with a G Mop Super High Cut Pad [WHITE] 

MEDIUM CUT - To remove process marks, rapidly eliminate heavier swirls and holograms and leave an excellent gloss finish on light colours while preparing dark colours for FINE CUT polishing, use:

Rotary & Dual Action - G360 Super Fast Compound with a G Mop Angled Yellow Compounding Foam

See our dedicated Solution pages for full details - including handling instructions and recommended speeds:

How to Use: G360 Super Fast Compound
Process Guide: G360 Super Fast System for ROTARY Polishers
Process Guide: G360 Super Fast System for DUAL ACTION Polishers

Super High Cut? Is it too aggressive on fresh paint? Super High Cut? Is it too aggressive on fresh paint?

No – on the contrary – the G360 Compound when used with a Super High Cut Pad runs very cool which is excellent for fresh paint but it does have a very high cut which is also really, really good on long cured paints and OEM paints.

How to Use: G360 Super Fast Finish How to Use: G360 Super Fast Finish

G360 Super Fast Finish can be used to further enhance gloss levels of light colours and on dark colours to rapidly eliminate light swirls and holograms and leave an enhanced deep gloss finish.

Farécla recommend using with the G Mop Angled Finishing Foam (GMF622) - recommended speed may vary depending on your chosen applicator.

  1. Ensure surface is clean, dry and cool to the touch
  2. Shake bottle well before use
  3. Apply a small amount of product onto the surface
  4. Spread over the surface and polish at 800 - 1100 RPM
  5. Work in small areas at a time, keeping the applicator flat to the surface
  6. Wipe clean and repeat if necessary
How to Use: Clean and Protect How to Use: Clean and Protect

1. Spray a light mist onto the surface.

2. Use a clean, G Plus Finishing Cloth to immediately wipe off polishing residues, glue lines etc.

3. Using a dry area of the cloth, or ideally a 2nd clean, dry microfibre cloth, buff the surface.

For tougher contamination like birdlime, allow the product to dwell for a few seconds before wiping

If left and dried on the surface – wet with more product

Products Used in This Solution

G360 SUPER FAST COMPOUND - Range Photo of 1 KG, 500 G and 100 G SKU(s) on a white background
G360 Super Fast Compound

G360 Super Fast Compound is designed to rapidly eliminate sanding marks and minor defects from painted and lacquered automotive surfaces.

Image of 1 Red Pad - Text Underneath Reads "150 mm"
G Mop Super High Cut Pad [RED]

150 mm  | The G Mop Super High Cut Pad, developed in conjunction with G360 Super Fast Compound, eliminates P1500 sanding marks and removes the need for costly P3000 sanding discs.

Image of 2 Yellow Pads - Text Underneath says "75 mm" and "150 mm"
G Mop Yellow Compounding Foams

75 mm & 150 mm | Eliminates sanding scratches and swirls when used with medium to high cut compounds on paint, lacquer and GRP finishes.

G360 SUPER FAST FINISH - Range Photo of 1 L, 500 ML SKU(s) on a white background
G360 Super Fast Finish

G360 Super Fast Finish is designed to rapidly eliminate swirls and holograms from painted and lacquered automotive surfaces - ideal on darker colours after using G360 Compound.

Image of 2 Black Pads - Text Underneath says "75 mm" and "150 mm"
G Mop Black Finishing Foams

75 mm & 150 mm | The G Mop Finishing Foam range has been specially designed for their excellent high gloss properties, minimal throw off (mess) and a low operating temperature when used with Farécla’s range of Finishing Compounds and Waxes .

G Plus Microfibre Cloths - Photo of folded Grey, Blue and Yellow Cloths on a White Background. Table at bottom reads Yellow 3PK 100PK, Blue 100PK and Grey 100PK
G Plus Microfibre Finishing Cloth(s)

G Plus Finishing Cloths are ideal for quick cleaning and drying jobs. Its microfibre technology grips dust and small dirt particles, and the cloth’s edgeless finish prevents damaging and scratches. 

CLEAN AND PROTECT - Photo of 1L size SKU(s) on a white background
Farécla Clean and Protect

Clean and Protect is an easy to use “wipe on, wipe off” product - rapidly removing contaminants from paint, glass, rubber and plastics, whilst leaving a silicone-free layer of protection to the surface 

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