Pure Cut – High-Performance Cutting Compound

Pure Cut – High-Performance Cutting Compound

$44.00
  • Rapid Defect Removal : Effortlessly eliminates P1500 sanding marks, oxidation, and heavy paint imperfections.
  • Diminishing Abrasive Technology : Cuts fast, then finishes down to a smooth, clear finish.
  • Low Dust, Easy Wipe-Off : Clean, water-based formula makes for quick correction without the mess.
  • Extremely Versatile : Fine-tuned for use with foam, microfiber, or wool pads on all paint types.
$44.00
  • Heavy defects out fast: levels swirls, oxidation and P1500 sanding marks
  • Cuts hard, finishes clear: diminishing abrasives refine their own haze
  • No fillers: true correction you can see and keep
  • Low dust, easy wipe-off: water-based and body-shop safe
  • Pro-grade, made in the USA: trusted by 200+ detailers
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Your paint isn't ruined. It's buried.

Most swirls, oxidation and sanding marks live in the top layer of clear coat. Pure Cut takes it off.

Fast, heavy cut

Levels deep swirls and sanding marks in fewer passes.

Finishes clear

Abrasives break down as you work, so haze stays low.

True correction

Filler-free. What you see is what stays.

Low dust, easy wipe

Water-based and body-shop safe. Wipes off clean.

Buried, then brought back.

Same panel, before and after Pure Cut. Drag to compare.

After
Before

Cut & finish ratings

Know exactly what it cuts

Rated 8/10 cut, 6/10 finish. Change the pad to change the bite, then add the combo in one tap.

Pure Cut

Pure Cut

Cutting compound · 16 oz

Our most aggressive liquid. Diminishing abrasives start coarse to level heavy defects fast, then break down as you work so the paint finishes clear with low haze.

How the abrasive works

StartsCoarse: levels heavy defects fastFinishesMedium-fine: finishes with low haze
Removes
Heavy swirls, oxidation, RIDS, P1200–P1500 sanding marks
Abrasive
Triple-filtered diminishing abrasives (PPT™)
Abrasive level
Coarse → breaks down to medium-fine
Fillers
None — true correction
Base
Water-based, body-shop safe
Dust / wipe-off
Low dust, easy wipe-off
Machine
DA or rotary
Best pads
Microfiber Cutting, One Step Microfiber, wool

The Ethos correction system

My paint has:
  1. 1
    Pure Cut + Microfiber Cutting

    Heavy defects, fastest cut

  2. 2
    Pure Cut + One Step Microfiber

    Heavy swirls in one step

  3. 3
    Pure Cut + Orange Foam

    Moderate defects, softer paint

  4. 4
    Perfect Polish + One Step Microfiber

    Best one-step for daily drivers

  5. 5
    Perfect Polish + Orange Foam

    Light swirls, the polish step

  6. 6
    Perfect Polish + Black Foam

    Max gloss, coating prep

Start with the least aggressive combo that removes your defects.

Or get the whole system in one box

How to use

Four steps, one section at a time.

  1. Wash, clay and tape off trim.

    Wash, clay and tape off trim.

  2. Prime the pad, add 3–4 pea-size drops.

    Prime the pad, add 3–4 pea-size drops.

  3. DA speed 4–5, moderate pressure, slow passes on a 2 ft × 2 ft section.

    DA speed 4–5, moderate pressure, slow passes on a 2 ft × 2 ft section.

  4. Wipe, inspect, then finish with Perfect Polish.

    Wipe, inspect, then finish with Perfect Polish.

FAQs

Quick answers from the Ethos team.

What can Pure Cut remove?

Heavy swirls, oxidation, RIDS and P1200–P1500 sanding marks.

Which pad should I use?

Microfiber Cutting for the most cut. One Step Microfiber for heavy swirls in one step. Orange Foam for moderate defects on softer paint.

Do I need to polish after?

Usually yes. Follow with Perfect Polish on Orange Foam, or Black Foam on soft or dark paint, for maximum gloss.

Does it fill or hide scratches?

No. It is filler-free, so the result you see is real correction.

Can I use it by hand?

It is built for machine use: a DA or rotary polisher.

What can't it fix?

Scratches you can catch with a fingernail are usually through the clear coat. Not for matte or satin paint, vinyl wrap or PPF.

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