Severe Defect Correction Kit (Cutting Compound Kit)
- Maximum correction : Pure Cut with 2× MF Cutting pads tackles severe defects.
- Built-in refine : orange foam included to knock down compound haze.
- DA-ready workflow : fast, controlled passes with predictable wipe-off.
- Plan to finish : add Perfect Polish for true showcar gloss.
- Neglected paint, corrected fast: heavy swirls, oxidation, RIDS and sanding marks
- Most aggressive combo: Pure Cut on Microfiber Cutting, the top of the Ethos ladder
- Refine with the same liquid: Pure Cut on Orange Foam takes out the haze
- No fillers: true correction you can see and keep
- Pro-grade, made in the USA: trusted by 200+ detailers
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This item
Severe Defect Kit$130.00 -
Perfect PolishWant maximum gloss? Polish after cutting$36.00 -
Black Foam Finishing PadPair with Perfect Polish to jewel$22.00 -
Detox Panel PrepWipes off polishing oils before you protect$38.00 -
RESIST Spray CoatingLocks in the gloss you just made$51.00
Bring neglected paint back
Cut hard, then refine. Built for hard or neglected paint.
Maximum cut
Pure Cut on microfiber levels heavy defects in fewer passes.
Refines itself
The same compound on Orange Foam clears the haze.
Spare cutting pad
Swap to a clean pad mid-job so the cut stays consistent.
True correction
Filler-free. What you see is what stays.
Inside the kit
How this kit corrects your paint
Two steps on the Ethos correction ladder: cut hard, then refine.
What's in the box
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Steps 1–2 · Cut & refine
1×
Pure Cut
Cutting compound · 16 oz
Diminishing abrasives level heavy defects, then break down to finish clear. One bottle runs both steps.
Cut8Finish6 -
Step 1 · Cut
2×
Microfiber Cutting Pad
High-density microfiber · 5"
Dense microfiber for maximum bite: the most aggressive combo in the Ethos system. Two pads included.
Cut9Finish4 -
Step 2 · Refine
1×
Orange Foam Polishing Pad
SmartCell™ foam · 5"
Medium SmartCell™ foam. With Pure Cut it takes out the haze the cut leaves, so the paint is ready to protect.
Cut5Finish8 -
Wipe-off
2×
Plush 470
470 GSM · Speed Gray
Plush 470 GSM microfiber for wiping residue after every section.
How to use it
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Step 1 · Cut+
Pure Cut + Microfiber Cutting
Cut9Finish4Heavy defects, fastest cut
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Step 2 · Refine+
Pure Cut + Orange Foam
Cut5Finish8Moderate defects, softer paint
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How to use
Four steps, one section at a time.
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Wash, clay and tape off trim.
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Step 1 · Cut: Pure Cut on Microfiber Cutting, DA speed 4–5, moderate pressure.
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Step 2 · Refine: Pure Cut on Orange Foam, DA speed 3–4, light pressure.
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Wipe, inspect, then Detox before you protect.
FAQs
Quick answers from the Ethos team.
Is this kit right for my paint?
It is built for heavy swirls, oxidation, RIDS and sanding marks on neglected or hard paint.
Do I need a machine polisher?
Yes. Everything in the kit is built for a 5" DA polisher, the safest choice for first-timers.
Do I need to polish after?
The refine step leaves the paint ready to protect. For maximum gloss, add Perfect Polish and a Black Foam pad, or get the Two-Step Kit.
Can I coat right after?
Yes. Everything in the kit is filler-free. Wipe each panel with Detox first to remove polishing oils, then protect.
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.
What if I do not love it?
Every Ethos product has a 30-day money-back guarantee.
