Step 1 · Heavy Cut
Deep swirls, sanding marks & oxidation
Dull, chalky paint, sanding marks, heavy swirls and scratches that stay inside the clear coat.
Quick test: your fingernail barely catches, or the paint looks hazy in sunlight.
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BEFORE
AFTER 3 STEPS
PAINT CORRECTION
Swirls and sanding marks are removable.
Drag the line. Step 1 cuts the defects out of the clear coat, Steps 2 and 3 bring back the gloss.
Not sure where to start?
Which step do I need?
Match your paint to the closest defect. Most cars need all three steps for a true mirror finish.
Step 2 · Medium Cut
Light swirls & haze
Fine spiderweb swirls from car washes, light marring, and the haze left after Step 1.
Quick test: you only see the swirls under direct sun or a flashlight.
Step 3 · Final Polish
Low gloss & micro-marring
Paint looks clean but flat. Final Polish brings out maximum clarity and a deep, wet-look shine.
Quick test: no visible defects, but reflections look soft or blurry.
HOW IT WORKS
Three steps. Each one has a job.
Work a 2×2 ft section at a time, wipe, inspect under a bright light, then move to the next step.
CUT
Heavy Cut Compound removes swirls, sanding marks and oxidation from the clear coat.
POLISH
Medium Cut Polish clears the haze left by Step 1 and light swirls.
FINISH
Final Polish brings out maximum clarity and a deep, wet-look gloss.
Why not skip Step 2? Heavy Cut removes the defect but leaves a light haze. Medium Cut takes the haze out, Final Polish brings the depth back.
Do the math
Body-shop finish. Without the body-shop bill.
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Cost
Body shop: $300–800+ per car
Carfidant system: $65.91 for the full system
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Time
Body shop: Drop off for 1–3 days
Carfidant system: One weekend in your garage
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Next time
Body shop: Pay again
Carfidant system: Bottles left for touch-ups
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Control
Body shop: Hope they do it right
Carfidant system: You see every pass
Body-shop prices are typical paint correction quotes and vary by region and vehicle size.
Choose your kit