What is a one-step polish?

A one-step polish corrects and makes shine in a single pass, without a prior compounding step. The Polish Medium V36 is the best compromise between cut and shine in the V range and fulfills exactly this role on paint in good condition.

What is the difference between polishing and buffing?

Polishing removes a thin layer of clear coat to actually erase scratches and swirls, while buffing simply makes it shine without correcting anything. The V36 polishes, the V38 refines, then a wax or a sealant comes to protect.

Which polish to remove micro-scratches from washing?

Swirls and micro-scratches from washing are treated with a medium correction polish: the Polish Medium V36 removes oxidation and sanding marks from 2000 to 2500 grit, without unnecessary aggressiveness for the clear coat.

V36 or V38: which one to choose?

The V36 corrects, the V38 finishes. If your paint has visible defects, start with the V36: the V38 only provides the final level of clarity, especially useful on dark shades.

Can the V36 be used to restore headlights?

Yes, it’s one of its strengths. After progressive sanding up to 2500 grit, the V36 restores the transparency of yellowed polycarbonate headlights and significantly improves night lighting. Then protect the headlight with a clear coat.

Should you choose the 118 ml or 473 ml bottle?

The 118 ml covers one to two complete vehicle corrections, ideal for occasional use. The 473 ml is the workshop format, more economical per milliliter, for regular or professional use.

Polish Medium V36 Chemical Guys 118 ml

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Reference: V36S-CHG

Medium polish corrector from Chemical Guys’ V range: the V36 removes swirls, light scratches and oxidation, and can be used alone in a one-step. 118 ml bottle, to be used with an orbital or rotary polisher.

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Polish Medium V36 Chemical Guys: the versatile corrective polish from the V range

The V36 Optical Grade Cutting Polish is step 3 of the four-step correction system from Chemical Guys. It is the least abrasive of the range’s correctors: it removes light to moderate defects, swirls, fine scratches, oxidation, and 2000 to 2500-grit sanding marks, while already leaving a very good level of gloss.

What V36 corrects

Swirls and wash micro-scratches
Light scratches and rotary haze
Oxidation and loss of shine on old paints
2000 to 2500-grit sanding marks
Dull or hazy headlight lenses and tail lights

The ideal polish for a one-step

V36 is the best cut/gloss compromise in the V range. On paint in good overall condition, it is used alone, in a single step, to restore clarity and gloss without going through a compound. Its water-based formula, without oils or fillers, hides nothing: the result obtained corresponds to the true condition of the clear coat. The integrated lubricants extend the working time and greatly limit dust.

Excellent on headlight lenses

V36 is particularly recommended for restoring polycarbonate headlights. After sanding or compounding, it restores the transparency of yellowed or opaque lenses and noticeably improves night lighting.

Which polish to choose in the V range?

V32 Extreme — step 1, maximum cut. Heavy defects, hard paints, 1200-1500 sanding marks.
V36 Medium — step 3, medium cut. Swirls, light scratches, 2000-2500 marks. Can be used alone in a one-step.
V38 Finish — step 4, finishing. Removes compound marks and holograms for a mirror finish.

Instructions for use of Polish Medium V36

Work on a washed, decontaminated, and cool bodywork, in the shade, in 40 x 40 cm sections. Shake the bottle before each use.

With a dual action (DA) polisher

Apply 4 to 5 drops of V36 onto a polishing pad.
Spray 1 to 3 sprays of Pad Conditioner Chemical Guys to prime the pad.
Spread the product at speed 1, without applying pressure.
Work at speed 5, with moderate pressure, making 3 to 4 cross passes, until the product becomes transparent.
Finish with light pressure, then wipe with a clean microfiber.

With a rotary polisher

Apply 4 to 5 drops onto the pad and prime it with the Pad Conditioner.
Spread the product between 1 000 and 1 200 rpm.
Work the area between 1 200 and 1 500 rpm, crossing the passes.
Wipe with a microfiber and check the result with a detailing lamp.

On headlight lenses

After progressive sanding up to 2500 grit, apply V36 with a polishing pad on a cool lens. Two to three passes are generally enough to restore transparency. Then protect the lens with a clear coat or a ceramic protection.