{"title":"Schleifpolitur Schritt 1 von THE FINISHER","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"koch-chemie-the-finisher-marine-roughcut-schritt-1-politur","title":"THE FINISHER “RoughCut” Step 1 polish","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTHE FINISHER × Koch-Chemie “RoughCut” — Step 1 polish for fast, controlled defect removal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen do I reach for RoughCut? — When you want to visibly pull wash marks, heavier swirls and sanding or oxidation haze out of the paint. This Step 1 polish gives you high cut with a long open time, a low-dust run, and sets the finish up perfectly for FineCut \u0026amp; protection.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE FINISHER RoughCut Step 1 polish\u003c\/strong\u003e is our powerful way into paint correction: high defect removal, a smooth run, clean wipe-off. On common OEM clearcoats, \u003cstrong\u003eTHE FINISHER RoughCut Step 1 polish\u003c\/strong\u003e pulls grey haze and heavy wash marks out under control, without flooding the panel with dust. After the cut you clear the picture up with FineCut (step 2) and lock the work in with BodyGuard or a waxy finishing stage. That gives you a repeatable workflow from the first polishing pass to protection – fast, logical, safe. \u003cstrong\u003eTHE FINISHER RoughCut Step 1 polish\u003c\/strong\u003e reliably hands you the base for a crisp, low-hologram finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh cut, controlled run: \u003c\/strong\u003epulls defects out visibly, long open time, clean wipe-off – ideal for DA workflows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow dust \u0026amp; efficient:\u003c\/strong\u003e reduced dusting with proper pad care; clear residue control for clean work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem logic:\u003c\/strong\u003e polish after TropicSnow\/MagicShampoo, refine with FineCut and lock it in with BodyGuard or ShineSpeedPolish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 1 polish – micro-abrasives, matrix \u0026amp; defect removal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 1 polish\u003c\/strong\u003e means: take substance off without fraying the finish. RoughCut’s micro-abrasives bite into defects quickly, spread evenly and “drive out” fine at the end. The load-bearing but non-greasy matrix keeps the pad open for a long time, minimises dry running and lets you use the whole work cycle instead of quitting early. The result: clear, defined paint with clearly reduced scratches and haze – ready to be refined with FineCut. Because the polish leaves no overdone fillers standing, the picture stays stable and doesn’t turn after the first wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAutomotive workflow – pad choice, pressure \u0026amp; cross-hatch in practice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutomotive workflow\u003c\/strong\u003e starts with a clean base (TropicSnow → MagicShampoo). Start with a medium-hard foam pad; depending on paint hardness you can go firmer or softer. Prime the pad thin, put down 3–4 small drops, spread on a low setting, then work in even cross-hatch passes with moderate pressure until the film gets visibly thin. At the end, ease off pressure and stroke speed a touch to pull the panel “to clarity”. Work edges, fresh paint and sensitive zones gently, and mask off adjacent plastics. Take residues off fully with a dense microfibre. Now comes the step 2 pass with FineCut for gloss, depth and hologram safety; after that seal to your target look (BodyGuard for hydrophobicity, ShineSpeedPolish for waxy saturation or JustPerfect as a later pop booster).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLimits \u0026amp; alternatives – paint hardness, one-step \u0026amp; material choice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimits \u0026amp; alternatives\u003c\/strong\u003e: very hard clearcoats allow longer sets or bitier pads; on soft\/unstable paints a gentle finishing pass reduces the risk of fresh haze. When time is tight and defect removal plus finish in one go is enough, PowerSpeedPolish is the one-step route; for only light marks ShineSpeedPolish does the job. Matte paints\/wraps and PPF stay off the table – polishing would change the matte level or the film look. Note: on gelcoat use it only in a targeted way and with experience; for large boat surfaces PerfectOne works more efficiently and with fewer holograms, and there you lock the finish in with WaxPolish or BodyGuard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions about THE FINISHER × Koch-Chemie “RoughCut” — Step 1 polish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow is RoughCut different from FineCut?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoughCut is the strong defect removal (step 1). FineCut refines afterwards: it takes out cut haze\/holograms and brings clarity and gloss into the picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDA or rotary?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA DA gives you the safest, low-hologram result. Only work with a rotary if you’re experienced, and calm the surface afterwards with a short DA finishing pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes RoughCut dust?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith fresh pads, a moderate amount of product and cool panels it stays low-dust. Dust usually comes from overloaded pads, heat or too-long dry runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes RoughCut remove sanding marks?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, light to medium sanding marks and heavy wash swirls get visibly reduced. For the final picture FineCut always follows as step 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat comes after RoughCut?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDegreasing the panel isn’t necessary; take residues off fully, then FineCut for gloss\/clarity. Finally seal with BodyGuard or set a waxy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eLast updated: 01.11.2025 — Author: Daniel (Detailing1)\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koch-Chemie × THE FINISHER","offers":[{"title":"250ml","offer_id":56301092176207,"sku":"D1-KCX-77104-250ML-01","price":21.24,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/77104-250ML-01_1.png?v=1778249528"}],"url":"https:\/\/detailing1.co\/collections\/the-finisher-boot-schleifpolitur.oembed","provider":"Detailing1","version":"1.0","type":"link"}