Auto Finesse Tough Prep is a residue-free abrasive paintwork cleanser, designed specifically to aid in the bonding of our signature paint sealants. Tough Prep is a pure paintwork cleaner, with no waxes or glazing oils. This translates into maximum durability, and purity of reflection for all synthetic sealants.

Tough Prep contains deep cleansing solvents and fine diminishing abrasives to remove stubborn contaminates, oxidation and light swirling, to create the perfect sealant-ready finish.

Tough Prep was specifically designed for use with Auto-Finesse Tough Coat and Power Seal paint sealants in order to yield maximum durability and protection for your car or motorcycle. However, it can also be used before applying any of our Carnauba Waxes to create a very pure final finish.

500ml
Aids bonding of Tough coat, Power seal and Carnauba waxes
Maximises durability from synthetic sealants
Contains no waxes or glazing oils

Application:

Hand Application:

We recommend using either a microfibre or dual foam applicator pad. Apply a small-coin sized drop of product to the applicator and work into the paint with light pressure until the residue turns clear. Use small, overlapping circular or linear motions when applying the product. For best results, confine yourself to working a small area at a time (no larger than 18 by 18 square inches). Once the product has been fully worked in, remove the residue immediately using a microfibre towel. For maximum polishing performance, use a microfibre applicator, or the white side of the dual foam applicator pad. For maximum gloss, or when working on very soft paint types, we recommend to use the black side of the dual foam applicator pad for ultimate finishing potential.

Dual Action Polisher

For application by Dual Action (DA) polisher, we recommend using a light foam finishing or polishing pad. Prime the pad with 2 to 4 pea-sized drops of product and spread onto a small area of the paint (no larger than 18 by 18 square inches) using the lowest setting on the machine. Afterwards, work the product in using slow, overlapping passes, light pressure, and a moderate-high speed setting (4000 to 5000 OPMs) until you see the residue starting to turn clear. At this stage, back the speed down to its next lowest setting for another section pass, and once again to its lowest setting for the final finishing pass. Remove the residue immediately using a microfibre towel. For maximum gloss and finishing potential, a foam finishing pad is ideal. For maximum polishing performance, or when working on harder paint types, we would recommend a slightly firmer foam polishing pad.

Rotary Polisher

For application by rotary polisher, we recommend using a light foam finishing or polishing pad. Prime the pad with 2 to 4 pea-sized drops of product, and spread onto a small area of the paint (no larger than 18 by 18 square inch) using the lowest setting on the machine. Afterwards, increase the speed to a maximum of 1200RPM until you see the residue starting to turn clear. At this stage, back the speed down to its next lowest setting for another section pass, and once again to its lowest setting for the final finishing pass. Remove the residue immediately using a microfibre towel. For maximum gloss and finishing potential, a foam finishing pad is ideal. For maximum polishing performance, or when working on harder paint types, we would recommend a slightly firmer foam polishing pad.