LP1 Complete User Guide

Stop Switching Products Mid-Job

If you've ever worked a panel with a heavy compound, only to switch to a separate polish to chase down the haze and holograms it left behind, you already know the real cost of paint correction isn't the products — it's the time between them.

LP1 Leveling Polish was built to close that gap. It's a compounding-polish that blends five different abrasives into a single water-based formula, so the same product that removes heavy scratches also finishes the job with a polished, swirl-free result. With a D/A polisher, that's one product, one pad, no swapping mid-panel. Running a rotary for heavy cutting? You'll still want to swap to a finishing pad — see pad guidance below.

Why the Formula Is Different

Most heavy-cut compounds rely on aggressive solvent chemistry to break down scratches quickly — often at the cost of higher fumes, harsher cleanup, and more surface heat during correction. LP1 was engineered around a water-based system instead, removing harmful solvents, kerosene, and regulated crystalline silica from the formula entirely. You get the cutting power of a heavy compound without the fumes, heat, or harsh chemistry that usually come with it.

The tradeoff with many water-based compounds is that they can break down or "clot" mid-buff, losing effectiveness before the section is finished. LP1's AntiClot Technology addresses this directly, keeping cutting and polishing performance stable through the full buff cycle.

Because LP1 contains no finish-enhancing fillers, the results you see immediately after buffing are permanent — not a temporary filler effect that disappears at the next wash. That's what makes it a true one-step solution, rather than a compound that still needs a separate finishing polish.

How It Works on the Panel

Shake it well, then apply 6 to 7 dime-size drops to your pad of choice. Work one 2' x 2' section at a time, using slow, overlapping back-and-forth passes with a D/A polisher or rotary buffer (2300 RPM max). Once the scratches are gone, wipe the section down with a clean microfiber towel and move to the next.

Choosing a pad:

• Wool pad — cuts the fastest and is best for heavy correction, but it's the only pad you can't one-step finish with. If you cut with wool, follow up with a foam finishing pad to bring back the swirl-free gloss.
• Foam pad — true one-step performance; cuts and finishes in a single pass on a D/A. Best choice if you want to avoid pad swapping altogether.
• Microfiber pad — a strong middle ground for moderate correction; cuts faster than foam without the finish tradeoff of wool.

On a rotary, plan to pad-swap from cutting to finishing regardless of which pad you start with. On a D/A, foam or microfiber alone can typically get you through in one step.

LP1 performs best in shaded areas, though it's formulated to be sun-friendly if shade isn't an option. And because it's water-based, it should be stored at room temperature — freezing will affect the formula, so keep that in mind for winter storage or shipping.

Technical Specifications

Property	Detail
Formula Base	Water-based, water-soluble
Chemistry	Free of solvents, kerosene, and OSHA-regulated crystalline silica
Abrasive System	5-abrasive compounding-polish blend
Anti-Clog Technology	AntiClot Technology
Finish Type	True finish — no finish-enhancing fillers
Compatible Tools	D/A polisher (one-step capable) or rotary buffer (requires pad swap for finishing)
Max Speed	2300 RPM
Recommended Pads	Foam (one-step cut & finish), Microfiber (moderate cut), Wool (heaviest cut — requires foam finishing pad follow-up)
Storage	Room temperature — do not freeze
Application Conditions	Best in shaded areas; sun-friendly if needed
Certification	Body Shop Safe

Always review the Safety Data Sheet before use.