{"product_id":"mirka-polarshine-20-1-liter-medium-coarse-polishing-compound-for-scratch-removal-and-clear-coats-pc20-1l","title":"Mirka Polarshine 20 1-Liter Medium-Coarse Polishing Compound for Scratch Removal and Clear Coats (PC20-1L)","description":"\u003csection data-aplus\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-features\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/accuracy.svg\" alt=\"accuracy\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemoves Sanding Marks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eMirka Polarshine 20 1L Polishing Compound is built for scratch removal on fresh and soft clear coats. That makes it a solid pick when you need real cut before moving to a final finish step.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater-Soluble Formula\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe water-soluble compound is easier to work with during polishing and cleanup. It is designed to cut effectively while leaving a very high gloss surface.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade for Multi-Step Finish Work\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThis polishing compound handles the heavier correction stage, and Mirka specifically recommends following with Polarshine 5 for a hologram-free high gloss finish on dark colors.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMirka Polarshine 20 1L Polishing Compound, Model PC20-1L, is a medium-coarse polishing compound made for scratch removal and paint correction. This is a polishing compound designed for removing scratches from fresh and soft clear coats. If you are doing automotive detailing, body shop finish work, or clear coat correction where you need noticeable cut without jumping straight to an overly aggressive product, this is the kind of compound that earns its shelf space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe big story here is where it fits in the polishing process. Polarshine 20 is optimized to remove defects, sanding marks, and similar surface issues while still leaving a very high gloss surface behind. That matters because some compounds cut fast but leave you with extra haze and more cleanup work. This one is designed to give you correction first, then set you up for refinement instead of forcing you to backtrack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMirka calls this a water-soluble polishing compound, which is useful in real shop conditions. It helps with workability and cleanup, especially when you are running through multiple panels or trying to keep your process consistent across fresh paint. The listed pH range of 7-9 and VOC content of 16.0% are also useful shop specs for buyers who pay attention to what they are using day in and day out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFor users who care about abrasive behavior, supplementary product data lists aluminum oxide as the abrasive material and identifies the compound as medium coarse with a grit number of 1500. In practical terms, that points to a compound meant for meaningful correction rather than just final jeweling. It is the stage where you deal with the problem, not just make a decent finish look slightly better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe 1 liter bottle size is right in the sweet spot for regular shop use. It gives you enough product for repeated correction work without stepping all the way up to oversized bulk packaging. At roughly 2.71 lbs listed weight, it is substantial enough for bench or cart use but still easy to move around the shop or keep with your polishing setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMirka specifically notes that if you want a hologram-free and superior high gloss finish, especially on dark colors, Polarshine 5 should be used as the last step after this compound. That tells you exactly how this product is intended to work: Polarshine 20 is the correction stage, not the final refinement stage. For pros, that is good information because it helps you build a repeatable two-step polishing process instead of guessing your way through a finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis compound makes the most sense for automotive detailers, paint correction specialists, collision repair shops, and serious DIY users working on clear coat finishes. If your main goal is defect removal on newer or softer clear coats and you want a compound that cuts while still keeping the finish headed in the right direction, this is a smart fit. If you only need a last-step finishing polish, this is more aggressive than you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Paint Correction Before Final Finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/20260624382_2.jpg\" alt=\"Mirka Polarshine 20 1L Polishing Compound used during automotive paint correction on a glossy black vehicle panel in a workshop setting\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThis is the step for removing defects, not just dressing up an already-clean finish. The formula is optimized for fresh and soft clear coats, which makes it useful when you need real correction without jumping to a needlessly harsh compound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eMedium-coarse polishing compound for scratch removal\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eDesigned to leave a very high gloss surface after correction\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-2\" class=\"acc flip\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEasy to Integrate Into a Two-Step Polishing Process\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/20260624382_1.jpg\" alt=\"Mirka Polarshine 20 1L Polishing Compound bottle for automotive polishing and scratch removal on clear coat finishes\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003ePolarshine 20 handles the cut stage, then Mirka recommends following with Polarshine 5 when you want a hologram-free final finish, especially on dark colors. That gives pros and serious DIY users a clear correction path instead of trial and error.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eWater-soluble formula for easier workability and cleanup\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eRecommended follow-up with Polarshine 5 for final gloss refinement\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-whats-included\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tnincluded-wrapper\"\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e(1) Mirka Polarshine 20 1L Polishing Compound\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-key-specifications\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e1 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eCompound Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMedium-Coarse\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eAbrasive Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eAluminum Oxide\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eDensity\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e1.15 g\/ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003epH Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e7-9\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eVOC\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e16.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e2.71 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eMade In\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eGermany\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-applications-uses\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eAutomotive Detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eCollision Repair\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003ePaint Correction\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eClear Coat Finishing\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eScratch Removal\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eDark Color Refinement\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-pro-tips\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tip-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"icon-lg\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eUse Mirka Polarshine 20 to handle the correction stage, then switch to Polarshine 5 for the last pass if you are working on dark paint and want to minimize holograms. That gives you better finish quality than trying to force one compound to do both jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-warranty\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"warranty-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/warranty.svg\" alt=\"warranty\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"warranty-text\"\u003e\n        No manufacturer's warranty is listed for this product.\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eMirka Polarshine 20 1L Polishing Compound Is the Correction Step, Plain and Simple\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIf you need a compound that actually removes defects on fresh and soft clear coats and still leaves the finish headed toward gloss, this one makes a lot of sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detailers, body shops, and serious DIY users doing paint correction and scratch removal on clear coat finishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is built for noticeable cut, uses a water-soluble formula, and Mirka clearly positions it as part of a smart multi-step polishing system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is not your final jeweling polish. If your goal is the last bit of gloss on dark paint, Mirka says to follow it with Polarshine 5.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-faqs\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is this product designed to do?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a medium-coarse polishing compound made for scratch removal and paint correction on fresh and soft clear coats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a finishing polish or a correction compound?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a correction compound. Mirka recommends using Polarshine 5 afterward when a hologram-free superior high gloss finish is the goal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs the formula water-soluble?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Mirka describes Polarshine 20 as a water-soluble polishing compound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat type of abrasive does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplementary product data lists aluminum oxide as the abrasive material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Mirka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53385943974182,"sku":"PC20-1L","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/20260624382_1.jpg?v=1782171976","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/mirka-polarshine-20-1-liter-medium-coarse-polishing-compound-for-scratch-removal-and-clear-coats-pc20-1l","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}