The Aggressiveness Order of SMAT Products - This might surprise you! Super Micro Abrasive Technology = SMAT
From left to right, the most aggressive to the least aggressive SMAT products
From the most to the least aggressive... M105 Ultra-Cut Compound/M95 Speed Cut Compound = The same in abrading power
Ultimate Compound
ScratchX 2.0
M86 Solo Cut & Polish Cream
D151 Paint Reconditioning Cream
SwirlX
M205 Ultra Finishing Polish
Now instead of
SCANNING... (like we're all prone to do on discussion forums), read the below very carefully.
The order shown here is
relative, to the idea that if all things were equal, if all influencing factors could be controlled and be identical when using these products.
That of course is impossible because some of these products are only recommended for use with a rotary buffer while some of these products are only recommended for use by hand or with a dual action polisher. So if we were to follow the manufactures recommendations then we wouldn't be able to compare all of these products side-by-side because in some examples they cannot be used in an equal manner.
Does that make sense?
This article is just to give you a
GENERAL idea for the aggressiveness of these products when
relatively compared to one another. The way a product is
applied, (by hand or machine and if by machine the type of machine), and the
application material used to apply the products, (foam, wool, wool/acrylic blend, cotton, microfiber), are both HUGE factors that will and do affect how aggressive a product is or isn't.
So keep this in mind when considering which product to choose and use for your detailing project.
Also keep in mind this is a very diverse group of products, all of these products except the D151 PRC are products with the dedicated purpose of removing below surface defects like swirls, scratches and other etchings and blemishes.
The D151 is a one-step cleaner/wax that has the ability to remove below surface defects, polish the paint to a high gloss and then leave behind a coating of protection.
Any questions? 
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