Fly Shiny® Heavy Cut Metal Polish
Fly Shiny Top Cut is a heavy-cut brightwork restoration compound designed to remove severe oxidation, deep staining, and etched water spots from aircraft aluminum. Formulated for maximum cutting power, it levels damaged metal quickly and reveals a clean, restored surface ready for medium and finishing polishes. Ideal for neglected or heavily tarnished brightwork, Top Cut is the first step in bringing dull, oxidized aluminum back to a workable shine.
Fly Shiny Heavy Cut Polish
The Science
Top Cut uses a high aggression abrasive system built from coarse, aircraft-safe aluminum oxide grains that mechanically level the metal surface. These abrasives cut through the hardened oxidation layer and bonded contaminants that form over time, removing damaged material rather than masking it. As the compound is worked, the abrasive grains fracture into smaller cutting edges, maintaining consistent material removal without clogging or burning the surface.
The formula’s solvent blend keeps the abrasives lubricated long enough to maintain cutting efficiency, preventing premature drying and reducing friction-induced heat. A common cause of haze and smearing in heavy metal correction. By stripping away the oxidized layer and exposing undamaged aluminum beneath, Top Cut restores a uniform substrate that can be refined with medium polishes and finished to a mirror shine.
Heavy Cut Restoration
AGGRESSIVE OXIDATION REMOVAL
Top Cut begins the restoration process by breaking through thick, hardened oxidation and heavy staining that lighter polishes cannot touch.
COARSE ABRASIVE MATERIAL REMOVAL
Its high-strength abrasive grains cut into damaged metal surfaces, removing etching, water spots, and deeply embedded contaminants to expose fresh aluminum.
SURFACE PREP FOR MID-STAGE POLISHING
Once Top Cut levels the surface, it leaves a uniform, workable finish that’s ready for refinement with a medium polish such as Fly Shiny Striker.
HOW TO USE
Step 1: Apply Top Cut to a polishing pad.
Step 2: Work the compound over the surface using controlled pressure.
Step 3: Continue until heavy oxidation and staining are removed.
Step 4: Wipe clean with a microfiber towel.
Step 5: Follow with a medium polish to refine and enhance clarity.
Pro Tip: If the metal looks cloudy, chalky, or severely stained, Top Cut is the first step—never skip heavy correction before refinement.
Top Cut begins the restoration process by breaking through thick, hardened oxidation and heavy staining that lighter polishes cannot touch.
Its high-strength abrasive grains cut into damaged metal surfaces, removing etching, water spots, and deeply embedded contaminants to expose fresh aluminum.
Once Top Cut levels the surface, it leaves a uniform, workable finish that’s ready for refinement with a medium polish such as Fly Shiny Striker.
Step 1: Apply Top Cut to a polishing pad.
Step 2: Work the compound over the surface using controlled pressure.
Step 3: Continue until heavy oxidation and staining are removed.
Step 4: Wipe clean with a microfiber towel.
Step 5: Follow with a medium polish to refine and enhance clarity.
Pro Tip: If the metal looks cloudy, chalky, or severely stained, Top Cut is the first step—never skip heavy correction before refinement.
FAQ
What is Fly Shiny Top Cut used for?
Top Cut is a heavy-cut polishing compound designed to remove severe oxidation, deep staining, etched water spots, and other heavy defects from aircraft brightwork.
Is Top Cut safe for aircraft aluminum?
Yes. It is formulated specifically for aviation metals and is safe for aluminum and other brightwork surfaces when used as directed.
Does Top Cut create a mirror finish?
No. Top Cut is the first step in the restoration process. It removes heavy defects and prepares the metal for medium and finishing polishes.
Can Top Cut remove deep scratches?
Yes, it removes oxidation, staining, and etched damage. Deep gouges or structural scratches may require mechanical repair beyond polishing.
Does Top Cut dry out quickly?
No. Its solvent-balanced formula keeps abrasives lubricated during polishing, preventing premature drying and maintaining cutting effectiveness.
Can I skip Top Cut and go straight to a medium or finishing polish?
Not if the metal is heavily oxidized or stained. Striker and Reflection are designed to refine surfaces after Top Cut removes the damaged layer.