Presta MaxComplete Compound - 1-Gallon
Presta MaxComplete Compound - 1-Gallon — Product description
Presta MaxComplete is the water-based cutting compound you reach for when a hull has gone chalky and you want the shine back in one pass. It pulls out deep scratches, heavy oxidation, and P600 and finer sanding marks on fiberglass, gelcoat, and painted surfaces.
Presta MaxComplete is the compound you reach for when a hull has gone chalky and dull and you need to bring the shine back in one pass. It's a water-based cutting compound built for marine work, and it does the heavy lifting: deep scratches, heavy oxidation, and P600 and finer sanding marks all come out under the pad.
Here's where it earns its keep. Say you've wet-sanded an oxidized gelcoat transom to knock down the dead layer. Normally that's when you start the grind back to gloss. MaxComplete cuts those P600 and finer scratches fast and finishes clean, so you're chasing gloss instead of fighting haze. It works on fiberglass, gelcoat, and painted surfaces, clearcoat or single stage, so the same gallon handles the hull, the topsides, and a faded outboard cowling.
The formula is the part detailers care about. It's water-based, so cleanup is just water, no solvent smell filling the shop and no scrubbing dried compound off your pads. And it contains no waxes, fillers, or silicones. That matters more than it sounds. Fillers hide swirls and let a job look better than it is until the sun hits it. Silicone contaminates a surface you might want to seal, wax, or repaint later. Leave those out and what you see off the pad is what you actually cut, and the surface stays ready for whatever coating comes next.
It's also VOC compliant and shop-safe, which keeps you square with the rules if you're running a detailing business or working in a closed shop over the winter. The emulsion cuts fast and wipes down clean.
The gallon size is for people who go through compound. Detailers, yards, and anyone tackling a big oxidized hull rather than a scratch on a swim platform. If you just need to touch up a small spot, this is more than you'll use in a season. But if you're compounding whole boats, buying by the gallon is how you keep the cost per job down. Pair it with a wool or foam compounding pad on a rotary or dual-action polisher and you're set.
Key Features
- Cuts P600 and finer sand scratches, deep scratches, and heavy oxidation in one compounding step
- Water-based emulsion formula that cuts fast and finishes clean
- Safe on fiberglass, gelcoat, and painted surfaces, clearcoat or single stage
- Contains no waxes, fillers, or silicones, so it won't mask swirls or contaminate a surface you plan to seal, wax, or repaint
- VOC compliant and shop-safe for indoor and commercial detailing
- Cleans up with water, no solvents needed to rinse pads and wipe down
- 1-gallon size built for detailers, yards, and full-hull work
Why Buy from NVN Marine
- Authorized Presta reseller, full manufacturer warranty
- NMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs
- Same-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items
- NY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store
Technical specifications
| Title | Presta MaxComplete Compound - 1-Gallon |
|---|---|
| Brand | Presta |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 163001P |
| UPC | 075929730017 |
| Volume | 1 Gallon |
| Product Type | Cutting and finishing compound |
| Formula | Water-based emulsion |
| Cut Level | Removes P600 and finer sand scratches and heavy oxidation |
| Compatible Surfaces | Fiberglass, gelcoat, and painted surfaces |
| Contains | No waxes, fillers, or silicones |
| VOC Compliant | Yes, shop-safe formula |
| Cleanup | Water |
Frequently asked questions
What does MaxComplete remove?
It's built for the heavy stuff: deep scratches, heavy oxidation, and P600 and finer sanding scratches. If you've wet-sanded a dead gelcoat surface, this is the compound that brings it back to gloss.
Can I use it on painted surfaces and gelcoat?
Yes. It's formulated for fiberglass, gelcoat, and painted surfaces, whether the paint is clearcoat or single stage. The same gallon handles the hull, the topsides, and a faded outboard cowling.
Does it contain fillers or silicones?
No. There are no waxes, fillers, or silicones in it. That's on purpose. Fillers hide swirls until the sun shows them, and silicone contaminates a surface you might want to seal, wax, or repaint later. What you cut is what you see.
Is it a one-step compound or do I still need a finishing polish?
It cuts and finishes clean in one product for most work. If you're chasing a show-level finish, you can follow it with a finer finishing polish, but for bringing an oxidized hull back to gloss it stands on its own.
How do I clean it up?
Just water. It's a water-based formula, so there's no solvent smell and no scrubbing dried compound off your pads. Rinse and you're done.
Can I use this indoors or in a commercial shop?
Yes. It's VOC compliant and shop-safe, so it keeps you square with the rules whether you're running a detailing business or working in a closed shop over the winter.