Description

You’ve polished the paint. It looks fantastic.

But have you actually removed the defects – or are polishing residues making the finish look better than it really is?

ADBL Inspector is a solvent-based paint degreaser and inspection fluid designed to remove polishing compound residues and leave behind a clean surface that allows you to properly assess your correction work.

By stripping away residual polishing oils and contamination, Inspector reveals the true condition of the paint before you move on to the next polishing stage or apply protection.

It also doubles as a highly effective pre-coating surface preparation product, leaving paint ready for ceramic coatings, PPF and other forms of protection.

And there’s a bonus: its strong degreasing properties also make Inspector highly effective on automotive glass, including stubborn nicotine film on interior windows.

Perfect if…

• Your paint looks perfect immediately after polishing but you’re not sure whether the defects are actually gone – Inspector removes polishing residue so you can see the real result.
• Swirls mysteriously reappear after the first few washes – residual polishing oils can temporarily disguise defects that haven’t been fully corrected.
• You’re carrying out a multi-stage paint correction – inspect your work before deciding whether to cut again or move to the finishing stage.
• You’re about to apply a ceramic coating – Inspector leaves behind a properly degreased surface ready for protection.
• You’re preparing paint for PPF – removing polishing residues and oily contamination gives you a much cleaner foundation for subsequent preparation.
• The inside of your windscreen has developed a stubborn greasy or nicotine film – Inspector can also be used as a powerful glass degreaser.

Why choose ADBL Inspector?

• Removes polishing compound residue – strips away material that can interfere with accurate paint inspection.
• Reveals the true finish – helps distinguish genuine paint correction from temporarily concealed defects.
• Strong degreasing action – leaves the treated surface thoroughly cleaned.
• Prepares paint for protection – ideal before ceramic coatings and other protective products.
• Suitable during PPF preparation – useful when preparing surfaces for paint-protection film.
• Streak-free performance – formulated to leave a clear surface after wiping.
• Useful on automotive glass – particularly effective against stubborn greasy films.
• Targets nicotine residue – ADBL specifically recommends Inspector for nicotine film caused by electronic cigarettes on interior glass.
• Pleasant, mild fragrance – strong degreasing performance without an unnecessarily unpleasant working experience.

How to use

Before using Inspector, ensure the surface is cool and work away from direct sunlight.

After polishing, remove the majority of compound residue using a clean microfibre towel.

Apply ADBL Inspector to a clean, suitable microfibre and wipe the polished section methodically.

Use a fresh face of the towel for the final wipe rather than repeatedly moving dissolved residue around the panel.

Allow the surface to clear, then inspect the paint under suitable detailing lighting.

If defects remain, you can now make an informed decision about whether the area requires further correction or whether you’re ready to move to the next stage.

When using Inspector as preparation for a coating or other protection, work systematically across the vehicle and ensure each section is thoroughly degreased before application.

For glass cleaning, use a dedicated clean glass or short-pile microfibre and thoroughly wipe the surface until clear and streak-free.

Related Products

GYEON Q²M BaldWipe – A short-pile, edgeless 40 × 40 cm microfibre that’s particularly well suited to panel wiping and polish-residue removal. GYEON specifically recommends BaldWipe for use with its own Prep degreaser, making it an excellent towel to pair with ADBL Inspector too.

GYEON Prism Mini Detailing Torch – Proper inspection requires proper lighting. A dedicated detailing light makes it considerably easier to identify remaining swirls, holograms, haze and other defects after Inspector has stripped away polishing residue.

ADBL Hard Cut – If Inspector reveals that deeper scratches and defects remain, Hard Cut provides the heavy correction needed to go back after them.

ADBL Perfect Finish – If the heavy correction is complete but Inspector reveals haze or micro-marring, switch to a finishing polish to refine clarity and gloss.

GYEON Q²M Prep – An alternative dedicated surface-preparation product particularly useful for the final degreasing stage before applying ceramic protection.

Prestige Detailing Tip

Don’t judge your paint correction through polishing oils.

After polishing a test section, the temptation is to wipe the compound away, admire the gloss and declare victory.

Not so fast.

Some polishing residues can temporarily obscure fine defects. That’s why an inspection product earns its name.

Use Inspector to degrease your test section before deciding what to do next.

If the scratches remain, you need more correction.

If the scratches are gone but you’ve introduced haze, move to a finer polish and pad.

If the paint is genuinely clear?

Stop polishing.

You’ve achieved the objective, and removing additional clear coat achieves absolutely nothing.