Scholl Concepts S20 Black Compound: Specifications and Safety Notes

At a glance
- What it is: A one-step polishing compound for used and weathered paint, for rotary and orbital machines. Our earlier page called it the “Black Edition”; Scholl also sells a Swiss Edition.
- Key specifications: Cut 4 of 6; gloss 5 of 6; sizes from 250 g to 5 kg; free of silicone oils, waxes and toxic solvents (Scholl Concepts).
- Suits: Detailers who want one product to cut and finish on dark paint.
- Skip if: You want the cut and gloss for a different edition; the figures differ between products.
We haven’t tested this product ourselves. This page summarises Scholl Concepts’ product page for the S20 Black 1-Step Compound (product number 103190), checked 19 October 2026.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Scholl Concepts S20 BLACK 1-Step Compound (103190) | [1] |
| Ratings | Cut 4 of 6; gloss 5 of 6 | [1] |
| Use | Removes deep scratches and treats weathered paint in one step; rotary and orbital machines; claims a hologram-free finish on dark paint | [1] |
| Ingredients claim | Free of silicone oils, waxes and toxic solvents | [1] |
| Pads suggested | SpiderPad Navy-Blue, SOFTouch-Waffle Pad, Polishing Pad Orange, Polishing Pad Purple | [1] |
| Sizes and weight | 250 g, 500 g, 1000 g, 5000 g; the 500 g listing weighs 0.55 kg | [1] |
| Price | €34.51 for 500 g including VAT, plus shipping, on Scholl’s site. UK price not verified | [1] |
The page lists P2000 sanding paper as a recommendation for use with sanding, not as the compound’s abrasive rating.
What owners report
We have not reviewed owner feedback for this product.
Known issues and safety
Recall check: we searched GOV.UK product safety alerts, reports and recalls (Office for Product Safety and Standards) for “scholl” on 19 October 2026 and found no results [2]. Check the list again before you buy.
We did not review a safety data sheet. Wear gloves and eye protection, keep polish off plastics and trim where it can stain, and test on a small area first.
Questions people ask
Is it a one-step polish?
Scholl describes it as a 1-step compound [1].
Can I use it by hand?
Scholl lists rotary and orbital machines [1]. It does not describe hand use.
How is it different from the Swiss Edition?
Scholl lists the Swiss Edition as a separate product. Check that you are buying the one you want.
Alternatives
- Machine polishers to use it with: See our machine polishers hub.
- Other car accessories: See our car accessories hub.
Our verdict
Based on the evidence, this suits detailers working on used, dark paint who want one compound for most jobs. We could not confirm the UK price. This is a research summary, not a test result.
Sources
- S20 BLACK 1-Step Compound (103190), Scholl Concepts, schollconcepts.com. The page shows no date. Checked 19 October 2026.
- GOV.UK search of product safety alerts, reports and recalls, Office for Product Safety and Standards, gov.uk. Searched 19 October 2026.