Different Kinds of Car Polish
Polishing your car can remove imperfections and leave you with a great shine. However, it is important to know the different kinds of car polish available, in order to use the one that is right for your car. The degree of scratches will determine which polish to use. Using the wrong one can do more harm than good to your vehicle.
- Compound polish. This is the most abrasive form of polish. It is recommended that this only be used for cars that have been severely neglected. It often leaves behind marring. You will always have to use a finishing polish after using a compound.
- Heavy cut type polish. This polish is used for cars with deep scratches and swirls. This polish is much more abrasive than what you would need for small imperfections. It should be used with caution when applying it to your car. A finishing polish will be needed after using this.
- Medium cut type polish. This polish is used to take care of every day wear and tear marks on a car.
- Light cut type, which is also called finishing polish. This is used for light scratches and swirls. It is also, at times, used to remove the haze a heavy cut polish or compound has left.
- All-in-one type polish. This product has abrasives to remove scratches and swirls and also leaves the car shined and protected. Waxing will not be needed after polishing.
- Solid car polish. This type of polish will generally be made with Carnauba wax. This is a natural type of wax. Solid polish is more difficult to apply than liquid and takes a longer time. Solid wax does a better job on older vehicles and leaves a car with a better shine.
- Liquid car polish is made with synthetic materials. It is easier to apply than solid polish. It also will stick to the paint better than the solid will. This would be better than solid polish for new cars.
- Polishes for dark cars. Black or dark blue cars often show every mark. If you have a dark-colored vehicle it is important to use a polish formulated for them, to avoid marks from hazing and marring.