is polish the same thing as wax?
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is polish the same thing as wax?
i'm a lil confused based on past threads. i was reading somewhere that i should polish my car, does that mean wax? i've been using meguar's wax. if not, what polish should i use, i need something that is pretty strong...
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Re: is polish the same thing as wax?
Originally posted by b4chow
i'm a lil confused based on past threads. i was reading somewhere that i should polish my car, does that mean wax? i've been using meguar's wax. if not, what polish should i use, i need something that is pretty strong...
i'm a lil confused based on past threads. i was reading somewhere that i should polish my car, does that mean wax? i've been using meguar's wax. if not, what polish should i use, i need something that is pretty strong...
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Nope but many often confuse the two. Even the manufacturers are not clear on the subject. Wax is technically only a protectant while polish actually will restore shine/luster, etc. by using fine abrasives. Carnuba is a great example of a wax. Polish is the stuff you use to take out minor scratches.
My advice is to wax often (preceeded by a good clay job) and polish only when necessary. If you do the former, you will not have to do the latter at all.
My advice is to wax often (preceeded by a good clay job) and polish only when necessary. If you do the former, you will not have to do the latter at all.
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Originally posted by E55AMG99
Nope but many often confuse the two. Even the manufacturers are not clear on the subject. Wax is technically only a protectant while polish actually will restore shine/luster, etc. by using fine abrasives. Carnuba is a great example of a wax. Polish is the stuff you use to take out minor scratches.
My advice is to wax often (preceeded by a good clay job) and polish only when necessary. If you do the former, you will not have to do the latter at all.
Nope but many often confuse the two. Even the manufacturers are not clear on the subject. Wax is technically only a protectant while polish actually will restore shine/luster, etc. by using fine abrasives. Carnuba is a great example of a wax. Polish is the stuff you use to take out minor scratches.
My advice is to wax often (preceeded by a good clay job) and polish only when necessary. If you do the former, you will not have to do the latter at all.
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Originally posted by AlBoston
Great post E55AMG99! Also if you wash the car correctly using the washing instructions thread, it will cut the need for polishing by a lot.
Great post E55AMG99! Also if you wash the car correctly using the washing instructions thread, it will cut the need for polishing by a lot.
I spend a lot of time washing and waxing my cars and boats and while I appreciate the help my friends offer, I politely decline. No one is as **** as I am with the process. The last thing I need is someone using a fingernail to remove some bee poo from my azzure blue hood.
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To sum it up as others already have Polishing is for Swirl Removeing and or Oxidation removal or other paint blemish's Wax is used nowdays as a toppers for sealents to give the extra pop as common wax doenst have that much real world protection.
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what about paint sealants. how do those compare to wax and polish and how/when should they be used.
btw, im new here, almost fifteen another year till i get my benz.
btw, im new here, almost fifteen another year till i get my benz.