Easy Steps to Polish a Car

Washing, waxing, and polishing your car's paintwork are the best ways to keep it looking good. Many of us wash our cars less often than we should, perhaps every other week. It is easier and cheaper to hire someone or something to wash your car.

While detailing is less frequent than washing, it's still important. Many people neglect to do this.

Things to Consider Before Polishing Your Car:

1. How Car Polish Works

Polish is an abrasive substance that removes a very thin layer of paint from your vehicle. Polish is more aggressive than other polishes because it can be rough on paintwork.

Fine Abrasives

Some polishes have very fine abrasives and can only remove a small amount of paint.

This is due to the smaller abrasive particles, which are easier to break down during application. These polishes are commonly known as finishing polishes. They give a glossy finish and can be used on minor imperfections.

Coarse Abrasives

Other polishes can be described as coarser abrasives. They contain larger particles and take longer to dissolve during application.

These particles will remove more paint from the surface than the smaller particles in less abrasive polishes. These cases will cause the paintwork to appear cloudy.

2. The condition of your paint

No Clear Coat

You should not polish paint that has no clear coat. Polishing involves removing the clear coat of paint. This will cause damage that can only be repaired by a body shop.

Low Clear Coat

If your paint is very thin, you should use the same caution. It is not a good idea to remove the clear coat.

3. Make sure you are prepared

Prepare

Before you begin, make sure you have all the equipment and products you need. It's what you need to do. This applies whether you apply polish by hand or use an orbital buffer. Each method will require slightly different tools.

4. Conditions of work

This job should be done in the shade and not in the rain. When polishing your car, avoid direct sunlight, too.

5. Do not take on too much

It is a good idea to start with polishes that can be applied by hand if you are just starting out. Machine-applied polishes can be more prone to errors than hand-applied ones, but they still deliver excellent results.

You are now prepared.

• Step 1: Wash the Car by Hand
• Step 2: Decontaminate Car Paint
• Step 3: Polish
• Step 4: Apply Wax
• Step 5: Admire the Work

If you have followed this guide, you will agree that polishing your car is a worthwhile step. However, it is important to prepare for each step and know what they mean.

It is a feeling that you can achieve when you do the work yourself. So, enjoy it. You (and others) can expect amazing results if you do not neglect to maintain your vehicle.