why car polish is important

 

Polishes: What Are They?

Polishes are the real labour force in the process of paintwork care maintenance and enhancement, unlike car wax or coatings, which act as a shield designed to take the abuse of environmental elements so that the paint surface below doesn't have to. Polishes maintain and extend the life of paint by removing dirt that is too stubborn to remove with regular washing, removing oxidised paint (aged paint), smoothing out surface scratches and swirl marks (which are circular surface scratches), and conditioning the paintwork so that it does not dry, crack, or peel. Knowing this, it's easy to see why polishing should be a big part of your car detailing routine.

Remove the Elbow Grease from Your Workplace

Not long ago, car enthusiasts believed that hand polishing was the best method for polishing a vehicle. In the last few years, the detailing world has changed dramatically, and now everyone from beginners to professionals is polishing by hand with polishing machines that can remove paint imperfections such as swirl marks without damaging the paint like more aggressive polishing machines used in paint and body shops. Dual Action (DA) polishers were first introduced to the DIY market in the late 1990s, and they have since become the industry standard.

The DA has influenced many changes in the polishing industry. A car can now be polished to near-professional perfection by almost anyone.

The polishes in the former einszett product line have been reformulated to work better with DA machines, resulting in a higher gloss and improved paint correction. Nextzett polishes, as before, are extremely easy to work with and have the ideal balance of core ingredients paired with the most cutting-edge German abrasives.

Finishing System in Three Steps

Choosing the correct polish is the first step in polishing. Don't even consider whether the polish is for light or coloured paint. It doesn't matter because there will always be a clear coat on top, regardless of the colour of the paint, and that's what you're correcting. Clear coat is just clear paint, as the name suggests. So you can rest assured that nextzett polishes will work with any colour of paint.

Just a quick aside... It's unclear who came up with the idea of using different polishes for different paint colours. However, I can make a guess. 3M released two body shop polishes a number of years ago, one for dark coloured cars and the other for light coloured cars. Both polishes had the same formulation, but the polish for light coloured cars was white, while the polish for dark coloured cars was tinted grey, making the dust and splatter formed on dark coloured cars darker and less visible. I'm not sure why that was relevant. However, regardless of the colour of the paint, we used either polish in the body shop, and the cleanup was identical. Today's polishes, thankfully, do not dust or splatter like older ones did. It's good for cleaning, and it's good for your health in the case of dusting.

Using No. 1 Clean & Polish to Repair the Paint

Swirl marks, scratches, and heavy oxidation are all examples of paint imperfections that can be removed by correcting. The paint finish could be brand new with swirl marks from improper washing/drying or a trip to a carwash with harsh brushes, or it could be old and neglected with swirl marks, scratches, and oxidation. Using No. 1 Clean & Polish with a foam cutting pad and a DA polisher, regardless of the situation, will remove all of these flaws. Turn up the DA (about speed 6). The No. 2 One Step Polish is the next polish on the list.

No. 2 One-Step Polish for Paint Enhancement

You'll take the corrected paint from the previous step and add depth and gloss to it with No. 2. No. 2 One Step Polish will polish away the abrasive dull finish left by No. 1 Clean & Polish, restoring it to its original or better condition. Swirl marks and haze can be reduced by using No. 2. It's also an excellent maintenance polish for preventing haze and swirl marks. Use a DA polisher and a polishing pad to achieve the best results. Slow down to a medium high speed (about speed 5-6).

No. 3 Polish & Wax Adds Gloss and Protection

Your paint finish should be near-perfect at this point, but there's always room for improvement, which is where No. 3 Polish & Wax comes in. No. 3 will deepen the paint finish even more, then seal it with a layer of polymer and carnauba wax to protect it from bird droppings*, sap*, and UV rays. No. 3 can be used as frequently as needed to remove light oxidation, haze, and protect the paint finish.

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When Should You Polish Your Furniture?

Polishing should be done twice a year, ideally in the spring and fall. Use a Dual Action (DA) polishing machine and a polishing pad that corresponds to the step you're on to apply the polish after thoroughly cleaning the paintwork surface. To remove oxidation and swirl marks, No. 1 Clean & Polish, for instance, will use a cutting foam DA pad. No. 2 One Step Polish should be applied with a polishing pad, and No. 3 Polish & Wax should be applied with a finishing pad or hand applicator foam pad. Use a 100 percent terry cotton towel or a foam applicator pad if you choose to polish by hand.

After applying the paint, by working it into the surface before it almost fades, clean off with a Microfiber Towel (microfiber towels are widely recommended because of their very fine surface area that doesnt create slight surface scratches) (microfiber towels are highly suggested because of their very fine surface area that wont cause minor surface scratches). Remember, when polishing do not add too much or too little pressure the same amount of effort as we often say for surface care.

Summary

The advantages of polishing well outweigh that of only waxing. Although one fits well with the other, polishes remain the work horse in the overall maintenance of the paintwork by replacing ageing paint, restoring depth and gloss and growing or removing the presence of surface defects such as surface scratches and the feared swirl label. It also provides the perfect surface for a coat of wax.

*Always wipe bird droppings and sap as quickly as possible to minimise the risk of paint staining