Car polishing compounds, also known as rubbing compounds or cutting compounds, are abrasive pastes or liquids used to physically remove scratches, swirl marks, oxidation, and other imperfections from your car’s clear coat. They work by carefully and gently sanding down the paint layer to the depth of the defect, creating a smooth, reflective surface again. […]
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Car polish paste, often referred to as a polishing compound or rubbing compound, is a type of detailing product specifically designed to correct paint defects by leveling the clear coat surface through controlled abrasion.1 Unlike waxes (which only protect and add gloss), a polish actually removes a microscopic layer of the paint’s clear coat.2 Car […]
The properties of an Oxidation Remover and Restorer Spray for Headlights are tailored specifically for the material they treat: polycarbonate plastic. Headlight oxidation is the breakdown and yellowing of the factory-applied UV protective clear coat on the lens, which is necessary because the plastic underneath (polycarbonate) naturally yellows rapidly when exposed to sunlight.1 The products […]