Many people assume that polishing and waxing are the same. But the two are very different processes. Properly cleaning and polishing makes a world of difference to the outcome and gloss duration of the paint. Polishing actually deep cleans the paint by removing oxidation, fine scratches, spotting, old wax, fine swirl marks, and other minor paint defects to regain its luster. Waxing over surfaces that need polishing or compounding will only create a temporary gloss and protection. Polishes work with abrasives and chemical cleaners to smoothen the surface
Polishing
