How to Polish a Car:
How to separate you from your money

Any search on how to polish a car will deliver up a mind blowing amount of results that will cause your eyes to roll back into your head!

This industry continues to teach you outdated ways, with outdated products, and continues to figure out more and more ways to separate you from more and more of your money!

In today's world of "Information Overload" the new challenge is not getting enough information, but how to determine legitimate information from bad information.

"The Internet has no standards. Social media has no standards. YouTube has no standards. Any person, any company can promote their product, their tool, or their opinion for free. No real-world experience or expertise needed!"

What you don't realize is how low the bar has been set. There are no standards anymore. Anything can be fabricated out of thin air.

Digital technology allows any person or any company to appear as an expert. The ability to verify information has become virtually impossible...

and you are the target!

You have been jerked around more than you know, for longer than you realize.

YouTube has now become a melting pot of wannabe detailers that simply repeat bad information. People like yourself are eating this bad information up because you lack the experience to tell the difference between real and fake.

Fake out numbers the real.

You are not alone. We all become victims of this digital age where anything can be created out of thin air.

How to Polish Your Car Like a Pro!

Despite all the doom and gloom I just laid down there is some very good news.

Modern day car buffers and polishes allows even a true beginner to produce professional level results right from the start.

I will first lay out the specific kits that will deliver the show car shine you want for your car. If you decide you want to become an informed car owner and consumer, you can keep reading as far down this page as you can endure. 

Griot's Garage Car Polishing Kit

Griot's Garage Ceramic Polishing Kit on Amazon

• CAR POLISHING KIT INCLUDES - G9 Random Orbital Polisher, BOSS Correcting Cream, two 6.5 inch Orange Foam Correcting Pads, six Microfiber Plush Edgeless Towels, and Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax.
• CAR DETAIL BUNDLE - The powerful G9 machine delivers effective paint correction. The BOSS Correcting Cream eliminates moderate to severe defects, while the Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax adds a protective layer.
• 3-IN-1 CERAMIC WAX - Formulated with advanced polymers and SiO2, this water-resistant wax protects against sun damage, stains, and etching, featuring a self-cleaning formula that repels dust and dirt.
• FOAM CORRECTING PADS - Designed with a flat, beveled face for even product distribution and smooth wipe-off. The durable, tear-resistant foam is machine washable for long-lasting use.
• SOFT AND SCRATCH-FREE FINISHING - Includes six borderless, long-nap microfiber towels that glide smoothly over delicate surfaces to guarantee a scratch-free finish.

Adam's Swirl Killer Car Polishing Kit

Adam's Car Polishing Kit on Amazon

• POWERFUL ENGINE, EFFICIENT PAINT CORRECTION - Adam's 9mm 1000W DA Long Throw Polisher delivers increased power and torque on any surface. Easily achieve swirl-free, scratch-free, and debris-free results.
• ERGONOMIC, BALANCED DESIGN - Features a soft-touch head cover, integrated balance block, and concave rubber contact points that absorb vibration, maximizing comfort and control during extended use.
• REMOVES SWIRLS, SCRATCHES, AND DEFECTS - This versatile, 5.5-pound tool features a 16-foot cord. It corrects paint, restores metals, applies waxes or sealants, and can even scrub carpets and upholstery.
• STRONG CORRECTING ABILITY - Delivering 1000W and up to 6500 OPM, the 9mm orbit evenly distributes compounds and polishes to efficiently paint correct any size vehicle.
• 110 PERCENT SATISFACTION GUARANTEE - Adam's is committed to providing premium detailing products and garage tools. If you are not completely satisfied, let us know and we will make it right.

How to Polish a Car:
Tips for Success!

Let me lay down some fundamentals to help you achieve show car results:

• Either of the car polishing kits from above will perform professional level results —if you want to know, I prefer the kit from Griot's Garage.
• Before you polish your car, you absolutely need to use a clay bar on your car to remove bonded contaminants from the paint —this will also help you have the best polishing experience possible since you will not be trying to polish "through" the gritty texture these contaminants create on the paint surface. 
• Most beginners will use way more polish than needed —about 15 pea size drops is all you need for the first time to help season your polishing pad, and then about 5-7 drops moving forward.
• Clean your pad frequently by using a foam pad cleaning tool —you can also hold a clean microfiber cloth against the pad face as you turn buffer on to "mop-up" excess polish.
• Work from top  sections of car, then down and around the car, section by section as you work 2' x 2' sections of each panel.
• If you are very fearful about this whole process you can start at a low operating speed until you become comfortable —I always use the highest speed setting on any DA buffer since I know how safe these buffers really are. 
• Attack each 2' x 2' section using what the industry calls a cross hatch pattern —polishing each section from left to right, then up and down.
• If your car paint is severely neglected you will most likely need to polish each section multiple times until you have achieved desired results —this is very common and normal.
• Polishes such as the ones in these car polishing kits have abrasive particles in them —do not be afraid of this but accept that this is the only way to produce show car shine at a permanent level.
• Polishing your paint is often a one time moment —you may find you never need to polish your car again if you maintain your car properly moving forward. 

How to Polish a Car Summary

I hope the information on my how to polish a car has opened your mind to new ways that will help you in your world to get better results in a more efficient and effective way.

Sincerely,

Darren Priest