Moderator: martauto
I will repeat a point I made earlier on another thread, polishes are abbrassive they remove oxidisation/swirls/surface defects by removing very small very fine layers of the laquer surface of the paint, they WILL remove wax and they will remove some of the top layer to the paint (which is not neccessarily actually paint). Polishes should also be removed after use so they don't keep removing layers, therefore polish does not build up.Regardless of how gentle your car shampoo is, or when you last waxed your car, driving and washing deplete the wax or sealant protection you've applied to your car. For this reason, I like to use a quick detailing spray on my car after washing. A good detailing spray renews the just waxed shine and extends the life of your wax or sealant.
No need, i understand what your saying. As i dont use waxes any more iv never really bothered getting into the science of how they work.I'll see if I can find a picture of the layers to describe what I'm hashing an explanation of!
I have to point out I don't fully believe the last part about quality, but rather think its probably some marketing guff which is why many companies mis-label the products. I highly rate zaino myself.Cleaner Polishes are for removing very light or fine defects while restoring a crystal clear, smooth high gloss surface. Pure polishes are for finishes already in excellent condition and are for the purpose or creating brilliant high gloss with deep dark reflections.
If you look in Webster's Dictionary under the word polish, one of the definitions they include reads like this:
"A preparation that is used to produce gloss, and often color for the protection and decoration of a surface."
or
"To make smooth and glossy by friction."
waxes protect the finish left;
Paint protection products (waxes by any other name), whether they are based on natural ingredients or synthetic ingredients (or a blend of both) provide a protective film, or Sacrificial Barrier (as mentioned above) against Mother Nature and other detrimental or corrosive substances. Without this sacrificial barrier, your finish is susceptible to attack at any time, as harmful or corrosive substances come into direct contact with the surface.
If a product is labeled a polish, but in fact is used to protect, then you know it's a wax or a paint protectant and not an actual polish in the true sense of the definition of the word. The inability of a company to correctly label their products should be a clear warning that calls into skepticism any of their claims, not to mention the quality of their products as well as their credibility.
