How do I know if my car needs polishing?

Polishing is used to improve the appearance of paintwork by reducing minor scratches, oxidation and other surface defects.

A car does not need regular polishing simply because it is dirty or has lost a little gloss.

Signs that the paintwork may need polishing

• The paintwork looks dull or lifeless even though the car is clean.

• You can see fine wash scratches in direct sunlight.

• The paintwork has light oxidation or surface marks.

• The gloss has deteriorated and does not return after thorough cleaning.

Can polishing remove all scratches?

No. Polishing mainly works on surface defects.

Deeper scratches that go through the clear coat cannot always be removed by polishing.

How often does the car need polishing?

There is no fixed interval.

How often polishing is needed depends on the condition of the paintwork, how the car is used and how it is washed.

Because abrasive polishing removes a small amount of material from the paint surface, it should not be carried out more frequently or more aggressively than necessary.

A well-maintained car can go a long time without corrective polishing.