What polishing really means
Controlled abrasion.
Not random buffing.
Machine polishing uses abrasives to refine the paint surface and reduce suitable visible defects such as swirls, haze or light wash marring. Since clear coat is finite, unnecessary aggression is the real danger — not the myth that every polishing job simply “chips paint”.
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Correct diagnosisNot every defect needs the same pad, machine or polish.
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Test-spot thinkingA careful test section helps decide how much correction is suitable before doing the whole car.
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Clear-coat respectSafe correction aims to improve the finish while preserving as much healthy clear coat as possible.
