What is a Stage 1 machine polish?
Single stage machine polish is performed using fine compounds and pads to the bodywork and lights. Bodywork is then air blown to remove dust particles from the polishing. Paintwork wiped down using Panel Wipe to ensure protective coatings form a perfect bond with your car’s paintwork.
How long does machine polish last?
How long do the results of polishing last? It depends on what protective coating is used. For a carnauba wax you’re probably looking at two to three months depending on environmental conditions, ownership and wash routines.
How often should you machine polish a car?
You shouldn’t machine polish your car until there are swirls and scratches that you want to fix. In general, a car shouldn’t be polished more than 3-5 times in a lifetime and more than once a year. Polishing your car 3-5 times in a lifetime is considered safe for the clear coat.
How many times can you machine polish a car?
Does machine polishing remove scratches?
Machine polishing is a much more efficient way of removing scratches. Machine polishers usually come in two different forms; rotary or dual action. A rotary polisher spins on one axis, giving a much faster cut.
What is a 2 stage polish?
A 2 stage polish is, as the name might give away, a combination of polishing steps that is made up out of 2 steps. Polish comes in a few different grades: finishing, fine polishing, medium polishing, heavy polishing and cutting compound.
What is a 3 stage polish?
a 3 stage polish is a 3 step process in which you use 3 different polishes to end up with a finishing polish. It doesn’t have to mean that you begin with a rough polish, then a medium polish to end with a finishing polish. It also applies when you use a medium polish, light polish and then a finishing polish.
How many times can a car be machine polished?
How many times a year should you polish your car?
As a rule of thumb for my own cars – I usually limit any kind of harsh polishing (Medium Cut or Above ) to two times per year maximum. This allows me to keep my paint looking fresh while also staying within the limits of the paintwork.