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Does Car Polishing Affect the Car Paint?

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MacCharlotte
07/24/25 9:24am
Car polishing does have an impact on the car paint, but it is minimal. Car polishing is a step in the car beautification process, performed before waxing, sealing, or coating to prepare the car's surface. It is essential to have polishing done at a professional beauty shop to ensure the quality of the polishing wax and minimize potential damage, as professional technicians can operate with precision. The coarseness of the polishing wax used depends on the level of oxidation of the car paint. After polishing and applying a mirror glaze treatment, the car paint must be coated with a layer of wax to complete the final protection, achieving the best possible protection for the car. Since the car paint is constantly exposed to external elements such as UV rays, rain, tree branches, and stones, which can cause damage, maintaining the overall beauty of the car requires regular waxing for protection.
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