Does Car Polishing Compound Damage Paint?

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Car polishing compound can damage the paint. If used only occasionally, the damage to the paint is minimal and can be almost negligible. However, frequent use of polishing compound can have a significant impact on the paint. Firstly, it can cause numerous hairline scratches on the paint surface, and over time, the paint may lose its shine. Polishing compound is generally used only when there are fine scratches on the car's surface that haven't exposed the primer, and there is an oxidized layer causing the paint to appear dull. Polishing compound is a mixture made from abrasives, dispersants (also known as polishing fluid), and auxiliary materials, and is commonly classified as a type of abrasive tool. It is used for grinding and polishing, with the abrasive particles remaining in a free state during use. Depending on the composition and ratio of dispersants and auxiliary materials, polishing compounds come in three forms: liquid, paste, and solid.