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How many times should you polish a car?
I just polished my Camaro and it looks dope! I want to keep the look but I don’t want to damage the paint job. How many times can I polish my car?
Laura Salvas · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
There’s no beauty quite like a freshly polished
Camaro
! But you’re right—how many times you polish a car can degrade the paint or the clear coat. Normally, it’s recommended you limit polishing to a maximum of once per year, but only as needed to
remove scratches
.Because car polish is abrasive, it’s actually removing a microscopic layer of paint or coating. While polishing in moderation isn’t an issue, polishing too often can eventually remove enough paint to make your car look, well, kind of bad.
Newer cars have a clear coat over the paint, which helps protect against damage. But classic cars do not have clear coats, so you should be extra careful when polishing their paint.
Here are some steps you can take to ensure you aren’t overpolishing:
- Wax your car after polishing to add a layer of protection
- Only polish your car when you have scratches or imperfections you want to remove
- Ensure you are using the right types of polish and wax for your car’s paint
- Avoid low-end brands of polish as these may contain fillers that only hide imperfections
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