what’s the difference between car colour correction/wax/detailing/polish?

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what’s the difference between car colour correction/wax/detailing/polish?

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Answer 1

**Wax**: A compound you can apply to a vehicle, the compound gives a protective layer to the elements, it also fills in scratches resulting in a better shine. I wax my windshield for instance and when it’s raining the droplets slide right off to where using my wipers is typically no longer needed unless it is a downpour.

**Polish**: An abrasive compound you can apply to a vehicle, it wears down the finish so that it becomes level with any scratches, thus making it smooth once again and gives a better shine (the level of shine can depend on the intended gloss of the polish). there is also **buffing**, which is similar to polish but is less abrasive, then **compound** which is even more abrasive.

**Color/Paint correction**: The process of polishing a vehicle, could also entail using paint on areas where polishing isn’t feasible (no more layers to wear down).

**Detailing**: The process of cleaning a vehicle and restoring its appearance, which can include waxing & polishing. A detailer likely has many levels/packages & add-on services.

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ChrisFix is one of the great instructional automotive channels on YouTube. [**Here is one video**](https://youtu.be/vUdSUDObwVc) where he does a lot of what you are asking about and more.

Answer 2

**Wax**: A compound you can apply to a vehicle, the compound gives a protective layer to the elements, it also fills in scratches resulting in a better shine. I wax my windshield for instance and when it’s raining the droplets slide right off to where using my wipers is typically no longer needed unless it is a downpour.

**Polish**: An abrasive compound you can apply to a vehicle, it wears down the finish so that it becomes level with any scratches, thus making it smooth once again and gives a better shine (the level of shine can depend on the intended gloss of the polish). there is also **buffing**, which is similar to polish but is less abrasive, then **compound** which is even more abrasive.

**Color/Paint correction**: The process of polishing a vehicle, could also entail using paint on areas where polishing isn’t feasible (no more layers to wear down).

**Detailing**: The process of cleaning a vehicle and restoring its appearance, which can include waxing & polishing. A detailer likely has many levels/packages & add-on services.

________

ChrisFix is one of the great instructional automotive channels on YouTube. [**Here is one video**](https://youtu.be/vUdSUDObwVc) where he does a lot of what you are asking about and more.