What does car polishing do?
Car polishing is a machine process that refines the top layer of a car’s paint to reduce fine marks and bring back gloss. Washing and everyday use leave these marks over time. They scatter light, which is why paint can look dull or hazy even when the car is clean.
As the marks reduce, the paint reflects light more evenly and regains its clarity and depth.
What can car polishing fix?
Polishing works on marks in the surface of the paint. What it can achieve depends on your car.
- Usually improved: swirl marks, fine scratches and dull, faded-looking paint.
- Not removed: deep scratches that have gone through the paint, chips and dents.
Send us a clear photo of the area that bothers you and we will give you an honest view of what polishing can do.
How do you polish a car?
- Inspection: an inspection light shows the swirl marks and fine scratches in the paint.
- Polishing: a polishing machine refines the surface panel by panel.
- Finish: we check the result so the gloss comes through evenly.
What goes well with car polishing?
Polishing is often done alongside other exterior work. Cloudy headlights can be cleared as part of our exterior accessories and lighting work, paint protection film helps protect the paint afterwards, and window tinting completes the look.
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