Car care guides

Polishing

How many polishing pads do you need per car and stage?

Plan enough spare pads for one-step, cutting and finishing stages. Practical buying examples and clear signs for changing pads help you prepare.

Polishing

Polishing a test spot: which polish and pad combination works?

Find the right polish and pad on a small test area. Learn how to compare combinations, inspect the finish and avoid unnecessary paint removal.

Polishing

RUPES LHR15 ES vs Mark V: which polisher and kit should you choose?

Compare the RUPES LHR15 ES and Mark V, understand the kit contents and choose the machine, polishes and spare pads that suit your work.

Polishing

Dual-action or rotary: which polisher suits you?

Understand free-spinning DA, rotary and gear-driven DA polishers. Choose the drive type, orbit and pad size that suit your work.

Polishing

How much does car polishing cost: DIY or professional?

Plan your car polishing budget with two DIY shopping examples, learn what professional quotes should include and account for time and extra equipment.

Polishing

Which polish for a black car? Choosing pads and a clear finish

Choose Perfect Finish, Black-One and suitable pads for black paint. Assess a test spot and distinguish haze, residue and new wiping marks.

Car washing

One-step polish or two-step polishing: what does your paint need?

Decide with a test spot between one-step, cut and finish – with suitable combinations and clear limits to paint correction.

Car washing

Polish smears or is hard to remove: what helps?

Smearing, dry residue or polishing marks: how to identify the cause and improve wipe-off and workability step by step.

Car washing

Cleaning polishing pads: how to wash, dry and replace them properly

This is how your pads stay ready for use: cleaning during polishing, gentle hand washing, proper drying and clear criteria for when to switch pads.

Car washing

Removing scratches from car paint: what polishing can do

Fine wash marring or deeper paint damage? How to assess scratches and find the right polish without removing more paint than necessary.

Car washing

Removing holograms: how to make the paint clear again after polishing

Holograms or just polish residue? How to tell the difference and remove fine polishing marks with the right finishing combination.

Ceramic coatings

Which polish before ceramic coating? Selection and preparation

The right polish before coating: assess the paint condition, choose suitable correction, and remove polishing oils before the ceramic coating.