Light defect removal and polishing in one

Meguiar’s Clear Coat Safe Polishing Compound is specifically formulated to quickly and safely remove light defects in your paint while polishing to enhance both gloss and shine. Remove light swirling, hazing, light scratches, etchings, stains, and other light below surface defects. Specialized polishing oils restore brilliance and a rich, glossy appearance to dull paint finishes. Clear Coat Safe Polishing Compound is a cleaner polish formulated specifically for hand use only and is safe and effective on all glossy paints and clear coats (not for use on flat, matte, or satin finishes). If your car has light below surface defects, safely remove them while restoring a rich glossy appearance by hand in one easy step. Once done, your paint will be prepared and ready for protection with a good wax like Meguiar’s Gold Class Carnauba Plus, or sealant like Meguiar’s Ultimate Liquid Wax.

Wash & evaluate the paint before polishing

• Before applying the polishing compound, wash and dry the paint to remove loose dirt and debris. This is always an important step in detailing. Always use a pH balanced car wash soap like Meguiar's Gold Class Car Wash Shampoo & Conditioner, as this will gently clean and preserve your wax protection.
• Next, run your clean, dry fingertips over the paint. If the paint feels rough to the touch this indicates that you have bonded contaminants on top of your paint. These are things like tree sap mist, industrial fallout, road tar, and paint overspray. Meguiar’s Smooth Surface Clay Kit comes with everything you need to safely remove contaminants bonded on the paint and leave it as smooth as glass.
• Finally, evaluate the paint for below surface defects. If you have moderate swirls, scratches, oxidation, water spots, or etchings you would want to use a product like Meguiar’s Ultimate Compound or Meguiar’s Clear Coat Safe Rubbing Compound first before applying a polish and a wax.

Tips for applying Meguiar’s Polishing Compound

• For best results, apply in the shade to a cool, clean surface.
• Shake product well.
• Test first for effectiveness in a small area.
• For hand application only.
• Using light to moderate pressure, apply a small amount of the paint polish to the surface in an overlapping, circular pattern using a Meguiar’s Soft Foam Applicator, Meguiar’s Supreme Shine Microfiber Towel, or 100% cotton terry cloth towel.
• Do not let the polishing compound dry. Work in small sections at a time, removing the product with a clean Supreme Shine Microfiber Towel or 100% cotton terry cloth towel.
• Repeat this process on each section until the car is complete.
• Keep polish off rubber, vinyl and non-painted surfaces.
• For glossy paint finishes only (not for us on flat, matte, or satin finishes).
• Follow with your favorite Meguiar’s wax for long-lasting protection when done.