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Save 8% Autosol Chromed Plastic Cleaner Paste, Non-abrasive Chrome Cleaner, 75ml Tube £13.30£14.46 In stock Save 11% Autosol Edel-Chromglanz Metal Polish, 75 ml, Black £7.00£7.88 In stock Autosol Metal Polish 750 ml, Single Pack £26.99 In stock Autosol Metal Polish for Chrome and Stainless Steel, 2 x 75 ml £12.99 In stock Save 6% Autosol Metal Polish for Chrome and Stainless Steel, 3 x 75 ml £13.70£14.62 In stock Autosol Metal Polish for Chrome, Aluminium, Stainless Steel, Brass and Copper, 2 x 75ml £12.60 In stock Save 10% Autosol Metal Polish Paste 75 ml Tube, Single £5.39£5.98 In stock Save 10% Autosol Metal Polish Paste, 75 ml Tubes, Pack of 2 £10.78£11.96 In stock Autosol Metal Polish Paste, 750 ml £26.64 In stock Autosol Stainless Steel Polish 75 ml £13.65 In stock BATOCA Black Dual Action Car Polisher 1100W with 5-inch pads and bonnets £69.45 In stock BATOCA S5 Black Cordless Mini Car Polisher with 2 Batteries, Dual Action and Rotary, 1/2/3 Inch Pads £110.99 In stock Save 15% BATOCA S5 Cordless Mini Car Polisher with 2 Batteries, 6 Speeds, Green Patterned Body Design £76.49£89.99 In stock BATOCA S5 Cordless Mini Car Polisher, Dual Action and Rotary, 2 x 12V Batteries, 6-Speed, All-Black Design £89.99 In stock Save 15% BATOCA S5 Cordless Mini Car Polisher, Dual Action and Rotary, 2026 Colourful Body Design, 2 x 12V Batteries, 1in, 2in and 3in Pad Kit £76.49£89.99 In stock BATOCA S5 Green Cordless Mini Car Polisher, Dual Action and Rotary, 2 x 12V Batteries, 1" and 3" Pads £89.99 In stock BATOCA S5 White Cordless Mini Car Polisher, Dual Action and Rotary £65.99 In stock BATOCA T1 Green Dual Action Car Polisher 1100W 5-inch Pad Kit £69.87 In stock BAYTORY 8-Piece 4 Inch Wool Polishing Buffing Pad Set £4.97 In stock Benaewa 3 Piece Car Coating Spray Kit with Towels and Sponges £12.99 In stock Besttoolifes 6-Pack 7 Inch Wool Bonnet Buffing Wheel Pads, 180mm £10.11 In stock BIlinli DIY Headlight Restoration Polishing Kit for Headlamps £13.97 In stock BREDAC Polishing Paste 100g Tube, Transparent £16.53 In stock byczone cordless car buffer polisher for DeWalt 20V batteries, 8-speed orbital kit, no battery £45.99 In stock
Car paint inspection and correction stages from defect assessment to protective finish

Paint correction and protection

Choose car polish, scratch remover and wax for the job your paint actually needs

Not every mark needs an aggressive compound, and wax will not remove a scratch. Start by identifying the defect, then choose the least aggressive correction step that can improve it. Finish with protection only after the surface is clean and the result has been checked in good light.

Start with the task

Which product family should you look at?

Polishes and finishing products

For restoring gloss, refining light haze or preparing paint for a separate wax or sealant.

Browse car polishes

Understand the labels

Six common product types and what they are designed to do

Compound

A comparatively abrasive correction product for heavier oxidation, sanding marks or more visible clear-coat defects. It normally needs a refining step afterwards.

Scratch remover

A targeted abrasive or filling product for localised light marks. It can improve appearance, but it cannot rebuild missing paint or safely remove every deep scratch.

Polish

A finishing or light-correction product used to improve clarity and gloss. Some polishes contain protection, while others are intended to be followed by wax or sealant.

Wax or sealant

A protective finishing layer that can add gloss and water behaviour. It protects the prepared surface; it does not remove defects underneath it.

Pads and applicators

The pad changes the result as much as the liquid. Cutting, polishing and finishing pads should be matched to the product, paint condition and application method.

Polishing machines

Dual-action and rotary machines behave differently. Check pad compatibility, working speed and your experience level before choosing a machine-led process.

Before you buy

Check the paint, the scratch and the working method

Scratch depth: if a fingernail catches strongly or primer/metal is visible, polishing may not be the right repair.
Paint type: original, resprayed, matte and textured finishes can need different products and methods.
Correction level: choose the least aggressive combination that can achieve a useful improvement.
Hand or machine: confirm the product and pad are intended for the method you plan to use.
Panel condition: work only on clean, cool paint and follow the product's stated temperature and curing guidance.
Protection plan: check whether the product leaves protection or requires a separate wax, sealant or coating.

A visual buying guide

Three decisions that prevent wasted effort

Close inspection of car paint showing light swirls, a deeper scratch and a clean reference area
Inspect first. Swirls, oxidation, transfer marks and scratches do not all need the same correction product.
Three-stage car paint workflow showing compound, polish and protective wax as separate steps
Keep the stages separate. Correction removes or reduces defects, refining restores clarity, and protection preserves the prepared finish.
Car panel prepared for hand and dual-action machine polishing with clean pads and masking tape
Match the method. Clean pads, controlled sections and protected trim matter whether you work by hand or machine.

Quick comparison

Match what you see to a sensible starting point

What you see Useful starting point Important limit
Light haze or very fine wash marks Finishing polish with a soft polishing or finishing pad Test a small area; harder paint may need a different combination
Moderate swirls, oxidation or visible clear-coat defects Compound or medium-cut polish followed by a refining step Paint thickness and previous repairs may limit safe correction
Isolated light scratch or paint transfer Targeted scratch remover or controlled spot correction A deep scratch through the colour coat needs repair, not repeated polishing
Clean paint with acceptable gloss Wax, sealant or another compatible protective finish Protection can mask very minor marks temporarily but does not remove them

Safer working sequence

A practical five-step approach

  1. Wash and decontaminate: remove dirt and bonded contamination so it cannot be dragged across the paint.
  2. Inspect in good light: identify the defect, check whether the paint is original and decide whether correction is appropriate.
  3. Run a small test section: begin with a mild product and pad, then inspect the result before increasing cut.
  4. Refine and clean: remove residue as directed and use a finishing step if the correction stage leaves haze.
  5. Protect the result: apply a compatible wax or sealant only after the finish meets your expectations.

Important: Always follow the current product instructions. Avoid hot panels and contaminated pads, and seek professional assessment where paint is thin, damaged, matte, textured or previously repaired.

Build a correction process, not just a basket of products

Start with the defect and the safest suitable method. Then check the product page for intended surfaces, hand or machine use, pad compatibility, pack contents and any required follow-up protection.

Need application tools as well? Compare polishing machines and accessories or browse car detailing kits for broader maintenance tasks.