Why do most Car Wax and Polishing products contain abrasives?
The abrasive or “cleaning compound” is the active ingredient in the polishing product that allows it to work. The Compound is a mild abrasive substance which sands the surface of paint smooth allowing it to shine. Conventional polishes were designed for older enamel finishes to remove oxidized pigments and colorants. Paint technology has come a long way in the past twenty years; ridiculous as it is, alot of these polish manufacturers still use the same old technologies. Talk about not changing with the times.
