[00redgt]

im all out of wax an this time i want to polish the car...well i seen that turtle wax has these 2 compounds for about 3 bucks each,one is a rubbing compound an the other is a polishing compound with scratch remover. can i apply the rubbing compound then the polish or what,are either of these any good or just go get some meguairs polish, also im not wanting to spend alot due to my kids b-day this sunday

[superpede1]

If your out of wax then go buy another wax, not a polishing compound or a rubbing compound lol. There completely different things, wax protects your cars finish and helps it to shine where rubbing compound and polishing compounds are abrasives used for removing minor scratches and surface imperfections (Rubbing compound being the more aggressive of the two).

[04DSGV6]

polishing compound is a definite good idea before a wax. I clay barred, rubbing compounded, polished, and waxed about 3 weeks ago. Cost 20 for clay bar kit, 3 dollars for rubbing, 3 for polish, 20 for wax, 3 dollars for 3 micro fiber cloths and 2 bucks for 2 applicator pads plus the one that came with the wax. So if you dont want to spend alot I'd say polish and wax for 29 bucks isn't bad. I used mequiars gold class wax btw. If you do rubbing compound do NOT use a circular motion, just a back and forth sweeping motion.

[00redgt]

Originally Posted by superpede1 If your out of wax then go buy another wax, not a polishing compound or a rubbing compound lol. There completely different things, wax protects your cars finish and helps it to shine where rubbing compound and polishing compounds are abrasives used for removing minor scratches and surface imperfections (Rubbing compound being the more aggressive of the two).

well if u read my post right,i was goin to use the rubbing compound frist,for the scratches,then a polishing compund or wax polish afterword, but anyways i bought the rubbing compund an some black magic polish wax,an it done real good