Besides removing scratches, is it safe to use this as a General Polish for all over the car i.e. even on the surface where there are no scratches?
878136
It's safe to use, but not to general polish. Remember that the rubbing compound remove the tiny scratches and prepares the surface for the real polish with the specific product for that job.
878137
I used it like that on the entire surface of my trunk - looked great! I'd think it's safe to do so, but I'm not 100% positive either. Made my trunk look like a black mirror, it looked fantastic...
878138
If your car is older and has a lackluster finish. You can use it all over to restore the paint. It removes all the little scratches and swirl marks and oxidation, etc.... I wouldn't use it a whole lot though. Use regular wax almost every time. A car needs to be waxed regularly to protect the paint from rain, etc....
878139
I would not use it as a general polish for all over the car. It appears to be formulated to remove scratches and swirl marks from paint. For a general polish, I would use a clay bar.
1992937
I have used it in a lot of automotive repairs with great sucsses but it needs to be clean ans holsa up very well, good luck.
731192
I have used it with several products and it is safe. However, as far as removing scratches I don't see any improvement. I would not buy this product again.
700108
Honestly, its not either. It's a synthetic paint sealant. Polishes have a very mild cutting agent for minor scratches and oils which help condition the paint. Waxes just protect paint and give it a pop shine, but wax doesn't last as long as nu finish.
507144
Hello....I use this on our white 128i and it looks superb (I apply this every other day or so to a car that receives an extensive detail - from me - about twice a year. This keeps most of the surface contaminants from building up. It is excellent on anodized clear-coated wheels as well). Our BMW is five years old and it looks like the day it was delivered. This is a great basic detailer to keep on hand. Thanks
364864
I wouldn't. The drill bristles are pretty coarse, which makes it better as a tough cleaner, but worse against surfaces which could potentially scratch. I wouldn't use this on my car (if I cared about the paint job) either. Really only suitable for stone-like surfaces (e.g. ceramic and tile).
1295009
I haven't tried that. This product is a powder, kind of like barkeepers friend, comet, baking soda, etc. It's a mild abrasive, a polish, and there are polishes specifically for buffing cars etc, I'd probably go with an automotive product just to be sure.
2064302
Yes, according to MSDS, it is non-toxic, and it washes off completely leaving no residue. As long as you wash the item after polishing, you are safe.
199441
I would think so. I have used polishing compound for years. It takes out most light scratches and blemishes. Unfortunately once in awhile not. It is worth buying. You will use it. I buy a can about every 15 years.
1262864
Hurt the clear coat? I would say no!This product will not remove or harm a hand applied coat of wax, thus it will not harm the factory clear coat,. This is a high quality product. I am not a car expert, I am a auto enthusiast and I use this product often with good results.
28963
I would not suggest using this product or the nail polish. I would recommend using products made for metal/cars.
138566
I would not risk damage to the clear coat. Besides, you can probably get a cheaper version at an auto supply store, that is made specifically for the degree of polishing you are looking for.
450097
As long as the clear coat is glossy and kind of thick... If the scratches or swirls are really deep.. deeper cut Scratch product by Meguiar ScratchX or 2.0 would be better followed by this polish and wax.. Fyi do not use this product without following with polish then wax. You are going professional with this much work... do it right and reap the rewards. It will shine better than new or any wash ever.
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Scott, I still really like this product. It has been 6 months now and I use speed shine every time I take my new car for a drive. First I use the California car duster to get the dust off and any bugs not glued on. Then spot clean with Griot's speed shine. It quickly removes the bugs, finger prints, and any tire overspray. On average I am done in under 3 minutes. I finish with the windows. If the shine is not super brilliant I use a little Zymol glaze to punch it up, usually once a month, after cleaning with griot's. Now I started with a good hand wash and waxed it with zymol wax to get a good base coat. It has been 45oo miles and 6 months later and I have not water washed my car or re-waxed and it looks show room clean. I keep the car in a garage. Just finishing spring and lots of bugs especially bees and it is still my favorite spot cleaner. I do use Griot's green spray cleaner when the bugs are especially thick (can't tell what color the car is under them) Seems to be a little better at dissolving mass bugs. But I use the less expensive Speed Shine almost everyday for quick touch ups. I only spot clean, sometimes use it on the wheels, and clean the front around the grill to keep my new car brilliant. I usually run the California duster over the car just before driving and it brings out the luster and gets rid of any dust. You can definitely see a difference. I am still getting lots of comments about how great the car looks (shiny and clean). I have not notice any scratches from cleaning the car this way. I use a soft hand and the rags that Griot's sells with the product. They are an improvement over cleaning clothes I have used in the past. Hope that helps.
664764
I would say all of the above. I used it primarily to cover some scratches, it's also a black wax for dark body cars.
1045270
It's a plastic polish. I would use it on plastic only. I would use window cleaner that's safe for tint, available from any auto parts store.
118094
You can, but it won't stick for long. If you're just after some 'extra shine' after washing the car, just use one of the Quick finish sprays, less effort, and just as effective as wax on an Opti-coated car.