Polishing restores paintwork by removing scratches, swirl marks and dullness. Waxing finishes the process by adding a protective, glossy layer on top of the paint.

• Polish = Restore
• Wax = Finish

Try G3 Pro Scratch Remover for small scratches, or G3 Pro All-in-One Polish for restoring gloss across the whole car.

Protect afterwards with G3 Pro SuperGloss Paste Wax Resin Superwax, or Spray Wax.

Polishing smooths out the surface of the paint by gently removing a very thin layer of clearcoat. This gets rid of light scratches, paint transfer and oxidation, leaving the finish clear and reflective again.

• For light scratches or swirl marks, use G3 Pro All-in-One Polish.
• For a specific scratch, reach for G3 Pro Scratch Remover.

Automotive professionals should take a look at our G360 products.

Waxing a car adds a protective barrier over your paint. It helps water bead, repels dirt, and protects against UV rays. It also enhances gloss, making the paint look freshly polished for longer.

Choose your wax depending on preference:

• G3 Pro SuperGloss Paste Wax - premium protection and shine.
• G3 Pro Resin Superwax - durable protection with a deep gloss.
• G3 Pro Spray Wax - quick and easy top-up after washing.

Car wax can temporarily reduce the visibility of light scratches by filling the fine grooves in the paint surface and enhancing gloss. This smooths the surface so light reflects more evenly, making the scratch less noticeable.

The effect is only temporary – once the wax layer wears away, the scratch will show again. To remove scratches permanently, you’ll need to polish the paint or use a dedicated scratch remover.

• Use G3 Pro Scratch Remover for hand-applied permanent scratch removal.

Both are abrasive products that remove a very thin layer of paint to restore the surface. Technically, there’s no hard dividing line between the two. However, the market generally uses:

• Cutting compound = a stronger, more aggressive product for heavy scratches or sanding marks.
• Polish = a lighter product for finer defects or swirl marks, often finishing to a higher gloss.

In the G3 Pro range:

• G3 Pro All-in-One Polish handles light scratches and swirls by hand or machine.
• For machine users: G3 Pro DA Cutting Compound (heavier cut) followed by DA Fine Polish (finer finish) offers a professional-grade two-step solution.

Polishing should always come before waxing - but only if polishing is required. Polishing works by lightly removing a very thin layer of paint or clearcoat to level out surface defects such as fine scratches, swirl marks, or dullness. This step restores clarity and smoothness to the surface.

Once the paintwork is restored, finish with waxing. Wax does not remove defects - it provides a protective layer that helps seal in the polished finish, adds gloss, and protects the paint from water, dirt, and environmental contaminants.

If you wax without polishing first, the scratches and marks will remain visible under the protective layer. 

If you polish but do not wax afterwards, the surface will be clean and smooth but left unprotected, so it may quickly lose its shine.

In short - polish only when needed to correct defects, then wax to protect and maintain the finish.

No. Polishing is an occasional step, only needed when paint has visible scratches or dullness. Waxing is a regular step, recommended every few months to maintain protection.

Keep protection topped up with G3 Pro Resin Superwax or Spray Wax after washing.

You can, but it won’t remove the scratch. Wax may hide scratches slightly for a short time, but only polishing (or a scratch remover) can permanently improve them.

To permanently remove scratches, use G3 Pro Scratch Remover - no tools needed!

You’ll know it’s time to polish when the paintwork no longer looks smooth and reflective. Common signs include swirl marks, fine scratches, water spots, or a dull, hazy finish where the paint doesn’t reflect light evenly. These defects are caused by everyday wear - things like washing with a sponge, brushing against hedges, or exposure to the weather.

Start with G3 Pro All-in-One Polish for overall clarity, or Scratch Remover for specific marks.

After washing your car, pay attention to how water behaves on the surface. Many traditional car waxes make water form beads that roll off easily. However, some waxes and paint protection products are designed to encourage sheeting, where water runs off in smooth layers. Both can be signs of good protection - the key is whether the behaviour changes over time.

If water no longer beads tightly or sheets smoothly, and instead clings to the paint or leaves large wet patches, your wax layer is likely wearing away. Other signs include paintwork that looks dull, feels rough, or becomes dirty again very quickly.

Regularly waxing a car restores gloss and adds a protective barrier against UV rays, road grime, bird droppings, and other contaminants. For most cars, reapplying wax every 2–3 months helps maintain paint protection and shine, though frequency depends on driving conditions and whether the car is garaged or left outside.