Properly applied car wax improves the appearance of vehicle paint, also offers protection. Available in firm paste and liquid, natural and synthetic, all car wax is applied in basically the same way. Rub it onto the vehicle in a thin layer, allow it to dry, then buff off the excess. Buffing can be done either by hand or with a power buffer.
Car polish is a mildly abrasive liquid compound designed to clean, smooth and enhance the sheen of automobile paint. Over time, the paint and clear coat on your car develops small scratches, marks and microscopic roughness from oxidization. This makes the once-shiny paint look dull, old and unattractive.