Polishes and Compounds are the tools in the arsenal for anyone seeking to give that "POP" and gleam to their paint, that a wax or sealant can't add on its own.
Low to Medium Correction
Enhance Gloss and Finish
Glazes, One-Step Polishes/All-in-One, Hybrid Compound
Can often be the finishing step in a multi-step correction process
Often used in Conjunction with Foam Pads
Typically Focused on Heavier Correction
Effectively remove scratches & defects
More aggressive than regular polishing liquids
Might leave a "Hazy" finish on their own, often requiring a follow-up step to refine
Often used in conjunction with Microfiber or Wool pads
The technology that goes into these products have come a long way in the last few years. As a Detailer or Enthusiast, you'd want a product that does exactly what you need without any additional fuss.
As such, there exists "Hybrid" compounds, One step compounds, "Fine" Cutting Compounds.
We'll decode all the jargon for you right here, so you don't have to guess anymore about any of these.