Is wax and polish bad for my new car?

I am about to take delivery of a new Volkswagen Golf Estate. You say not to polish a new car, but what is the difference between waxing and polishing? Surely if you apply wax you must polish it off?

Asked on 14 January 2014 by Judesman

Answered by Honest John

Polishing cuts the top level of paint. Waxing puts a layer of wax over the top level of paint. But you can't wax a car outside in Winter.

Tags: paint and bodywork

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