I was thinking about some of the things I`ve read about micro-marring and how some mildly abrasive compounds can reduce the appearance of the swirl and I started wondering something:



Ready, here goes - I`m sure this will make some people laugh but I don`t understand:



When I wax/polish my car, how am I polishing my paint if there is a layer of clear coat over it? Am I really just polishing the clear coat?



Ok stop laughing and school me!