How to hand Polish a car?
You will need a deep clean before you apply the polish. You can use a machine car wash; however, to remove all of the caked-on dirt, you may want to stick to hand washing the vehicle. Dry your car with a large towel that is free of debris or small rocks. Polish does not work well on a car that's still damp.

What is compound wax?
Waxes and wax compounds are used widely in the chemical industry, and for construction, molding, flash dipping, and impregnating applications. A wax compound is usually graded by a combination of their melting point, operating temperature, and cold flow.

How to polish steel to mirror finish?
the mirror image by Jan Will from Fotolia.com. Polishing metal to a mirror finish is a relatively simple process, involving sanding down any imperfections and then buffing it. You can do this process on a car or motorcycle to give it a professional and maintained look, or on garden ornaments or sculptures.