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Polishing & Waxing Kits

55 polishing & waxing kits from Meguiar's, Chemical Guys, Novus and more.

Recommended Polishing & Waxing Kits

3M

White

+Holds 1 quart (32 fl oz) of compound and polish
+Single-step formula combines compounding and polishing
+Designed for gelcoat surfaces on boats and similar finishes
−Only suited to gelcoat and compatible surfaces
No price recorded yet.
3M

Clear

+Complete kit for removing light scratches from paint
+Sold as one kit in a single package
+Designed specifically for scratch removal work
−Scratch removal is limited to light surface scratches
No price recorded yet.
Adam's Polishes

Black

+10H ceramic coating kit for car paint protection
+Ceramic formula designed with UV glow technology
+Kit is sold without a UV flashlight included
−UV flashlight must be purchased separately for the glow feature
No price recorded yet.
Flowgenix

8 oz

+8 oz spray bottle for cars and motorcycles
+Ceramic SiO2 formula with UV protection
+Sprayable coating applies without a separate wipe-on step
−Smaller 8 oz volume covers fewer vehicles than larger bottles
No price recorded yet.
Novus

2 oz

+Includes three steps: clean and shine, fine scratch, heavy scratch
+Includes Polish Mates pack for application
+2 oz bottles suit small jobs
−Smallest bottle size at 2 oz
No price recorded yet.
Novus

White, 8 oz

+Includes clean and shine, fine scratch remover, and Polish Mates
+8 oz bottles for larger plastic jobs
+Made for plastic surfaces
−Does not include heavy scratch remover
No price recorded yet.
JFJ Easy Pro

12 oz

+Includes blue and white compound combo for two-step polishing
+12 oz total volume
+Includes multiple JFJ pad styles
−Compound sizes not broken down per bottle
No price recorded yet.
Renegade Products
+Compact kit with buffing wheels and compounds
+Designed for aluminum polishing
+Includes a right angle grinder adapter
−Mini kit covers fewer parts than full kits
No price recorded yet.
Chemical Guys

Black

+700W motor for a powerful polishing machine
+8mm orbit suited to random orbital polishing
+Nine-piece kit includes polisher and pads
−Corded tool with 700W draw needs a power outlet
No price recorded yet.
Novus

8 oz

+Includes 10-pack of Polish Mates
+8 oz spray bottle for plastic polish
+Made for plastic surfaces
−Only one polish product in the kit
No price recorded yet.
Renegade Products
+Complete kit with buffing wheels and compound
+Includes safety flanges
+Designed for metal polishing on large vehicles
−Built for large metal surfaces, less suited to small parts
No price recorded yet.
Shieldom

5 oz

+5 oz volume for car scratch and swirl work
+Designed for removing scuffs and swirls
+Includes wax for paint protection
−Smaller volume than many car polish kits
No price recorded yet.
Gold Label Detailing

Blue

+Three-pack gives multiple applicators per kit
+Three-inch applicator size for working on panels
+Includes microfiber cloths for wiping off product
−Name lists glass and tire uses, not all product types
No price recorded yet.
The Rag Company

Black

+Silicone-free formula for a natural oil base
+Twelve fluid ounce bottle for extended use
+VOC compliant formula for lower fumes
−Intended for trim rather than full-body paint
No price recorded yet.
WEN

Black

+Cordless design for working without a power cord
+Ten-inch random orbital head covers large panels
+Includes a 2Ah battery and charger
−Battery and charger add weight to the kit
No price recorded yet.
Wolfgang Concours Series

Black

+Durable protection for the paint over time
+Hydrophobic formula that repels water from the surface
+16 fl oz bottle holds a generous amount of sealant
−Name is cut off, so full product claims cannot be confirmed
No price recorded yet.
3M

White

+Contains carnauba wax for boat surfaces
+One quart container for multiple applications
+Listed for protection against weather and oxidation
No price recorded yet.
SLTG2020
+Five-piece pack gives several pads for polishing jobs
+Aluminum construction for a sturdy polishing backing
+Foam sponge polishing balls fit drills for polishing work
No price recorded yet.
Adam's Polishes

Black

+Standard kit contains a 10H graphene ceramic coating
+Ceramic coating formula is made for auto detailing
+Kit is sold for long-term protection of car paint
No price recorded yet.
Adam's Polishes
+Sprayable formula applies more quickly than a wipe-on coating
+Graphene oxide ceramic coating for cars, boats and RVs
+Ceramic formula works across multiple vehicle types
No price recorded yet.
Antshiny
+Sponge block designed for ceramic coating application
+Kit includes suede cloth
+Six-piece applicator set
No price recorded yet.
Carfidant

Black

+Removes scratches and swirl marks from vehicle paint
+Polishing compound formulated for car finishes
+Suitable for cars and other vehicle paint surfaces
No price recorded yet.
Chemical Guys

Multicolor, 16 oz

+Seven-piece kit covers wash, wax and interior cleaning
+Six 16 oz care chemicals in one kit
+Good starting set for a first detailing routine
No price recorded yet.
Chemical Guys

Black

+Designed specifically for black and dark paint
+Kit covers soap, wax, detailer and applicators
+Gloss and deep shine focus for dark finishes
No price recorded yet.
Chemical Guys

16 oz

+Fourteen items cover interior and exterior cleaning
+Includes seven 16 oz chemicals
+Single kit for both interior and exterior care
No price recorded yet.
Griot's Garage
+Includes an orbital polisher and correcting products
+Two-step ceramic kit for polishing and coating
+6.5-inch pad size for larger panel coverage
No price recorded yet.
Griot's Garage
+5-inch pad size suits tight areas and curves
+Conversion kit for orbital polishing and waxing
+Includes items for swirl and scratch removal
No price recorded yet.

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