When to Compound vs Polish vs Clay

This is a quick video explanation in response to an increase in emails all pertaining to a single or related question. "When should I just polish my paint instead of compounding...OR should I simply clay my paint?" This is an actual question I received, so I thought I would shoot a video to kind of give a better idea of how these different processes work together, YET are very different. Hope this clears up a bit of confusion. (However, this video is very basic and much more sophisticated techniques can be used and "rules" I talk about can be bent in more advanced scenarios.) This car is a Honda Fit. If you’re a car fanatic like me, click the link below to be notified of my latest AMMO videos, products, podcasts, website promo’s and to take our quick Detailing Survey! http://eepurl.com/dOZ6yb AMMO Formulas used in this video: https://www.ammonyc.com/ Recommended products and tools approved by AMMO NYC: Grit Guard & Washboard https://amzn.to/34d66m4 Stanley FatMax https://amzn.to/2Pr0iRM Rupes Paint Light https://amzn.to/2JxzGuD Clay Bar https://amzn.to/2NmWkXP Wash Mitt https://amzn.to/330wYWc Invisible Glass https://amzn.to/2PrCNrN Megs D300 https://amzn.to/2BUnXSQ Foam Applicator Pads https://amzn.to/2MVU7U6 Foam Gun https://amzn.to/2PEgNub Wheel Woolies https://amzn.to/32YhGBx Tar Remover https://amzn.to/2pYK6ga Tire Gel Applicator https://amzn.to/2MVcf0o Festool Vacuum https://amzn.to/31Vv6wN Milwaukee Packout https://amzn.to/32VthkE Milwaukee 1/2 in Impact https://amzn.to/32X8gWF Milwaukee Wireless Spkr https://amzn.to/34bv2KL Milwaukee LED Light https://amzn.to/2MUaCjD Milwaukee M-Spector 360 Console https://amzn.to/31TDmxm Milwaukee Fan https://amzn.to/2peO9VE Milwaukee Rapid Charge https://amzn.to/2Wp2UB7 Festool Vacuum Crevice https://amzn.to/34benXD Rupes Polisher 21 https://amzn.to/2NisKCQ Rupes Polisher 3-in. https://amzn.to/2Wnl9Hj Megs Foam Polishing Disc 6" https://amzn.to/2PqILJD Megs Foam Cutting Disc 6" https://amzn.to/2MXPbOT Rupes Bag https://amzn.to/2PulLcw Positector Paint Depth Gauge https://amzn.to/2JwqOpf Mercury Spray Bottle https://amzn.to/2PrFRnN Masterblaster https://amzn.to/2C4Rt8F CR Spotless Water Filter https://amzn.to/31Y7DuW Megs MF finish 3" https://amzn.to/2N04Ugp Megs MF finish 5" https://amzn.to/2Pulq9L Megs MF finish 6" https://amzn.to/2q1TO19 Megs MF cutting 3" https://amzn.to/2BTDSAY Megs MF cutting 5" https://amzn.to/2Nju1tk Megs MF cutting 6" https://amzn.to/2q1TX4H Black Wow https://amzn.to/2PtG4XH Megs M205 https://amzn.to/2JwrNpr Megs M105 https://amzn.to/2Ps31dS RoboReel https://amzn.to/2Pud6qP Steam Machine VX5000 https://amzn.to/368WBGm Elcometer Paint Depth https://amzn.to/2NkP52A Scangrip I-view https://amzn.to/2BWIN3K Scangrip D-Match 2 https://amzn.to/2q1VU1b Gorilla Gloves https://amzn.to/36k2ZLg Long-handled Window Scrubber https://amzn.to/2JyxZgJ Loew-Cornell Fine line painting pen https://amzn.to/2JMhPAz Fight Tech Dust Mask https://amzn.to/34bPZVR Carpet Brushes https://amzn.to/2qQiWIx Subscribe to AMMO NYC for clean cars: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=AMMONYCdotcom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMMOnyc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ammonyc/ For more product info: http://www.ammonyc.com/ AMMO NYC Channel Home Page: https://www.youtube.com/user/AMMONYCdotcom If this video was helpful, please give us a THUMBS UP! Disclaimer: Due to factors beyond the control of AMMO NYC, Larry Kosilla, and Make Rain Productions, we cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. AMMO NYC, Larry Kosilla, and Make Rain Productions assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. AMMO NYC, Larry Kosilla, and Make Rain Productions recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of AMMO NYC, Larry Kosilla, and Make Rain Productions, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not AMMO NYC, Larry Kosilla, nor Make Rain Productions. Video and Content are owned by Make Rain Productions © 2021