CAR CARE TIPS:

What is a clear coat?
Most modern car finishes consist of a primer, a base coating that contains the color, and a protective clear coat. Clear coats are simply clear paints applied over a color base coat. This outer clear coat adds UV protection that helps prevent the sun's rays from fading out the base paint.

How do I know if I have a clear coat?
Most of new vehicles today have clear coats. An easy way to tell is by looking at your cloth when applying a polish. If you see color on the rag, then the paint is not clear coated. If there is no color, then there probably is a clear coat.