I am not an expert, so this is just my opinion from waxing my personal cars once a year for 50 years.
In the car waxing world, polish usually means there is some abrasive in the formulation. That means the harder you press, the more it will scratch the surface. These are made for restoring car paint that has oxidized, and that layer of oxygenation needs to be removed. So start with a light touch.
If the product is labeled "wax" or "cleaner," I think that means no abrasives.
At least, that is my experience
