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# **plastic polish**

**Skip it****48/100 **

a concentrated shelf (top 5 take 85% of clicks) — plastic polish doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$604K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+174.4%**

**Products**

**9**

**Brands**

**5**

was 7 a year ago

**Sellers**

**55**

**Price range**

**$8.73–$25.75**

**Returns**

**0.8%**

**Rating**

**4.2★**

**Skip it**

Scored 48/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**27**

 ×0.30

Growth

**74**

 ×0.30

Competition

**8**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**66**

 ×0.10

Returns

**94**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +174.4% year over year.

9K5KSpike '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Apr · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.0×

## **Competition**

- Meguiar's71% - EUPHENG12% - Novus7% - CAR GUYS5% - Griot's Garage5%

The top 5 products capture 85% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack. 5 brands and 55 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**5 **▼falling

was 7 a year ago

**Sellers**

**55**

**Top 5 brand share**

**100%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Meguiars PlastX Clear Plastic Polish 2 Pack Headlight Restoration Polish Plastic Cleaner & Scratch Remover Restores Clarity Removes Yellowing Oxidation & Cloudiness 10 Oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41xP+Y2amoL.jpg) [**Meguiars PlastX Clear Plastic Polish 2 Pack Headlight Restoration Polish Plastic Cleaner & Scratch Remover Restores Clarity Removes Yellowing Oxidation & Cloudiness 10 Oz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000AY3SR)

Meguiar's$8.734.4★18,34338%▲rising

2
![Meguiars PlastX Clear Plastic Cleaner & Polish (10 oz) Bundle with Microfiber Cloth & Foam Pad (3 Items)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-dGm5WV2L.jpg) [**Meguiars PlastX Clear Plastic Cleaner & Polish (10 oz) Bundle with Microfiber Cloth & Foam Pad (3 Items)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014Q6Z5O4)

Meguiar's$18.114.5★48628%▼falling

3
![Eupheng PlastiCatch Series Plastisol Fishing Lure Making Plastic Rubber Crystal Clear Low Odor Non Yellowing Medium Formula for DIY Fishing Lures](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31re8+pfeKL.jpg) [**Eupheng PlastiCatch Series Plastisol Fishing Lure Making Plastic Rubber Crystal Clear Low Odor Non Yellowing Medium Formula for DIY Fishing Lures**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDG94PVK)

EUPHENG$25.754.0★268%▲rising

4
![CAR GUYS Plastic Restorer | Bring Plastic Rubber and Vinyl Back to Life! | User Friendly Trim Restorer | Safe Auto Detailing Supplies | 8 Oz Kit with Foam Applicator](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41AUkbqwGHL.jpg) [**CAR GUYS Plastic Restorer | Bring Plastic Rubber and Vinyl Back to Life! | User Friendly Trim Restorer | Safe Auto Detailing Supplies | 8 Oz Kit with Foam Applicator**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071FRWWRF)

CAR GUYS$18.104.4★37,2385%▼falling

5
![10-oz. Clear Plastic Cleaner & Polish](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41WgbaLXcML.jpg) [**10-oz. Clear Plastic Cleaner & Polish**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077SMV4NS)

Meguiar's$21.254.6★1965%▼falling

6
![Griots Garage Plastic All-in-One Polish Restore and Protect Vehicle Lights Gauges B-Pillars Windscreens and More Ceramic Infused Protection 16oz 10872](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31w9x3Iv7LL.jpg) [**Griots Garage Plastic All-in-One Polish Restore and Protect Vehicle Lights Gauges B-Pillars Windscreens and More Ceramic Infused Protection 16oz 10872**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN3PWV64)

Griot's Garage$16.224.4★3025%▼falling

7
![NOVUS-PK1-2 | Plastic Clean & Shine #1 Fine Scratch Remover #2 Heavy Scratch Remover #3 and Polish Mates Pack | 2 Ounce Bottles](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vskCcwNtL.jpg) [**NOVUS-PK1-2 | Plastic Clean & Shine #1 Fine Scratch Remover #2 Heavy Scratch Remover #3 and Polish Mates Pack | 2 Ounce Bottles**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0091IPVEW)

Novus$14.533.8★2,1535%▲rising

8
![Eupheng PlastiCatch Series Plastisol Fishing Lure Making Plastic Rubber Crystal Clear Low Odor Non Yellowing Soft Formula for DIY Fishing Lures](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31TclSb8vZL.jpg) [**Eupheng PlastiCatch Series Plastisol Fishing Lure Making Plastic Rubber Crystal Clear Low Odor Non Yellowing Soft Formula for DIY Fishing Lures**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GLP7K85C)

EUPHENG$17.534.0★64%▲rising

9
![NOVUS-PK2-2 | Plastic Clean & Shine #1 Fine Scratch Remover #2 and Polish Mates Pack | 2 Ounce Bottles](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/411T73cvTNL.jpg) [**NOVUS-PK2-2 | Plastic Clean & Shine #1 Fine Scratch Remover #2 and Polish Mates Pack | 2 Ounce Bottles**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000B4UGZE)

Novus$10.044.1★8752%—flat

## **Product shelf**

All 9 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Meguiars PlastX Clear Plastic Polish 2 Pack Headlight Restoration Polish Plastic Cleaner & Scratch Remover Restores Clarity Removes Yellowing Oxidation & Cloudiness 10 Oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41xP+Y2amoL.jpg)**Meguiars PlastX Clear Plastic Polish 2 Pack Headlight Restoration Polish Plastic Cleaner & Scratch Remover Restores Clarity Removes Yellowing Oxidation & Cloudiness 10 Oz** Meguiar's**$8.73**4.4★18,343 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000AY3SR) [![Meguiars PlastX Clear Plastic Cleaner & Polish (10 oz) Bundle with Microfiber Cloth & Foam Pad (3 Items)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-dGm5WV2L.jpg)**Meguiars PlastX Clear Plastic Cleaner & Polish (10 oz) Bundle with Microfiber Cloth & Foam Pad (3 Items)** Meguiar's**$18.11**4.5★486 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014Q6Z5O4) [![Eupheng PlastiCatch Series Plastisol Fishing Lure Making Plastic Rubber Crystal Clear Low Odor Non Yellowing Medium Formula for DIY Fishing Lures](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31re8+pfeKL.jpg)**Eupheng PlastiCatch Series Plastisol Fishing Lure Making Plastic Rubber Crystal Clear Low Odor Non Yellowing Medium Formula for DIY Fishing Lures** EUPHENG**$25.75**4.0★26 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDG94PVK) [![CAR GUYS Plastic Restorer | Bring Plastic Rubber and Vinyl Back to Life! | User Friendly Trim Restorer | Safe Auto Detailing Supplies | 8 Oz Kit with Foam Applicator](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41AUkbqwGHL.jpg)**CAR GUYS Plastic Restorer | Bring Plastic Rubber and Vinyl Back to Life! | User Friendly Trim Restorer | Safe Auto Detailing Supplies | 8 Oz Kit with Foam Applicator** CAR GUYS**$18.10**4.4★37,238 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071FRWWRF) [![10-oz. Clear Plastic Cleaner & Polish](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41WgbaLXcML.jpg)**10-oz. Clear Plastic Cleaner & Polish** Meguiar's**$21.25**4.6★196 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077SMV4NS) [![Griots Garage Plastic All-in-One Polish Restore and Protect Vehicle Lights Gauges B-Pillars Windscreens and More Ceramic Infused Protection 16oz 10872](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31w9x3Iv7LL.jpg)**Griots Garage Plastic All-in-One Polish Restore and Protect Vehicle Lights Gauges B-Pillars Windscreens and More Ceramic Infused Protection 16oz 10872** Griot's Garage**$16.22**4.4★302 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN3PWV64) [![NOVUS-PK1-2 | Plastic Clean & Shine #1 Fine Scratch Remover #2 Heavy Scratch Remover #3 and Polish Mates Pack | 2 Ounce Bottles](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vskCcwNtL.jpg)**NOVUS-PK1-2 | Plastic Clean & Shine #1 Fine Scratch Remover #2 Heavy Scratch Remover #3 and Polish Mates Pack | 2 Ounce Bottles** Novus**$14.53**3.8★2,153 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0091IPVEW) [![Eupheng PlastiCatch Series Plastisol Fishing Lure Making Plastic Rubber Crystal Clear Low Odor Non Yellowing Soft Formula for DIY Fishing Lures](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31TclSb8vZL.jpg)**Eupheng PlastiCatch Series Plastisol Fishing Lure Making Plastic Rubber Crystal Clear Low Odor Non Yellowing Soft Formula for DIY Fishing Lures** EUPHENG**$17.53**4.0★6 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GLP7K85C)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**24%

*“Excellent product that actually delivers on its promise”*

**Efficiency**12%

*“very effective and good”*

**Ease Of Use**11%

*“Easy to use”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**9%

*“Works just as advertised”*

**Product Condition**6%

*“Like New”*

**Durability**4%

*“Looks brand new”*

**Scratch Resistance**4%

*“it really helped reduce scratches”*

**Value For Money**4%

*“this is much more affordable”*

**Brightness/Shine/Glow**4%

*“the shine is incredible”*

**Ease Of Cleaning**3%

*“Good Cleaner”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Functionality-Overall**24%

*“DID NOT WORK”*

**Scratch Resistance**8%

*“It had a few significant scratches on it”*

**Color**8%

*“very uneven coloring”*

**Quality-Overall**8%

*“Not as good as people say”*

**Value For Money**6%

*“got a better price for it”*

**Durability**6%

*“Not long lasting”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%

*“it does not look like the picture”*

**Paint Quality**3%

*“jeep fenders that fade that arent specially coated or painted”*

**Size-Overall**3%

*“smaller bottle than expected”*

**Grip**2%

*“they are slippery”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Functionality-Overall34% - Scratch Resistance17% - Advertised Vs Actual Product14% - Defective Material/Parts8% - Leak-Proof6% - Material Quality4% - Value For Money4% - Compatibility-Overall2% - Product Condition2% - Size-Overall2%