No, not really. It just removes any dirt and blemishes from the metal coat, it then strengthens and shines the coat. It's like a bath, for metal. This type of polish also eliminates small scratches and grooves so I think you'd like that. [ She continues to apply it. She goes for the right fin first, so she can stare at herself as she completes the rest of Empoleon in a beautiful, metallic polish. ]