When you use Rubbing Compound, then Polishing Compound, isn't the clear coat

[Jesus of Nanana.]

removed? Do you have to repaint a? Just started to read about making your paint shine again in an old car.

For a car with clear coat, I read you wash, then rubbing compound, then polishing compound, then wax.

But I didn't read any info about needing to reapply a clear coat unless you are doing repainting the base coat.

With polishing compound, didn't you just removed the old clear coat? Don't you need to repaint with a clear coat? I haven't read any detailing that says to reapply a clear coat?

Thanks for any info.