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Originally Posted by unrated98
hey i work for carmax and i know a thing or two about that, it called "swirl marks" to fix this problem do what is called a checker board pattern go left to right then up to down, and vice versa. and it should take care of it.
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If the surface/pad was already clean to begin with, and the methods used to wipe off the residue was perfect, then the method you prescribed would be the same as the one he used.
To the OP, you need to get yourself a polish and a wax or some type of sealant that fills in the swirls. I'd go by hand rather than using the orbital buffer this time with the polish. Before you start polishing, you should clay the surface of the car to get rid of surface contaminants. Then, use something like Meguiar's ScratchX with a 100% cotton terry towel folded into 1/8ths, and use firm even pressure going in linear motions. Afterwards, type off the residue with the most expensive microfiber towel you can find (so that you lessen the chances of getting some cheaper version with harsh fibers) and buff off the residue. Use any wax that fills in swirls like Meguiar's NXT Tech Wax, and you should see better results.