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we recently purchased an '02 S in guards red. Like black it is prone to swirls. I dont' think the previous owner had EVER detailed the car, and it looked as though they had put it through automated car washes a LOT-the leading cause of swirls in my opinion.

I now have the paint looking absolutely perfect(in my opinion)

For your black car, it is imperative that you get a random orbital-the Porter Cable 7424 is popular. Don't worry if you have never used one. I hadn't either when I first tried one a couple of years ago. Totally safe, even in the hands of a newby. The key though is to ensure it is a random orbital machine. Check out autopia.org. most of those folks are professional detailers and I learned a lot about making my finishes look great from them.

I used Pinnacle swirl remover first(after claying, of course, which is mandatory the first time you detail your car), using a Wolfgang light cutting orange pad. This product does NOT hide the swirls, it actually polishes them out. Very mild and completely clearcoat safe.

then I apply Wolfgang's pre-wax polish and then the deep gloss paint sealant-the "twins" as they are called in the detailing world, using a white polishing pad. After the paint sealant adheres to your paint(12 hours), I then finish off with a topper of Souveran carnuba, applied by hand.

Everyone swears the car is brand new. Even under the harsh, telling lights of a gas station(the absolute best light to check for swirls in your paint), it looks wet and deep, without a hint of swirls or scratches.

I locked onto this combination when I bought my truck and it's worked for me on all my cars, but especially good on black and red. Good luck!