A common problem that people have after detailing / polishing their car is marring or swirl marks appearing after they have polished either by hand or machine polishing.
This is inflicted during the polishing process as unbroken down abrasive particles in the polish are continually moved around between the pad and the paint, leaving a faint pattern of very tightly defined swirl marks and marring when wiping the polish off.

This problem catches out many novices and there are a few causes, firstly this can be avoided by ensuring that excess polish residue on the face of the pad is brushed off regularly using a stiff brush if machine polishing, or using a fresh applicator pad if polishing by hand. Secondly,  it can be caused by the polish not breaking down and the abrasives are being wiped across the surface. The third cause can be from using a polishing compound that is too abrasive for the job needed. It is best to asess the type or polish needed for the job and starting with one that is less abrassive to avoid any nasty swirl marks or marring which could make the paint work looks worse then when you first started.

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