OK- I just broke down and ordered a Platinum basic kit with the optional spray gloss. Any tips or tricks for using this product? I intend to clay the surface before polishing. How are these products in hiding swirls? My 2002 Galactic Blue Jetta was devastated last summer with the NY water shortage and I was forced to use car washes all summer! Oh the humanity. I work totally by hand, BTW. Thanks for your help.