Got a couple quick questions about SMR, and new PC....

[Pats-GN]

This is on a black car, paint is about 4-5months old. The SMR and PC are working great, they dont take care of all the swirls but a big part of them, I also had some hazing where the car wasnt buffed right. Heres a few question I have, any help greatly appreciated:

1. I`m doing 2x2 areas at a time, how long do you hold firm pressure with the PC? I let up some when the SMR starts to thin out a bit.



2. Whats best to follow up with after SMR? I`ve got Zaino, Meguires #7, Imperial Hand Glaze and an assorment of waxes.



3. Do I need to wash after the SMR? I`m doing this slow, because of my schedule, a body part at a time.



4. I`m having trouble seeing what i`m doing in the black paint. The swirls only show in certain angles in the sun. Would it be best to get a Halogen light or something and do it in the Garage?



I`m using a yellow foam pad from autozone. Thanks for any help, stuffs working much better than I expected. .



pat

[paco]

1. Yup. Personally, I don`t believe you need to bear down on the PC.



2. Zaino, you`ll need to wash after the SMR. Also, only if you happy with the finish. The other`s a glazes and will help fill any minor swirls that remain. After the glazes, top off with a wax as you`ll need to lock in the glaze. If you don`t top with a wax, the glaze may only last a couple of days.



3. Only if you are going with Zaino.



4. Yes.



Paco