I am trying to learn as much as I can to better take care of my cars going forward. I have had some good practices in the past, two bucket method, using good products and such but definitely several levels below professional. My new to me car is being treated by a professional to paint correction and coating this weekend. After it is complete, l want to make sure I do my best to keep it looking awesome!
Where I get confused is around touching the paint to apply products. A general guideline seems to be the less you touch the paint the less chance of inducing swirls and other undesirable paint defects. I have also been reading up on maintenance coating products (Pinnacle Black Label Diamond Coating Booster for example). To use this product you need to apply and then wipe off. How does this kind of process not risk causing swirls or scratches? Obviously the car would need to be clean prior to using this product so maybe that is it? Do you only risk causing swirls by touching the paint when it is dirty (so maybe the dirt moving on the paint is causing the scratches and swirls)?
I know the quality of the microfiber towels plays a part but I am just having a hard time reconciling how to apply products such as this and not start accumulating new swirls and scratches.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!
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