what about the DP turbo car dryer ? it will have the muscle to dry all of your truck and does not cost as much as the big metro blaster. the sidekick is nice for wheels, taillights, trim, etc but...
like dcjredline said it sounds like you can benefit from working out. having stronger muscles and core will allow for a faster recovery and protect your back from getting beat up. just do not over do...
did you put a mark on the backing plate to see if it is spinning ? for wax or sealant not reason to apply same pressure as swirl removal . it is not forced rotation so you can stall it with enough...
I am at work and can not see the pics but I would start with the least aggressive polish you can. try a test spot with the 205 first to see if that takes care of the swirls. hard to say how much...
great post and nice to see the unit is working well. there has been talk to an upgraded parts list , wondering if there are any plans to do so. want to get started on making a pad washer, just...