Quote Originally Posted by franster View Post
HI. i'm still a newbie in this detailing so i have a few questions.

I was using 3M Auto scratch remover the past few months to remove very fine hair line scratch in the paint of my car. It did remove the scratch but left some very very very fine swirls due to the swirlings I did using the scratch remover. I also noticed that the area is not shiny anymore, even if after buffing - waxing -and buffing it again.
if that's the case you should hit it with a less aggressive polishing product for the fine swirls. what color is your car? what did you use to apply 3mASR?
I've made some search here and come across some of the informations that GLAZE should hide those swirls and provide a wet look shine. Is GLAZE the same with POLISH? Which is better to use for a 4 month old car? Does GLAZE substitute the clearcoat that has been removed by the scratch remover?
it hides because it fills the swirls and scratches leaving you with an extra slick, shiny look. a polish abrades some of the clearcoat. use a glaze if scratch removal is getting a bit involved. you don't wanna dig it out and find yourself on the base coat.
What should I do next time after using 3m Auto Scratch Remover on some areas of the car where it has very fine scratches? or should I ommit using this product all the time when removing fine scratches?
your "very fine scratches" could be swirls. Swirlx is better suited for that and final corrections.
take pictures of a scratch. work 3mASR with an MF/foam applicator pad til it clears or almost dries. repeat til the scratch is corrected. take pictures of that area showing whatever remaining blemish you see. you should omit it if it really doesn't work for you.
What regimen should i follow to have a wet look shine all the time, and also have a lasting protection on the paint?
the short of it is a weekly wash, monthly wax, quarterly seal, clay and glaze or polish when you start.

you should do some backreading and get to the bottom of the steps and processes in detailing. you'll get a better understanding of what product to use.

then there's product specific knowledge, which is easier to read about in its own thread in certain detailing forums. then use the product and tell us how you made it work. or failed.