tnx talaga sa tips sis madkatz and sir jmpet626

so to summarize...

best machine polisher for newbies: random orbital/dual action polisher

pads:
wool- for heavy swirls and moderate scratches
light cutting foam- for moderate swirls and light scratches
light polishing foam- for very light swirls and improving gloss

SOP: start with least aggressive first (to save more clear coat)... also least aggressive as finisher (before wax).

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sis madkatz, also checked mothers site and found these polishes for machine use:

mothers Machine Glaze - according to them it removes fine scratches and swirl marks.
mothers Foam Pad Polish - they say it removes swirl marks, and enhances color and add depth.

is mothers Foam Pad Polish ang pinaka least aggressive for machine polish sa line up nang mothers? ...if yes, after removing the swirl marks and light clear coat scratches, ok lang sya na regular polish ko (Foam Pad Polish with polishing foam pad)? ...to enhance/maintain gloss/color/depth?