[swamp2]

A general question about swirl marks.

I had my car very lightly polished when new as part of the delivery detail. It was done by a good detailer, not my stealer. It was pretty flawless. The car is not just over 1 year old. I wash it about every 2-3 weeks (stays fairly clean here in So Cal), use good products, use two buckets and am fairly meticulous. I'm obviously not a pro but try to take the best care of my baby as possible without going totally overboard. The car has jetseal and wax, but I only get around to that every few months. Here is the unfortunate part:

I can see definitive "swirl marks". They are not actually swirls but very light horizontal scratching. They follow the lines of my wash mit and are most visible along the rear "quarter panels". They are only visible in very bright sunlight at certain angles.

1. Is this essentially unavoidable?
2. Any tips to reduce it?
3. Could this be in the wax/sealer and not in the clear coat?
4. Any rough recommendations on a polish schedule? I'd imagine it just depends on how long you can deal with it.

Car is Space Grey.

Thanks much.