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I used the lil round clothis pads and the tshirt like cloth to wipe it off. next time i think i will use a foam aplicator pad and see how that works out. Oh yeah, i did all 3 coats by hand!
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All by hand! Wow, I remember those days. That will give you arms like Popeye.

I still do some waxing by hand but for compounding and buffing I break out the PC. I've gotten lazy in my old age.
But, I would suggest investing in some mircrofiber towels opposed to the t-shirt. Reason being, t-shirts have no nap or depth in their pile. This runs a very high risk of getting particles between your car and the towel with nowhere for the debris to go. A good microfiber has a nap where if debri gets stuck, it will sink into the pile instead of into your paint. (scratches) like you mentioned, foam applicators would be a good move. They apply so much easier than terry applicators, spread a more even amount of product, and last a lot longer without getting clogged up. Also, check out Autopia.com if you're really interested in making your car shine like new money. Later...