Thanks again for taking the time to share your knowlege. I don't feel so inept now . I had seen the alabaster thread when it was started and after a 12 hour session on my ride I figured I was doing something way wrong as far as speed goes. I have only done the whole process about 4 times now but I have it down fairly well. My swirls are nowhere near that SL55 anymore, maybe right after I got it. Now I would say just the big outer rings are starting to form. She lives outside and gets washed way more frequently than I would like but I am more than pleased with how long the ultimate compound and #26 wax keep it looking great. My biggest issues now are the wheel wells and other low sections that get all the rocks and dirt flung on them. I think there are just to many bumps and scratches at this point to get those sections 100% after 55k with the tools I have. There are a couple deep scratches here and there that I just have to live with as well. When it's all shined up though I am probably the only one that can really pick them all out easily so can't complain too much. Thanks again!