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Yes. Swirls are light scratches or marring of the paint which tend to show in bright sunlight. I remove them using a machine polisher and an abrasive car polish. Known as compounding or cutting the paint, you may hear people referring to this process as MOP'ing - short for machine operated polisher. This process permanently removes the swirls and light scratches, and in doing so, restores a deep gloss to the paint.
I use Autoglym's Ultra High Definition wax. As to how long it lasts depends on several factors. Autoglym state that the wax can last up to 8 months - which can be the case under ideal conditions. High mileage, extreme weather and poor wash techniques will shorten the life of the wax. When water stops beading on the surface of the paint is a good indicator that the wax needs reapplied. If you're serious about your car care rewaxing every quarter would be a good goal and for even longer-lasting protection, why not consider a ceramic coating.
If the car is less than three years old, I have a good chance of removing the etching from the clear coat. Autoglym's REFLOW technology provides a very safe way of removing the etching mark without having to use a heat gun. Older paints may prove more problematic. The sooner I get to the etching, the better.
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