Ok..I just used 3M compound and now finished used the 3M SMR 5996 for dark colours with the Porter Cable unit I just bought.
I used the foam pad it came with..BUT..either I really am doing it wrong..or it`s the previous compund 3M #5983 that I used that didn`t do a good job.
I still see the swirls..I mean the black paint on this 1991 LX 5.0 is really shiney..and it`s clear and to the unknown eye looks amazing--But I still see lots of minor scratches and swirls that I thought would go away with these two products used together??
What did I avoid? What did I do wrong?

I`m prepping the suirface for the Zaino kit.
All advice and help greatly appreciated guys...Thanks..
I ll post pics of teh job as soon as I can..