On the latest edition of Autoblog Details, professional detailer Larry Kosilla warned about what he sees as the number-one detailing mistake: over-touching.
Every time you touch your new Lincoln's paint, you rub in whatever dirt and grit was sitting on top of the clear coat, effectively sandpapering it. This happens when you run your hand along the side of the vehicle, and it happens whenever over-zealous owners spot-clean with a dry rag.
This is what makes swirled paint scratches so common—the driver thinks they are protecting their car's appearance by wiping it off with a clean towel…