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Lots of good advice in this thread already, but here's my input.
1) Look up the proper procedure for a 2-bucket wash. Use grit guards.
2) Ditch the chamois. Use quality microfiber like the [ame=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001LTVCBU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1]Cobra 600 ultra-plush[/ame]. I started with 6 and order a new set every so often.
3) If your microfiber touches the ground, it's dead. Toss it.
4) Don't use your microfibers on wheels or wheel wells. Or if you do, have a separate set. Towels that touch wheels and wheel wells should never ever touch the paint.
5) Wash your microfibers ONLY with other microfibers. Do not wash with other materials. Wash on cold, dry with low heat. Don't use fabric softener. Consider throwing some white vinegar into the wash.
6) When drying, spray a little quick detailer like [ame=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002SQVNA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1]Meguiar's Final Inspection[/ame] onto the towel AND on the paint. Lots of scratches are caused by improper drying, and adding the quick detailer provides an extra layer of protection.
Edit: and to answer your prior question, minor swirl marks should come out with light compounding using something like M105 + M205. If they're really light, M205 should be enough, followed by a sealant/wax/both.
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