Own a VW Passat 3C Bj. 2007 Black Metallic (Black Magic pearl effect). Apparently, there have to be well-intentioned at the car wash the previous owner. The paint is covered by "Swirls" and some brushes scratches. All to an extent in which the paint can be re-polish clean (everything superficially). With Meguiars Ultimate Compound that should be relatively easy. I also worried even foam pads of Meguiar. Unfortunately, I reach by hand and by instructions only that the paint shines beautifully. Swirls only be reduced to an estimated 50%, scratches as well as not. Even after iterations and different application techniques and pressures there is no further improvement. I'll all try next time with a cam motion.
It is possible that in the paint also a very hard lacquer. I'll update this review when I have a passage with the machine ready.
(My) Conclusion so far: Not the panacea for which I have kept it.