The scratches you're seeing are actually in the wax, not the actual paint of your car... if you're using quick detail as a finish, use only microfiber... cotton is fine enough that it actually will gouge the wax... microfiber is even finer... but the fibers are more forgiving... so they won't remove any wax that's cured... Next time, let the wax sit for a bit to harden (aka: cure)before you QD it.

 

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I dont use cotton towels either, they even feel hard to me. I use nothing but high end micro fiber, if you buy nice waxes most of those companies offer nice micro fiber towels to buy as well. Also I agree with 2000ls, that is the best way to get a nice looking paint, I personally haven't done the wool yet. But about four different steps with foam pads, each pad softer, and each wax a little lesser of a cut. Followed up by your favorite wax. I use Griots all through out my car.