My boyfriend uses Speed Shine on my car after he washes it. Its sort of like a faux wax and it smells like bubble gum Griot's Garage has a whole slew of things for your car. There are tons of things you can do to keep your car shiny and looking nice.
Zaino Brother's Polish is my only suggestion. I'm not into detailing for concourse events and our car is a daily driver that stays outdoors all year long. Zaino polish twice a year and it always looks good.
There is a great forum on this site (see links above). But sometimes they are a bit too advance for the average Joe. I recently purchased Meguiars Ultimate Spray Wax. I've used all sorts of spray polishes and this is my favorite to day - by far. Wash your car, then spray is on as you dry it with a microfiber towel. That's all there is too it! And it actually makes drying the car easier than if you used nothing at all. I used a clay bar on my car a couple months ago. Since then I haven't done anything except this simple spray wax technique. My is the smoothest/slipperyist/glossiest I've ever seen it. Sure, it doesn't even compare to the stuff you'll find in the detailing forums. But if you don't have hours to spend using a buffer and three different kinds of polish, you should give spray wax (I'm sure there are other good brands too) a shot.
Nah. I'm a newb too when it comes to the detailing stuff. Soon now, I'll be able to spend a couple of days removing these swirlies that bug the hell out of me. I'm not sure how they got there (dealer prep?), but they've got to go.
I used to mock the hardcore Zaino guys, but I tried it myself and was impressed with the results - and I only used the AIO polish.
After using various polishes over the years, I can't go back to organic wax. While a good wax may produce a wetter look (more suitable for showing the car, I suppose), it doesn't hold up to the abuse of daily driving. Properly applied polishes will survive numerous rains, and can be applied in direct sunlight. The only real downside is that they're a bit harder to work with (e.g. they can streak if you use too much).
Thank you all for your advice. Very helpful and great sites. This should really keep my new car looking fresh and new.
I think I might stay away from waxing and just go with the spray on for now. And after a few months, get a professional detail to really have it stand out.
I've never gotten good results from Windex. I do get great results from a natural chamois and plain water.
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