Originally Posted by
AquaKnight
http:///forum/post/2961709
First, thoroughly rinse the entire car. Use a genuine sheepskin wash mitt, with a "2-bucket" system. One bucket is a soap/water, the other is pure water to rinse the mitt off between panels on the car. Work from top down. Use a wash sponge on the lower parts of the car first to remove dirt. Rinse often. Dry the car with a good, geniune chamois (not a SHAM-WOW
).
Next go over the entire car with a clay bar kit. I like Meguiar's "Smooth Surface" kit. This will remove all of the containments. Bascially you'll use a spray bottle, at a section at a time, use the spray, and then rub the 'clay bar' over the paint. You'll need to be continuity folding the bar to get the containments into the center of the bar (just fold in half and smush the bar).
Here's the thing/catch. Wax's are really just protectant's for the paint, a thick layer (relatively) of top coat that helps against UV and impact from small particles. Wax's that advertise to help with scratches, etc., have different compounds, etc that really don't help much. Wax's tend to wear away quickly. If the intent is to keep the car's finish top shelf for years to come, here is what I'd do, make the switch to a polish only system. Zaino is as highly respected in the industry as you can get. The downside is, initially setup is going to be a bit tedious, but the results will speak for themselves, and the upside is that the 'polish' will only need to be apply twice, maybe three times a year.
At first, I would try Zaino Z-5 Pro. It's a non-abrasive polish that removes very light scratches (what spider webs are). Since the car's paint is still new, this is as far as I'd go. DO NOT use any abrasives/rubbing compounds yet. The car's paint has not finished curring yet. It takes over 6 months. With an applicator pad, go over the car. You might have to repeat if necessary.
After the Z-5, follow with an application of Z-2 Pro w/ZFX for the intial application. Z-2 Pro is the bread and butter polish that replaces a traditional wax. Since your are layering Z-2 over Z-5, and this is the first time, you will need to use ZFX. ZFX is an accelrator you use a couple drops, in the provided mixing bottle with Z-2. With an applicator pad, go over the car. Less is more. You don't have to use a lot of product or use heavy force. Let dry and wipe off with a clean towel.
Finally, here is the fruit of your labor. From then on, after you wash the car, all you'll have to do is apply Z-6, which is a spray detailer. No more monthly/bi-weekly applications of a wax. Just mist Z-6 on, and wipe off. Z-2 will only needed applied 2 or 3 times a year.
Unfortunately Zaino products are only available online at zainostore.com
If anythingin the post needs touched on, lemme know. I realize it was kinda of abbreveated.
WOW, what an well informed, thoughtful, time consuming to write post! Aqua you are always willing to help somebody with any questions! A true SWF Aquarium asset!
Kudos!
p.s I always liked the Mequires and Mothers products!
Let's just say my wife loves it. We have had it about 3 months now. What is the best things to use when washing the car? Also what is the best type of wax to use on it? Unfortunately we have developed the dreaded spider web look. I am assuming that is just in the clear coat and should go away with a coat of a good wax. Also some things have rubbed up against the car, I have been able to get most of it out, but don't really want to go to the full extent of buffing it out, do you have any helpful hints? One mark is from the rubber part of a car bumper, the other is from some plastic. 
