Thanks for the kind words. This particular Nitro cleaning was a full detail including cleaning the fender wells, tires, and wheels. Washing, drying, and cleaning door jambs. Next to begin the waxing I clayed to remove contaminants, dressed the trim, paint cleaner, sealer, and wax. Polished the chrome and cleaned the glass, polished the glass, and cleaned glass again to remove residue. The last step is to apply a good coating of tire shine. Not to mention a full cleaning of the interior.
That happens twice a year just for a weekly normal washing I would again clean the fender wells, wheels, and tires. Wash, dry, and clean door jambs. Apply a quick detailer to bring back some gloss in the paint, clean glass and apply tire shine. Vacuum interior.
About once a month I will again do my full detail but replace the clay, paint cleaner, sealer, and wax with a high quality single step cleaner wax. Using this can turn a 8 hour full detail into a 3-4 hour quick detail.
The only thing that touches my paint is chenille wash mitt and to apply the wax/cleaners I use microfiber pads and remove with edgeless microfiber towels. I learned the hard way on my truck when I was learning a few years ago that spiderwebbing and swirl marks are 99% of the time self induced. For one thing I don't use automatic car washes because even the brushes and high water pressure can cause defects. If you notice while you are drying you missed a spot never use the drying towel to remove it - wash that area and dry. With no lubrication it would be like sandpaper on your paint. Something as simple as a piece of dirt left in your wash mitt can make a big mess. To lessen the risk I use two buckets - one to hold car wash solution, the other has pure clean water to rinse. Never lay a wash mitt or towel on the ground - you're asking for trouble and never use a clay after dropping it and always wax afterwards because clay WILL remove wax. To test a towel to see how soft it is rub with a good deal on a back of a CD and if it leaves marks they are too hard for paint.
