I agree..Nu Finish is great. It's what I'm using on my car. Only problem is it gives off a lot of wax dust if you let it haze for too long

 

I use Liquid Glass. I haven't seen a shine like that even from showroom cars. One word of caution, if you have hole like scratches in your paint, get them fixed first. I had a couple of those on my hood, and they are white spots now. To get Liquid Glass off takes mineral spirits or varsol and 00 Steel Wool. Sounds scary, and it indeed is, but I never plan on taking it off. The more coats of it you put on, the shinier it gets. It's about $22at advance auto, but god does it work wonders.

 

I would highly recomment Gold Class Meguiars.
Used time and again to a successful shine, and not as pricy.

3M stuff is good too.

 

I agree with "Gary 06". For many years now I've used "Meguiar's" products with great success.

Wash: Gold Class Shampoo & Conditioner
Scratch X Blemish Remover (If Needed)
Step 1: Deep Crystal System Paint Cleaner
Step 2: Deep Crystal System Polish
Step 3: Deep Crystal System Carnauba Wax

I'm thinking though, when my Deep Crystal System 1, 2, & 3 run out I'll replace with their "Gold Class" series.

CX5T Lover

 

I also use Nu Finish Liquid Car Polish on my ride. It works great!

 

I've been a Zaino Zombie for many years -

 

Hey gang - see the input on the waxes. I can say that I use the NXT Techwax 2.0 on our jeep, awesome product and beautiful shine with it. I occasionally take the jeep offroad in the mud, and the mud falls right off at the wash! Do some research and you will find the right product for you!! Dane

 

I like Meguiar's products and buy the "commercial" grade stuff in bulk online. Usually the gallon containers and then mix/dilute to my needs. I really like their synthetic spray wax and use it every time I wash our vehicles.

When I first get a vehicle I use a high alkaline soap like dishwasher soap to strip away all surface contaminants and any sealants which may be on it. Then I use a clay bar method to remove any fallout and then I use a surface polish and seal with a quality wax. If I use the spray wax at each wash I rarely ever have to go back through that original process again.

Here's our current CX-5 after a recent wash/spray wax. That paint is dry.

 

Have it ceramic coated. A coating has the best gloss and it lasts for many, many years. Unless you get a consumer coating then it won't last as long