[kobrak]

Things have probably changed a bit since I last was doing body work, but I still never wax any car I own. I was told by an old body man that this seals the paint and does not allow it to breath. Also every time u wax a car it actually scratches the paint. No matter what u use it creates finite scratches;( Same goes for using a shami (spelling) to dry a car. Bad deal there as u can never get the thing as clean as it was new. Adds more scratches. I use baby diapers and soft water. If really dirty I try to soak it and then wipe it down carefully.

Of course things are problably a bit different now with the tougher Urethanes and clears?

I remember once I had a 67 chevelle (painted it black) I had done and it turned out pretty darn good. About a year later, it was sitting in the garage with just a fine layer of dust over it. My little sister decided to write her name in the dust. Could still see it when I sold the car two years later. Point is the more u rub on the paint...............the harder it becomes to keep it looking good.