Don't forget......if you are using clay, you should use it along with a good spray on cleaner / detailer. Griot's Garage sells a good product called SPEED SHINE and I've also used Meguiars "Final Inspection #34" (although I think they changed the name to Quick Detailer mist & wipe). Don't just use the clay by itself.
I use a few different polishes for getting out scratches, but my favorites are probably: Imperial Hand Glaze by 3M; Liquid Ebony by Clean Bright; and the 3 step polishes by Griot's Garage, followed by either Griot's Best of Show Wax, or good 'ol Meguiars Mirror Glaze #26 in the yellow CAN (no liquid waxes....old school, baby!).
A little "trick" for getting a deep, glossy shine is to use a water bottle and spray a fine mist of clean water onto the car right after polishing, and buff with a soft, clean cloth. Really brightens it up!
