I use the turtle was ICE car wash soap. I dry with one of thos jelly blades and then go back over what is left wet with a natural chamois. I also like the turtle wax ICE was too. you can apply it in direct sunlight, it is easy to use and looks pretty good too. I use the mothers wheel polish on a power cone for my wheels. You can use a micro fiber towel to apply the wax, but you have to was and dry them first or you will get lent all over the car. If you get a line from water running out of cracks after the rest of the car is gone you can use some of that spray on quick wax and that should take care of any water spots that you might have missed.
What town do you live in? I am in new hampshire right now but will be transfering to Norfolk in January. Do You know of any good tuners in VA or north eastern North Carolina? I can't wait to get away from all of this cold weather
I am so sick of it. Well, have fun washing your car, I'm doing mine tomorrow.