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I have tried and used everything. However, in the last few years, I have left it to the pros who wax by hand. I have it fully detailed, including under the hood and underbody about every 6-8 months ($125) In between I have it washed once a week and waxed every few months. $40

If waxing yourself, spray onto cloth if anywhere near body molding, then apply from cloth onto paint. Usually will get a little wax on molding which comes off with vinylx cleaner (same stuff to use on dash and non leather interior parts).

Unless ultimate ease is your goal, go with liquid wax (like the Mequire's suggested by another poster) that you pour onto cloth, as I recall the spray on stuff has a mild cleaner(abrasive) in it which you don't need if you take good care of the paint.

Eric
97 540ia Aspen Silver

: What spray on wax do you use, Eric? Does it leave any unsightly residue on the black rub strips?
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: The once a year pro wax is probably doable, maybe even twice a year, if I can find a place that doesn't mechanically buff the clearcoat right off the car in the process.

: : Pay someone to do it right once a year. In between, use spray on wax which is as easy as it gets. Spray it on out of a pump bottle and wipe it off.

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Thanks for the advice, Eric. (nt) Lon 23:26 7/02/2000 (0)

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