To properly protect your paint, you will need to do a few different steps. As mentioned, everyone has a different way to do it, but this way gives you amazing protection, but also great gloss.
Find a good coating. I use AMMO NYC Reflex for example. You will wash the car with normal car soap, but add a few shots of dish soap in to help strip everything you have on the paint. Then use a damp microfiber towel to dry the car. You dont want to use any sort of lubricant as it may cause the coating to not adhere properly. Apply the coating as per the manufacturers directions. Coatings give a REALLY protective base and give a good amount of base gloss. Coatings can last a year or even more depending on the manufacturer, but do not pick your product based on how long it will last because a lot of manufacturers seem to over do it.
Then do a good sealant. I use AMMO NYC Skin for example. This goes on just like wax, but sealants are man made so they last longer and protect better. Super easy to do. Sealants typically give better gloss as well, but not quite what a Carnauba wax will. Sealants will last 6 months to a year.
Then do a wax. I use AMMO NYC Creme. This is a Carnauba wax and due to the fact that it is a natural product, it does not last long. Carnauba typically flashes at 100F so it burns off quickly. You can do wax once a month, or just before you go to a car show kind of thing. Carnauba gives the best gloss, and gives the paint that wet look. Like I said, carnauba wax can last a month, maybe two.
Then you can wash the car normally (without dish soap), and typically this set up will last up to a year. I do it every 6 months just to be safe. Water still beads amazingly after a year though.
Find a good coating. I use AMMO NYC Reflex for example. You will wash the car with normal car soap, but add a few shots of dish soap in to help strip everything you have on the paint. Then use a damp microfiber towel to dry the car. You dont want to use any sort of lubricant as it may cause the coating to not adhere properly. Apply the coating as per the manufacturers directions. Coatings give a REALLY protective base and give a good amount of base gloss. Coatings can last a year or even more depending on the manufacturer, but do not pick your product based on how long it will last because a lot of manufacturers seem to over do it.
Then do a good sealant. I use AMMO NYC Skin for example. This goes on just like wax, but sealants are man made so they last longer and protect better. Super easy to do. Sealants typically give better gloss as well, but not quite what a Carnauba wax will. Sealants will last 6 months to a year.
Then do a wax. I use AMMO NYC Creme. This is a Carnauba wax and due to the fact that it is a natural product, it does not last long. Carnauba typically flashes at 100F so it burns off quickly. You can do wax once a month, or just before you go to a car show kind of thing. Carnauba gives the best gloss, and gives the paint that wet look. Like I said, carnauba wax can last a month, maybe two.
Then you can wash the car normally (without dish soap), and typically this set up will last up to a year. I do it every 6 months just to be safe. Water still beads amazingly after a year though.
