OH boy ---- Check out thread Special Vehicle Care

My philosophy is if you can purchase at Walmart or Auto Zone the products are not necessarily junk, but close enough in my book. Meguire's does make good products and the Ultimate series is ok to fine. But Chemical Guys Maxi Suds and Mr Pink are better values and work as good or better.

If you want to wipe the vehicle down after a drive, or dust on it etc....... best products to use are the AMMONYC Frothe coupled with the Hydrate. I use this regularly and it is the best possible way to prevent scratching for a cleaning other than actually washing. Not cheap, but its the best, so why not get it.

Dry your vehicle with not only a specific micro fiber drying towel, but a lubricant to go with it. 75% of your swirls nd scratching comes from the drying phase. Best to use a Metro Sidekick or Master Blaster blower.

Let me know if you have more questions after reading that thread.

 

The only realistic purpose of waterless car wash is if it's not practical or legal to wash the car traditionally, too cold outside, water restrictions, or something like that. It's basically a system where you drench a towel with soap and water and then wipe it against the car. There are techniques to wiping, but unless you're removing something no heavier than dust, you'll likely scratch the car.

Wash it in the traditional fashion with lots of water, automotive soap, and microfiber mits and towels. I like to first soak the car with a foam cannon.