When you have very little time, but you know you should clean up the car, here is what you could do.

Wash your car properly, using 2 buckets, and a very clean wash mitt. Very clean, because that is 1 out of 3 instances where you can and "will" scratch your paint if not very careful.

1 - washing
2 - drying
3 - wiping with a micro fiber towel

If needed, clay the car - no need to rub hard, be gentle.

Dry your car carefully, if you can blow out all the crevices.

Now here is the time saver part for you.

You can use it by hand or a machine.

1 - HD SPEED on a polishing pad (better cleaning results) or on a finishing pad

2 - HD POXY on a finishing pad.

Both products are very easy to use, the residue will come off with hardly any effort, no oily smears and give you a finish, you will like very much. They can be used on rubber, vinyl, plastic chrome, windows etc... They don't stain.

Here is an example of the look you will be treated with - great gloss, wet look and a durable finish.

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