I’ve been detailing cars since I learned how to do it from a co-worker a few years back. This is what I do:
- wash car with only water, no soap
- claybar entire car (can find this at any autozone or similar)
- use Meguiar’s 3 step detailing system
i) Paint Cleaner
ii) shine
iii) wax
I then use a duster every week or so to get the little dust particles off. They come off very smoothly especially once you’ve waxed the car. I’m a fan of meguiar’s products, so I also use their glass cleaner, tire cleaner, and interior wipes, but you can use anything that works. (note: do not use their rim cleaner on rims, ive found that it scratches them. Using wd-40 works surprisingly well). For the claybar, again, get alot of lubricant between the clay and the car (i just made sure it was wet with water at all times). The streaks come off with wd-40 easily though.