Ok, I'm a newb for a nice car with the great paint and clearcoat finish. Most of the other cars/trucks I've owned have been 2nd and sometimes 3rd hand so the paint is shot by the time I get them. This is the only car I've had where the paint is still in great shape, no swirls. I want to keep it that way.

I've been reading the forums and have a question or two about the cleaning and car of the car. So if I sound confused, it's because I've never had a nice car like this before, and finally had the chance to get one (love the car...)

There are a lot of car care products out there. I stopped in AutoZone today and bought some microfiber towels and 2 cleaning mitts (one for the top and one for the bottom of the car as I read this is the way to do it). Also got a soft bristled brush for the wheels so as not to mar the finish. And a new clean bucket.

There were a lot of cleaners/soaps on the shelf. I've heard dishwashing soap is great, so is laundry detergent (believe it or not I've had it recommended). I have some of Amway's LOC (liquid organic cleaner) which is a mild cleanser (can be used as hand soap) that makes lots of suds.

What to use???

I don't have a lot of time unfortunately, so I also need a good recommendation for a polish/wax that will not take a lot of time to use and will still keep the car nice and shiny.

I live in Arizona, and we have very hard water. So that may need to be factored in also. I've chipped a tooth drinking it (lol, jk).

Thanks!