foxe,

I definitely would not go through car washes, espeically with a black car. You'll see so many swirls and scratches it might make you cry

I'd strongly recommend getting a paint prtoection product like CrystalGuard. I'd get a Pro kit and maintaint it with the CG Quick chemical. You'll love the gloss and protection. Best of all, you won't have to wax your car anymore. This replaces wax so you save money in the end with detailing. :lol: