Well, I went with Mother's and completed the clay bar today. I think it was FP who suggested to put a plastic bag on your hand and run it over the surface both before and after. I couldn't believe the difference. In fact, had I not done that I'm not sure if I would have been as impressed. But it looks great now. I am following up with the small bottle of wax that came in the kit. Thanks to everyone for their input on this thread.