My "new" Crossfire is in the garage, waiting for the mail-order lien to be released so that I can register the car.

But giving my "MiniCuda" its first wash is on the to-do list (as is prepping my old car for sale). My normal wash procedure is likely inadequate for this XF.

What basic products and procedures are appropriate for the routine wash-jobs (~1 hour or less)? I see many bits and pieces in various threads here, but ...

I already have available many clean buckets, a relatively new wash mitt (and a couple of older ones), new/washed microfiber towels, and _hot and cold_ running water at the garden hose.

What cleaning products/tools should I pick up, and where? On my daily-drivers I just use Ivory liquid for the washes, Simple Green/Purple Power for degreasers, Windex for the windows, and 409/Fantastik for door jambs, etc. I'd first look for such products at WM, and then at the local car parts stores, then lastly mailorder.

The car is/will be garaged year 'round, and only driven in the summers.

Thanks!