I've never been a "car guy" but I always tried to keep my cars clean as it seemed the right thing to do. I didn't do the whole waxing thing as it was as someone put it, an appliance mentality and I just didn't see the need to waxing a car as it seemed just a waste of time...not anymore. I seldom let it stay dirty more than a day and I wax it frequently and polish it frequently as well.
I actually showed up for a local meet with a little rain dust and some break dust (it is an NA after all) and the surprised look on Shark067's face was enough that I can't let that happen again...