Thanks for the replies guys, just the kind of good stuff I am looking for. There are a couple things that I would like some feedback on. The first is when you are applying wax or polish or even detailer do you use circular or straight line movements. I was told years ago to use straight left to right motions to prevent swirl marks. However most of the so called "pros" on youtube use circular motions plus the orbital machines obviously work with circular.

The second question concerns those times especially during the summer months where you go 5,6 or more days without rain but the car picks up dust, pollen and assorted other thing. In the past with my light colored vehicles I have had good result using one of those California Dusters followed by a wipe down with water or detailer and a soft towel. Once again one of the youtube "pros" seems to think the dusters can scratch more than a wipe down with a spray detailer and a good micro fiber towel. Just wondering what you guys think.