If anyone is interested I did an article on washing a car:
http://www.greenhybrid.com/learn/art...d-vehicle.html
Here's another product to consider:
Meguiars Clear Coat Paste Car Wax
and
Meguiars Quick Mist & Wipe Detailer
Both can be had at Walmart for about $20
I personally don't have any pics to share but here are a couple posted earlier this year by PSYSHACK used on his Accord:
http://psyshack.com/bead1.jpg
http://psyshack.com/granny1.jpg
I used the paste wax for a single application last May, and 3/4 of a single can did both our vehicles- the HCH and our Grand Caravan.
I used the quick detailer 2-3x a week and after 7 months it still beads up like Psyshacks Accord.
It wipes on & off really easily just like drying.
The Grand Caravan hasn't had any of the quick detailer and still beads up nicely, but not as well as the HCH.
I've just ran out of the quick detailer so I've bought the two products again and hope to find the time this weekend for application.
Dried bugs are 100% easier to get off the forward surfaces where they collect and a garden hose washes drastically more dirt off between washing than otherwise.
Yep, I'm sold on Meguiar's.