I would love to see what they applied and how it was applied. Being notoriously doubtful of anything a dealer wants to do to a car before delivery, I would guess all they did is polish the clearcoat and off you went. I doubt they actually applied additional clearcoat which would require some significant time in the body shop. The finish on the Dakota would probably look just as good today without the additional treatment at the dealer.

Anyway, negativity over. I have always had good luck with Ford clearcoats. All I ever do is wash them and occasionally use a good clearcoat cleaner - usually Maguires. I never wax or buff my cars and they always maintain a nice finish. I was told a long time by an auto body guy that waxing and buffing are bad for clearcoats. I have been following his advice for almost 20 years and have always had good looking cars since.

Just my opinion of course.