Basically what the others have said - use a HIGH quality wax like Meguiars or Mothers or Zaino Bros. Follow the directions closely - that is, wash, dry wax and buff with the right materials, never in direct sunlight, etc.

If you drop a sponge, mitt or rag on the ground - use a new one. Or certainly wash the $hit of the old one.

Always give the truck a thourough hosing off under pressure from the hose before laying a sponge to it, to get as much loose grit off as possible.

Wash only with "car wash" goop and never dishwashing liquid. However, I used the latter for my first wash to make sure it was clear of funk and then applied two coats of nice wax; the first a polish, the second a pure wax.

After you wash, use a chamois to dry it - again, don't do this in the sun if you can avoid it, and keep the truck wet all over until you're done washing and start to dry it.

Black, as hot as it looks - requires a lot of care to prevent swirls and all that.

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2001 Solar Yellow SE 4x4 V6 5spd