Moreaux-I used Meguiars 3 step process. This makes your X shine and it protects! I highly recommend it. I have only had my X in the winter, so I take it to the car wash and use the pressure sprayers. If it is really cold I go through a tunnel car wash. We have one here in Indy called Mike's that does really good at both washing and drying, which makes it easy in the winter. Once it gets warmer out I plan to wash it by hand. I try to wash it at least once a week, depending on the weather and amount of salt on the roads. I just waxed mine for the first time recently, and plan to do it maybe twice a year (once before summer and once before winter). I agree with legend to wash it twice before you wax, and I like to use a dishwashing detergent to clean it before I wax it. This gets EVERYTHING off of it before the wax is applied (not the clear coat or paint of course!!) That should about cover it! Good Luck!!

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