I use JaxWax liquid wax and Swirl Remover for a thorough detail and Meguiars Quik Wax spray between washes. I also have a battery powered orbital buffer made by Ryobi that i use. Its not powerful enough to get out deep scratches (which i dont really have) but i just use it as a wax remover. Its better than using 5+ microfiber towels. Theres so much wax on my car that water beads off and i dont even need to use soap, just a power washer then dry it off.
Ive taken excellent care for my car since the day i brought it home and it shows. Yea i have some rock chips here and there on the hood and front bumper but that expected from a daily driver thats over 2 years old. But the paint is still super smooth and super shiny
But i highly recommend JaxWax products and this would br a great starter kit:
http://store.jaxwax.com/Jax-Wax-Scra...it-p/jgk01.htm
My car