Originally Posted by Cmike2780

1-Its unnecessary to use detail spray before you apply as so long as the surface is clean. Polish to remove swirls and contaminants. I use detail spray to remove the haze after applying wax or polish.

2. It's good to wax every 3-6 months. The synthetic waxes tend to last on longer side. A good soap that doesnt remove the wax goes a long way.

3. You polish when necessary. To correct paint imperfections like swirls and scratches. Do not make polishing a weekend ruotine. You only have so much clear coat to work with. Just apply a new coat of wax when all you need is protection. Polishing essentially removes a very thin layer of the clear coat to give you that smooth finish. Polish is like ultra fine sandpaper.

4. Swirl x is a polish and works the same as any other polish. There are varying degrees of polishes from coarse to ultra fine. You must apply in stages and use the least amount (finest grit) required to correct the paint. You always end with an ultra fine polish before applying new wax. Clay as much as you want. That wont damage the paint so long as you use plenty of detail spray and a freshly washed surface. Clay bar only removes stuff stuck on the surface and has no abrasives to remove clear coat.