Originally posted by 2G Sport:
Hmmm...I picked up some of that Eagle 1 Wax As You Dry stuff today, and I am very pleased. Flame me, but I'm not going to sell my soul (and wallet) to the Zaino Brothers just so my car can shine like no other. I'm sure it's great, but for the everyday guy who has limited time and a nagging wife, this stuff works for me. I always get compliments on how nice my car looks after I wash and dry it(Before this Eagle 1 stuff). BTW, I have never done a "true" wax job to this car. Of course, these are average people(Some Contour owners even), not show car judges and the like. I think this stuff is good enough for the everyday user...just spray a small amount on an area at a time, and wipe with terry cloth towel. Of course I got the majority of the water off with the water blade first 
, but it says you can use while wet too. $4.50 @ Wal-Mart baby. :p Whatever, gets the job done, right?
In the end it does come down to how much time and money you are willing to spend, which varies for all of us.
I too am quite satisfied with just a regular wash. The biggest reason I am starting to wax now is because it protects the paint (kinda of adds a nice protective layer)...Im not a shine/reflections freak (my car is silver), i just like a clean look.
A few days ago I pulled up to a completely customized jetta (was not my cup of tea), but it was strinkingly clean (it was silver too)...no crazy shine, etc. just CLEAN!! That's what I am aiming for with my silver tour...
