What is a good wax/protectant to use on the w202's soft paint? I did a search of the archives and did not find any recent posts, so I thought I would ask. The Maguire's I am using doesn't seem that great.

Are the new polishes that have names like ICE-whatever or clear-whatever any good for protection? They claim no white streaking or swirls. Waxing a black car just isn't much fun. I never seem to get the polish buffed enough so that I don't start seeing swirl marks after the first wash.

Protection is important since my car sits outside a great deal.

If possible I would like something that is not outrageously priced and that doesn't take a bunch steps and half a day to apply to the car.

I figure there have to be some Obi Wan Kanobies (sp?) of detailing here who can guide me Thanks in advance.