I put myself through college detailing cars and its something that I've always enjoyed and I find it therapeutic.  I love talking to my neighbours, but they know not to bug me when I'm cleaning my car - it's me time!  My car has mostly original paint but some has been resprayed over the years.  It's pearl white which is relatively easy to maintain from a swirl-mark perspective.  Generally, it gets one solid day of detailing per year (engine, wheels off, clay, polish, wax) and the rest is just easy maintenance touch-ups. In the summer, I wash my daily-driven truck by hand once per week or so if the weather is cooperative but in the winter I have no issues using an automated wash for the truck. ... View more