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As a complete newbie to this level of appearance care, this is one of those classic "You don't know what you're asking for" scenarios. I truly had no idea there was so much to this before I asked. True that there is a lot of variety in the responses here. People have offered numerous products...

Would something like saran wrap work too?

Never heard of the baggy test. Is this a good explanation? The "plastic bag" clay bar test - you'll say WOW! - Washing, Drying, and Decontamination - Adams Forums

So then it seems the consensus is to not bother claying unless I polish. That's fair, honestly it seems like too much work anyway for me. I'm not going THAT far, for sure.

I did also get a claying kit, it doesn't seem that difficult to do just requires a lot of patience. I feel like claying is a good example of the thing I didn't want to do, though. But waxing/claying isn't something you do many times a year so for that reason i don't mind giving it a shot. Is...

Is it reasonable to save washing the wheels for last? That way I don't need to waste a bucket of shampoo & water. Most of what I'm reading says people empty the bucket used to wash the wheels before washing the body. Is there a specific reason people do them first?

Thanks. One poster suggested that waxing is quite simple actually, and it doesn't seem like I have to do it that often (couple times a year) so once I get all my stuff I ordered I will do a wax. I bought this for now: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004HCM9H4 Hopefully I can just rub it on...

Hmm, I don't have shady spots. What's the harm in washing a car in direct sunlight? Would early in the morning or evening suffice if I don't have shade?

Thanks everyone. I really appreciate how friendly and helpful everyone is being. So basically the power wash is "nice" but not required, and seems like only a replacement for the water hose. Is that about right? If I already decided to get it, does that mean there isn't much sense in doing the...

Hey everyone! I just joined the community so I apologize if I'm asking questions that are too basic. I'm not a detail pro or anything; really I know very little about cars other than oil change and driving it. Growing up, my dad always taught me to wash a car with a garden hose, brush, and dish...