[randywebb]

Meguairs NXT is probably the best all around wax out there right now.

No, $200 is not worth it for a rotary buffer. Use a Porter-Cable random orbit sander for $60 - or for free if you already have one.

yes, but don't use rubbing compound - it is dangerous stuff. Get some Meguairs Body Scrub and go over it repeatedly with the P/C with a buffing pad on it. This will remove what can be removes w/o destroying the finish.

Do a search and you will find many many threads on these issues. Besides Meguairs, the 3M stuff is good. Meguairs gives xlnt support and a wide range of quality products - most can be had at Target or Sprawl-Mart (if you don't mind subsidizing serfdom). Larry's carcareonline.com site is also good. Pelican has most items but you will have to wait for shipping.

Zaino has some sort of religious cult following that has not yet drunk the Kool-Aide.

P21s is fine stuff but my tests show it is no better than Meguairs Gold Class, while NXT is better.

Zymol (real kind) is very nice as long as the car never leaves your museum - if it does, the stuff will last abotu 15 minutes...

Zurtle (Zymol that doesn't cost as much as a fine French perfurme) is made by Turlte wax and has the same quality ...