I am now a huge fan of the Autoglym Products. Ive used Meguiars in the past, but after seeing the results of Autoglym. I switched over.
This was also done by hand. Would be easier if you have a machine. But still comes out really glossy and sharp.

Autoglym Resin Polish followed by Autoglym wax.

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Lol. No worries. Thats why I did it by hand too .. needed the work. the PC orbital polishers are good at not burning through the paint or clear coat. Just that they are expensive.
The Autoglym products can even be bought at Canadian Tire and Part Source. I usually buy it at Canadian Tire when they are on sale. Its more expensive than the Meguairs line, but worth it. And Canadian Tire usually has them on sale once in a while.

Thanks for the advice and info!  I have 4 to do, so we'll see how it goes.  Have never done clay bar before, though people I've known have recommended it.

I just this spring did 2 cars, neither was a base/clear paint, with 3 stage Meguiars ( compound, polish, ceramic wax ). Bought at Walmart because it was much cheaper than CTC. Extremely happy with both the 65 and 78.
Having said that AutoGlym products are top notch.
I chose the Meguiars this time because of availabilty, price and ease of pickup during the lockdowns when we weren't allowed in the retail stores.

I use nufinish on my boat and daily driver, have used it for years, it stands up well. Ive been using Meguiars lately on my black 63, seems to go on and off easier than nufinish.

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Thanks for the suggestion, guys.  I've used Nufinish before and have been happy with it.  The Meguiars that I used just brought the gloss up a notch over the others I've used.

I've also been using this product: https://bigerics.com/collections/exterior/products/flash-liquid-paste-wax-32-oz-114432-12-cs, because it's just so easy to use - wipe it on, wipe it off, no residue... leave it on for hours in the sunlight or humidity when you had to take a call and forgot about it (senior's moment) and it just wipes off.  Recomended to me by a coworker and car guy and it works great but I find the shine doesn't last as long as I'd like it to.

I am curious about the ceramic products out there, and how they compare to what I've used before.

Will definitely check out Autoglym.  They may be more expensive. but IMHO if you amortize the cost over the life of the bottle (usually years with me), price differences tend to be negligible. 

I basically want the product with the highest gloss that lasts the longest and is easy to put on and take off.  The same thing everybody else wants... lol.

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And if you want the highest gloss and wanna stick with Autoglym. Stick with the Autoglym super resin polish and Autoglym Ultra HD Wax. Its $60 for the wax alone, but you can usually get it on sale. And like you had mentioned it will last you along time. A little goes along way and it also lasts longer as well. I have not tried their new Ceramic wax product so I cant talk on that. 

Let us know how it goes. 

 

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I have had excellent results with a wax called Liquid Tech Finish First, it is a synthetic formula that bonds to paint to form a durable all weather finish. It goes on easy and buffs off nicely and leaves a beautiful shine. The 16 ounce can that I bought for $29.99 over 20 years ago for my black 66 Canso SD, still has lots left for my 65 Chevelle.

I use Mr Zoggs.

Sonax has a decent wax at fair price. I'm looking to try Adam's brilliant glaze next. McGuire's had a great synthetic a few years ago but seems to be off the market.