This might sound ridiculous, but I typically wax my cars after every other wash or so. It's not that they need the attention or it being an obsession, it's more about my love for my vehicles. Needless to say I go through a lot of wax, and therefore I've tried many brands and many products. This wax by Meguiars is the absolute best of any I've ever worked with, including all other Meguiars product lines, and I've been using it since my discovering this particular series a couple of years ago. My application is by hand with an applicator pad, but I prefer to remove it with an orbital buffer for speed using the appropriate bonnet. Then I fine detail by hand. If you're looking for a deeper shine I suggest using the mirror glaze "show car finish" prior to waxing with 26... The reflection is amazing when finished. I have literally had people stop to comment. One final note, it's excellent on black.