Matt,
Congrats on your "new" ride. Know the feeling!

In my experience there is nothing that works as well for reconditioning
paint on these, and preventing oxidation as penetrol. A link to google with
LOTS of info.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=penetrol

I used it on my van and the top early spring '05 and it looks the same now
with ordinary washing.
The only settings I use at the carwash are wash, rinse and spotless rinse,
or whatever that last option is. Sometimes engine cleaner when it's time for
that, as well.

Bob Stevens
'87 Westy Syncro "Passion Fruit"
http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare/87westysyncro.msnw

> I know that we all care about our 'loafs of love' and want to take the
> best
> care possible, so I guess my SECOND question is . . . does anyone use
> anything OTHER than the 'protective wax' setting at the local
> do-it-yourself
> car wash?