You know about the 2- (or 3-) bucket wash method, right? Pick up a good carwash. Check out the recent Member Poll on that subject to see some of the favorites.
Have you read up on claying? Lots of indepth info here, including one Autopia Member Article and about 1.214gazillion threads. ClayMagic and Mothers are readily available in Walmart, Autozone, etc.
I can't comment at all on swirl removal or pads; haven't taken the "PC plunge" yet.
This spring, after I clayed the (neglected and oxidized) Benz I used some
Meguiar's #7 by hand and was really impressed.
You're lucky to have S100; it's gettting rave reviews here ... as you've probably noticed already.
Also, you may want to browse thru the Detailing Product Reviews forum. It has lots of indepth discussion of specific products. Good tips and recommendations also turn up in the Member Polls.
And remember ... before and after pics!
