Step 1: Beginning with the full 3 step cleaning process which includes a clearcoat buff cleaner, gloss wax (Either Mother's California Gold or Meguiars. Gliptone actually makes a better buff cleaner and gloss wax, but they are not readily found). and finishing with Zymol's Estate Wax.
Step 2: Just compound with Zymol and occasional wax enhancer.
Intermediate: Occasional full washes with Mother's Non wax strip car wash.
Step 3: Finishing the season off in the fall with a full build-up of wax for the winter.