Shoult;

Rain-X already makes a car wash.

 

Actually do sealant before you wax, b/c sealant sticks better to paint, reason why it lasts so long. Plus. I would just wash once, I mean once you polish the car, you don't want any waterspouts back on there, or new scratches.

 

You have to wash after a polish. The residue left over from polishing doesn't let the wax stick to the paint.

 

I always just wiped my car off really well with microfibers.

 

Sorry, youre correct. Brain fart.

 

Here is simple to use flow chart

 

I heard that microfiber can cause static on your paint so dust can stick after wiping the car, is that true?

 

Yes, there seems to be more static created when using microfiber.

 

So at what step in the car washing process should a microfiber even be used?

 

Or what other type of fabric can I use as a final wipe besides microfiber towel without leaving any swirls and static?

 

This is the best and most simple flow chart I have ever seen. Thank you!

I usually skip the "glaze", what am I missing?

 

I use meguiars ultimate detail mist with an old towel and just lightly wipe it off after washing or waxing or even light touch ups between washing.

Key is light pressure & wiping gently to crate as little friction as possible

 

^^^ I'll try that technique this weekend, thanks!

 

I hope by "old towel" you are not talking about a cotton/bath towel. There is a good chance that will scratch the paint. I wouldn't use cotton, but microfiber only.

 

Polyester fiber less likely to scratch than cotton? My g & truck are both black, never had any issues with old towels scratching anything.

What scratches the surface is dirt & how much pressure you use when wiping it.

I see a lot of nice cars with fine scratches in the clear coat at shows, usually someone is using a dry microfiber towel to wipe it down.

My main comments earlier related to friction creation between microfiber vs cotton towels.