What about the engine bay? I haven't cleaned mine since owning the car and it looks horrible. What's the best way to do it without knocking something loose?
I use just plain ol dish washing soap and a wash mit on the exterior and wheels...never really liked anything else...inside i use maguires leather cleaner and use the leather wipes for the dash, doors, etc....tires just plain armorall
And Griot's has good stuff too. I'll be going down there next week. They like to show the customers how to use their products with hands-on demonstrations (if you can get to Tacoma). And they hold detailing how-to events for my Mustang club and give us door prizes and free food.
I use 3M Performance Finnish. it goes on easy and you need very little. The car feels like its coated in satin. Three times a year or so I use Mequires Clay bar kit to keep it perfect and swirl free and to remove the old wax and micro-crap from the air. Use a micro fiber applicator for waxing.
Inside, I just use mild soap and water and only micro fiber towels touch anything on the car. Turtle Wax F-21 Super Protector is used on the interior and leather also on the tires, its very good and lasts a long time.
I have had my 07 GT since July of 06 and it still looks brand new but for a few small un avoidable little chips in the front.
Wash - Meguiars Gold Class with wash mitt
Dry - Sonus drying towels from Autopia
Polish/Wax - One coat of Klasse All In One followed by two coats of P21S carnauba wax (I leave 24 hrs between coats)