I always hand wash my vehicles and am a big fan of Eagle-1 Wax As You Dry. I'll use Mothers Back To Black or Aerospace 303 Protectant on interior plastic.  I buy what ever is on sale for car washing or tire shine and never use Armor All on anything except tires and never wash a car with dish washing detergeant.

i go with SmartWax!

they got everything you need to make your car shine inside and out and everywhere in between!!

I use meguires for the wash and  Zymol to wax.

boblamb58 does addidng some of the Zymol to the wash help?

I'm new to Scion and this web site and totally ignorant about wash and wax and stuff.  I'm embarrassed to say I am one of those gals who has used dishwashing liquid.

Well, after reading all your great advice/experiences I went to Walmart and bought Meguiars 3 step package that had the clay in it.  Cuz it was cheapest at $14+, Mequiars web site wanted $29.  I used it on my 1995 Civic and love the results (except the pain in my neck).  I liked the ease of use and how easy it was to get the wax off.  I will continue to try all the different brands y'all mentioned til I find what works best for me.  My new Scion is still garaged so doesn't need washing yet.  Next guinea pig will be the 98 Ford Explorer.

Thanks for settin this car ignorant gal straight!  I will never use dishwashing liquid again!!

Hey Geezer -
No problems using Back to Black on the *interior* (e.g, the dash)? Its says it is for exterior use.
Also, which do you prefer (303 or B2B), or for what type of problems do you use each for?
My flat dash area above the glove compartment has started to get white spots on it, as if
it was painted and the paint is coming off! I've only used ArmourAll Original and water (damp cloth).
Gee, which do I suspect is causing the problem, hmm? 
Thanks!
- Mike