That Miata looks great. S100 is good stuff. The guys over on Autopia are suggesting Souveran over NXT for a "dark" shine. I'm gonna have to give it a whirl.
As for drying, I use a friggen leaf blower! My microfibers are only to "touch up" some areas that are still a little wet. I like the leaf blower. Not only does it help keep off the swirls...but it's also way faster than drying by hand.
But alas, it's still a daily driver and will get its share of swirls and rock chips. But hell, I think half the fun is getting rid of the swirls.
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