I hardly ever do a real wash of my vehicles. When the weather is not being a SOB and it's nice and dry I dust them off with my California Duster and them wipe them down with a micro fiber towel and spray bottle of water (usually two or three times a week). After being driven in the rain I just use the spray bottle of water and a nice thick terry towel to wipe everything down. Then I usually follow that with a spray wax or detailer. In the winter time temps permitting I will go to the do it yourself car wash and spray soap it and wipe it with my wash mitt. If there is snow and salt on the roads I just go to the coin wash every few days and hose them off with water. Clay bar, wax and polish twice a year (before winter and after winter). My 12 year old Jeep and 6 year old Mazda 6 still look great and they have been been outside everyday since they were new. The Malibu will get the same treatment.
first time washing and waxing the Bu
Figured I'd post a few pics of my first wash and wax of the Bu. Took me a few hours but I think it came out nice, a lot better than when I drove it off the lot 
Also used the clay bar for the first time, was a little hesitant on using it, but from what I read it's a good idea to use it...
Also used the clay bar for the first time, was a little hesitant on using it, but from what I read it's a good idea to use it...
