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For the record, the car I used this on is a silver 2006 Honda Accord Coupe (V6AT, if anyone cares). I admit I've somewhat neglected the paint since I first bought the car (6 months earlier, used), but have manned-up to the task now, as a California summer beating would KILL my paint. After reading a ton of reviews, on a ton of products, it came down to purchasing a silicone based product like Nu Finish, or a Teflon based product like 5 Star Shine, as waxing my car every few weeks won't fit on my agenda. Since 5 Star Shine is more expensive than I'd like, and there isn't a wide user base to consult on the product, I chose silicone. FYI, silicone sealants work differently than waxes. The benefits: they generally last much longer (3x to 5x), and generally protect the paint better. The caveats: They don't shine as well as some waxes can, and may cause problems if the paint needs reapplication and the shop doesn't prepare the surface properly, as the silicone will travel to the bottom the paint over time. Now before you apply this product, you should prepare the paint as best as possible. Wash the car with a car-wash soap (I caution you against using dish-washing liquid). Be sure to remove ALL stuck residue. Clay the car, if necessary, and be sure to remove any lubricant (gently wash again) before continuing. Now apply this product with a soft, new, cotton applicator of your choice onto your car (you may want to work in sections). You should make an effort to not let any get onto anything else but the paint, as some people apparently have had a problem cleaning it, though I didn't. You'll let the product dry to a haze (only a few minutes), then gently buff off. It's that simple! This whole process took me about one and a half hours as my car was VERY dirty. The product stinks of a paint-type product, but was very easy to apply and hand-buff off. Immediately after your hard work, the shine looks decent, much better than without a polish, but you'll have to wait AT LEAST a few hours later until the shine gets much deeper and more reflective (it will). Now, as I said, the shine isn't nearly as deep or reflective as I've seen on some cars (I'll assume waxed to death), but Nu Finish get a solid B+ as I couldn't stop staring at my car under a street light that night. The car's finish was very smooth also. Functionality-wise, it's obvious that there's a protective coating on top of the paint, and that's very important to me. The directions said that it can be applied onto chrome, so I redid the whole process on my alloys (hey, metal's metal). They definitely shined more, and brake dust seems to have trouble sticking to them! BTW, I still have a half-bottle left, afterwards! I declare success. I really hope this review was helpful, and I'll post an update on this product's endurance in good time. P.S. Please remember to help support your local car stores; They might be a little more expensive than Walmart, but pumping a few dollars into your community businesses goes a LONG way.