Hand polishing/waxing Q's

[JonFrankMc]

I hate doing this but last night I read for hours on here trying to get a grasp of what needs to be done. Lots of great info but it just confused me more.

I plan on detailing my truck, more than it ever has been. It is not a show truck by any stretch, just my driver. It has some clear coat peel in the bed rails, burn through on the rear fenders, bubbles of rust on the rockers and various "first truck" scratches/nicks on it.

All of that to say, I can use much of a cutting agent and I will be doing this by hand.

I guess I'm looking for a cleaning polish and then a wax. I want to attain that "WET" look the best I can.

I have read good things about Malm's but I'm not sure. Should I use a clay bar then a good carnauba (Malms)?

Pic of paint...keep in mind pics always make it look better: