I tried to edit the post with the pics, but it timed out before I could finish...here's what I did...
I started this detailing project with a good dousing of Simple Green in the engine bay. Rinsed with a garden hose (no high pressure hose used here). Finished off all of the plastic with Original Bike Spirits. Next I moved on to the exterior. Using the two bucket method, a MF sponge, and Turtle Wax Zip Wash, I'd wash a panel, then using a Mother's Speed 2.0 clay bar dipped in the washing solution, I'd go over the same panel again. You can really feel the drag on the clay bar while it's removing the contaminants, and then you can feel it glide over the surface once it's clean. The 2.0 is great for large flat surfaces, and shallow curves, but I really could have used just a piece of clay bar for the tight curves. Other than that, I really like the 2.0 clay bar. I did go over the wheels with the high pressure hose, which did a great job. All I had to do to them afterwards was wipe them down with the MF towels. Once the vehicle was washed, clay barred, and dried, I moved on to waxing. I was excited to try the Turtle Wax Seal and Shine for the first time. Everything I had heard about it was nothing but good reviews. I sprayed down a section of the hood and proceeded to wipe it down. To say I was disappointed with this stuff is an understatement. I didn't leave an even shine. It looked blotchy, and no amount of buffing would correct it. I'm glad it was only $8. I got out my trusty bottle of Collinite 845 and went to town! This is still my favorite wax/sealant. Once I was done applying the Collinite, I treated all of the outside glass with Rain-X. Next, all of the inside glass was cleaned using Sprayway and MF towels, and all inside panels treated with Original Bike Spirits, except for the dash. I just clean the dash and don't put any products on it. They just seem to add to the outgassing and ends up on the inside of the windshield, becoming more of a pain to clean off. I also used leather cleaner on the seats, though they pretty clean to start with. Of course the inside was vacuumed, and I pressure washed the floor mats. It was a two day job, but well worth the effort! BTW, the wife and I are really enjoying the CX-9!