I'm too lazy to wash and wax my car, but I guess it's something I had to do since I have a 2007 E.

My 2 week old Element back in January.
http://cavycam.com/car/newe.jpg

About 2 weeks ago after a wash and wax.
http://cavycam.com/car/waxede.jpg

After seeing the Zaino thread I wanted to take some better pictures, but there isn't any landscaping in my neighborhood yet to reflect off the car so I tried taking some pictures in my garage. I've been doing some work in my garage the last two weeks and didn't notice how dusty my car had gotten until I took this picture with the flash on.

http://cavycam.com/car/dustye.jpg

This was the best picture even with the dust on my car.

http://cavycam.com/car/reflecte1.jpg

I didn't realize black cars could be so shiny!

I spent $8 for 1 galllon of Turtle Wax ICE Car Wash(this should last a few years since I'm so lazy!) and $21 on a combo kit of Turtle Wax ICE Liquid Polish and Spray Detailer. I haven't tried the spray detailer yet.

It looks like you have the mirrored door mod :cool:

That is what I like about the TW Ice products, you can do the whole wash & wax in under 2 hours, and get a great shine. I also put a couple of coats of the wax on the rims and nothing sticks to them. :) :)

Rim waxing! Why didn't I think of that! Friggin' brake dust be gone!