I am new to car care. I just bought a C 43 GLC and want to wash and wax or equivalent. The color is alpine gray. Can anyone give me some pointers as to what I need to get and what would be the easiest to apply? I’ve heard good things about some of the ceramic sprays. Are these good? Thanks for any assistance. Please tell me what I need

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There’s lots of videos on YouTube. Look at Esoteric, they seem to be squared away.

Nice pick with the GLC. For someone new, ceramic spray coatings are a great way to get started—they’re simple to use and give solid gloss and water beading. Just spray on a clean, dry surface and buff off. If you end up liking the results, you might eventually consider a professional ceramic coating—it lasts way longer and really makes maintenance easier.

thank you! I picked up some ONR rinse less and some Griot’s three in one ceramic. This weekend, there’s kindly gonna be a warm enough day to actually work on my car.

Everybody is a beginner at some point and hope to learn enough over time to become an expert.

I wouldn't call myself an expert but I am very experienced in the care and feeding of all types of vehicles. I would caution you in going along with "the heard" and applying whatever is the most popular product being pushed out onto the interweb.

I don't care how much you pay for the ceramic coating, nothing beats a good quality hand rubbed wax job. It not only makes the car look good while providing protection, but it also gives you an opportunity to know your car. You will look and touch every inch of your car if you provide a hand applied wax job. You will see imperfections in the paint or trim and you will find all the small chips and nicks that need to be touched up. So if you want a better relationship with your car, stay away from the automatic car wash and spray wax applications. Do it yourself and get your hands on your cars body.

Huge amount of marketing money spent to convince you to purchase their product even though it's all hype. I don't use ceramic coatings, K&N air filters, or Amsoil. I'm not gullible and love to do research.
I can't help it, I'm a German Professional Engineer and Self-Certified car nut.

For future reference, check out Optimum's new HYPER SHINE ceramic coating. The easiest coating to apply, no high spots and lasts 3 years, or if you wash it with the OPTI COAT ONR, it lasts as long as you own your car. Extremely glossy and slick.

Sounds like a self-promoting advertisement for your financial gain.
Perhaps I'm wrong but I did not think the forum approves of such advertising by a company that pays no fee to the forum???
Pretty sure the forum has rules about advertising

I am sorry, What exactly do you mean? I suggested a DIY product for the OP, who is already using ONR. I have never used the product personally. How exactly would I benefit from it in any way, especially financially? Man, you can't even help people anymore?