Well, let me see here. I've had my Lightning for ten years, never waxed it once. It still shines beautifully in the light. But it's Oxford White and very forgiving. My black 2008 Suzuki B-King has never been waxed once and it looks beautiful in the sunlight. Doesn't have any of those irritating swirl marks either. My 2007 Mustang, never been waxed. Still a thing of beauty. But those vehicles are garage kept and not daily driven. My 22 year old Ranger is beyond the help of anything, it's truly clapped out. I drive it hard and put it away wet. Still runs great though!