Car appreciation... the aesthetics, the engineering, etc

If you're not too fussed about getting the paint perfect, use Meguiar's product. Give the car a good wash- get yourself a wash mitt an some buckets. Then use something like Meguiar's NXT synthetic wax. Super easy to put on and take off and it'll make the car look 90% better. Also grab a pack of microfiber towels, makes buffing and drying so much easier.