For best results you should put a good glaze on your car before you wax. See my Best Paint Car Glaze list.
All these products recommend thin applications and the biggest mistake most people make is putting the wax on too thick. Consult the website of the manufacturer to see how the recommend getting the best results.
Why it's best: Pinnacle Souveran is a very high end line of car care products. Some people claim that their paste carnauba is the best wax available. This is their liquid version. It is their blend of carnauba and polymers; the claim is it combines the benefits of both. The idea is the warmth of wax combined with the durability and brilliance of the modern chemicals. They say it lasts up to 4 months. It can be applied by hand or machine. You can do multiple coats if you wait 24 hours between coats. See more reviews, photos, prices, and specs
Why it's a best pick: Adams is a well respected name among people who take car care seriously. This wax is especially easy to apply and still gets good results. Many users remark on the lack of residue and ease of buffing. Adams claims that the wax can be applied even in the sun. If you are not a fanatic who likes a lot of work to detail your car this may be your best choice. Like others in this category this is a combination of carnauba and polymers. Adams Buttery Wax has no abrasives or cleaners, so the car must be clean and ready before you apply it. See more reviews, photos, prices, and specs
Why it's a best pick: EX Sealant With Carnauba from Poorboys World is also a blend of carnauba waxes and sealants intended to provide the benefits of both. They claim that this product will supply protection for up to 6 months depending on conditions. It is very user friendly and can be applied by hand or machine. They even claim you can work with it in the sun. It works well with other products. This means you can layer it over another brand of glaze or polish with no problems. Ex Sealant (pronounced Ex cellent) is a very well thought of product by professionals and car owners. See more reviews, photos, prices, and specs
Why it's a best pick: This is the final step in Mothers Ultimate Wax System. Mothers puts the emphasis on the carnauba not the other contents. It is safe and works well on solids, metallic and clear coat paints. It is especially effective on dark colors. It makes no special claims for the extended durability of a polymer. And it is less expensive than the polymer mixes. See more reviews, photos, prices, and specs
Why it's a best pick: Meguiars has two lines, consumer (Meguiras brand), and professional (Mirror Glaze). In the professional line the products are known by their numbers. Mirror Glaze 26 is their blend of carnauba wax, polymers, other waxes and silicones. Some people hate silicone because it stops the bonding of other products with the finish. Painters seem to universally hate silicone. And many literally will not allow it in their shop. So you might want to take that into account. But a lot of people have used a lot of Meguiars for a lot of years and loved it. See more reviews, photos, prices, and specs
You have forget a few out there, starting with Blackfire Wet Diamond All Finish Protection 16oz @ $29.99, which is lower in price then Pinnacle Souveran and it's Polycharger which last longer looks better and feel slick. I took my Pinnacle and throw it out on my detailing supplies.