Back of my truck with a short step ladder works well. Shorter distance to fall, as long as its in the bed of the truck :B
After many types of wax used over the years, had a friend tell me about Griots Garage Liquid Gloss Poly Wax, not the cheapest I have ever bought. Got it from Amazon, comes in a kit with an applicator , and micro fiber buffing cloth. Have only done part of the front cap, its the only wax I have used that put on an even shine, and not shadowy so to speak. Actually the only one I have used that did bring out a decent shine. I am sure there are other products that will do the same, but this seems to work as well as anything I have used.