Well sounds like that my first idea isn't going to work for you. The best tip I can think of is to use a clay bar. It made my car look worlds better. After that, a good coat of wax and the paint is looking great. For tire dressings I don't recommend using Meguiar's tire gel, it will keep a shine for weeks, but only if there is no dust. I just started using STP Sun of a Gun Protectant and although it isn't a "wet" shine it's a very even black that has lasted for 5 days and counting. Then polish the chrome and the exterior is finished.
As far as the interior, I'd rent a carpet cleaner (like a Rug Doctor) and get your floormats and seats cleaned. This should only cost around $20 and you could go ahead and clean the house while you have it. Armorall Interior has worked well for me, it dosent attract dust like most products will, just make sure it's interior and not origional armorall. Finish it off with a "new car scent" air freshner and it's just like new.
I don't have any usefull advise on cleaning the engine, but if you find something that works let me know.
Hope this is more helpfull than my last post. Good luck.
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