How to actually clean a car?

[TheAdWrighty]

Good evening all,

With the winter months approaching some extra TLC is needed for both the fly encrusted motorbike and the car.

A well specified valeting kit is now on my shopping list, yet what seems to evade me is the order in which you use it all.

Currently on the list:
-Autoglym full valet set 9 piece
-Gliptone leather cleaner and conditioner
-Engine Degreaser
-Meguiars lamb wool mit
-Brushes and Microfibres

Possible:
-Clay Bar
-Wax

This is where my issue begins. Exterior only

1.I understand I clean the car beginning with a rinse, two bucket method. Possibly do this twice.
2.Then polish the car
3.Then put extra gloss protection on

At what point does claying and waxing take place?
-Before or after washing/polishing?
-If clayed does that mean I have to wax?
-Spray wax vs real wax? I don't have access to any tools or the skill set for proper use
-The car did get a silverseal protection thing a few years back, would waxing remove all this?

Sorry for the absolute noob question!

[TheAdWrighty]

Okay, that has definitely answered some questions!

I still have a few remaining...

I've been reading you polish after the wax or the other way around?
Also, if I wax the car with let's say dodo juice purple haze (Black car) do I have to put a sealer on top?

[TheAdWrighty]

You did,

The concept just seems strange to me!

I've got a good shopping list, just need to get cleaning.

Many Thanks