Wash formula for Fiat 500

[FiatT234]

I am learning quite a lot about my new car.
I was wondering if any fiat driver could advise me on a good car wash brand to use to clean my car as it is getting quite mucky with parking next to trees etc.
Could I use just a standard wash n wax solution?...
The car has been treated with SUPAGARD
Is it best for me to hand clean myself rather than putting through the petrol station wash?
Is there a good wash for the wheels/alloys too?
Many thanks,
I look forward to a clean car!

[Iva Barchetta]

Don't use automated car washes, they're only for people who don't care about the long term

of the paintwork.

[FiatT234]

Thank you Iva,
Any ideas as to a good shampoo brand?
I suppose it's okay to use a sponge to apply water and shampoo and give it a good rinse.
No idea what to use for wheels though?
I contacted SupaGard and they recommended hand washing with water and shampoo......
I assume that I would then dry the car with one of the cam things...the car cloths?!

[battered]

Probably best not to dry the car as it will rub in any residual grit and scratch the paint. It will dry by itself. Then just give it a light wax polish once a month or so. Any decent brand wash/wax and polish will do it, some will be better than others.