New car, how to protect it?

[CaptainMorgan]

After a bit of advice from people who are a little more clued up than I am.

While I dont spend my entire weekend cleaning my cars I do take an interest in the best way to keep them in good condition and look after them. I've clayed and polished my cars by hand a few times but thats about as far as I've gone in the quest for a super clean car.

I've now got a new car and would like to keep it freshy so I'm looking into the best way to do this. From my brief research so far I think I'm best giving it a good clean, clay and then coat it in *something* to protect the bodywork and make my life easier for future cleans. Does this sound like a plan? And what type of product(s) do I wanna be looking at? I gather a wax will give a better finish than a man made sealant but the latter a bit more durable and easier to apply? Give the wheels the same treatment as the bodywork?

Any other points to consider?

Thanks in advance

[CaptainMorgan]

Nice one guys, I'll message some local companies.

Cheers