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First of all congrats! I would say there is actually a ton of info on detailing out there if your interested. I detail as a hobby and I can tell you this, having something on the paint to protect it is better than having nothing. With that said wax is fairly low tech and outdated in its protection. Its generally harvested from palm trees, so it was really only made to protect leaves from hot sun. A few of the products recommend to you are sort of hybrid products of wax and polymers, ie wax and sealant.
I would advise you to look into the following products now while the car is new and you can maintain and protect for many years to come. These are the basics, that does not mean there are not better products or methods, these are very basic care items.
2 bucket wash system: with 2 5 gallon buckets and grit guards in each, and a separate black bucket for the wheels and the wheels only.
Good quality microfiber wash mitt:. Does not have to be anything too crazy just a micro chenille mitt will work well.
Good quality PH neutral car shampoo: This is important that it be of high quality, that does not mean its terribly expensive.
A good hose nozzle and a decent rubber hose: Just items to make washing pleasant.
High quality microfiber drying towel: Lots of sources: rag company etc.
Wheel cleaning tools: Wheel woolies are great to reach the spokes barrels etc. Also purchase a decent quality mitt for wheel faces.
Protection: I would recommend a polymer sealant of some kind. Lots of options none being "best". How much effort do you plan to put into the process? you want quick and easy or something harder to apply?
Collinite 845 is a hybrid product wax and polymer sealant in 1, its affordable with nice results, Ideally you would want to soak it in warm water to liquefy before use.
Sonax Polymer Net Shield is very nice, but its a learned process to use it properly, it beads water like a coating. SonaxNet Shield is nice since you can apply to trim and plastic to protect that as well. It requires proper applicator pad and working in small sections then immediately wiping.
Menzerna power lock is a popular option as well, simple paint sealant.
All 3 last 6 months of time as well.
Towels: Rag Company eagle edgeless very nice towel. But honestly Meguiars makes some very nice affordable microfibers called supreme shine if your trying to just get the bare minimum decent towel.
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