This may sound silly, but I've seen a few people talk about doing this and I can't find a definitive answer online...

Should I clean a new car straight away? Is there any benefit to it? Is this a good time to wax and/or use some sort of protective treatment?

Cheers!

it should come with a full valet on order, unless your are supaguarding etc it I'd treat it as normal.

Although if you keep a car clean from the start and keep at it naturally it will look its best.

Yes, if its not supergaurded, give it a good wash and a couple of coats of wax/wheel sealant and it'll be much easier to clean next time. :)

Especially in this weather, a coat of wax is the best idea. I gave mine a full detail at the weekend (1 week old) and it looks like it hasn't been cleaned for about a month already! Dust everywhere :P

Should I be using any particular type of wax? I actually have a cousin who used to do a bit of valeting on the side, might just chuck him some money to give it a good polish. I have some poor boy wheel wax I'm definitely applying on day 1.

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It shouldn't need polishing really but you can if you want.

Personally I use Poorboys Nattys Paste wax because its a good price, easy to use and lasts quite well. That along with their wheel sealant is a good combo, and what I did with mine when I got it lol.

Check this huge post I did a while ago on how I detail :P and what I use. Any further questions let me know.

http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/61503-detailing/page-2#entry408374

Check this huge post I did a while ago on how I detail :P and what I use. Any further questions let me know.

http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/61503-detailing/page-2#entry408374

Ok, I'm going for a cup of tea before I read this one!

Bit of reading for breakfast.. lol