Taking care of new car paint and interior - What to do?

[krzysiek]

Hi guys,

I have a new MK2 FG XR6 (LPi ) around 2 weeks ago. Obviously the novelty has not quite worn off yet, so I like to keep her clean inside and out.

Just wondering what you guys do to ensure I am not doing anything wrong (have not owned a new car before so I never took so much care).

I have washed it around once per week at the moment because I don't want to over do it and potentially wear down the clear coat too quick. This last time I washed the car I just gave it a quick high pressure spray with soapy water at the car wash, used my sponge to go over the car lightly to remove dust and then water it down with the high pressure hose again.

What do you guys do to wash your car? I have myself some Armour All blue car wash shampoo.

Do you guys polish the car? If so, how often and with which product?

Also, for interiors I bought some 'cleaning wipes' from Super Cheap Auto as it seems very convenient. Can just keep them in the boot and use one as needed when dust builds up on the dash etc. Just wondering if you guys think these are safe for long term use. Don't want to develop any stains etc on the interior.

That's pretty much it for now. Nothing else to really ask, most things are common sense but about the paint and the wipes / interior cleaning I just want to double check.

Thanks!