Can you recommend some good quality cleaning aids for my BMW and my partner's Fiesta?

About three years ago when I purchased a new BMW I agreed to dealer-applied paint protection. I have been pleased in that it seemed to take away the need for polishing, which was surprising as I am particular about the cars appearance. I now feel it is time to renew this in some way and I recall you have recommended various cleaning aids and polish (perhaps Autoglym?) Could you advise me what I might use for this and for a secondhand Fiesta I have recently purchased as my partners car? Also, the Fiesta will unfortunately be sitting beneath silver birch trees in the driveway so will have sap from them in the summer.

Asked on 23 February 2011 by CM, via email

Answered by Honest John
Yes. Autoglym clay bars and Autoglym Super Resin polish, followed by Autoglym Extra Gloss Protection or Autoglyn High Def wax. (The wax is dearer.) You need to cover the Fiesta to protect it from sap, or park it elsewhere.
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