Keeping your car clean is necessary to make it look good, and it is also the best way to protect it from rust and keep it in excellent shape for years to come. To get started, make sure you have two buckets, a good quality cleaning solution designed specifically for vehicles, and several microfiber cloths.  Washing the car is just the first step. You'll also need clean, dry microfiber cloths to dry the exterior so you don't get watermarks, and then a good wax. Apply a coat of wax several times a year to protect the paint. Tire cleaning is also important, and you want to use a cleaner designed for tires. It's important to use tire cleaner because it will tackle brake dust, dirt, and grime that builds up in and around the tires. Regular soap won't clean the metal contaminants that build up.