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Detailing a new car is a very important step as you may really damage your "new baby". It really all depends on what the dealer did on it. The idea is that they do not try to wax it or put any other product on it.
The first step is to wash the car, as you would do it in any car. It's important to to scrub the tape or glue residuals, as this can produce scratches. (this is a mistake that a lot of rookie washers make at the dealers).
The second step is the CLAY. I can't emphasize enough on how important this process is. Why? Well, because you will need to get rid of all the tape residuals, glue and even rail dust. Make sure that you use enough lubricant for it.
Polishing? >Well, it depends on the paint. Using a light polish like Zaino's ZPC is recommended. If you do not polish, and the dealer waxed the car, you will need to get rid of it with a 50/50 solution of isopropyl alcohol and water.
After that, you can go ahead and seal/wax the car. In general, sealants are recommended for light colors and waxes for dark colors because the last one gives a nice "wet" look. You can also seal the paint and then apply a layer of caranuba wax on top of it.
The rest is as usual...
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