Here's a nice little checklist of some things you can do to maintain your vehicles overall finish. This list is from http://www.detailguide.com/ .
From the people at Mothers® Polishes●Waxes●Cleaners ,Mothers® has been in the car care business for several decades helping folks keep their vehicles looking their best is what Mothers® do best.
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Cleaning Detail Planner
Wash Weekly
Intensive Detailing: Jambs, under-hood, emblems, etc. Monthly
Paint: Pre-wax cleaner/polish Bi-annual
Paint: Sealer/glaze Every 8-12 weeks
Paint: Wax Every 8-12 weeks
Trim Weekly
Apply correct preservative, protectant, clean cracks Monthly
Wheels Bi-weekly
Bead to hub, polish wheel & lugs Every 2-3 months
Tires Monthly
Full dress, scrub bead to tread Monthly
Glass: Clean Weekly
Polish, clean along seals Monthly
Interior: Vacuum Weekly
Clean stains, vacuum trunk, etc. Monthly
Leather: Condition Monthly
Thoroughly clean leather surface and recondition Every 2-3 months
See the full site for even more great tips and advice.
