If you read my detail writeup at the top of the "detailing" forum page, you will find some great info on what chemicals I use in my detailing buisness as well as on my own truck. I personally prefer Duragloss products, they can be found at carqest and napas. Also, check my product list for a list of great products and where to buy them from.
As far as what I would recomend, to start off, buy some quality mitts/microfibers to prevent swirls. Then you will need a clay/polish/wax. Claying and polishing is what makes the paint look "wet" or " pop". I recomend clay magic clay/Mothers Power Polish/Duragloss #105 TPP wax. A spray wax that is really good is Duragloss Aquawax, use it on anything. For chrome, I just recomend polishing and waxing it just like your paint, use the PP and #105 and chrome will come out perfect.