Your steps are backwards. Polish comes before wax. Polish is used to remove swirl marks on the clear coat. Wax is to protect the paint from water.
I polish my car 2-3 times a year. Very lightly with a flex polisher and Mezerna fg400 polish. For wax is use Sonax Polymer net shield. It's a great water repellant. I hand wash about once every 2-3 weeks (2 bucket method) and reapply the polymer net shield every other time. Car stays pretty clean since the net shield repels enough water that if sitting still in the rain for 30 mins the car is washed down and removed of loose dirt.
I'm gonna switch to 22ple (a hard sealant) next as I'm looking for longer protection.
For spot touch ups I use Adams detail spray or Waterless Wash with a few microfiber towels
Never run a dry cloth over the paint or over a wet car that hasn't been shampooed or properly lubricated.
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