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First, go and get a California Car Duster (CCD) if you haven't already. Follow the tips and instructions both here and in the booklet. You'll wonder how you lived without it.
I think getting a PC is probably a wiser idea in the long-run. As said, you'll need to fix swirls at some point in the car's life and you'll be equipped for any tougher polishing jobs that you may come across from then on. It should last you a very very long time as a hobbyist.
Your process is fine. Wash, polish (if needed), glaze OR polymer, wax (optional with sealant). "Sealing" doesn't really sound like a step to me, and it sounds like you're supposed to do something different from just waxing it with something.
Different products like
Klasse, BF, Zaino, S100, #26, etc etc have different looks (so I'm told
) and different usages. The "look" is in the eye of the beholder so people just use whatever they like the looks of and enjoy using. #26 is a good wax, so you can stick with that if you like, or look for something easier to use or longer lasting. It all depends on what kind of process, look, and longevity you're looking for, and keep in mind that if you go the sealant/wax route, you can no longer use the glaze but can keep waxing over it.
EDIT: Okay, I just noticed how slow I type - you've already responed!
Actually, the waxing and polishing are what the big advantage and use of the PC are all about! And using it to buff off stuff is the rarest use... Don't be afraid of the PC. As long as everything is kept clean it's no more dangerous than your hand. Go ahead and crank the speed right up if you're polishing!
No, you don't need to re-wax every time you wash, and even reapplying the glaze is optional every time you wax. Glaze is just temporary "makeup" to improve the look and you can use it or skip it at will.
HTH