Where are you located anyway? The Bosch should be common enough to be bought at any hardware store, the only thing is the bargaining needed to be done.

Meguiar's Ultimate Compound's cut can vary by the pad used, so, IMO, it's a very good Over-The-Counter product that most enthusiasts can use.

The Duragloss is a LSP, but it has mild abrasives that could clean up most of the light swirls or marring on our typically soft Asian clear coats, yet leave behind a decent durability protection.

Then I don't see how you need to purchase the stuff from Johor, any hardware shops should stock the Bosch.

You've got it right about needing to wash/clay/remove tar before any machine polishing.

I'm not so sure if there are alternatives for UC(ultimate compound) in OTC form that's so versatile, maybe other sifu(s) could chip in about that. Of course if you could dedicate another step for a polish like SwirlX or Ultimate Polish it'll be better, but since you're working on limited budget, the Duragloss Marine RV Polish (#501) on a polishing pad would be good enough to remove any light marring/swirls and leave behind a durable sealant.

Do you already have a LSP? If not, you'll still have to get a LSP, which was why I didn't suggest UP and replace it with other LSP.

liquid form are usually put on applicator/machine and apply, buff off after haze/certain curing period.

spray ons are the typical spray on wipe off, or spray on wait for haze/cure and buff off.

My DA is not with me right now. But if you're willing to come over to Shah Alam you can have my Bosch ROB or DeWalt rotary.

Better do...cuz I don't normally carry the machine around with me....LOL...

Then I guess I better have the machine in my car for the next 2 days then...errr...which one ah? Bosch or DeWalt?

DG.my is reliable. Know him personally for years. Great guy and also a crazy detailing kakis....

Aiyo...with a rotary then it's a different story already. A rotary with LC Orange pad and ultimate compound is a very aggressive combination...can take out *almost* any scratch already (unless you own one of those cars with very hard clear coat). I think I remember you said you just want to 'clean' only.

Basically, something like Megs Twin (Ultimate Compound and Ultimate Polish) + 1 orange cutting (for spot correction of deeper scratch) + 2 white polishing + 1 black finishing pads + an LSP (wax/sealant) of your choice is all you'd need TO START.

Yeah...thats about right. But forget about the pads, let me set you up with the rotary and pads (unless you plan on keeping them). Just get the Megs twin. Take it as a complimentary 'loaner' from an old aquaintance. Glad to have gotten in touch with fellow kakis from the 'old days'.

eh if you plan to continue detailing and get poisoned by krismas' rotary/DA etc, you might as well keep the pads so you can use em once you get your own machine 

LOL...now now...who's doing the poisoning...hahaha

If not mistaken, both have similiar cutting power(considering the same pad) but have different types of abrasives and thus different techniques and also M83 tend to have more lubrication hence less drying/dusting, but I would say Ultimate Compound should have a tad more cutting.

Good luck and have fun....and...err...careful with the racing stripe ya...

Errr...I hope you're joking....cuz duct tape is a definite No-No. The adhesive would stick to the paint in no time....

I'm actually considering selling my LHR15 Bigfoot. Brand new never been used without any pads.

Using them with the Megs polishes? Wash them just like you wash normal sponges. Wash with some dishwashing detergent (by hand btw), picit2 all the polishes out then rinse until *almost* no more soapy foam coming out. Spin dry for a minute or two with the rotary (in a bucket to protect the surroundings from spray) at...well...max speed if you dare...muahaha. Dry them indoor (under the shade) with the velcro side facing up. That's just about how I (generally) clean them.

Not much could destroy the pads except for:
1. stiff brush
2. forced wring dry - velcro might delaminate
3. not rinse thoroughly

Duragloss, DG 105 Total Performance Polish (Sealant) with DG 951 Aquawax (spray sealant) for maintenance topper...   or Menzerna Power Lock Polymer Paint Sealant. I've heard some raves about the Osren Synergized Wax but personally haven't tried it before...quite affordable though...