You could also try to consider CarPro ReLoad.... 
Just a normal glass coat...not a permanent type of coating....sorry but can't disclose (though somehow quite a few ppl knows already)...
But I think I can tell you what I've tried: AQuartz, CQuartz, OptiCoat (1st version), GZox RGC, RainAway (samples), ArtDeShine (samples), 22ple, also a few samples of prototypes that didn't make it into the market.....

Hey...how did you do that? I mean putting my nick in that squarish box thingy...???? What does it suppose to do?

Of all the products, you HAVE to ask about this one eh??? I wonder why.....
Not sure how much la. I'm a cheapskate so I just buy stuffs and do myself, although it's cheaper (?) this way but a lot more tiring (but compensated by the satisfactions). I only know of a couple (?) of places doing this locally...maybe around 2k or so, and that's a BIG maybe.
On its own, maybe can last a couple of months or so. Can also be diluted or 'wax-on-wet' as they say, for topping up once in a while.

Tell me about it...the main 'excuse' for DIY. Anyway, when a place use the word 'coating', you're already looking at four figure man...it's the most hot selling word right now....hehehe....
repaint vs coating.....here come that conundrum again....
I think UQD would spoil it...that thing got quite a strong cleaner in it. Haven't tried that one before though...just my presumptions based on what UQD can do to other waxes/sealants.

I bought a few stuffs from them before, including my CQuartz and a couple of bottles of ReLoad (to name a few....heheh). I can't say I would vouch for him but I had known the owner for quite a few years already and met him personally on a number of occasions. You can COD with him cuz he's around Klang Valley. Doesn't seem to have ReLoad in stock though.....

There is another place that I found in fb...sort of the 'Authorised' CarPro dealer...but the page is quite dormat....I think they're based in Penang....

Don't get me wrong....waxes/sealants are still cool and I still like them very much. Maybe I'll re-visit when the kids are all grown up and can take care of themselves. Anyway, also feeling some 'lazybones' slowly developing.....hahahaha.....

ehehe.. what's ur verdict on CQuartz? maybe i can get that and use Reload as a topper that should cut down my maintenance schedule
yeap.. main reason my home minister is frowning on my new hobby is because she thinks i should be spending more time with my kids (one 2.5 years old, and another 4 month old).
any cheapo DA to recommend? the cheapest i can find also close to RM800

scratchX is meant for point correction isnt it? or you are just correcting some parts of the car only and not the entire car itself

so many steps using hand? wow! I hand polish only (wash+polish) last time and after that I cant feel my hands  not to mention long working hours (by hand) hehe

Replied in blue in the quoted section.

for the most part ok

so i'll just comment on what that isn't covered by grexer

5) save the wash and wax for normal maintenance since as grexer said, you'll want a surface free of polymers/wax from what wash&wax will provide.

additionally you can consider an IPA wipe down prior to your sealant. (F21 does have glossing agents/polymers too iinm)

7) not specifically needed, however if you layer your wax (again as grexer mentioned, wax over sealants/coatings) it'll have much better depth/gloss/shine/smoothness

8) not needed if you layer with wax already, however for maintenance, it can be a good topper/ease on drying as mentioned as well.

but of course, if you do have the time, you can apply it ANYWAYS and it'll be a good additional layer/barrier before nature/our shitty polluted environment starts attacking your wax (and eventually the sealant underneath)

if you maintain weekly wash and wax/quik wax topper etc, i think it'll take a DAMN LONG WHILE before you need to reapply the wax/sealant

Extremeautodetailing....my place to visit if (and that's a BIG if) I were to send my car(s) for somebody else to do....hehehe....

Pads, compound, polishes, microfiber cloths, etc....what car(s) ah?

Basically you'd need compunding/cutting pads (min 2 nos) to go with a compound - e.g. Lake Country 5.5" yellow/orange pad with Megs Ultimate Compound.
Then polishing pads (min 2 nos) to go with a polish - e.g. LC 5.5" white with Megs Ultimate Polish.
Then a finishing pad for light polishing/AIO/sealant/etc.
Also don't forget to get a few microfiber cloths (at least 3, but the more the better) for buffing off the compond/polish/sealant.

I would advice to get 2 pads if you intend to do the whole car or even half a car since the pad would become caked up with compound/polish and would need to be washed after a couple of panels. But if you intend to do one or two panel per session, then one of each would be enough.

No need....just plug & play...LOL

I think the pads are around RM35~RM40/pcs...YoNgZ, can help out a little?

Two different machines...a rotary vs a random orbital machine...one 'spin' and the other just 'jiggles'.

I get all my cutting, polishing, finishing pads from Osren @ RM45/pcs. U can try their pads if u wan =D

alexng2208, do note that buying from Autogeek means you're getting a 110/115V rated machine unless otherwise stated, which is incompatible with local supply of 230V unless you get a step-up transformer. Maybe you could use it as a guide on what to get, there's plenty of machine choices locally these days.

You really need to set a workable "all-in" budget with what you already have then maybe can advice a little. Local machines can range from RM300+ to RM2k+ so it's a little hard to advice. Also, not forgetting you need pads to work the machine. Stick with 5.5" pads if you're using a DA for more efficiency.

Well.. No more than RM500 for tools and pads, I guess, you could make do with a new Bosch GEX125AE(which is around RM350), and 1 light cutting and a 2 polishing pads. Will have to hand apply any LSP.

Don't think you could manage to get tool and pad under 500, even if you resort to getting the one from Alibaba, you'll still need proper pads instead of those that's bundled along.

mav3rick, a "much better" tool that had been gathering dust as I don't have much free time detailing wise at the moment.

Hrrmmm...don't know if m83 & m80 can do much with the Bosch rob. Haven't used those two in a while. You can borrow mine to have a go with them first before deciding.

Well, If he didn't had the M80/M83 already, I would really think that Ultimate Compound with Duragloss #501 should be good enough, saves a step too.