What type of hand polishing pads?

The hosepipe ban in my region has finally been lifted so I can start cleaning again.
Im a detailing novice and I know everyone has their prefered choice of products. My 1st attempt skeleton plan would consist of:
1. pressure wash any debris
2. snow foam
3. rinse
4. shampoo (2 bucket method)
5. rinse
6. hand dry (waffle weave cloth)
7. remove tar spots
8. clay bar (meguiars starter clay kit)
9. polish (Auto glym SRP)
10. seal (Auto glym EGP)
11. wax (Meguiars carnuba wax)

There's lots and lots of info for polishing, sealing and waxing products but I can't seem to find any info about what I should use to apply these products.

I only intend to polish, seal and wax by hand (not machine polish). What should I use to apply the polish, seal and wax
1. foam applicator pad (meguiars or alternative types)
2. microfibre applicator pad
3. microfibre cloth
4. anything else???

When buffing the excess, should I use a microfibre cloth?

Is my planned cleaning routine flawed in any way (ie am I doing things in the wrong order) and will my chosen products cause disatrous results?

Thanks in advance

Jacktdi said:

I would remove the autoglym egp and meguiars wax out of the picture and replace with autoglym high def wax after using the srp, you will get better resuts and much longer lasting protection.

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I considered purchasing the autoglym HD wax and I'll probably use it next time. My mate gave me his Meguiars clay bar starter kit with Meguiars 3 step process etc...he said its hard work doing all 3 stages but the end result will be worthwhile. As I said, Im a novice detailer and I trust his opinion/recommendation. Another mate told me to ditch Meguairs stage 1 & 2 in favour of the Autoglm SRP and EGP cos it will 'fill in' light swirl marks better than Meguiars. I don't know who/what to believe.
Anyway, the fundamental principle involves polish, seal and wax (in that order)??