If you're creating your own logo I'd suggest using some vector based software instead, i.e. Illustrator instead of Photoshop. If you want open source software, try Inkscape. The learning curve isn't too bad and it's worth the time to save yourself potential future headaches in creating...
I also have an 05 LGT in SWP. I think I recognize your name from LGT.com. I'm on there with the same username but only have a few posts because I just recently bought the car. I conveniently ran across your post while I'm trying to decide which wax to use. Normally I would clay and then polish...
I know what you mean. I'm 6'3" myself so it's a bit tiring crouching down so much. For a polishing session (or anything more than a wash & wax) I'll put it up on jack stands so I don't have to lean over as much, and I'll use a mechanic's stool so I can sit down while working on the sides. It...
The exposed headlight in your pic means that car is an "NB" (1999-2005). The earlier "NA" cars (1990-1997) had the pop-up barn doors. That flaking off of the plastic lower bumper nose is minor in comparison to crystal white paint disease, which affected the metal panels too and is MUCH more...
All the metallic/mica versions going back to 1990 should have a clear coat. I "believe" they started clear coating the standard base colors (white, black, red, etc) in 1999 but don't take that as the gospel.
Might as well chip in my two cents here since I have a black '94 Miata. I have pretty much given up on trying to keep it perfect all the time. It's tracked several times a year so there are other aspects of the car that I focus on more than the paint, but once a year I touch up the little chips...