Thanks for those tips.
I just picked up an 8" 1HP bench grinder - much better at maintaining speed when pressure is applied. Nevertheless I still need to use a medium on the surface of the part to prevent compound build up (regardless of how much compound is on the wheel)...I'm currently spraying on kero. After each step, I clean with kero, then liquid degreaser and warm-hot water, allowing to airdry.
I will try to go to an 8" buffing wheel. I'm currently using 6x0.5" on a 2850rpm buff. I will go to an 8" wheel which should increase the surface speed and therefore the heat.
Kero while buffing eliminates the haze. The small pits remain. It seems like the pits are being caused by the white compound 'globbing' on the surface. I can't prevent the globbing by altering pressure on the wheel, or cleaning the buff better - it is weird. Kero seems to reduce the problem though.
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