Well, in case you didn't read the thread, I am polishing stainless steel, and to do all that sanding and polishing by hand would take hours and would be a complete waste of time. Stainless steel is rather tough and only buffing wheels make the job bearable.
Using a buffing wheel and black compound, I can cut out any sanding marks from 400 grit in about 10 minutes. The kinds of scratches i was referring to are those scratches only visible under intense light, and are WAY finer than 1500 grit.
I am getting the results i want now and i am using the methods suggested by caswell and other metal polishers. Having used the methods you describe i have to say they are inconsistent, involve far too much labour and the final result will never be as flawless as using a machine.
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