ive just recenly got my bike done 2001 r6, the hardest part is where the metal is cast (rough area on lower frame) i did mine by hand till i found this web-site then used the greasless.........thank god!!!. concentrate on this part, when you think your done put a good light up to it you may still see pits or the casting marks DO NOT STAY IN ONE SPOT TO LONG! it will end up looking wavy or un-even. also take as many parts off the bike as you can (i.e plastics, foot pegs,seat,gas tank) the buff with either buffing compound or greasless will slip occasionally...it will ruin some parts and your day. after you get it sanded with greasless, either sand with paper up to 600 which i did or go to emery on a sisal wheel, if sanding take your time dont rush it, as for the compounds my problem was that i wasnt spending enough time with them, if you alternate your passes at 45 degree angles (thx marsfroggie) you can see where the scrathes are and they will be cut down faster, the brown compound i would have to say is the workhorse, when using it you will see all the scratches literaly melt away...then move to your white for that shine then finish it off with some rubing compound i.e mothers, or flitz i like the flitz personaly
I hope this helps....and this site has really helped me my bike looks amazing now!!! thx 2 every1 for your help
