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Depending on access, the sander might be easier actually. And, I often sand, then use the same grit of greaseless to go over it since it leaves a more consistent surface.

What grit paper are you using? - the piece in the picture looks mighty rough. If you have gouges and scratches or a sandcast surface, start with 120, then go to 220, 320. I often stop there and go to the emery compound, but for a better result it may help to also throw a 500 or 600-grit step in there.

If it's effort you're concerned about, the greaseless is easier. If it's the time involved, the greaseless can be slow to use since you need to stop and re-apply it, then wait for it to set up before you can use it. Of course you can use two wheels, using one fresh one while the other is setting up.

Whatever you use, you need to look very critically to really see whether you're finished with any given step. Go in one direction and then see if there are scratches running other directions. Use a strong light and look from different angles.

I've been doing thisa a while and I still have phantom scratches when I'm done, but they are negligible.

BTW, Commandos rock! Ride safe.