[rickt]

Thanks for the input. Cleaning after the use of the tripoli might be part of my problem. I have not done a good job of this in the past. Usually, just a wipe with a cotton towel - sometimes I will use a degreaser solvent. I will try to clean more thoroughly between compounds.

The cases were not in bad shape after removing the polymer coating. Not knowing any better, I thought it would be a good idea to do some sanding with the fine emery paper. I'm pretty certain that the tiny scratches I'm seeing are caused by the wheel since turning the piece 90 degrees shifts the scratches 90 degrees. It was my understanding from what I have read that the white rouge would remove these small scratches as well as the haze. Is my thinking incorrect?

I also see that Caswell sells a "blue" rouge. Would this be a better option for eliminating the scratches and haze? The Caswell online manual suggests the use of corn starch or talc on wet metal as a final step. Does anyone have experience with this?

rickt