OK, potentially stupid question(s) here.. What wheels are you using when trying the brown and white compounds?
Black should be used with a sisal (Some folks use a tight spiral wheel)
Brown on a tight or sewn spiral
White on a loose cotton or flannel.
When you load the compound, it's not going to "paint" the surface of the wheel the color of the compound. On a brand new wheel, you'll see a bit of color transfer, but not a whole lot.
I think you're on the right track, just gotta get your process a bit more dialed in. Cleaning between compounds is important as you don't want to contaminite the next wheel with the previous muck. Are you allowing the brake cleaner to evaporate completely before beginning the next step? If it's still a bit wet with cleaner, the cleaner will cause the compound to "melt" and just smear itself all over the part - along with all the black junk on the wheel.
I clean with brake fluid as well, but then follow up with HOT water and some dishwahing soap, then I wipe the part dry with a chamois cloth before I start the next step.
Once you get your process figured out, you'll really see the shine start to come on with the brown and it'll really brighten up with the white.
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