Thanks for the replies... I read the manual...
Tell me if I'm right or wrong here.
I'm going to buy a bench top buffer... at least 6amps and able to handle 6" wheels. Any suggestions on what brand and model to get... I don't want to spend that much money on this. Are the following specs suitable
8" Electric Bench Grinder & Buffer
Voltage: 110 Volt
Frequency: 60 Hz
No-Load: 3450 rpm
Motor: 1 HP
8.2 Amp
1 Phase
3/4" Arbor
I'll take the parts I want to polish, wet sand from 150 grit all the way up to 600 or so using some combination of "sanding solution" other than water. What kind of sander should I use for this step?
I'll get two or three (?) sisal 6"ers and some black compound (how much?) and go at it.

How do I know when to move onto the next step
Then I'll get two spiral 6" wheels and some brown compound (how much?) and go at it again...

How do I know when to move onto the next step
Then I'll get two loose cotton 6" wheels and some rouge compound (how much?) and go at it again...
From here, what do you do? Just clean and seal with Zoop or something similar
Oh, and should I get 4" wheels or 6" wheels
And one last question... what do you all clean your pieces with inbetween steps
Thanks for all your help. If you could offer you input on this that'd be great! I can't wait to get started.
TCalYen