this is a list of what i use for polishing
i have a 6 inchbench grinder set up with extension spindles on both sides and 2 6 inch by 100 leaf calico buffs i use on side for aluminium and one for stainless steel because you achieve the best result with differnt compounds for the 2 metals
i also have a 6 inch stiched buff for first cut on non polished items
then i have about 6, 4inch buffs some 20 leaf and some 50
then a 4 inch stiched buff
and also about 4, 1inch buffs for my dremel
for stainless steel i use green rogue
aluminium white
and cutting rogue dark brown
also alot of wet and dry in different grades 240,360,600,800,1200,2400
and fine wire brushes for dremel
and thats about it
wait also mothers aluminuim polish and alot of polishing rags
i have reecntly recieved some polish of a truck driver mate its called PURPLE STUFF he get supplied it to polish his truck i dont know if yas can get this in the US but it shits all over mothers.